ZUS rejected 200,000 widow's pension applications due to form errors

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ZUS rejected 200,000 widow's pension applications due to form errors

Since the widow's pension (renta wdowia) was introduced in Poland, ZUS has rejected nearly 200,000 of the more than one million applications filed. As of May 2026, 988,800 people were receiving the benefit. The social insurance body says the most common reason for rejection is mistakes made by applicants when filling in the forms.

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Polsat News · 23h ago · Source ↗

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18-year-old Ukrainian charged with sabotage for Russian intelligence

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18-year-old Ukrainian charged with sabotage for Russian intelligence

An indictment has been filed against 18-year-old Ukrainian national Illia K., accused of carrying out sabotage and subversion tasks on behalf of Russian intelligence services. The information was provided Thursday by Jacek Dobrzyński, spokesman for Poland's minister-coordinator of special services. The case involves acts of sabotage carried out on Polish territory.

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Bankier.pl · 2min ago · Source ↗

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Poczta Polska launches mobile app for digital parcel management

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Poczta Polska launches mobile app for digital parcel management

Poczta Polska launched a new mobile app on Thursday that allows users to receive, send and browse digital parcels. The company announced that additional features will be rolled out gradually. The app is part of the state postal operator's ongoing digital transformation.

Will Poczta Polska's digitalisation improve its service quality?

Bankier.pl · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Dino Polska sues union leader for 50,000 PLN over reputational harm

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Dino Polska sues union leader for 50,000 PLN over reputational harm

Retail chain Dino Polska filed a lawsuit at the District Court in Kalisz against Wojciech Jendrusiak, head of the OPZZ Konfederacja Pracy trade union, alleging reputational harm. The company is seeking 50,000 PLN in damages, a public apology and a ban on further publications about the firm.

Should a company be able to sue a union leader for public statements about it?

Bankier.pl · 4min ago · Source ↗

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Diablo 4 players slam Season 14 update over mythic items

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Diablo 4 players slam Season 14 update over mythic items

Diablo 4's Season 14 update has triggered a wave of player backlash. Fans accuse Blizzard of using Season 13 as a trap, with the new season failing to deliver meaningful improvements. The controversy centres on the mythic item system, which players say remains deeply unsatisfying.

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GRYOnline · 14min ago · Source ↗

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BBC confirms Doctor Who cancelled — no new showrunner or Christmas special

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BBC confirms Doctor Who cancelled — no new showrunner or Christmas special

The BBC has officially responded to the cancellation of Doctor Who, more than a month after the show was put out to competitive tender and ultimately axed. Contrary to earlier rumours, no Christmas special for 2026 was ever produced and no search for a new Time Lord took place. Outgoing showrunner Russell T. Davies had confirmed writing a Christmas script, but it will not be made.

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Collider · 24min ago · Source ↗

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US diesel hits $5 a gallon again — up 33% since the Iran war began

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US diesel hits $5 a gallon again — up 33% since the Iran war began

US diesel prices have hit $5 a gallon again, up 33% from when the Iran war started. Renewed fighting in the Persian Gulf and reduced refinery capacity are the main drivers. Prices first crossed the $5 mark in March, and the latest surge is squeezing transport and logistics costs nationwide.

Should the US boost domestic oil production to bring diesel prices down?

NYT Business · 26min ago · Source ↗

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Google rolls out fix for Android Auto 17.2 and 17.3 Beta crashes

Google has confirmed and started rolling out a fix for Android Auto versions 17.2 and 17.3 Beta, which had been causing crashes and random disconnects since earlier this month. The temporary workaround had been to downgrade to an older release. The patch is now being distributed to affected users.

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Ex-NFZ chief Sośnierz: Medical procedure pricing in Poland is total chaos

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Ex-NFZ chief Sośnierz: Medical procedure pricing in Poland is total chaos

Andrzej Sośnierz, former MP and head of the National Health Fund (NFZ), commented on reports of some doctors earning up to 240 złoty per hour, calling the pricing of medical procedures in Poland "total chaos." He argues that as long as large sums of easy money circulate in the system for specific procedures, someone will always exploit it. Sośnierz says the root problem lies in the structural design of healthcare financing.

Would capping doctors' hourly pay solve the problem of abuses in the NFZ?

Rzeczpospolita · 31min ago · Source ↗

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Lewandowski's Chicago Fire coach admits presentation "could have been done better"

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Lewandowski's Chicago Fire coach admits presentation "could have been done better"

Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter addressed criticism in Poland over the club's unveiling of Robert Lewandowski, admitting the club "could have done it better." Speaking to WP SportoweFakty, he explained the organisational issues behind the problems with the presentation. Lewandowski joined Chicago Fire after leaving FC Barcelona.

Did Chicago Fire fail in the unveiling of Lewandowski?

WP SportoweFakty · 33min ago · Source ↗

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US Senate Unanimously Opposes Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried

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US Senate Unanimously Opposes Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried

The US Senate unanimously passed a non-binding resolution stating that disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried should "under no circumstances" receive a presidential pardon. While the resolution carries no legal force, it sends a clear bipartisan political signal against any clemency move.

Should Sam Bankman-Fried receive a presidential pardon?

