Liam Nolan

Eastern Europe Reporter, in Ukraine

A protest by Polish truck drivers at three border crossings with Ukraine is causing delays of at least four days

Slovak border crossing blocked as wider protest looms

A Slovak border crossing with Ukraine has been partially blocked, police and media reported, in support of a similar protest in Poland.

Europe • 21 Nov 23

An apartment block last November in Kyiv, with lights powered by a generator

Helping to keep the lights on in Ukraine this winter

More than 300 companies from across Europe attended a Rebuild Ukraine expo in Warsaw this week, with a special focus on Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. The event took place as Ukrainian officials warn of Russian plans to step up attacks on the country's energy facilities this winter.

Ukraine • 16 Nov 23

Deputies gather as Poland's new parliament meets for the first time since October's general election

Poland's parliament meets for first time since election

Poland's parliament met yesterday for the first time since last month's crucial general election. The nationalist Law and Justice party now has 14 days to win a vote of confidence. A separate vote for the role of Speaker of parliament reflected the opposition's parliamentary majority.

Europe • 14 Nov 23

A large police present was visible at key intersections of the Polish capital

Thousands march in Poland to mark Independence Day

Red flares lit up the evening sky in central Warsaw yesterday as tens of thousands of people took part in an ultra-nationalist march to mark Polish Independence Day.

World • 12 Nov 23

Polish President Andrzej Duda laying a wreath at Warsaw's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Polish Independence Day on November 11, 2017

Why is Polish Independence Day on 11 November?

Today marks Polish Independence Day, which is celebrated on 11 November each year. The fact that the occasion shares the same date as Armistice Day is no coincidence.

Poland • 11 Nov 23

Ursula von der Leyen and Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on 4 November

Ukraine moves a step closer to EU membership

The European Union executive has recommended that member states open formal membership talks with Ukraine.

Ukraine • 08 Nov 23

Polish President Andrzej Duda meeting Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on 24 October during talks on forming the next government

Poland's president backs Morawiecki to form government

Poland's President Andrzej Duda nominated Mateusz Morawiecki, the current prime minister from the ruling Law and Justice party, to form a new government last night. The opposition bloc, which won a majority in last month's election, is set to defeat the nomination.

Poland • 07 Nov 23

The two individuals were named as Specially Designated Nationals (file image)

Two Irish citizens named on US sanctions list

Two Irish citizens have been named on a new US Treasury Department sanctions list against 130 firms and individuals it alleges have conducted business operations with Russia.

US • 04 Nov 23

People light candles at the Rakowicki Cemetery in Krakow on All Saints' Day (file pic)

Why graveyards glowed red in Poland last night

On All Saints' Day in Poland, millions of people travelled across the country to visit the graves of deceased relatives. A public holiday with pagan roots, the day remains an important part of Polish national identity.

Europe • 02 Nov 23

Two Ukrainian soldiers walk through the destroyed town of Avdiivka on October 26, 2023

Ukraine's counteroffensive moves towards winter phase

Progress in Ukraine's five-month long counteroffensive has been slow. As winter sets in, a large-scale push from Ukrainian forces looks unlikely, but fighting along the 1,000km front remains intense.

Ukraine • 28 Oct 23