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Poland's golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of agreements between 1772 and 1795, Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland among themselves. Poland regained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite state following the war, but its government was comparatively tolerant and progressive. Labor turmoil in 1980 led to the formation of the independent trade union "Solidarity" that over time became a political force and by 1990 had swept parliamentary elections and the presidency. Poland joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004. With its transformation to a democratic, market-oriented country largely completed, Poland is an increasingly active member of Euro-Atlantic organizations.
Polish state-run public television operates two national channels supplemented by 16 regional channels and several niche channels. Privately-owned entities operate several national TV broadcast networks and a number of special interest channels. Additionally, there are a large number of privately-owned channels broadcasting locally. Roughly half of all households are linked to either satellite or cable TV systems providing access to foreign television networks. Poland's state-run public radio operates five national networks and 17 regional radio stations. There are also two privately-owned national radio networks, several commercial stations broadcasting to multiple cities, and a large number of privately-owned local radio stations.
There are about 5,500 print media periodicals published in Poland. A variety of daily and weekly newspapers offers an assortment of information and opinions to the Polish population. Gazeta Wyborcza is the most widely read of all newspapers in Poland. It was originally launched as a venture of the Solidarity movement in 1989; eventually it was partially purchased by the U.S. media conglomerate, Cox Communications. Other larger dailies in Poland include: Rzeczpospolita, Super Express, and Nasz Dziennik.
