Sweden, once one of Europe's most welcoming countries for refugees, has completed a decade-long overhaul of its migration regime. New rules are stripping residency rights from many immigrants who had been living legally in the country for years. Those affected say they feel rejected by a country they considered home.
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June's PMI reading for Poland's manufacturing sector delivered an unexpectedly sharp decline, dashing hopes of an economic recovery. The result signals a deterioration in industrial conditions and raises fears of a recession in the production sector. The data surprised analysts who had anticipated an improvement in business conditions.
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Filip Chajzer has been openly discussing his planned wedding to 19-year-old Bianka and has revealed an approximate date for the ceremony. According to Pudelek, the fiancée's family learned about the wedding plans from the media rather than from the couple directly. There are concerns that a planned family meeting could turn into a scene similar to one that occurred at Chajzer's book signing event.
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Chicago Fire coach Gregg Berhalter revealed that Robert Lewandowski impressed him with his exceptional professionalism and relentless desire to win. The Polish striker asked very detailed questions about the team's style of play, how he would receive passes and what was expected of him in attack. Chicago appears to be enthusiastically pursuing a potential Lewandowski transfer to MLS.
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The Lesko Forest District has completed nearly a year of archaeological and reconstruction work at the Góra Sobień nature reserve in the Subcarpathian region. The ruins of the medieval Sobień Castle have been reopened to tourists. The site is one of the region's notable historical attractions.
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Polish company Stohid is developing a new generation of security technologies drawing directly on combat experience gained on the Ukrainian frontline. The company's founders argue that the realities of modern warfare are reshaping how defence systems are designed. Stohid aims to change the approach to security in the Polish and European defence industry.
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Finnish telecom operator Elisa has shut down its nationwide copper-cable fixed-line telephone network after nearly 140 years of operation. Only a few thousand customers were still using the service, making the maintenance of the ageing infrastructure too costly to justify. Finland becomes one of the first countries to fully decommission its traditional copper phone network.
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Doctors are warning that massage guns should never be used near the eyes, as the powerful percussive vibrations safe for muscles can cause serious and potentially irreversible damage to the eye's delicate structures. Medical specialists are urging users to follow instructions carefully and keep the devices away from the face. The warning comes amid the growing popularity of massage guns as home recovery tools.
A Shanghai court has sentenced five people to prison for running a $29 million illegal overseas money-transfer scheme using cryptocurrency. Chinese authorities uncovered the operation in July 2024 after detecting unusual transactions linked to a company facilitating illicit cross-border transfers via crypto. The verdict reflects China's continued crackdown on unauthorised cryptocurrency transactions.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has summoned former Armed Forces commander Valerii Zaluzhnyi to Kyiv. Sources suggest the move may reflect Zelensky's concerns about his hold on power. Details of the meeting and its outcome have not been disclosed.
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For nearly three decades, a pair of green boots on a frozen body served as a landmark on the northern route up Mount Everest, with the owner's identity remaining uncertain. A DNA analysis has now finally confirmed who the person was. The discovery closes one of the mountain's most enduring mysteries.
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Green walnuts can be turned into a dark, spiced and intensely aromatic Turkish-style preserve. The recipe demands patience during preparation, but the finished product pairs beautifully with tea, desserts, cheese boards and bread. It makes for a distinctive alternative to everyday jams and preserves.
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In the aftermath of a historic heat wave across Europe, hospitals are already preparing for the next one, drawing lessons from the current crisis. Medical facilities are updating procedures and mobilising resources to handle future surges in heat-related illness. Doctors and policymakers warn that extreme heat will become an increasingly frequent health threat across the continent.
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Polish driver Kacper Sztuka will compete in the third round of the Eurocup-3 series at Imola, Italy, from 3–5 July 2026. Sztuka said he feels at home on the circuit and knows it inside out. It is another significant outing for the young Pole in this racing series.
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The beauty industry is shifting away from anti-ageing promises towards a longevity philosophy focused on lasting health, balance and wellbeing. Rather than asking how to look younger, consumers and brands are increasingly asking how to live better and longer. The trend reflects a broader change in attitudes towards skincare and lifestyle.
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Playground Games has confirmed that its upcoming RPG Fable uses the same Forza Horizon tech engine, which the studio has built upon with a large amount of additional technology. Associate game director Craig Littler described the shared engine as "a real gift" for developing Fable's fantasy world. Original Fable creator Peter Molyneux had no involvement in the new game's development.
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The book "Mindfulness to trud" challenges the common, simplified notion of mindfulness as easy or purely relaxing. The author argues that mindfulness is most often imagined rather than truly understood or practised, and that genuine mindfulness requires real effort and dedication.
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A study published in Scientific Reports by researchers from the Universidad de Barcelona and the Max Planck Institute, including Iker Loidi and Jordi Galbany, found that giraffes can mentally track changing quantities of food even when they cannot see it. The discovery suggests the world's tallest mammals possess abilities akin to basic numeracy. This adds giraffes to a growing list of animals shown to have numerical cognition.
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Francesco, an Italian from Turin living in Poland, visited the Polish Baltic coast and shared his impressions on social media under his popular profile "Francesco, ten Włoch". He was charmed by the wide beaches and seaside atmosphere, but the water temperature came as a clear shock compared to Italian beaches. He summed up his experience with the comment: "Poles, you are crazy."
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Robert Lewandowski arrived in Warsaw on Wednesday to take part in filming for the "Visit Poland" social campaign promoting Poland abroad. The footballer's visit to his home country coincided with reports of Chicago Fire's interest in signing him for MLS. The campaign is aimed at international audiences.
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Europe's courier market is undergoing intense consolidation, with dominant companies competing to build a pan-continental parcel delivery network. Fierce competition between the biggest players is set to determine the future shape of logistics on the continent. The prize is dominance in one of Europe's fastest-growing markets.
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Poland's Armament Agency has announced that 20 companies have entered preliminary market consultations regarding the introduction of a laser directed-energy weapon system (LSBSE) into the Polish Armed Forces. The high level of industry interest reflects growing demand for advanced defence systems. Poland joins a growing number of nations exploring military applications for laser weapons.
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