Belarusian services were said to have threatened Polish soldiers with opening fire in their direction. The threats were reported by the Ministry of Defense. According to the ministry, "yesterday's actions of the Belarusian services were an attempt to hide the fact of the passage of a group of immigrants.

Modern electronics are based mainly on silicon, whose importance in the technological development of mankind can hardly be overestimated. However, to make a breakthrough step forward, new materials are needed, including those resistant to overheating of electronics," says a physicist from Adam Mickiewicz University in an interview with PAP (Polish Press Agency).

Over 63% of respondents of the Market and Opinion Research Agency SW Research believe that the announced increase in the excise duty rates on beer is too high. At the same time, only 13 per cent of those surveyed are convinced that the excise tax increase is solely for health reasons. The beer industry is also against the planned excise duty hike, as it estimates that among the alcohol sectors it is the one most affected by the pandemic.

Problems arise with the remains of the Gusen camp. Although, as a result of pressure from Poland negotiations with private owners were partially initiated and finalized, some of the buildings of the former German concentration camp remain the subject of the bargain. The purchase case may significantly slow down, which is the fear of the Polish ambassador to Austria.

Last Friday, the Senate (upper house of parliament) passed a resolution commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Battle of Khotyn. "The victory at Khotyn is after 400 years a reason to be proud of the national history, but also to look into the future," it was written in the resolution.

The beginning of November is, as usual, a time when we remember those who have passed away. We visit the graves of the deceased from our families and circle of friends. Each year we also say goodbye to many people who are widely known. In 2021, notable figures from the world of culture, sports, politics and the church passed away. Also on their graves, candles will be lit and flowers will appear as a sign that although they have died, they are still present in our memories.

Germany fears for the future of its brand. Cuts, downsizing and growing concerns about the future of the company - this is the current picture of the Opel plants. According to experts, it may soon become a brand without much meaning.

Jan Błachowicz lost his championship belt at UFC 267 after a loss to Glover Teixeira. However, the Polish fighter announces that he does not intend to end his career and will try to regain the title.

It is no exaggeration to say that berries can be an almost ideal snack for diabetic patients and people at risk of developing diabetes - with insulin resistance and the so-called prediabetes. Find out why you should include them in your "diabetic" diet and the best way to do so to keep your blood glucose in check.

On the night from 30 to 31 October, we change the time - we will sleep one hour longer because of this. On Sunday morning, the hands of the clocks will move from 3 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Vital Heynen after parting with the men's national volleyball team was considered for the position of women's national team coach. However, the 52-year-old Belgian is quite clear about his stance on the competition for the women's national team: "I'm not going to send a CV because I think it's not my role today.

The trial of the well-known MMA fighter Mamed Ch. and a dozen or so other persons, accused of, among other things, receiving stolen cars and introducing counterfeit banknotes, should take place in the court in Rybnik - said the Regional Court in Tarnowskie Góry, which originally received the indictment.

Kantar monitors the consumption of all the most popular types of fruit and vegetables. The most popular fruits in October 2021 were apples, plums and pears. Looking at the results, year-on-year, blueberries (up 30%), chokeberries (up 29%), strawberries (up 18%) and kiwi berry (up 9%) gained the most.

Last weekend, Cracow and Warsaw hosted students of the Patriotism Academy. This is the fifth congress as part of the project organized by the Władysław Grabski Center, whose strategic partner is KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. This time, topics related to the role of young people in economic, political and local life were dominant.

Investigators from Szczytno (Warmińsko-Mazurskie Province) have identified and detained a suspect in a murder of an inhabitant of the Ostrołęka district 14 years ago. During questioning, the suspect confessed to the guilt, police reported.

The shallowing of interpersonal relations and the reduction of the ability to feel empathy are the most serious negative effects of the influence of information technology on people and society - said Natalia Hatalska, president of Infuture Institute, during her opening speech at the Impact'21 congress in Poznań (27-28 October 2021).

At the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas - Angelicum, you can see the exhibition entitled “From Krakow to Rome. John Paul II in the photographs of Adam Bujak”. It consists of over 60 works by the author known as the personal photographer of St. John Paul II. The exhibition was opened on October 22, on the day of the liturgical memorial of the Polish Pope.

On 1 January 2022, Totalizator Sportowy will become a partner of the Polish Basketball Association and the titular partner of 3x3 basketball - a new, spectacular Olympic discipline. Announced on October 25, the partnership will provide support to the senior and youth men's and women's 3x3 teams. "The goal is a medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris," says Olgierd Cieślik, CEO of Totalizator Sportowy.