Polish parliament rejects president's bill to cut VAT on electricity

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Polish parliament rejects president's bill to cut VAT on electricity

The Polish Sejm voted on Friday to reject a presidential bill that would have lowered VAT on electricity to reduce household and business energy costs. The proposal envisaged funding the tax cut partly through revenues from CO2 emission allowance sales under the EU ETS system. As a result, no legislative reduction in electricity bills is currently on the table.

Should the Sejm have passed the VAT cut on electricity funded by ETS revenues?

Bankier.pl · 19h ago · Source ↗

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Earth may have received 50 million tonnes of space sugar — a building block of life

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Earth may have received 50 million tonnes of space sugar — a building block of life

Research suggests that up to 50 million tonnes of sugar of cosmic origin may have fallen to Earth, potentially playing a key role in the emergence of life. Simple sugars such as ribose are essential for building RNA and DNA. Their extraterrestrial origin indicates that organic matter needed for life may have arrived on Earth from space.

Could life on Earth have originated from organic matter delivered from space?

Spider's Web · 16min ago · Source ↗

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WFP delivers food under drone fire — 700,000 Ukrainians depend on aid convoys

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WFP delivers food under drone fire — 700,000 Ukrainians depend on aid convoys

Around 700,000 residents of front-line areas in Ukraine depend on food deliveries organised by the UN World Food Programme. Russian drone attacks have forced local shops to close in many towns, and humanitarian convoys must move through danger zones with almost no ability to stop. The situation was reported by Politico.

Is the international community doing enough to protect humanitarian convoys in Ukraine?

Polsat News · 18min ago · Source ↗

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Classic tomato bruschetta — ready in minutes

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Classic tomato bruschetta — ready in minutes

Classic Italian tomato bruschetta is a summer dish ready in just a few minutes: toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil. It works equally well as a breakfast, light dinner, snack or treat for guests.

Interia Kobieta · 19min ago · Source ↗

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World Cup hero Vozinha will not join Wieczystą Kraków — journalist ends speculation

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World Cup hero Vozinha will not join Wieczystą Kraków — journalist ends speculation

Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was a standout for Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup, will not be joining Wieczystą Kraków, according to a well-known sports journalist who dismissed earlier speculation. The goalkeeper's performances at the tournament attracted interest from several clubs, but a move to the newly promoted Ekstraklasa side is off the table.

Should Wieczystą Kraków continue pursuing a world-class goalkeeper?

Interia Sport · 24min ago · Source ↗

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Bibliothèque's Icy Wave: green tea cooling perfume for summer

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Bibliothèque's Icy Wave: green tea cooling perfume for summer

Icy Wave by Bibliothèque is a summer fragrance that opens with bergamot and citrus, developing into a heart of green tea, aromatic herbs and lavender. Light, multidimensional and cooling, it is recommended for hot weather and holiday wear.

Are green tea fragrances the best choice for summer heat?

Wizaż.pl · 26min ago · Source ↗

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11-year-old girl drowns in Ligurian pool after suction system traps her hair

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11-year-old girl drowns in Ligurian pool after suction system traps her hair

An 11-year-old Italian girl drowned in a swimming pool at a coastal resort in Liguria after the pool's suction system caught her hair and trapped her underwater. Authorities are now investigating whether technical negligence at the facility contributed to the child's death.

Should pool owners face criminal liability for accidents caused by faulty equipment?

Wirtualna Polska · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Fortnite launches 36 AI-voiced character personas for creators from July 30

Epic Games announced that starting July 30, Fortnite creators will be able to publish experiences featuring AI-powered characters. At launch, 36 characters with "consistent voices and personas" will be available, including Fortnite staples such as Agent Jones, to be used as NPCs. The move is part of Epic's broader push to integrate AI into its creative ecosystem.

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VeloBank took on 500,000 Citi Handlowy clients and now plans to cut 950 jobs

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VeloBank took on 500,000 Citi Handlowy clients and now plans to cut 950 jobs

VeloBank acquired half a million customers from Citi Handlowy and has now announced plans to cut up to 950 jobs. The redundancies are to be carried out in stages until March 2027. It is one of the largest restructurings in the Polish banking sector in recent years.

Should VeloBank carry out such large-scale layoffs after acquiring Citi Handlowy's customers?

BitHub.pl · 45min ago · Source ↗

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Olomouc: the Czech city where art takes over public space

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Olomouc: the Czech city where art takes over public space

Olomouc, a city in the Czech Republic, surprises visitors with art woven into everyday public spaces. The author describes being startled by an art installation depicting an apparent theft, having grown unaccustomed to encountering art outside gallery walls. The city prompts reflection on how rarely people engage with art beyond dedicated venues.

Should public art have a greater presence in Polish cities?

Rzeczpospolita · 46min ago · Source ↗

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South Korea's "dopamine sites" let you shop without spending or receiving anything

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South Korea's "dopamine sites" let you shop without spending or receiving anything

South Korea has given rise to so-called "dopamine sites" — platforms that simulate online shopping without any real transactions. Users can browse, select and "order" products, getting the psychological reward of the shopping process without spending money or receiving any delivery. The trend taps into the dopamine hit associated with the act of choosing and buying.

Are "dopamine sites" a healthy alternative to impulse shopping?

