Popular Polish names hide surprising meanings — warriors, rulers and defenders — that most people who bear them have never considered. A quiz tests knowledge of the etymology of everyday Polish names.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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