Polish singer Kuba Szmajkowski caused controversy when he won an episode of the reality TV competition show Twoja Twarz Brzmi Znajomo (Your Face Sounds Familiar) by donning blackface and faux cornrows and using the N-word in a performance imitating rapper Kendrick Lamar. Szmajkowski appeared on the show to perform a rendition of Lamar’s hit song …
President Joe Biden finally made an appearance at a dinner in New Delhi on Saturday night, a rare occurrence considering he has skipped several meals with world leaders at summits over the past year. Despite the delay, Biden was captured by Indian media entering the Bharat Mandapam convention center approximately 30 minutes after the dinner …
In Poland, next month’s parliamentary elections could be the opposition’s final opportunity to halt the country’s descent into autocracy. Once considered a success story for post-communist transition to democracy, Poland now follows Hungary’s path after far-right populists rose to power in the 2010s. The significance of Poland in Central and Eastern Europe cannot be overstated. …
KRAKOW, Poland — Aid workers in Europe are facing the reality that the war in Ukraine could continue for years, and they are now settling in for a long-term effort to support the traumatized population affected by Russia’s invasion. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategy includes targeting civilians and vital infrastructure such as dams, energy facilities, …
Poland’s Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, has announced plans to hold a referendum alongside the parliamentary elections in October. The referendum will ask voters if they are willing to accept “thousands of illegal immigrants from the Middle East and Africa.” This move comes as Morawiecki’s party aims to maintain power in the upcoming election. In a …
In the midst of soaring temperatures and wildfires in Southern Europe, the CEO of Tui, one of Europe’s largest travel companies, predicts that tourists may soon flock to the Baltic Sea coast and other Northern European destinations for their summer vacations. According to Sebastian Ebel, climate change could drive families to seek alternative holiday spots …
Poland’s president, Andrzej Duda, announced on Twitter that the country’s parliamentary election will take place on October 15th. This official announcement marks the beginning of an electoral campaign that has been informally happening for months and is being influenced by Russia’s war against Ukraine. The election will determine members of the 460-seat lower house of …
The recent conclusion of the FIBA U18 European Championship game was marred by controversy. The matchup between Poland and Turkey came to an unexpected halt when players from both teams refused to continue playing for the final five minutes due to dangerous playing conditions. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reported that heavy rains and extreme humidity caused …
The exact cost overrun will become more apparent during the upcoming financial year, as the design activities are finalized and the construction of the first ship nears completion. According to Mr. Lockwood, everything is progressing smoothly to deliver the first warship next year. HMS Venturer, the first Type 31 frigate, is expected to be structurally …
A mother is sharing a cautionary tale about the perils of the ‘dark web’ after her eight-year-old son successfully ordered a gun and ammunition. Barbara Gemen, a human resources expert in the Netherlands, was shocked when an AK-47 arrived at her doorstep. The weapon had been routed through Poland and Bulgaria to avoid customs checks, …