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Russian Embassy claims Volhynia massacre victims were "Soviet citizens," not Polish
🏛️ Politics

Russian Embassy claims Volhynia massacre victims were "Soviet citizens," not Polish

The Russian Embassy in Warsaw issued a statement claiming the victims of the Volhynia massacre were primarily Soviet citizens, not Polish — directly contradicting President Karol Nawrocki's characterisation of the killings as crimes against "citizens of the Polish Republic." The embassy's statement came in response to Nawrocki's explanation of his decision to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland's Order of the White Eagle. Nawrocki had cited the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) as responsible for the Volhynia massacres. The Russian intervention has further politicised the hi...

Was Nawrocki right to strip Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle?

Interia Fakty · 18h ago · Source ↗
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Polish fathers entitled to weeks of extra leave and thousands in benefits — most unaware
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Polish fathers entitled to weeks of extra leave and thousands in benefits — most unaware

Polish fathers are legally entitled to extra weeks of parental leave, benefits worth thousands of zlotys and special workplace privileges — yet many are unaware these rights exist. Recent data shows that Polish men are increasingly taking up parental benefits, though take-up remains below potential. The full range of entitlements available to fathers in Poland is broader than most realise.

Should fathers be required by law to take parental leave?

Bankier.pl · 1min ago · Source ↗
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Half of Polish pram makers have shut down due to Chinese competition and falling birth rates
📈 Business

Half of Polish pram makers have shut down due to Chinese competition and falling birth rates

Poland's pram manufacturing industry is in freefall, with half of all companies having closed or pivoted to other businesses. Chinese price competition and declining birth rates have reduced demand by several percent compared to previous years. The country's main pram-producing region is bearing the brunt of the collapse, according to daily Fakt.

Should the state protect Polish manufacturers from Chinese competition?

Bankier.pl · 1min ago · Source ↗
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Inbank leads annual deposit ranking at 4.10% as three top-10 banks raise rates
📈 Business

Inbank leads annual deposit ranking at 4.10% as three top-10 banks raise rates

Inbank tops June's annual deposit ranking with a 4.10% interest rate, offered with no additional conditions. Unusually, three of the top-10 banks have raised their rates this month, bucking the prevailing downward market trend. This marks a positive shift for savers looking for safe, fixed-term financial instruments in Poland.

Should banks be required to raise savings deposit rates?

Bankier.pl · 1min ago · Source ↗
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1.3 TB data leak at Ozempic maker and fake Allegro phishing emails hit Poland
💻 Technology

1.3 TB data leak at Ozempic maker and fake Allegro phishing emails hit Poland

Last week saw a wave of digital scams targeting Poland. The manufacturer of Ozempic suffered a 1.3 TB data breach, while fake emails impersonating Allegro targeted online shoppers. Fraudsters also deployed a counterfeit mBank app and launched phishing attacks originating from university email accounts.

Should companies face heavy fines for customer data breaches?

Bankier.pl · 1min ago · Source ↗
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Banks legally have 21 days to decide on a mortgage — in practice they take much longer
📈 Business

Banks legally have 21 days to decide on a mortgage — in practice they take much longer

Polish mortgage law gives banks 21 days to issue a lending decision, but Expander Advisors experts say this deadline is largely fictitious in practice. During periods of high demand, waiting times stretch considerably beyond the legal limit. The type of employment contract held by the applicant is among the less obvious factors that can further affect processing speed.

Should banks be penalised for missing the 21-day mortgage decision deadline?

Bankier.pl · 1min ago · Source ↗
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Bucks Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat in Blockbuster Deal
⚽ Sport

Bucks Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat in Blockbuster Deal

The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat in a massive deal. In return, the Bucks receive Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round draft picks including the No. 13 pick in Tuesday's draft, one pick swap, and one second-round pick.

Did the Heat make a good deal by acquiring Giannis?

ESPN · 7min ago · Source ↗
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Mbappé Hits 100 France Caps With 16 World Cup Goals in 16 Games
⚽ Sport

Mbappé Hits 100 France Caps With 16 World Cup Goals in 16 Games

Kylian Mbappé has reached 100 caps for France while scoring 16 goals in just 16 World Cup matches. Commentators are increasingly labelling him "Mr World Cup," arguing the tournament seems tailor-made for the French star's style and ambitions.

Is Mbappé already the best footballer in the world?

ESPN · 31min ago · Source ↗
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AI could boost Poland's GDP by 12% in a decade, new report finds
💻 Technology

AI could boost Poland's GDP by 12% in a decade, new report finds

A new report projects that artificial intelligence could grow Poland's GDP by up to 12% over the next decade, though it would simultaneously reduce tax revenues. In other news, the United States has suspended sanctions on Iranian oil, and Poland's Central Communication Port (CPK) plans to raise the new airport's capacity to 44 million passengers per year.

Do AI's GDP benefits outweigh the resulting loss in tax revenues?

Rzeczpospolita · 31min ago · Source ↗
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$14.7m "American flag blue" paint peeling off Reflecting Pool, water turned green with algae
🌍 World

$14.7m "American flag blue" paint peeling off Reflecting Pool, water turned green with algae

The Trump administration spent $14.7 million painting Washington's Reflecting Pool "American flag blue" ahead of the US 250th anniversary celebrations. Within weeks, the paint began peeling and algae turned the water green. Trump has threatened prison for anyone who "vandalises" the pool, even as the deterioration stems from the renovation itself rather than any act of vandalism.

Was spending $14.7 million to repaint the Reflecting Pool justified?

