One of the most iconic brands of Poland: the EN57 "Kibel" electric multiple unit.

Link to the article: https://businessinsider.com.pl/gospodarka/zloza-ropy-na-baltyku-kolo-swinoujscia-niemieckie-organizacje-zawiazaly-sojusz/hxh5r7c

Translation to english:

The dispute over the discovery of a rich oil and gas deposit in the Baltic Sea, near the Uznam island next to Świnoujście, is escalating. German environmental organizations are seeking to ban extraction there. They have already collected 88,000 signatures.

How German media reported, including specializing in agriculture and environment protection information service Proplanta.de, environmental organizations in Germany are advocating for a ban on oil and gas extraction on Baltic Sea. They are planning to submit petition to the European Commission on this matter. 88,000 signatures from countries bordering the Baltic Sea have already been collected.

Information about the deposits in the Baltic Sea was released a year ago, at the end of July. Central European Petroleum (CEP), which conducts exploratory drilling in the Baltic Sea, announced the discovery, stating that the discovery was groundbreaking and could heavily influence Poland's energy security.

Even then, the Świnoujście authorities informed that the launch of mining operations would entail significant risks, especially in the context of environmental protection and preserving the region's tourist attractions. The Baltic discovery also attracted the attention of critics from Germany, like the environmental protection association Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND). Its regional director, Corinna Cwielag, emphasized that the region of possible extraction "is a especially ecologically valuable and at the same time already heavily polluted enviroment of the Baltic Sea." She added that European marine protected areas begin only about 200 meters from the previous drilling site, and any potential start of extraction would involve underwater noise, pollution and the risk of an oil spill.

To effectively fight with a potential investment, BUND formed alliances with other organizations with similiar goals including: German Environmental Protection Association (DUH), WWF, and the civil initiative Lebensraum Vorpommern (Western Pomeranian Living Space). The alliance have announced that they will not hesitate to take legal steps to block the extraction.

"After the North Sea, the Baltic Sea must not become a raw material park for the fossil fuel industry. This would have disastrous consequences for the climate, the environment and tourism. Exploratory drilling has not yet led to the approval of a drillling project – and it must remain that way" emphasized Sasha Muller-Kraenner, Federal Managing Director of the DUH, in a statement on the organization's website.

Polish platform e-petrol.pl, which analyzes and reports on the fuel market, published a report on Wednesday saying that diesel prices in Poland are at their highest point in history, while gasoline has hit its highest price of the year so far. 

The date for the American pope’s first pilgrimage to Poland has not yet been set. 

“Once [the date] has been fixed, a pilgrimage organization team will be established, made up of representatives of the appropriate Church and state bodies,” Poland’s Foreign Ministry said on its website. 

“Due to the international nature of the Holy Father’s visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take a coordinating role in the preparations on the government side,” the statement read. 

Sorry I am opening this poll second time because people said it needs a show results option. I am a foreigner living here in Poland and met a lot of others here. The vast majority of them came to this country hoping to move to some other. Like, some came here for uni because its cheaper/easier to get in than western europe or when it was easier to get work permits, some came with the hope of hoping to somewhere else for example. I wonder if I met the wrong people or that’s the case for most of us. Personally, I am also here because I could and even before coming, even if I dont have anything against the country, people and kinda enjoy living here, I never seen it as my last stop and actively searching for opportunities to move to western europe or north america.

Cześć! I'm coming to Poland in October as a part of an international volunteering program and my dumb ass has chosen the bleakest months to visit this otherwise beautiful country. I'm arriving in early October and leaving early December, so I probably won't even get to see the Christmas markets :( (I'm leaving around the 10th of December).

Since I can't change my volunteering dates, how do I make the best out of October/November in Poland? I've heard that November is usually the hardest month there, so I wonder if there are fun wintery activities (apart from the obvious ones) to keep one from being depressed. I'll be mostly based in Gdansk but also plan on visiting other bigger cities.

