Growing number of Germans refuse military service despite army expansion plans

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Growing number of Germans refuse military service despite army expansion plans

Germany aims to build Europe's strongest army, but an increasing number of citizens are refusing military service by invoking the constitutional right to conscientious objection on religious or moral grounds. At the same time, some who previously refused service are reversing course in response to the war in Ukraine and now wish to enlist. The trend highlights a growing tension between Germany's defence ambitions and public willingness to serve.

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Interia Fakty · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Ukrainian Women in Poland: "I Met Only Good People"

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Ukrainian Women in Poland: "I Met Only Good People"

Ukrainian women Polina, Mariia, Halina and thousands of others have found a second home in Poland after fleeing the war. They are working, learning Polish and contributing to the local economy. Their stories, featured in the magazine "Polska i Świat", highlight the kindness of Polish society as a key factor in their successful integration.

Is Poland doing enough to integrate Ukrainian refugees?

TVN24 · 6min ago · Source ↗

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Sianos Before Babilon 59: "Mysiała Will Be Hunted Down"

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Sianos Before Babilon 59: "Mysiała Will Be Hunted Down"

On 24 July, Babilon 59 takes place at the Amphitheatre in Międzyzdroje, with the main event being a clash between Marcin Sianos and Przemysław Mysiała. Mysiała is moving up to the heavyweight category specifically for this fight. Sianos, fighting in front of his home crowd, confidently predicts a knockout victory.

Will Marcin Sianos beat Przemysław Mysiała at Babilon 59?

Polsat Sport · 8min ago · Source ↗

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Ukraine Hits Over 100 Russian Ships in the Sea of Azov in Nine Days

Kyiv announced that Ukrainian strikes hit more than 100 Russian ships in the Sea of Azov over a nine-day period. Russia is now reportedly considering rerouting cargo away from the sea due to the increased threat to its shipping. The attacks represent a significant escalation of Ukraine's naval campaign.

Will Ukraine's Sea of Azov strikes force Russia to reroute its cargo shipping?

The Independent World · 9min ago · Source ↗

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Bitcoin Nears $65,000 After U.S. June CPI Cools Fed Rate-Hike Bets

The June U.S. CPI print came in cooler than expected, slashing the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike from 43% to 13% and boosting crypto markets. Bitcoin climbed close to $65,000 on the news, as traders repriced their positions. Analysts are now focusing on the September FOMC meeting for further signals on monetary policy direction.

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CoinDesk · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Poland's NFZ to Spend Extra PLN 1.2bn on Obstetrics, Oncology and Child Psychiatry

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Poland's NFZ to Spend Extra PLN 1.2bn on Obstetrics, Oncology and Child Psychiatry

Poland's Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Tarification has recommended that the National Health Fund (NFZ) increase its spending by PLN 1.2 billion this year, focusing on obstetrics, oncology and child psychiatric care. The NFZ also wants to incentivise hospitals to offer anaesthesia during natural childbirth. The new reimbursement tariff aims to improve the quality and accessibility of care in these areas.

Should the NFZ fund anaesthesia for all natural childbirths?

Interia Biznes · 15min ago · Source ↗

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Twitter/X turns 20 and is labelled the internet's top source of disinformation

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Twitter/X turns 20 and is labelled the internet's top source of disinformation

Twitter launched publicly on 15 July 2006, celebrating its 20th anniversary this week. After Elon Musk's takeover, it was rebranded as X in 2023. EU and international institutions now label it the internet's primary source of disinformation.

Should the EU more strictly regulate X over disinformation?

Bankier.pl · 18min ago · Source ↗

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Daveigh Chase's Mother Seeks Control of Actress' $400,000 Estate

The mother of actress Daveigh Chase, best known for voicing Lilo in Disney's Lilo & Stitch, has filed to take control of her late daughter's $400,000 estate. Chase died in June from AIDS-related complications following years of homelessness and addiction. She was 35 years old.

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Rents rise ahead of summer but Gdańsk still cheaper than a year ago

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Rents rise ahead of summer but Gdańsk still cheaper than a year ago

June brought rental price increases across almost all of Poland, according to Otodom Analytics data. The seasonal shift of properties to short-term holiday lets in the Tricity area immediately pushed up asking prices. Despite this, rental listings in Gdańsk remain lower than both one and two years ago.

Should short-term rentals be more strictly regulated to stabilise long-term rental prices?

Bankier.pl · 34min ago · Source ↗

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China's Tianwen-2 reaches asteroid after one billion kilometres

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China's Tianwen-2 reaches asteroid after one billion kilometres

China's Tianwen-2 probe has closed to within 20 kilometres of a small asteroid after travelling one billion kilometres through space and begun detailed scientific study. Scientists hope to determine whether the object is a regular asteroid or a fragment of the Moon orbiting close to Earth. The mission's findings could shed light on the history of the Solar System.

Will China become the leader in asteroid exploration ahead of other space agencies?

Universe Today · 39min ago · Source ↗

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Sliced fruit placed in the garden keeps slugs away from vegetable beds

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Sliced fruit placed in the garden keeps slugs away from vegetable beds

Slugs can be lured away from vegetable beds by placing slices of citrus fruit — such as grapefruit or orange — around the garden. The method is cheap, simple and requires no chemical pesticides. Slugs attracted by the scent gather around the fruit, leaving crops undisturbed.

