Wood pellet prices up 30% as raw material shortage bites

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Wood pellet prices up 30% as raw material shortage bites

Wood pellet prices in Poland have risen by up to 30% in recent weeks due to increased demand and limited raw material supply, said Agnieszka Kędziora-Urbanowicz, vice-president of the Polish Pellet Council. The Council is set to discuss the situation with the Energy Ministry on 15 July. The price surge could hit households relying on pellet heating.

Should the government regulate pellet prices to protect consumers?

Bankier.pl · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Morning, noon or evening? When a walk benefits you most

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Morning, noon or evening? When a walk benefits you most

A morning walk energises and refreshes the body, an evening walk calms the nervous system and aids sleep, while a post-lunch walk supports digestion and helps regulate blood sugar levels. Each time of day offers distinct benefits, and the best choice depends on individual needs and lifestyle.

Is a morning walk healthier than an evening walk?

Polsat Sport · 18min ago · Source ↗

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Finland wins men's Volleyball European League, Sweden takes women's title

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Finland wins men's Volleyball European League, Sweden takes women's title

Finland's men's national volleyball team claimed the 2026 European League title by defeating the Netherlands twice in the final. In the women's competition, Sweden took gold after beating Slovenia in the deciding match.

Did Finland deserve to win the men's Volleyball European League?

Polsat Sport · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Volhynia massacre anniversary: Prof. Motyka on Polish-Ukrainian tensions

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Volhynia massacre anniversary: Prof. Motyka on Polish-Ukrainian tensions

On the anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, historian Prof. Grzegorz Motyka told TVN24 that the best path for Poland and Ukraine would be to pause and begin talks on de-escalating their strained relations. He stressed that Ukrainian UPA nationalists treated Poles as mortal enemies. Tensions between the two countries over commemorating the victims remain unresolved.

Should Poland and Ukraine prioritise resolving the Volhynia massacre dispute now?

TVN24 · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Bitcoin's BIP 110 has zero miner support as fork deadline approaches

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Bitcoin's BIP 110 has zero miner support as fork deadline approaches

The BIP 110 proposal would cap arbitrary data on the Bitcoin network for one year, but it has so far attracted zero miner support as its fork deadline approaches. Prominent figures including Michael Saylor and Adam Back warn that turning a spam dispute into a consensus battle could pose a greater risk than the spam itself.

Should BIP 110 be implemented despite having zero miner support?

CoinDesk · 25min ago · Source ↗

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Pixelating faces no longer guarantees anonymity as AI can reconstruct them

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Pixelating faces no longer guarantees anonymity as AI can reconstruct them

Pixelating faces, long used to protect identities in photos and videos, is no longer a reliable anonymisation method. New AI-based techniques can reconstruct faces hidden by pixelation, undermining a widely trusted privacy tool.

Should online platforms ban pixelation as an anonymisation method?

Spider's Web · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Poles swap long holidays for short, budget city breaks

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Poles swap long holidays for short, budget city breaks

Growing numbers of Poles are choosing short three-day getaways instead of traditional long holidays abroad. These brief trips allow a change of scenery without a large financial outlay or extended time off work. The trend reflects increasing consumer caution about spending.

Can short getaways truly replace a traditional long holiday?

naTemat · 57min ago · Source ↗

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China tests truck-mounted electromagnetic drone catapult that needs no runway

China's Beijing Institute of Technology released footage of three eight-wheeled trucks interlocking to form a road-mobile electromagnetic catapult capable of launching a propeller-driven drone without a runway. The system miniaturises the EMALS technology already used on China's newest aircraft carrier. Transported in standard shipping containers, it could theoretically be deployed anywhere in the world.

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Top 3 foundations that don't melt in heat above 30°C

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Top 3 foundations that don't melt in heat above 30°C

In temperatures above 30°C, matte full-coverage foundations perform best. The beauty editor recommends Lirene City Matt foundation (shades 204 and 208 Toffee among others), which absorbs excess sebum and keeps a matte finish all day without settling into wrinkles. It has been her personal favourite for 20 years and is often available on promotion.

Elle Polska · 59min ago · Source ↗

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Alice Lugen: Post-Putin Russia will be filled with people shaped by Putinism

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Alice Lugen: Post-Putin Russia will be filled with people shaped by Putinism

Author Alice Lugen, whose books "Imperium gniewu" (Czarne, 2026) and "Zato" (Czarne, 2025) are published by Czarne, warns that post-Putin Russia will be difficult to understand and navigate. She argues that Russian society has been deeply shaped by Putinism, and that the anger cultivated there risks being directed at the West.

Should the West actively try to shape Russian society after Putin's fall?

OKO.press · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Communist-era Poland's iconic flavours: mortadella as pork chop, powdered orangeade eaten by the finger

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Communist-era Poland's iconic flavours: mortadella as pork chop, powdered orangeade eaten by the finger

Communist-era Polish cuisine was defined by creative substitutes born of scarcity: mortadella stood in for pork cutlets and powdered orangeade was eaten straight from the sachet with a finger. Hard, chewy sweets served at name-day parties left lasting — if painful — impressions on a generation. The era's improvised food culture has become a nostalgic touchstone for many Poles.

Do communist-era Polish flavours deserve a comeback in modern cuisine?

Interia Kobieta · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Ex-footballers show reduced brain volume and higher rates of depression, study finds

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Ex-footballers show reduced brain volume and higher rates of depression, study finds

A new study has found evidence of reduced brain volume in former elite footballers, who also report difficulties with thinking and decision-making. The research shows that ex-footballers are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety than the general population. The findings suggest that years of professional football may have lasting neurological and mental health consequences.

