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    Is this the end of the Turów mine dispute?

    Poland has signed an agreement with the Czech Republic on the Turow mine, according to information provided by Climate and Environment Minister Anna Moskwa. The head of the ministry said that "constructive talks" had resulted in an agreement, the details of which, pending approval from Prague, the government would not disclose.

    ALFA-CRP alert level in Poland

    The ALFA-CRP first alert level for cyberspace has been introduced in Poland. The alert level shall be valid from Tuesday, January 18, 2022 (11:59 p.m.) through Sunday, January 23, 2022 (11:59 p.m.).

    Poland builds coalition against Fit For 55

    "These are very ideological proposals that hit the general industry," MEP Ryszard Czarnecki said of the FitFor55 package. The politician confirmed that Poland is working to build a coalition in the European arena that opposes the expansion of green policies. "In my opinion, we should not only threaten with a veto but also not be afraid to use it," MEP Ryszard Czarnecki told the editorial board of VD Gazeta Polska.

    Unmanned Żabka Nano conquers European markets

    Żabka Group is now the largest chain of autonomous stores in Europe - it has launched 25 stores supported by artificial intelligence, called Żabka Nano. The innovative concept, which allows for quick shopping without cashiers, queues, and cash, is precisely tailored to the nature of the location and customer profile. The stores operate in several formats, such as stand-alone containerized vending machines, traditional brick-and-mortar outlets, and store-in-the-store. Each uses technology developed in close collaboration with American technology company AiFi.

    The unlucky Polish museum

    It occurred on the night of November 16-17, 1976 in Poznan. A small self-portrait by Jacek Malczewski was stolen from the National Museum. The thief took advantage of construction work. He climbed on a machine with a jib set up by the building. He threw a board between the end of the crane and the roof (at a height of about 17 meters), and climbed on such a footbridge to the roof of the museum. Then he broke down the door leading to the attic and reached the glass ceiling above the exhibit hall.

    Świątek advanced to the second round of the Australian Open

    Iga Świątek advanced to the second round of the Australian Open Grand Slam tournament, defeating British qualifier Harriet Dart 6:3, 6:0. The tennis player from Raszyn will now face Rebecca Peterson from Sweden in Melbourne.

    Germany refused to supply defensive weapons to Ukraine

    Two British C-17 transport aircraft carrying weapons to Ukraine were forced to fly around German airspace after Germany refused to supply defensive weapons to Ukraine, the UK Defence Journal website revealed on Monday.

    Talks about Turów. Jabłoński: “the new Czech government seems to have different approach”

    Tomorrow, further negotiations on the Turów mine will begin. "The previous Czech government pretended to be willing to conclude an agreement on the issue, the new government seems to have a slightly different approach," Deputy Foreign Ministry spokesman Pawel Jablonski assessed. As he conveyed, there is a chance that the parties can come to an agreement.

    Sweden with treasure from Poland

    On July 1, 1656, Jan Kazimierz recaptured Warsaw from the Swedish army. When the whole entourage arrived at the Royal Castle, people could not believe their eyes. What the enemy did to this beautiful mansion cried to heaven. "The Swedes have so filled the castle of Warsaw with nightsoil that it is impossible to live there; they led the horses up to the third floor; rooms were full of dead bodies of soldiers," wrote the queen's secretary Des Noyers.

    Polish handball players with victory and promotion at the European Championships!

    Poles impressively defeated 29:20 Belarus at the European Handball Championship played in Slovakia and Hungary. The white and red team secured their advancement to the main stage of the tournament after two match wins.

    The mystery of the death of 60 prisoners from a camp in the Stargard area

    Scientists from Szczecin want to determine the cause of death of 64 people whose remains were found on the grounds of the former prisoner-of-war camp Stalag II-D in Stargard (West Pomeranian Province). The prisoners died over four consecutive days, but there are no traces to indicate, for example, that they were shot.

    Polish National Parks – Woliński National Park

    Woliński National Park was established in 1960 and protects part of the largest Polish island – Wolin. The special values of the Park include the most beautiful section of the Polish cliff coastline, well-preserved beech forests, the unique island delta of the Świna River, and the coastal belt of the Baltic Sea waters.

    There are several thousand migrants in Belarus. “When there are warmer months, the conflict may escalate”

    Actions taken by Polish institutions and our allies have brought the expected results, and this route to Belarus has been stopped, or at least curbed - said Stanisław Żaryn, Spokesperson for the Minister Coordinator of Special Services. He added that there were still several thousand migrants in Belarus.

    Cyberattack against Ukraine

    The Ukrainian side informs about a cyberattack. Its course and methods applied are in line with the Russian Federation’s actions against the West,” wrote Stanisław Żaryn, Spokesperson for the Minister Coordinator of Special Services in a statement published on the website of the Republic of Poland.

    Poles beat Austrians! Successful start at the EHF Euro 2022 [VIDEO]

    Polish handball players began their participation in the European Championships played in Slovakia and Hungary with a 36:31 victory against Austria.

    Will a European Silicon Valley emerge around Warsaw?

    Although Warsaw is home to Europe's third-largest office centre after London's Canary Wharf and Paris' La Défense, further deindustrialization of the city poses a major economic risk, warn ESPON analysts. In their opinion, the capital city authorities should follow the example of Wrocław or Tricity and strengthen cooperation with neighbouring municipalities to rebuild the industrial sector.

    Rector of Silesian University in favour of on-site education, students in favour of remote one

    Remote learning is detrimental to the university and individual development - believes the rector of the University of Silesia in Katowice, Prof. Ryszard Koziołek. Despite the difficult epidemic situation, he decided that after the Christmas break students returned to the university.

    Golden pectoral and bronze mirror – discoveries of archaeologists in a Siberian barrow

    The skeleton of a woman equipped for the burial, incl. with a golden pectoral and bronze mirror was discovered by a Polish-Russian team of archaeologists inside a large burial mound from about 2.5 thousand years ago. The research was conducted in Siberia, in a place known as the "Siberian Valley of the Kings".

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