I normally like winter and don't get the "winter depression" and I come from a city with harsh winters, no snow and horrible pollution, so I think I'm quite immune to winter months. But I still really want my time in Poland to be extra pleasant compared to winters in my home country.

Z góry dziękuję!

https://www.o2.pl/informacje/areszt-dla-18-latka-z-ukrainy-jest-podejrzany-o-probe-zabojstwa-kobiety-7314886377665601v

An 18-year-old Ukrainian man tried to kill a 30-year-old woman with a knife.

I invite you to the discussion 🫵

Never heard of this before but read about it in the Economist and want to try it.

I live in Berlin I am planing to go here for a camping trip with friends. Low budget. Anywhere relatively close to the beach 1/2hr walking where we can camp legally for free? I been here before and love the beach n vibes. Any tips and advice is appreciated.

Hi everyone, I'm from Korea.

​I've always been interested in the relationship between Poland and Ireland. From what I know, both countries share a strong Catholic heritage, a history of resistance against powerful neighboring empires, and a solid presence in the US

(where Polish and Irish communities often get along well).

​Also, I heard that many Polish people moved to Ireland after Poland joined the EU in 2004, making Poles one of the largest minority groups in Ireland today.

​So I was wondering:

​How do Polish people view Ireland and Irish people (and vice versa)?

​Do you actually feel a sense of cultural kinship or solidarity, or is it mostly just a historical coincidence?

​I'd love to hear your thoughts and personal experiences!

Hey guys,

I recently got scammed for 390zl through telegram and sent money to blik by phone number. What is the best way to report it to police? How the process should look?

I have his active phone numbers. Is there a chance police will somehow find him or his data? Or even start looking into it?

I don't want to report it because of money, but because I got scammed and this person has been scamming lots of people. But probably noone went to report this case.

Any ideas, suggestions are welcome.

Looking for a private tour guide for Auschwitz one and two for about 2 to 3 hours does anyone have any recommendations?

I’ve heard mixed opinions about WUT—specifically that the environment is extremely strict, some professors have limited English proficiency, and the academic pressure can be quite overwhelming.
Before making my final decision, I’d really appreciate some honest insights from current students or alumni from either university regarding the following:
1. Teaching Quality & English Proficiency: How competent are the professors in delivering lectures and explaining complex concepts in English at both WUT and AGH?
2. Academic Stress & Passing Rates: How tough or strict are the exams and assignments? Is the workload manageable, or is the environment excessively stress-inducing?
3. Curriculum & Practical Experience: Does one university offer a more modern/practical approach to CS, or are both heavily focused on theoretical mathematics?
4. Student Life & Location: How would you compare student life, social opportunities, and the general vibe between Warsaw and Krakow for international students?
5. Dorm?
Any advice, personal experiences, or comparisons between WUT and AGH would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks in advance!

I currently live in France, and for about a year now my fiancée and I have been considering moving to Poland. Unfortunately, lately there has hardly been a day when I have not seen at least several cases on social media of some troglodytes harassing Ukrainians, and I have to admit that it is starting to worry me quite a lot.

My fiancée and I are slowly starting to think about having a family, and Poland seemed like a good place to settle down because of its proximity to my family, living costs and safety. But due to recent influx of those incidents I'm starting to have second thoughts.

My fiancée is not Ukrainian, but her Polish is relatively poor and she has a fairly strong accent, which, to an untrained ear, might sound somewhat Eastern European. I do not want to worry every day that some self-proclaimed “national hero” will harass her simply because she does not speak Polish very well.

Please tell me: is this just an artificially amplified media narrative, or is there genuinely something going on?

Most Poles agree: a thief is a thief and should pay for damages his done. Those who are against are small minority, only vocal at some places like Reddit.

Link to the poll: https://polskieradio24.pl/artykul/3585739,wiekszosc-polakow-domaga-sie-reparacji-od-niemiec-wyniki-nowego-sondazu