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The Edinburgh International Festival has announced a phone-free policy for its events. The decision was made by festival director and violinist Nicola Benedetti, who has led the festival since 2023. The ban was introduced at the request of both performing artists and audience members seeking a more focused, distraction-free experience.
CD Projekt's general shareholders' meeting voted to rename the company CD Projekt RED. The new name will become official once a court registers the changes to the company's articles of association. The rebrand aligns the stock-market entity's name with the game development studio behind The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077.
The number of active mobile banking app users in Poland hit a record 27.7 million at the end of Q1 2026, according to the Polish Bank Association's NetB@nk report. That represents a 2.2% increase compared to Q4 2025 and a 9% rise year-on-year. Mobile banking in Poland continues its steady and rapid growth.
The new BMW i3 has nothing in common with the avant-garde city car of years past — it is now a fully electric interpretation of the 3 Series, built on the Neue Klasse platform. It boasts a WLTP range of up to 906 km and ultra-fast 400 kW charging. The technology impresses, but the price tag — starting around 270,000 PLN — puts it firmly out of reach for most buyers.
Rome has introduced a running route that winds through spots inhabited by the city's famous free-roaming cats, winning over even die-hard running sceptics. The author admits she never voluntarily ran before, but the prospect of encountering Rome's iconic cats changed her mind entirely. It's a quirky example of how unconventional motivation can get people moving on holiday.
June PMI readings for the eurozone came in better than April and May figures, raising hopes that GDP growth for the second quarter could avoid a negative reading. Earlier data had fuelled recession fears across the region. The improvement in purchasing managers' sentiment suggests some stabilisation in economic activity, though the outlook remains uncertain.
Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in their win over Austria, becoming the World Cup's all-time leading scorer. Kylian Mbappé also netted twice in France's second group game, moving into a tie for second on the all-time World Cup goals list. Erling Haaland scored two goals as Norway beat Senegal, leaving Senegal's tournament fate hinging on their upcoming match against Iraq.
Shipowners navigating the Strait of Hormuz are receiving contradictory routing instructions from Iran, the United States and Western insurers, creating serious confusion over the safest way out of the Persian Gulf, the Financial Times reported Tuesday. The conflicting directives are raising significant operational risks for maritime carriers. The situation threatens to disrupt global energy commodity transport through one of the world's most critical shipping chokepoints.
Gynaecologist Dr Agnieszka Nalewczyńska warns that using regular shower gel on intimate areas as part of daily hygiene routines can cause irritation and burning sensations. She points to stopping the use of shower gel in those areas as the key change — after which her patients' complaints disappeared. Everyday hygiene habits have a greater impact on intimate health than many women realise.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified three distinct subtypes of severe pneumonia, one of the deadliest infectious diseases. The discovery helps explain why some patients recover quickly while others remain critically ill or die. In the future, this could allow doctors to tailor treatments to each patient's specific disease profile.
Expert Piotr Aleksiejuk warns that proposed amendments to Poland's family foundation regulations are revolutionary rather than evolutionary in scope. The changes rest on the one-sided assumption that tax benefits are the primary reason people establish family foundations, which he considers a flawed premise. This approach risks discouraging entrepreneurs from using the instrument for succession planning.
Portugal stumbled in their opening World Cup match and now face Uzbekistan needing a win. Bookmaker Superbet is offering a 400 PLN bonus to players who bet on a Portugal victory in the game. The promotion is part of a special World Cup campaign running on the platform.
Millions of people across France have been suffering through an extreme heatwave since June 23, with most of the country exposed to exceptional temperatures. At least 20 drowning deaths have been reported since the weekend as people seek relief in water. With air conditioning rare in France, schools, trains and sporting events have all been disrupted by the scorching conditions.
The article revisits the enduring debate over who is the greater footballer — Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. The author or cited expert argues that an honest assessment leads to one clear answer, favouring Messi. The source text does not provide specific statistics or detailed arguments to support the conclusion.
Polish football star Robert Gadocha was accused of accepting $18,000 from Argentinian officials during the 1974 World Cup, allegedly in exchange for influencing play on the pitch. Gadocha publicly addressed the accusations only once, and the matter was never officially resolved. As a result of the scandal he became persona non grata in Polish football circles, despite guilt never being proven.
Keir Starmer, who won a landslide election victory in 2024, resigned as UK Prime Minister after his party rebelled following heavy losses in local elections. His departure coincides with the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum, which triggered the resignation of Conservative PM David Cameron in 2016. The UK is now set to appoint its seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote, with the country's relationship with the EU a central challenge for whoever succeeds Starmer.
European countries have been working to scale up and integrate their military capabilities, but defence experts warn that the continent's current production and procurement model is not fit for purpose. Europe has declared greater military ambitions, particularly in the wake of the war in Ukraine, yet industrial structures lag behind the stated goals. Without a deep reform of arms production and procurement, European defence ambitions risk remaining on paper only.
Rich Privorotsky, a strategist at Goldman Sachs, described the AI market as a "rubber band" — still stretching but with unknown limits. While major hyperscalers continue to raise their capital expenditure forecasts, AI software is becoming cheaper to develop outside of the biggest players. The key question, he says, is how far the market can stretch before a correction occurs.
TV presenter Małgorzata Tomaszewska shared rare Instagram photos with her father, former Polish football star Jan Tomaszewski, on Father's Day. The 37-year-old rarely posts images with him and used the occasion to open up about their difficult relationship. She admitted that for a long time she wanted to distance herself as much as possible from his famous surname.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's government has resigned following a reshuffling of the ruling coalition. A new parliamentary majority holding 75 of 141 seats agreed that Social Democrat leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius will take over as prime minister. The change marks a significant political shift in Lithuania.
Denmark's government announced on Tuesday it is joining an international mission in the Strait of Hormuz aimed at guaranteeing the free passage of oil tankers. At the same time, Copenhagen decided to open a Danish embassy in Tehran. The dual move marks a significant diplomatic step toward Iran.
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