Travel experts have revealed some of the destinations around the world that travellers should consider avoiding in 2026 amid rising concerns about overtourism.more
Thousands of supporters of the Iranian authorities attended a pro-government rally in Tehran today, intended to counterbalance the protests that have been ongoing for two weeks. The Speaker of Parliament announced that if US President Donald Trump carries out his threats of intervention, he will receive an ‘unforgettable lesson’.more
Canada is the country most at risk from political instability in the US and changes resulting from the American political revolution, according to the latest report by Eurasia Group, a company specialising in risk assessment. The report emphasises that the only country more vulnerable to the effects of these changes is the United States itself.more
In Sweden, the number of asylum seekers in 2025 was 6,735, the lowest in 40 years and 30 per cent lower than in 2024, Swedish Migration Minister Johan Forssell announced on Friday. more
New EU regulations on safe third countries are intended to allow member states to reject some asylum applications at the initial assessment stage. This will apply to individuals who may have applied for and possibly been granted asylum in a non-EU country deemed safe by member states.more
US President Donald Trump instructed special forces commanders to draw up a plan to invade Greenland, but senior military officials opposed it, according to a report in today's British newspaper ‘The Mail on Sunday’.more
Dr. Andrzej Jarynowski, an epidemiologist from the Medical University of Wrocław, estimates that 2026 won't bring a single, spectacular epidemic, but could test the Polish healthcare system with a series of smaller, overlapping threats. He believes the most serious test at the beginning of the year will be the flu season.more
The unemployment rate in the European Union remained stable at 6% at the end of 2025. Unemployment in Poland in November last year stood at 3.2% and was one of the lowest in the EU. However, 577,000 Poles are still out of work, according to Eurostat research published this week.more
Severe weather conditions are causing major disruption in several European countries. France is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Goretti, northern Germany is paralysed by snowstorm Elli, and winter conditions have led to numerous accidents and transport disruptions in the north of the Netherlands.more
Prezydent USA Donald Trump oświadczył w wywiadzie dla "New York Timesa", że może stanąć przed wyborem między przyłączeniem Grenlandii a zachowaniem NATO. Stwierdził, że pozyskanie Grenlandii na własność jest ważna. Oznajmił też, że uważa własną moralność za jedyne ograniczenie dla swoich działań.more
The outflow of workers from Central and Eastern Europe, including Poles, is a serious challenge for the Norwegian economy, which is intensifying with the improving economic situation in their countries, admitted Ine Eriksen Soereide, former Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs.more
In Savukoski in eastern Lapland, near Finland's border with Russia, the lowest temperature so far this winter was recorded on Thursday - minus 41.5 degrees Celsius. Due to the low temperatures across the country, electricity consumption has reached an all-time high, Finnish operator Fingrid said.more
The Danish Ministry of Defence has confirmed that in the event of an invasion by foreign troops, for example on the territory of Greenland, soldiers are to launch an immediate counterattack without waiting for an order, Danish media reported.more
In just a few weeks, humanity could take a step toward returning to the Moon. If all goes according to plan, Artemis II could launch on February 6th – the first manned mission to reach lunar orbit in over 50 years, the US space agency NASA announced.more
Russia has sent a warship to escort the tanker Bella 1, which is being pursued by US forces across the Atlantic, the BBC reported today. The ship was believed to be between Scotland and Iceland yesterday.more
US President Donald Trump and his team are discussing various options for acquiring Greenland, including the use of military force, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said yesterday. She noted that annexing the island is a priority for the US.more
Following the summit in Paris, the countries of the ‘coalition of the willing’ specified the security guarantees that would come into force after a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. The declaration adopted after the summit refers, among other things, to a ceasefire monitoring mechanism that would be under the auspices of the US.more
'Coalition of the willing', a group of countries supporting Ukraine, has decided to establish a coordination unit at the coalition headquarters in Paris, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing a draft statement that requires approval at a coalition meeting.more
Winter weather has severely disrupted transport in the Netherlands. Around 400 flights were canceled at Schiphol Airport, and rail traffic – especially around Amsterdam – was paralyzed for a long time. The disruptions may also affect tourists and international travelers, reports the NOS portal.more
The difference in the pensions received by women and men in Europe in some countries even exceeds 35% and is greater than the disparity in wages between these two groups, reported Euronews, citing Eurostat data.more
Two people from Poland are among the 116 people identified as injured in the fire at the Crans-Montana resort, Swiss police said today. Forty people died in the fire. The police emphasised that the previously reported number of injured had been reduced from 119 to 116.more
President Donald Trump has stated that Colombian President Gustavo Petro will no longer send drugs to the US and has not ruled out military action against the country. Responding to journalists' questions yesterday, he added that he would also have to ‘do something’ about Mexico.more
Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures have caused major transport disruptions in the Netherlands today. Roads and railways have been closed in many regions, and authorities are warning that the situation is likely to worsen during the day. According to the ANP news agency, more than 450 flights have been cancelled at Schiphol Airport.more
Staff at a major Swedish pharmacy chain are being given paid time off to spend with friends, as Sweden's government calls on businesses to help play a role in tackling loneliness.more
