Surveyors from Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) are knocking on doors as part of the Household Budget Survey. They ask residents about receipts and spending habits. Participation is voluntary and households are selected by random draw; those who take part receive a cash envelope upon completion.
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Global oil prices are showing little movement as investors monitor developments in the Strait of Hormuz and assess signals from OPEC+ regarding higher crude supply. Brokers report the market remains cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty.
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England beat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 to advance to the quarter-finals. Manager Thomas Tuchel praised his players for a "heroic" display but fumed at refereeing decisions, saying officials were "not good enough" on the night.
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The LINK satellite built by Katalyst Space has successfully established contact with Earth after launch. The mission aims to boost the gradually decaying orbit of NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, potentially extending the scientific lifespan of the space telescope.
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Cutting broccoli roughly an hour before cooking boosts the vegetable's sulforaphane content โ a compound linked to anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Exposing the damaged cells to air triggers an enzymatic reaction that produces the beneficial compound before heat destroys the relevant enzyme during cooking.
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An eruption of Mount Etna sent a massive ash cloud over Sicily, forcing the cancellation or diversion of all flights from the island's capital, Catania. Italian authorities issued a red aviation alert โ the highest level โ in response to the eruption.
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Polish journalist Joanna Racewicz announced she held a "solo wedding" โ a ceremony in which she married herself โ sparking a heated online debate. Alongside praise, she faced accusations of narcissism and of attacking the Church and tradition; she responded directly to critics, saying the wedding "was not against anyone" but a personal expression of self-love and acceptance.
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Norway pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the World Cup by eliminating Brazil in the round of 16. Erling Haaland scored twice and goalkeeper Orjan Nyland was outstanding, with both players hailed as national heroes by Norwegian media. Coach Stale Solbakken's squad has written itself into football history, according to unanimous local coverage.
This year's pay rises for salaried healthcare workers in Poland require 9.25 billion zลoty, according to calculations by the Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tariff System. The rises have already taken effect, but the National Health Fund (NFZ) does not have the money and has no clear source to draw it from. The funding gap poses a serious financial risk to Poland's healthcare system.
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Sovereign wealth funds are entering the digital assets space primarily through regulated vehicles such as spot bitcoin ETFs, publicly listed companies with crypto exposure, blockchain infrastructure firms and venture capital funds. Direct ownership of bitcoin or other tokens remains rare, constrained by governance rules, custody requirements and political accountability. Only a handful of funds worldwide hold digital assets directly.
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China carried out a submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean, its first such test since 2024. The launch coincided with Australia signing fresh defence agreements with Pacific Island nations. Several countries in the region voiced concern over the test.
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A clip from Magda Moลek's programme in which Oskar Wojciechowski says he "discouraged Klaudia Halejcio from theatre" sparked a public comment from Kasia Zieliลska. Halejcio responded publicly, and Wojciechowski then added his own Instagram comment stating he has no intention of fighting over others' interpretations of his words.
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Humanoid robotics company Agility Robotics is going public through a SPAC merger rather than pursuing the sky-high valuations sought by rivals. The CEO explicitly said the company is not promising a robot in every home anytime soon, instead focusing on proven industrial deployments. Agility positions itself in the market through execution rather than hype.
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Mette Carla Albrechtsen's documentary "A Place in the Sun" juxtaposes pastel-hued postcard images of spotless Canary Islands resorts with candid interviews with on-site workers, including asylum seekers, who keep the luxury venues running. The film casts a critical eye on the human labour behind the glossy travel brochures that draw millions of tourists to the Spanish archipelago each year.
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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has removed several car brands from official registers, sparking industry panic and reports of a production ban on eight brands. In reality, removal from the register does not automatically mean a ban on manufacturing vehicles โ the situation is more nuanced. The move is an administrative procedure, not a sudden shutdown of manufacturers.
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Brazil's Neymar and Norway goalkeeperรrjan Nyland had a heated argument before a penalty kick in the World Cup round of 16. Brazilian TV network Globo revealed the content of the exchange, showing it was Neymar who initiated the provocation.
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A large wildfire broke out in the Pyrenees mountains in France, prompting authorities to order evacuations of nearby residents. Emergency services were deployed to tackle the blaze as the fire spread across the mountain range.
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Polski Holding Nieruchomoลci (PHN) has applied for a permit to begin the first phase of modernising a 1980s prefabricated housing estate in Warsaw's Wilanรณw district, colloquially known as "Zatoka Czerwonych ลwiล" (Red Pigs Bay). The state-owned developer plans a full revitalisation of the iconic block complex.
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Following the death of Polish singer Jerzy Poลomski, his Warsaw apartment passed to his long-time manager under a life-tenancy agreement signed earlier. The childless artist had no spouse or children, making the fate of his estate a matter of public interest. His personal memorabilia are set to be preserved and given a "second life."
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Veteran trader Peter Brandt has publicly stated he is considering selling some of his bitcoin holdings in favour of gold, predicting that gold will substantially outperform bitcoin. Brandt is a widely followed figure in financial markets and his comments have drawn attention from the investment community.
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At least 7 people were killed in a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv on Saturday. A residential building in the Ukrainian capital partially collapsed after being struck. The attack took place one day before the start of a NATO summit.
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WhatsApp is testing a green dot indicator for iPhone users that shows when a contact is currently online, placed in the contact info view โ the same position already used on Android. According to WABetaInfo, the feature is already available to some beta testers and is expected to roll out to more accounts in the coming weeks.
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