Should football clubs be legally responsible for ex-players' mental health?

BBC Sport · 1h ago · Source ↗

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US launches third round of strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz

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US launches third round of strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz

US forces have launched a third round of strikes against Iran within a single week. In response, Tehran has closed the Strait of Hormuz — a critical waterway through which around 20% of the world's oil supply passes. The escalation threatens serious disruption to global energy supplies.

Should the US continue military strikes on Iran?

Al Jazeera · 1h ago · Source ↗

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"Idealny facet dla mojej dziewczyny": Dorociński and Boczarska star in comedy of clashing values

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"Idealny facet dla mojej dziewczyny": Dorociński and Boczarska star in comedy of clashing values

"Idealny facet dla mojej dziewczyny" is a new Polish comedy directed by the duo Konecki and Saramonowicz, starring Marcin Dorociński and Magdalena Boczarska. Dorociński plays Kostek, a conservative sacred music composer who falls for Luna, a tough krav maga instructor played by Boczarska. The supporting cast includes Danuta Stenka, Krzysztof Globisz and Bronisław Wrocławski.

Do Polish romantic comedies accurately reflect modern social divisions?

Elle Polska · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Poland's golden age is ending — expert warns of a coming silver era

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Poland's golden age is ending — expert warns of a coming silver era

Poland's exceptional period of economic growth — dubbed its "golden age" — is coming to an end, economists warn. The country is entering a less dynamic "silver age", a result of missed structural opportunities and global economic shocks. The new economic order emerging from current turbulence will shape Poland's position for the next several decades.

Did Poland waste its chance to sustain its economic golden age?

Interia Biznes · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Pokémon Pokopia tops 4 million copies sold on Switch 2

Pokémon Pokopia, a social simulation game released on Nintendo Switch 2 by Koei Tecmo, has sold over four million copies, making it a surprise hit. Koei Tecmo president and CEO Hisashi Koinuma told Famitsu that the team had "no real expectations" for the title before its launch. Despite this, the team aimed to make it the best-selling spin-off in the Pokémon franchise — a goal they appear to have achieved.

Does Pokémon Pokopia deserve its status as the best-selling Pokémon spin-off?

Nintendo Life · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Renault Megane E-Tech facelift gets 67 kWh LFP battery with 500 km range and 165 kW charging

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Renault Megane E-Tech facelift gets 67 kWh LFP battery with 500 km range and 165 kW charging

Renault has updated the Megane E-Tech electric with a 67 kWh LFP battery promising up to 500 km of WLTP range and DC fast charging at up to 165 kW. The refreshed model also receives design updates, new equipment and revised multimedia. Renault highlights that the new motor is free of rare earth metals and that production takes place within the EU.

Is an LFP battery without rare earth metals a better choice than traditional NMC batteries?

Rzeczpospolita · 3h ago · Source ↗

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FIFA releases footage of controversial England goal involving camera rope at Norway match

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FIFA releases footage of controversial England goal involving camera rope at Norway match

During the Women's World Cup quarter-final between Norway and England, a controversy arose when Norwegian players claimed the ball hit a camera rope before England's goal. FIFA responded by releasing footage of the incident. The goal stood and England advanced to the semi-finals.

Was FIFA right to allow England's goal despite the camera rope controversy?

Polsat Sport · 29min ago · Source ↗

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Polish app Anonimizer protects business data from leaking into AI tools

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Polish app Anonimizer protects business data from leaking into AI tools

The creators of the Polish application Anonimizer warn that the risk begins when personal data or trade secrets enter AI tools. Their solution anonymises sensitive information before it is sent to external language models. The developers stress that 100% cloud data security is impossible, summing it up as: "the safest cloud data is data that isn't there."

Should companies be legally required to anonymise data before using AI tools?

Onet Wiadomości · 31min ago · Source ↗

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France declares 12 July Alfred Dreyfus Day to mark republic's antisemitic scandal

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France declares 12 July Alfred Dreyfus Day to mark republic's antisemitic scandal

From 2025, France marks 12 July as Alfred Dreyfus Day, the anniversary of his rehabilitation after years of wrongful conviction for espionage. The national date commemorates the antisemitic hysteria of the late 19th century, the prioritising of army loyalty over truth, and a state that defended its own lie for years. The new commemoration falls two days before Bastille Day.

Was France right to make 12 July Alfred Dreyfus Day a national commemoration?

OKO.press · 39min ago · Source ↗

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Regular coffee drinking cuts liver cancer risk, 13-year study finds

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Regular coffee drinking cuts liver cancer risk, 13-year study finds

A 13-year observational study has found a promising link between regular coffee consumption and a reduced risk of liver cancer. Scientists confirm that one or two cups a day is not harmful, and results suggest coffee may actually have a protective effect on the liver. The findings add to the ongoing scientific debate about coffee's health impact.

Should coffee research results change official dietary guidelines?

Polsat News · 1h ago · Source ↗

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7 crime novels for summer 2026: from Italian villas to Polish lake districts

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7 crime novels for summer 2026: from Italian villas to Polish lake districts

Seven crime novels and thrillers are recommended for summer 2026, including Rachel Hawkins's "The Villa" (a murder mystery at an Italian estate), Delia Owens's "Where the Crawdads Sing", Freida McFadden's "Don't Lie", Wojciech Chmielarz's "Żmijowisko", and Riley Sager's "The House Across the Lake". Terry Hayes's "Year of the Locust" and Ruth Ware's "The It Girl" round out the list. Each offers a gripping plot suited to holiday reading.

Are crime novels the best literary genre for summer holidays?

Elle Polska · 1h ago · Source ↗

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