Musk says that in 10 to 20 years, work will be optional and money will be irrelevant thanks to AI

The Tesla CEO said at the recent U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington that in the next 10 to 20 years, work will be optional, likening the decision to have a job to the more laborious upkeep of a vegetable garden.more

The incoming Dutch government has no plans to change the laws on dual nationality to make it possible for all foreigners to keep their original nationality when becoming Dutch, but has dropped the 10 year residence requirement. more

Global passenger air traffic grew by 5.3% last year, and by 6% in Europe by 2024, according to an analysis by Cirium presented at the Connect Aviation congress in Lublin. A sharp increase in passenger numbers was recorded in the Baltic countries and Eastern Europe, including Poland.more

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced yesterday that it has launched an investigation into social media platform X in connection with the use of its chatbot Grok to generate sexual images depicting adults and children.more

Although immigrants from Poland have so far accounted for only a small fraction of those detained and deported by ICE immigration police, the actions of the authorities are causing constant concern among the Polish community in Chicago. Contrary to the narrative of Donald Trump's administration, it is mainly people with clean records who are falling into the hands of the authorities.more

The main links between acts of sabotage in Europe ordered by the Kremlin and former recruiters and propagandists of the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary formation, were reported yesterday by the ‘Financial Times’ newspaper, citing representatives of Western intelligence services.more

European Commission spokesman Guillaume Mercier announced on Monday that technical issues with the digital entry and exit system have been detected in several EU countries. According to airline and airport authorities, wait times at passport control can be as long as two hours, and up to four hours during the summer.more

Former US President Barack Obama has clarified that the chances Earth has been visited by aliens is "low" after comments he made about extra-terrestrial species caught attention online. "They're real but I haven't seen them," he told American podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen during an interview published on Saturday.more

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) domestic flight SK4416 was forced to make an emergency landing at Trondheim Airport Værnes on Sunday after a power bank overheated in the cabin, causing smoke and prompting a full emergency response.more

As many as 68% of European Union citizens believe that their country is at risk in the current international situation, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey published by the European Parliament.more

Last year, people in the U.S. made an estimated $4.7 billion selling their plasma. Donation centers are popping up in middle-class neighborhoods, including suburban strip malls and college towns.more

The Baltic Sea hasn't seen such a large ice cover in over a decade. The Gulf of Finland is now almost completely covered with ice, ranging from 10 to 40 cm thick, and ice has covered about one-third of the sea surface, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute.more

During the global heatwave of 2014-2017, dangerous bleaching affected half of the world's coral reefs. Another wave began in 2023 and is still ongoing.more

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed for the postponement of tourist trips to Cuba, emphasizing that it advises against non-essential travel to the island. It pointed out that fuel shortages and power outages are causing transportation restrictions and the risk of international flight suspensions.more

The latest preliminary data published yesterday by the National Statistics Institute (INE) show that for the first time in history the number of foreign-born residents in Spain has exceeded 10 million.more

British Defence Minister John Healey announced that his country and allies have pledged $35 billion in military aid to Ukraine.more

Following the January wave of extreme weather events, the Polish Embassy in Italy is warning Poles in the country that a second wave of rapidly deteriorating weather is imminent. Meteorological alerts have been issued for Italy's southern and western coasts.more

Two-thirds of spies in the European Union were recruited by Russia, followed closely by spies from China, according to a report by the Swedish government agency "Spies Among Us." Co-author of the report, Dr. Elina Elveborg Lindskog, told PAP that alongside traditional spies, disposable spies have also emerged.more

Catalonia's regional authorities canceled Thursday's educational and sports activities due to strong winds, while Galicia, the Basque Country and Cantabria in northern and northwestern Spain were placed on a red alert for possible waves of up to 10 metres.more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky intends to announce a plan for presidential elections and a referendum on the peace agreement on February 24, the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the Russian invasion, the Financial Times reported today, as quoted by Reuters.more

Last year, Czech railway operator Leo Express carried over 50,000 passengers on the route between Prague and Krakow. This represents a 152% increase compared to 2024, the company said in a statement on Monday. From 1 March, the connection will be extended to Warsaw.more

So-called last-chance tourism threatens melting glaciers, according to Swiss Info, citing a report published by researchers at the University of Lausanne. Glacial landscapes could be ‘loved to death,’ experts warned.more

The Swedish government announced yesterday that at the beginning of June it will significantly tighten the conditions that must be met in order to obtain Swedish citizenship. In addition to a longer period of residence, requirements for self-sufficiency, good character and language proficiency will be introduced.more

As part of measures to curb so-called overtourism, the authorities on the Italian island of Capri have decided that tour groups cannot exceed 40 people. Groups with more than 20 tourists must use headphones to listen to the guide. Guides are not allowed to carry umbrellas or similar items.more

Two Australian coins bearing Queen Elizabeth II's image faced criticism for lacking resemblance to the late monarch. The issuer defends the design citing technical constraints.more

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will begin her service as a reserve soldier in the armed forces. She will undergo military training and serve part-time. This decision is symbolic and intended to encourage citizens to join the reserves.more

The US has set Ukraine and Russia a deadline in June to reach an agreement ending the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as quoted today by Reuters and AP. If this deadline is not met, the US administration is likely to put pressure on both sides, he added.more

Warsaw ranked third in the ranking of the most attractive cities for real estate investment in Europe in 2026, according to a CBRE report. London and Madrid took first and second place, respectively.more

Marius Borg Hoeiby, syn norweskiej księżnej, po raz pierwszy odniósł się przed sądem w Oslo w środę i czwartek do stawianych mu zarzutów przemocy seksualnej i nękania swoich partnerek. Nie przyznał się do winy i tłumaczył lukami w pamięci oraz problemami psychicznymi. Grozi mu 16 lat więzienia.more

Yesterday, the new headquarters of the Polish Institute opened in Stockholm in a carefully restored tenement house dating back to 1912. Guests' attention is drawn to the interiors, which have been decorated with Polish design, including plates from Bolesławiec.more

EU citizens are increasingly concerned about the future in the face of global threats. Among the EU-27, Poles stand out for their optimism. According to a European Parliament survey, 67% of them have a positive outlook on the future of the world, 70% on the future of the EU, and 78% on the future of their own country.more

Salzburg stands out for low crime rates, walkable historic center, and affordable flights from London.more

For years, Jeffrey Epstein was surrounded by Poles and the financier was in contact with women from Poland, but he did not have extensive contacts with representatives of the Polish elite, according to files published by the US authorities. The exception is a mention of a meeting with former tennis player Wojciech Fibak.more