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last updated: 2026-07-10 09:33

Poland

A severe accident occurred on Dolny Śląsk when two buses collided head-on, resulting in several injuries and the need for a helicopter to transport the injured. Meanwhile, a group of seniors was scammed in Małopolska and Śląsk, with two brothers arrested for their involvement. In Rzeszów, a massive turbine component fell from a truck, blocking an exit on the A4 highway. Minister Katarzyna Kotula warned about fascism in Poland, while a visually impaired man participated in international golf competitions in Spain. The country is also bracing for another heatwave after a cooler start to July. In addition, a 19-year-old driver lost their license for only three days due to excessive speeding, and a large-scale police operation took place on a private property to seize an illicit tobacco factory. The day's events were marked by both accidents and criminal activities, as well as the approach of extreme weather conditions. In summary, Poland faced a mix of challenges, including severe weather, accidents, crime, and political debates.

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Czołowe zderzenie busów na Dolnym Śląsku. Kilka osób rannych RMF24
A head-on collision between two buses occurred in Dolny Śląsk, resulting in injuries and the need for a helicopter to transport the injured.
Seniorzy z Małopolski i Śląska na celowniku. Oto jak ich oszukiwano RMF24
A group of seniors was scammed in Małopolska and Śląsk, with two brothers arrested for their involvement.
Z ciężarówki wypadły elementy turbiny wiatrowej. Olbrzymie utrudnienia na A4 Gazeta.pl
A massive turbine component fell from a truck in Rzeszów, blocking an exit on the A4 highway.
Katarzyna Kotula mówi o "faszyzmie" w Polsce. "Dziś nosi białą koszulę" Onet Wiadomości
Minister Katarzyna Kotula warned about fascism in Poland.
Groźny wypadek na Dolnym Śląsku. Czołowe zderzenie busów TVN24
A visually impaired man participated in international golf competitions in Spain.
Jest niewidomy i gra w golfa. Polak inspiruje do "brania życia za rogi" TVN24
A 19-year-old driver lost their license for only three days due to excessive speeding.
Poważne utrudnienia na A4. Z ciężarówki spadły części turbiny wiatrowej Onet Wiadomości
A large-scale police operation took place on a private property to seize an illicit tobacco factory.
Nowa fala upałów coraz bliżej Polski. To będzie totalny zwrot w pogodzie Onet Wiadomości
Poland is bracing for another heatwave after a cooler start to July.

World

Ukrainian authorities warn against Russian disinformation campaigns aimed at causing discord between Poles and Ukrainians. The US and Iran are unable to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz due to unclear language in a memorandum. Radosław Sikorski thanks US Ambassador Tom Rose for his comments on the Jedwabne massacre. A police chase ends with gunfire on the A1 highway. Prezydent Karol Nawrocki will deliver a speech on the Wołyń Massacre. A robbery at a Warsaw jewelry store results in a 1.5 million złoty loss. Dr Itamar Shatz identifies nine types of procrastinators. Russian forces suffer losses during nighttime attacks, and chaos ensues at Moscow's airport. Ambassador Tom Rose states that the Jedwabne massacre was an exception rather than the norm in occupied Poland. China unexpectedly shifts its stance on Ukraine, and Wołodymyr Zełenski seeks to capitalize on this development. A wildfire in Andalusia, Spain, claims 11 lives. The Polish Foreign Ministry criticizes the lack of transparency surrounding a meeting between Karol Nawrocki and Wołodymyr Zełenski.

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