Decrypt · 50min ago · Source ↗

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Mery Spolsky: Partner Mateusz Helps Me Fight Body Insecurities

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Mery Spolsky: Partner Mateusz Helps Me Fight Body Insecurities

Singer Mery Spolsky told "Wysokie Obcasy" magazine about her three-year relationship with partner Mateusz, who encourages her body confidence by telling her, for instance, "you have such great legs". She said he would be the last person to ask her to cover up on stage. Spolsky also spoke about difficult, toxic past relationships she has left behind.

Is a partner's support key to a woman's body confidence?

WP Kobieta · 51min ago · Source ↗

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Asteroid 1998 SH2 may be a "dark comet" — a threat to Earth?

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Asteroid 1998 SH2 may be a "dark comet" — a threat to Earth?

The object 1998 SH2, catalogued as a standard asteroid since 1998, displayed orbital anomalies during its close approach in August 2025, triggering a new series of analyses. Scientists now suspect it may be a so-called dark comet — an object with comet-like activity but no visible coma or tail. The finding forces a rethink of how Earth-threat assessments are made for similar objects.

Do near-Earth object monitoring systems urgently need upgrading?

benchmark.pl · 54min ago · Source ↗

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ElectroMobility Poland to nearly double workforce at Jaworzno EV factory

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ElectroMobility Poland to nearly double workforce at Jaworzno EV factory

ElectroMobility Poland, the company behind Poland's electric car project Izera, plans to nearly double its workforce in the near future. The factory in Jaworzno is ultimately expected to employ close to 4,000 people. This reversal of earlier layoffs could significantly impact Poland's automotive market.

Does Poland's Izera electric car have a real chance of market success?

Interia Biznes · 57min ago · Source ↗

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US journalist travels Poland from Gdańsk to Zakopane: "Every city more beautiful than the last"

A journalist from the website Islands praised Poland as an "incredible hidden gem of Central Europe" after a trip from Gdańsk to Zakopane. She highlighted affordable prices, diverse landscapes and architecture, and was surprised by how each successive city offered a completely different experience. In her view, many travellers wrongly skip Poland when planning European holidays.

Is Poland underrated as a tourist destination in Europe?

National Geographic PL · 57min ago · Source ↗

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European Night of Literature 2026 in Wrocław: theme and reading list announced

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European Night of Literature 2026 in Wrocław: theme and reading list announced

The 15th European Night of Literature will take place on 22 August in Wrocław under the theme "Community – how to find what was never lost". This year's reading list has been curated by Filip Zawada. The full programme of the event has now been announced.

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Thailand's "hair croissants" go viral online

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Thailand's "hair croissants" go viral online

Saiwan Bake House, a bakery in Pattaya, Thailand, has gone viral with its "hair croissants" — pastries covered in thin, crispy strands of dough. The unusual treats have become hugely popular with locals and tourists alike. Their striking and unconventional appearance is what's drawing attention on social media.

Are "hair croissants" an interesting culinary idea worth trying?

Polsat News · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Lucasfilm and Samsung veteran Des Carey joins Irish VFX studio Elephant Goldfish

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Lucasfilm and Samsung veteran Des Carey joins Irish VFX studio Elephant Goldfish

Des Carey, a veteran executive from Lucasfilm and Samsung, has been appointed Executive Director of Strategic Growth & Innovation at Dublin-based VFX and post-production studio Elephant Goldfish. The studio is a member of the Molinare Creative Group. Carey will focus on strategic growth and collaboration across the group's teams.

Deadline · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Ibisz's "Elixir Młodości" drink in Żabka stores posts weak sales since June launch

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Ibisz's "Elixir Młodości" drink in Żabka stores posts weak sales since June launch

The "Elixir Młodości" drink, created in partnership with TV presenter Krzysztof Ibisz and the Żabka convenience store chain, went on sale in June 2026. So far the product has failed to make a commercial impact, with sales falling well short of expectations.

Do celebrity-branded drinks have a chance of long-term success in Poland?

Rzeczpospolita · 28min ago · Source ↗

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UK regulator Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok age checks

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UK regulator Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok age checks

UK media regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into TikTok, focusing on how the platform verifies the ages of its users. The regulator says it has "very serious concerns" about the effectiveness of TikTok's age-checking systems. The probe comes a month after the UK government announced plans to ban social media access for under-16s.

Should social media be banned for under-16s?

TVN24 · 30min ago · Source ↗

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Iran warns US over Strait of Hormuz 'red line' and vows retaliation

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Iran warns US over Strait of Hormuz 'red line' and vows retaliation

Iran has warned the United States that the Strait of Hormuz is a "red line" and vowed retaliation against Trump's threats to strike Iranian infrastructure. Trump warned that US forces would target Iran next week if negotiations do not resume. Tensions between the two countries are once again escalating, pushing fuel prices higher.

Should the US strike Iranian infrastructure if negotiations don't resume?

CNBC · 30min ago · Source ↗

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Senate Democrats block record $1.15 trillion Pentagon budget bill

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Senate Democrats block record $1.15 trillion Pentagon budget bill

Senate Democrats have blocked a vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a record $1.15 trillion defence budget. The blockage could have knock-on effects for allied nations, including Poland, that depend on US military support and cooperation. The future of the bill remains uncertain.

Does blocking the Pentagon budget threaten Poland's security?

Defence24 · 31min ago · Source ↗

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