DW News · 33min ago · Source ↗
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Oklahoma wins College World Series for first time since 1994
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Oklahoma wins College World Series for first time since 1994

Oklahoma claimed the Men's College World Series title Monday night, defeating North Carolina in the winner-take-all Game 3 for their first championship since 1994. Relief pitcher LJ Mercurius delivered another clutch bullpen performance to seal the victory. North Carolina's uncharacteristic pitching struggles proved decisive in the loss.

Does LJ Mercurius deserve the College World Series MVP title?

ESPN · 37min ago · Source ↗
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Polish tax authority launches 19 new audit procedures per minute
📈 Business

Polish tax authority launches 19 new audit procedures per minute

Poland's tax authority is increasingly using simplified, remote audit procedures instead of traditional on-site inspections, launching 19 new procedures per minute. The remote verification method is proving highly effective at catching irregularities. Most entrepreneurs surveyed give positive ratings to the relatively new approach, despite its growing reach and intensity.

Are remote tax audits fair to business owners?

Interia Biznes · 41min ago · Source ↗
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Google forces Gemini onto phones – EU regulations may block the practice
💻 Technology

Google forces Gemini onto phones – EU regulations may block the practice

Google is pushing its Gemini AI assistant onto Android devices without explicit user consent. Regulatory relief appears to be on the way, likely in the form of EU rules aimed at curbing manufacturers' ability to force-install applications. The source does not specify the exact regulations or their timeline, but frames the development as a response to user complaints about unwanted software.

Should Google be allowed to pre-install Gemini without user consent?

Spider's Web · 41min ago · Source ↗
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Baby's body position shapes how infants learn about the world
🔬 Science

Baby's body position shapes how infants learn about the world

Research shows that an infant's body position — whether lying on their back, tummy, or sitting up — significantly affects how they perceive and explore the world around them. Different postures provide babies with distinct sensory perspectives and learning opportunities. The findings suggest that caregivers should vary infant positioning to support healthy cognitive and physical development.

Should parents actively manage and vary their baby's body positions?

PAP Nauka · 41min ago · Source ↗
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US waives Iran oil sanctions – Tehran to export oil in dollars for first time in decades
🌍 World

US waives Iran oil sanctions – Tehran to export oil in dollars for first time in decades

The United States has waived oil sanctions on Iran, allowing Tehran to export crude oil priced in US dollars for the first time in decades. The move comes amid ongoing US-Iran diplomatic talks, even as Tehran disputes claims made by Vice President JD Vance regarding nuclear inspections. The waiver marks a significant shift in American policy toward Iran's energy sector.

Is the US right to waive oil sanctions on Iran?

The Independent World · 41min ago · Source ↗
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Surviving a day in Los Angeles on 25 USD: doable but grim
🌍 World

Surviving a day in Los Angeles on 25 USD: doable but grim

A journalist tested whether it's possible to survive a full day in Los Angeles on the equivalent of 100 Polish zloty (roughly 25 USD) — and it worked, just barely. The city's stark contrasts were impossible to ignore: luxury cars worth as much as Polish apartments parked next to encampments of thousands of homeless people. The writer succeeded but said he had no desire to repeat the experience.

Interia Sport · 42min ago · Source ↗
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Iraq fans celebrate despite World Cup loss to France in Philadelphia
⚽ Sport

Iraq fans celebrate despite World Cup loss to France in Philadelphia

Iraqi fans in Philadelphia expressed pride and joy after their team's FIFA World Cup match against France, despite the loss. Kylian Mbappé and France proved too strong for Iraq, but supporters said they were simply thrilled to see their country competing at the World Cup. The match was played amid stormy weather, which did not dampen the fans' spirits.

Al Jazeera · 47min ago · Source ↗
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Philippines school shooting kills 3 students, wounds 7 in rare attack
🌍 World

Philippines school shooting kills 3 students, wounds 7 in rare attack

Three students were killed and seven others wounded in a school shooting in the central Philippines, a rare occurrence in the country. Authorities have opened an investigation, with bullying being examined as a possible motive behind the attack. The Philippines has strict gun laws, making school shootings extremely uncommon there.

Should Philippine schools introduce mandatory security measures?

Al Jazeera · 48min ago · Source ↗
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Blu-ray turns 20: from overpriced format to streaming-free haven
💻 Technology

Blu-ray turns 20: from overpriced format to streaming-free haven

The Blu-ray format celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Once seen as a symbol of the film industry's greed, it has become a refuge for movie lovers tired of VOD subscriptions and ever-changing streaming libraries. The physical disc is experiencing a renaissance among collectors and cinephiles.

Is buying Blu-ray discs still worth it over streaming services today?

Spider's Web · 51min ago · Source ↗
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turns green with algae after Trump renovation
🌍 World

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turns green with algae after Trump renovation

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington D.C. has turned green with algae following a renovation ordered by the Trump administration. CNN reported that high phosphate levels triggered a significant algae bloom at the landmark. Jon Stewart mocked the situation on "The Daily Show," quipping: "Did they replace the water with Mountain Dew?"

Is the Trump administration responsible for the Lincoln Memorial pool algae fiasco?

Variety · 53min ago · Source ↗
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Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Austria 2–0 despite missing penalty
⚽ Sport

Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Austria 2–0 despite missing penalty

Argentina defeated Austria 2–0 in their second group-stage match at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi scored both goals, despite earlier missing a penalty kick. Former manager Juergen Klopp was among the first to congratulate him after the final whistle.

Is Messi still the best player at this World Cup?

WP SportoweFakty · 54min ago · Source ↗