The most spectacular element of the construction of the S3 expressway between Bolków and Kamienna Góra is the construction of two road tunnels. The first (TS-26) is about 2,300 meters long and the second (TS-32) is about 320 meters long. The excavation of both aisles of the longer one has just finished.

The commander of the Ukrainian security service in Kharkiv Oblast, Roman Dudin, reported today that units under his command observed a concentration of Russian troops on the border with Kharkiv Oblast. On social media, there are videos in which military vehicles that appear at the border with Ukraine can be seen.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki positively assessed the information about the suspension of certification of the Nord Stream2 gas pipeline. "It is a voice of reason and loud opposition to the neo-imperialist attempts of the Kremlin," he said. He also noted that we expect further steps. "It is still not too late to stop Putin. Our solidarity has already defeated Russian imperialism once again - it is time to show the strength once again," stressed the Prime Minister.

Scientists from the University of Life Sciences in Poznań answer questions about the behaviour of cats: why they like to sit in boxes, what they purr, why they need a tail and why they tend to knead the ground. The occasion for scientific explanations is World Cat Day on February 17.

“It is an act of aggression against Ukraine that must be met with an unequivocal response & immediate sanctions. It is the only language Putin understands. I call for an urgent meeting of the European Council to discuss this matter”, wrote Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in response to the speech and actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The publication of Adam Mickiewicz’s Ballads and Romances kicked off the era of Polish Romanticism. It was exactly 200 years ago, which is why the government decided to make 2022 the Year of Romanticism. One of the ways that Cracow’s National Museum celebrates it is an exhibition of Jacek Malczewski’s paintings.

The body of a woman was found near the village of Rosochacz (Silesia), which could be a breakthrough in the search for missing 45-year-old Alexandra and 15-year-old Olivia from Czestochowa – unofficially reported Radio RMF. “During the search for the missing people more than a week ago of Aleksandra W. and her 15-year-old daughter Olivia from Czestochowa, the police found the body most likely one of the missing persons”, confirmed the Silesian police. Unofficially, a second corpse was found near Romanów.

Two women - Aleksandra and her daughter Oliwia from Częstochowa, which were searched for in the area of the carpentry gardens on the outskirts of the city, remain missing – it was reported by the police. The trail of the women, who were murdered according to investigators, has still not been found. The 52-year-old acquaintance Krzysztof R., who was arrested on Wednesday, faced charges.

On February 19, the national qualifications for Eurovision 2022, which will be held in Turin, Italy, took place. The winner of the elimination, and also the representative of Poland, is Krystian Ochman!

Although the International Tourist Guide Day is on Monday the 21st, PTTK (Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society) of Wroclaw and some other cities are organizing events already this weekend. On the agenda are strolls through the city accompanied by lectures and discussions about the lives and struggles of tour guides.

A video has been posted on the Internet showing the shooting during the visit of Ukrainian minister Denys Monastyrsky near the village of Novluhansk. Anton Herashchenko, the representative of the Interior Ministry, said that in addition to the minister, a group of journalists was also under fire.

Eventually, winter has come. Snow is falling all around us! We waited a long time for this moment, we waited a long time for the winter aura outside the window, because we love winter! We love it for its magic atmosphere, for the pleasure it makes, and for the opportunity to practise our favourite sports! We’re not just talking about skiing, although it’s obvious, we love to throw snowballs, we love sledging, we love winter walks! Then it is! The longed-for winter! And what did it bring to Szczyrk?

According to the Road Traffic Office of the Police Headquarters, in January this year, the number of speeds exceeding 50 km/h in the built-up area decreased by more than 55% compared to the same period in 2021. In addition, violations by drivers against pedestrians were reduced by almost a third (29.5%). So, can we talk about the effectiveness of the new penalties for road hogs?

In Krakow, a construction crane overturned on Domagale Street. Two people died; two others were injured.

Cycling is one of the most popular activities among Poles. It triumphed, especially during the pandemic and the hard lockdown. The need for isolation led to the choice of not only the classic two roles but formerly somewhat less popular trainers. CentrumRowerowe.pl has carried out a study to check how the attitude of cyclists to these devices, which enable them to exercise independently of the weather, has changed.

The separatists supported by Russia have violated the truce in Ukraine almost 30 times since the beginning of the day. As a result of the military operations, civilians and one soldier were wounded.

Police officers from Prudnik arrested two men in the act of stealing metal parts from a farm building. According to the police headquarters in Opole, the 23- and 46-year-old would face up to 10 years in prison.

"There will be no war, Poland will certainly not become a part of the war, because I believe that Putin does not want the war with NATO. Putin would probably lose the war with NATO. This war would be long-lasting and probably would humble Russia," said the evaluation of former Deputy Minister of National Defense, Commander of the Land forces between 2006 and 2009 Lt Gen Waldemar Skrzypczak.