Interia Fakty · 51min ago · Source ↗

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Castle Party festival opens at Bolków castle in Lower Silesia

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Castle Party festival opens at Bolków castle in Lower Silesia

Castle Party, one of the largest gothic and industrial music festivals in Central and Eastern Europe, kicked off on Friday at Bolków castle in Lower Silesia, Poland. The medieval castle setting gives the event what organisers describe as a "darker alternative" atmosphere. The festival draws fans of gothic sounds from across the region.

Is Castle Party the best music festival in Poland?

WP Turystyka · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Reddit gamer creates physical Steam game cartridges using external SSDs

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Reddit gamer creates physical Steam game cartridges using external SSDs

A Reddit user has built a DIY physical "cartridge" system for Steam games: each game is stored on a separate external SSD, and plugging it into a docking station triggers a script that launches the correct title in Steam. The setup is elegantly simple and saves space on the main drive. It does not, however, grant true game ownership independent of Steam — GOG's offline installation option remains the better alternative for that.

Should digital platforms like Steam guarantee full game ownership to players?

AntyWeb · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Pesticides on fruit and vegetables: how to wash them off effectively

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Pesticides on fruit and vegetables: how to wash them off effectively

Fruit and vegetables — including organic produce — carry residues of pesticides applied both in orchards and in storage facilities as preservatives. Rinsing under running water removes some residues but not all; scrubbing with a brush or soaking in a baking soda solution is more effective. Complete removal is impossible, as some chemicals penetrate into the flesh of the produce.

Are Poland's permitted pesticide limits on food strict enough?

OKO.press · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov: I wrote down my nightmare to overcome it

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Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov: I wrote down my nightmare to overcome it

Georgi Gospodinov, one of Bulgaria's most celebrated writers, tells Newsweek about a childhood nightmare he wrote down instead of telling his grandmother — and which never returned. He recalls the absurdities of communist Bulgaria, where even basic goods like oil and peppers were scarce. The interview explores literature, memory and writing as a way of processing trauma.

Does writing about trauma genuinely help people process it?

Newsweek Polska · 1h ago · Source ↗

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France blocks Polymarket over suspected weather-station hacking to rig bets

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France blocks Polymarket over suspected weather-station hacking to rig bets

France has ordered the blocking of the crypto prediction market Polymarket, citing suspicions that unknown actors hacked weather stations to manipulate weather-related bets on the platform. France is the latest in a series of countries to block the service. The case raises serious questions about the integrity of blockchain-based prediction markets.

Should crypto prediction markets be regulated like traditional bookmakers?

BitHub.pl · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Kawasaki Ninja H2 2027 set to lose horsepower per homologation documents

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Kawasaki Ninja H2 2027 set to lose horsepower per homologation documents

Homologation documents suggest the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja H2 will produce less power than the current model. The news has upset the motorcycle community online, though the bike will still rank among the most powerful production superbikes available. In reality, most riders never come close to exploiting the machine's full potential outside of a racetrack straight.

Is losing a few horsepower in the Ninja H2 a serious issue for riders?

Focus.pl · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Two tankers explode in Strait of Hormuz — US Central Command responds

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Two tankers explode in Strait of Hormuz — US Central Command responds

Two tankers that allegedly attempted to bypass Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz exploded and caught fire, according to Iranian state media citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The US Central Command has responded to the incident.

Should the US respond militarily to the tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz?

Interia Fakty · 25min ago · Source ↗

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Fish skin: collagen- and omega-3-rich ingredient most people throw away

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Fish skin: collagen- and omega-3-rich ingredient most people throw away

Fish skin is rich in collagen, protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and when properly prepared becomes crispy and flavourful. Prized in many countries as a valuable culinary ingredient, it is most often discarded in Poland. The key to crispy skin is thorough drying and frying skin-side down on a hot pan for most of the cooking time.

Is fish skin worth eating instead of throwing away?

Interia Kobieta · 25min ago · Source ↗

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World Cup 2026 was spectacular but flawed — a look at its weaknesses

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World Cup 2026 was spectacular but flawed — a look at its weaknesses

The 2026 World Cup was a spectacular five-week tournament that captivated the world, but it was not without its flaws. The author points to a range of issues with the tournament, noting that the causes of some may never be fully explained. The piece serves as a critical overview ahead of the final stages.

Do the flaws of the 2026 World Cup outweigh its positives?

Interia Sport · 31min ago · Source ↗

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Mount Olympus, home of Greek gods, nominated for UNESCO World Heritage List

Mount Olympus, the highest peak in Greece and the mythological home of the 12 Olympian gods, is being put forward as a candidate for UNESCO's World Heritage List. The nomination would recognise the mountain's exceptional cultural and natural significance. A UNESCO decision has not yet been made.

Does Mount Olympus deserve a place on UNESCO's World Heritage List?

ABC News · 36min ago · Source ↗

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Men stay silent about feelings — educator: the tough-guy ethos is slowly changing

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Men stay silent about feelings — educator: the tough-guy ethos is slowly changing

Many men, like Adam, have not spoken to their fathers about emotions since secondary school, because culture expects them to be tough and act rather than show vulnerability. Educator, therapist and suicidologist Piotr Bakan says this ethos is slowly changing but requires time and social acceptance of talking about one's own needs. The lack of emotional openness among men carries serious health and social consequences.

Should men talk about their emotions more openly?

TVN24 · 40min ago · Source ↗

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