Poland’s president approves clampdown on communist symbols
Poland clamps down on communist symbols WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s president has approved legislation that allows for people to be fined or even imprisoned for possessing or buying communist symbols. Walesa takes Poland’s president to court for having called him a communist-era agent
Walesa takes Poland’s president to court WARSAW, Poland — Solidarity founder Lech Walesa is suing Polish President Lech Kaczynski for damages in a Warsaw court for having called Walesa a communist-era agent. Zimmer Holdings publicly offering $1 billion worth of senior notes
Zimmer Holdings to sell $1 billion in notes Polish gas monopoly PGNiG posts 3Q net profit of 408 million zlotys ($148 million)
Polish gas monopoly PGNiG posts strong 3Q gains A chronology of the events in the collapse of communism in Europe
Timeline of events leading to communism’s collapse Reports: Russian FM ‘astonished’ by Poland’s call to have more US troops on Polish soil
Russia criticizes Poland’s call for US troops GM cancelation of Magna sale raises new uncertainty over Opel, infuriates German politicians more images Poll reveals generation gap on democracy, capitalism in ex-communist European countries
Poll: generation gap in Eastern Europe on politics Timber and lumber company Weyerhaeuser to build wood pulp facility in Poland
Weyerhaeuser to build wood pulp facility in Poland EU offers up to €50 billion ($74 billion) to climate change fund before global talks
EU offers billions to climate fund BRUSSELS — European Union leaders agreed Friday to contribute to a euro50 billion ($74 billion) annual aid fund that would help developing nations adapt to climate change — but failed to set a firm figure for exactly how much the EU would pay. EU considers new proposal to let poorer members pay less into climate change aid fund
EU leaders seek to break deadlock on climate aid Show me the money: EU divided at summit over how much climate aid to give poor nations more images Show the money: EU divided at summit over how much climate aid to hand developing countries more images US sailor fires accidental shots aboard ship in Polish port; no injuries
Accidental shots fired on US ship in Polish port Symmetry Medical says demand from customers is not meeting expectations, cuts 2009 guidance
Symmetry Medical slashes profit and revenue goals Biden goes far in calming nerves in central Europe with short visit to the regionPRAGUE — Vice President Joe Biden made significant strides during a trip to Central Europe this week in relieving anxieties the Obama administration stirred up last month when it scrapped a Bush-era plan for missile defense. US VP Biden says shorter-range missiles threaten Europe, Obama not appeasing RussiaBUCHAREST, Romania — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that Europe was threatened by medium and short-range missiles and a new missile defense system would help protect it. US VP Joe Biden thanks Romania for troops in Afghanistan, support of US missile shieldBUCHAREST, Romania — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met with Romania’s leader on Thursday and thanked him for sending soldiers to Afghanistan and supporting a revamped U.S. missile shield being planned in Europe. NATO chief says alliance must remain focused on Afghan effortBRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Afghanistan is the most complex challenge that NATO has ever undertaken, but the alliance must remain engaged there to prevent the country from turning back into an al-Qaida training ground, the organization’s top official said. US Vice President Joe Biden to meet Romanian leaders, expected to assure of US supportBUCHAREST, Romania — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met with Romania’s president on Thursday and was expected to reassure him that the U.S. commitment to eastern Europe remains strong. Former Vice President Dick Cheney says Obama must do ‘what it takes to win’ in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney on Wednesday night accused the White House of dithering over the strategy for the war in Afghanistan and urged President Barack Obama to “do what it takes to win.” Violinist Joshua Bell gives charity concert for Jewish History Museum in PolandWARSAW, Poland — The U.S. violin virtuoso Joshua Bell helped raise funds Wednesday for a Jewish History museum in Poland with a charity concert at Warsaw’s Opera House. US VP Biden seeks to win back Poland, other US allies after missile program cutWARSAW, Poland — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden sought reconciliation with America’s staunch allies in eastern Europe Wednesday, starting with Poland, which eagerly signed on to a revamped U.S. missile shield. NATO defense ministers to discuss Afghanistan war, new US missile defense planBRATISLAVA, Slovakia — NATO defense ministers will meet here Thursday to discuss the war in Afghanistan and the growing support for President Barack Obama’s plans for a new missile defense system in Europe. Polish leader says he is ready to accept Obama’s new missile defense systemWARSAW, Poland — Standing alongside U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, Poland’s prime minister said Wednesday his country was ready to participate in the Obama administration’s revamped plan for a U.S. missile defense shield in Europe. Biden to reassure Poles disappointed by Obama’s missile defense shiftWARSAW, Poland — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden was to meet with Polish leaders and veterans of the war in Afghanistan on Wednesday, during a visit expected to center on revamped plans for a missile defense system. Biden heading to Central Europe amid doubts among allies about US security commitmentWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden is traveling to Central Europe to reassure leaders who are nervous that the Obama administration’s courting of Russia means a reduced commitment to their security. A timeline of key dates in the 1989-90 collapse of communism across Eastern EuropeFor four decades, the communist regimes of Eastern Europe seemed unshakeable. Yet when the end came, it unfolded with stunning speed: As east Europe marks 20 years without communism, secret police files still poison the airBUCHAREST, Romania — Even his best friend betrayed him. Auschwitz death camp memorial launches Facebook page to reach young peopleWARSAW, Poland — The memorial museum at Auschwitz has launched a Facebook page, hoping that the popular social networking site will help it reach young people around the globe and engage them in discussions about the former Nazi death camp and the Holocaust. |
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