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WP Kuchnia · 45min ago · Source ↗

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Justified revived after 8 years — Timothy Olyphant's neo-Western returned in 2023

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Justified revived after 8 years — Timothy Olyphant's neo-Western returned in 2023

FX's Justified, starring Timothy Olyphant as U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, ran for six seasons and helped popularise the neo-Western genre on television. Eight years after it ended, the show was revived in 2023 as Justified: City Primeval, which has since established its own shared universe.

Does Justified: City Primeval match the quality of the original series?

Collider · 49min ago · Source ↗

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10 Best Summer Cycling Routes in Poland – Sea, Mountains and Castles

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10 Best Summer Cycling Routes in Poland – Sea, Mountains and Castles

VeloPlanner and Newsweek recommend 10 cycling routes for summer in Poland, ranging from the Baltic coast and mountains to castle trails and nature reserves. Among the highlights is the Mazurian Cycling Loop, described by one traveller as "stirring extreme emotions." The routes suit both short half-day rides and multi-day touring expeditions with panniers.

Is the Mazurian Cycling Loop the best cycling route in Poland?

Newsweek Polska · 49min ago · Source ↗

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Geely-Renault joint brand Horse unveils hybrid that barely uses petrol

Horse, a joint venture brand created by Geely and Renault, has unveiled a new powertrain that consumes minimal petrol despite having a combustion engine. The technology targets drivers anxious about long-distance travel in fully electric vehicles. The system could shake up the hybrid vehicle market significantly.

Are hybrids like Horse's new powertrain a better solution than full electrification?

naTemat · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Queen Letizia wears linen trousers for an elegant summer look

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Queen Letizia wears linen trousers for an elegant summer look

Queen Letizia of Spain attended the official send-off of the AECID humanitarian mission to Venezuela dressed in white linen trousers. The outfit combined formal elegance with summer practicality, offering a template for warm-weather office dressing.

Are linen trousers the best option for office wear during summer heatwaves?

Wizaż.pl · 1h ago · Source ↗

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"Sex care": a new book guides women to rediscover sexual pleasure

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"Sex care": a new book guides women to rediscover sexual pleasure

In the book "Sex care. Droga do kobiecej przyjemności," a 42-year-old woman named Karolina comes to a therapist wanting to feel more pleasure during sex, only to realise she cannot define what pleasure actually means to her. The published excerpt illustrates how many women are disconnected from their own intimate needs. The book explores the path to female sexual self-awareness.

Should female sexual education be discussed more openly in mainstream media?

Newsweek Polska · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Mouse: P.I. For Hire Surpasses One Million Players Since April 2026 Launch

Noir-style cartoon detective FPS Mouse: P.I. For Hire, developed by Fumi and PlaySide, has surpassed one million players since launching in April 2026 on Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. The developers thanked players and shared custom artwork to mark the milestone. The game received a 40fps mode update last week.

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Nintendo Life · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Dolly Parton Wrote "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" on the Same Day

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Dolly Parton Wrote "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" on the Same Day

Dolly Parton has revealed that "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," two of her most iconic songs, were written on the same day — or at least within a few remarkably productive days. Both tracks became country classics, with "I Will Always Love You" later achieving global fame through Whitney Houston's cover version. Parton described it as one particularly "good writing day."

Mental Floss · 5h ago · Source ↗

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U.S. House Votes 308-0 to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent – Senate Next

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U.S. House Votes 308-0 to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent – Senate Next

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 308-0 to pass a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States. If the Senate approves and the bill becomes law, Americans would no longer set their clocks back in November. The measure now moves to the Senate for a vote.

Should the U.S. permanently adopt daylight saving time?

Rzeczpospolita · 7min ago · Source ↗

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Deschamps After 0-2 Loss to Spain: "The Disappointment Is Enormous"

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Deschamps After 0-2 Loss to Spain: "The Disappointment Is Enormous"

France were eliminated from the World Cup after a 0-2 semifinal defeat to Spain in North America. Coach Didier Deschamps admitted the disappointment was enormous, saying his team failed to perform at the required level against such an opponent. France will now play in the third-place match on Saturday.

Should Didier Deschamps remain France manager after the World Cup?

Polsat Sport · 13min ago · Source ↗

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EU launches €5 bn fund to stop tech giants from fleeing to the US

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EU launches €5 bn fund to stop tech giants from fleeing to the US

Europe's problem is not a lack of innovation but an inability to scale companies, argue EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zachariewa and Novo Holdings CEO Kasim Kutay. A new €5 billion EU fund, described as the largest such instrument in history, aims to keep promising European startups from relocating to the US in search of capital. The goal is to create the conditions for homegrown tech giants to emerge and grow on the continent.

Will the EU's €5 bn fund be enough to stop European startups from moving to the US?

Bankier.pl · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Rate cuts boost mortgage capacity – average family can borrow 10,000 zł more

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Rate cuts boost mortgage capacity – average family can borrow 10,000 zł more

July mortgage offers show a clear increase in estimated borrowing capacity for Polish households. A model family with a net income of 15,000 zł can now borrow an average of 10,000 zł more than in June. The improvement follows banks cutting their mortgage rates in response to interest rate reductions.

Will interest rate cuts effectively revive the mortgage market?

Bankier.pl · 34min ago · Source ↗

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