Polish 'stalker claimed she was Madeleine McCann and two other missing girls' - as court hears 'ChatGPT told her Gerry McCann was her biological father'

ChatGPT told a Polish woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann that Gerry McCann was her biological father, a court heard. Julia Wandelt repeatedly asked the AI tool to compare her DNA to samples found at the apartment where Madeleine was staying...

Poland threatens to bring down Putin’s jet if despot flies into airspace en route to Trump Hungary summit as talks stall

POLAND has warned it could be forced to take down Putin’s jet if it crosses its skies en route to crunch talks with Donald Trump. Foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Poland “cannot guarantee” the Russian president’s safety if he dares to fly...

Palma strengthens cultural ties with Warsaw through Chopin collaboration

The Mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, met in Warsaw on Tuesday with directors of Poland’s Fryderyk Chopin National Institute, strengthening a partnership that will bring a major Fryderyk Chopin and George Sand exhibition to Palma’s Bellver...

Poland detains eight suspected of preparing for acts of sabotage-

Poland and Romania detained eight people suspected of planning sabotage on behalf of Russia, authorities in Warsaw said on Tuesday, with three arrests concerning an alleged new plan to send exploding parcels, this time to Ukraine, APA reports,...

Poland Threatens Vladimir Putin Against Using Its Airspace: ‘Will Be Forced To Arrest’

Last Updated:October 21, 2025, 17:29 IST Poland’s warning comes ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Russian President Vladimir Putin received a “threat” from the Polish foreign minister...

Poland “cannot guarantee” Putin would not be arrested if he flies through Polish airspace to Hungary

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Poland, Romania Foil Russian Exploding Parcels Plot, Warsaw Says 

Poland and Romania detained eight people suspected of planning sabotage on behalf of Russia, authorities in Warsaw said on Tuesday, with three arrests concerning an alleged new plan to send exploding parcels, this time to Ukraine. European...

Poland doesn't rule out that Putin's plane could be forced to land if it enters Polish airspace

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has said he cannot rule out the possibility that if Russian leader Vladimir Putin flies through Polish airspace on his way to Budapest, his plane could be forced to land. As reported by Polish news agency...

Warsaw hints at seizing Putin's plane if it enters Polish airspace

WARSAW Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Tuesday that Warsaw could, under international law, seize Russian President Vladimir Putin's plane if it enters Polish airspace en route to the planned meeting with US President Donald Trump...

A train tour of Europe’s cool northern capitals: from London to Vilnius, via Berlin and Warsaw

The people queueing for the Eurostar at London St Pancras station, rushing in from the rain in hoodies, look noticeably less enthusiastic than the usual holiday crowds. But then, we aren’t heading to the usual hot, heady holiday destinations of...

Poland warns Putin's flight to Hungary for Trump talks could be diverted to The Hague

Russian President Vladimir Putin's plane could be forced to land if he attempts to fly to Hungary via Poland to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Oct. 21. "I cannot guarantee that an independent...

Poland warns Russia’s Putin against crossing its airspace for Trump summit

Poland warned Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday against traveling through its airspace for a summit in Hungary with US President Donald Trump, stating it could be forced to execute an international arrest warrant if he did, APA reports,...

Tourism : Romania's hospitality industry registers third highest growth in EU, primarily driven by price hikes 

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Romania's hospitality industry recorded a 19% increase in turnover in the first half of 2025, the third highest growth in the European Union, behind Greece (35%) and Hungary (22%), growth was primarily driven by price...

Poland hints Putin's plane could be forced to land if it enters Polish airspace

Putin. Photo: Getty Images Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has said he cannot rule out the possibility that if Russian leader Vladimir Putin flies through Polish airspace on his way to Budapest, his plane could be forced to land. Source:...

Two special Victorian experiences have landed on Lonely Planet's Best in Travel guide for 2026

Ask any local what they love about Victoria, and we bet they can easily list a number of things that makes this great state of ours so wonderful – whether it's the spectacular natural wonders, cool neighbourhoods or epic adventures like this snow...

Class of the Week: Pupils learn about the culture of Poland and Brazil

A class of 30 pupils at Alburgh with Denton C of E Primary Academy have been finding out more about the culture of Poland. In a recent Language Day, Saplings Class, which is made up of Year 3 and Year 4 students, learnt about some of the Polish...

Ag in Motion event among finalists for Canadian Tourism Award

Kevin Berger Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Clark’s Crossing Gazette The annual Ag in Motion outdoor farm show at Langham is among nine finalists from Saskatchewan within the various categories at the 2025 Canadian Tourism Awards, which will...

Are Poland’s efforts to bolster its defences enough to deter Russia?

It’s a blustery day on Poland’s Baltic coast, where Monocle is being shown some SM-3 interceptor missiles. We’re at the Aegis Ashore Poland base and our US guides joke around as they open up containers housing 1.5-tonne rockets, which can travel...

Holiday 2025 Playbook for Canadian Marketers

As the holiday season approaches, Canadian marketers face a high-stakes challenge. Holiday timelines are shorter, budgets are tighter, and audiences are harder to impress. Expectations continue to rise, even as attention spans shrink. But 2025...

LOT Polish Airlines expands Kraków network with new routes to Rome, Barcelona and Madrid

LOT Polish Airlines will launch three new year-round routes from Kraków Airport to Rome, Barcelona and Madrid, starting 30 March 2026, as part of its strategy to strengthen operations at Poland’s regional airports. The expansion supports LOT’s...