Since late November 2020, there have already been more than a dozen attempts to take over email or social media accounts belonging to politicians. Recently, the Chief of the Chancellery of Prime Minister, Michał Dworczyk, has fallen victim to hackers. Experts stressed that the main goal of cybercriminals was to sow disinformation.
Economic cooperation, bilateral political relations, Serbia's European integration and regional cooperation were the leading topics of today's talks between the Heads of Polish and Serbian Diplomacy. The visit to Warsaw of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Nikola Selaković, was also an opportunity to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both countries on the strengthening of cooperation in bilateral relations and the Program for Cooperation in the Field of Culture, Education and Science for the period 2021-2024.
A working visit of Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Eduard Heger to Poland, who has met with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, was scheduled for today - June 10. Prime Minister Heger is holding an official bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Morawiecki for the first time after he was appointed the head of government on April 1, 2021.
The positions of the countries on the Fit 55 package and the implementation of the EU biodiversity strategy were the main topics of the meeting of ministers responsible for environment and climate issues of the Visegrad Group countries (V4) as well as Bulgaria and Romania. The meeting, attended by Minister Michał Kurtyka and Deputy Minister Adam Guibourgé-Czetwertyński, was organised as part of the Polish Presidency of the V4, which runs until 30 June this year.
On June 8, a videoconference of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Berlin Process countries took place. This was the first political meeting under the German Presidency of this format.
“I am convinced that this project, in its basic framework, will be implemented within the expected time” - this is what Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marcin Przydacz said about the construction of Baltic Pipe. He was positive about the possibility of the EC getting involved in finding a solution after Denmark's decision on the pipeline.
14. Suwłaki Blues Festival will start this year on July 8 and will last four days. During that time, blues fans will be able to listen only to blues concerts performed by Polish musicians.
Suwałki Blues Festival is the biggest blues festival in Poland. Last year it was not held due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The non-commercial "Teraz Polska" contest has been held for more than 30 years. It aims to promote the best Polish products, services and innovations which, owing to their quality, technological and functional advantages, stand out in the market and may serve as a model for others. The "Teraz Polska" emblem has become a brand in itself. Its market strength and high recognition strengthen the competitiveness and market success of the winners awarded with it.
“The migration situation in Cyprus has deteriorated significantly over the last three years. Today, we are responding to the appeal of the local government and we are sending modular homes," said Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in respect of the Polish aid shipment to Cyprus.
‘Are the bones found on the campus of the Free University of Berlin the remains of Dr Mengele's concentration camp victims? Very likely. However, the university authorities are blocking further excavations,’ writes the Berliner Zeitung on Sunday. The vice-chancellor is doing everything to make the issue go away quickly, the daily argues, recalling the "disappearing bones" and controversial actions of the university authorities.
Iga Świątek made no secret of the fact that she ‘slept through’ the start of her third-round Grand Slam match at the French Open, but she was happy to be out of trouble. ‘It's also good to play matches like this because they make you sane,’ the Polish tennis player assessed after her victory against Anett Kontavieit.
Karolina Naja and Anna Puławska won the silver medal in K2 500 m, and Marta Walczykiewicz - bronze medal in K1 200 m in Saturday's finals of the European Canoe Championships, which are held at the Malta track in Poznań.
Iga Świątek took the first two rounds of the Grand Slam French Open. However, a bigger challenge awaits the 20-year-old, who is going to play with Estonian Anett Kontaveit. "I've lost to her twice before, so it's going to be a tough match," admits the Polish tennis player.
52 short films qualified for the competition of the 2nd Long Story Short Film Festival, organised by the Lower Silesian Film Centre (DCF). This year's festival will take place in DCF cinema from 10-13 June and then online.
An open-air exhibition of photographs and quotations prepared by the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) to recall the visit of Pope John Paul II to the cities of northeastern Poland. On the 30th anniversary of these events, an exhibition was opened on Wednesday in Białystok. In the afternoon, a similar exposition will also be opened in Łomża and next week in Olsztyn.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the coordinator of the National Action Plan. The first edition for 2017-2020 has been completed. A second edition of the document is currently being prepared for 2021-2024.
“The establishment of the International Day for the Victims of German Camps may help in the struggle for the truth about Polish victims of genocide,” points out “Nasz Dziennik”.
"Dear Children! Today is your holiday. This day brings you much joy and smiles. And for us, adults, it reminds us of our own childhood," began President Andrzej Duda.
Republika TV has unveiled the addition of the English-language program Rock Rachon – We Rollin’ to its lineup. Hosted by the dynamic Michał Rachoń, this show has rapidly emerged as a cornerstone of the channel's offerings, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion efforts.