A war in Iran would cause chaos in the aviation and tourism industries. We can expect price increases for tickets and trips in the future, writes Dziennik Gazeta Prawna on Wednesday.more

On Wednesday, the Bank of Sweden, the country's central bank, recommended that households hold 1,000 kronor (approx. 93 euros) in cash per adult due to the uncertain global situation. Sweden is one of the most digitalised countries.more

The US administration has significantly expanded the surveillance system used by immigration services. According to activists and journalists, it includes facial recognition and database analysis. These tools can also be used against citizens who criticise government policy, warns public radio station NPR.more

Water temperatures in the Barents Sea have risen 2.5 degrees Celsius above long-term averages in some areas, according to a recent report from the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research. Scientists have warned that declining plankton stocks could put entire fish populations at risk of starvation.more

US President Donald Trump announced the severing of trade relations with Spain, accusing the authorities in Madrid of a lack of cooperation in the context of the American-Israeli operation against Iran and insufficient defence spending. His words sparked a wave of reactions in the European Union, which declared its solidarity with Spain.more

Over a billion people already suffer from obesity, and by 2035, one in four people (approximately 4 billion people) will be overweight or obese, warns the World Obesity Federation. Systemic solutions are needed, otherwise we will not be able to cope with this major health challenge.more

Yesterday, a court in Malmoe sentenced a 35-year-old man to two years and ten months in prison for forcing three Polish nationals into slave labour. The sentence sets a precedent and may help in the fight against labour exploitation.more

Poland is holding talks with France and a group of its closest European allies on an advanced nuclear deterrence programme, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced yesterday.more

Europe's economy can withstand a war in Iran if it ends within a month; the next four weeks will determine whether Europe's economy will face a new crisis or only bumps in the road to recovery, Bloomberg assessed today.more

For the first time in Italy, compensation has been awarded for an accident that occurred while working from home. It was awarded to a woman who, while working from home during a video conference, got up from her desk to reach for a folder, tripped, and broke her ankle. She required surgery.more

The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Saturday. US President Donald Trump confirmed that the US military had launched a "major combat operation" and declared that Iran would not acquire nuclear weapons. He called on the Iranian people to take power in the country.more

The rapid acquisition of new skills and the ability to respond flexibly to change will be the most important factors for the success of employees and companies in 2026, according to the report ‘Salary Report 2026. Labour Market Trends – The Human Advantage’ published on Wednesday by ManpowerGroup.more

Bill Gates apologised to Gates Foundation employees for his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, admitted to mistakes that cast a shadow over the philanthropic organisation's activities, and assured them that he did not participate in the financier's crimes, the ‘Wall Street Journal’ reported yesterday.more

The Swedish government announced yesterday that the number of foreigners convicted of crimes in the country who are deported will increase sixfold. This will be possible thanks to the entry into force at the beginning of September of the strictest regulations in the Nordic countries.more

US President Donald Trump announced in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that America is "back" and experiencing its golden age, a year after taking office. Trump also issued another warning to Iran, emphasizing that he will not allow it to acquire nuclear weapons or missiles that can reach America.more

In 2025, more Poles left Sweden than settled there, according to data published yesterday by Statistics Sweden (SCB). The negative migration balance from Poland amounted to 349 people.more

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre's visit to Warsaw and the announcement made together with Prime Minister Donald Tusk regarding the expansion of strategic cooperation is not a breakthrough, but it does show the growing importance of Poland as one of Norway's key partners, said political scientist Joern Holm-Hansen.more

‘Today, 24 February, marks exactly four years since Russian leader Vladimir Putin was supposed to capture Kyiv in three days. This speaks volumes about how Ukraine has been fighting all this time,’ said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.more

Seven US states declared a state of emergency after one of the most powerful snowstorms in decades. Many regions saw up to 90 cm of snow fall on Sunday and Monday, leaving around 650,000 customers without power. The state of New York was particularly hard hit by the storm.more

Australia will support any plans by the British government to remove former Prince Andrew from the line of succession, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote yesterday in a letter to his British counterpart Keir Starmer. Today, a similar statement was made by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's spokesperson.more

Wizz Air will temporarily suspend access to its booking platform and digital customer service channels. The interruption will last from the night of 25 to 26 February, the airline announced yesterday. It added that all flights will operate as scheduled.more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the West should focus on deterring Russia rather than trying to appease its leader Vladimir Putin, as he has no intention of ending the war voluntarily. He has already started World War III, Zelensky emphasised in an interview with the BBC.more

Secret Service agents shot and killed an armed man who entered the protected grounds of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office said. The perpetrator, described by the White House as a ‘madman,’ was identified as a 21-year-old man from North Carolina.more

At least 12 Polish workers at a zinc smelter in Odda, Norway, have been exposed to dangerous concentrations of the gases over the past three years, the Aftenposten newspaper reported on Saturday, citing inspection reports. Some were hospitalized, and one case was deemed an occupational accident.more

The trial of Marius Borg Hoeiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, could be crucial for the future of the monarchy in Norway, for which, according to recent polls, support has declined significantly. The 29-year-old man faces 38 charges, including rape and sexual assault.more