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The Chinese company CRTG, which previously was responsible for building part of Stockholm's new subway, is now facing multimillion claims from the Enforcement Authority after their contract was terminated due to serious occupational safety deficiencies. #tunnelbana #Sverige #arbetsmiljö (translated)

The author wrote that the international investigation regarding suspicions of corruption and fraud related to contracts for servicing NATO ships was gaining momentum. He stated that five people had been arrested in Norway, and authorities conducted searches in Germany and Romania. #NATO #korupcja #śledztwo #NO #DE #RO (translated)

Zbigniew Bogucki wrote that Donald Tusk, Radosław Sikorski, and the current government spoke about Russia in a manner similar to Lech and Jarosław Kaczyński several years earlier. He concluded that this shows who was right at that time. Bogucki stated that Tusk is currently not a pro-Russian politician, but a pro-German one. He claimed that in the past Tusk was pro-Russian, and his policy was associated with unfavorable gas contracts, high payments to Gazprom, yielding to Vladimir Putin, and a reset in relations with Russia. He described these issues as facts resulting from the recent history of Poland, and not as evaluations or opinions. #DonaldTusk #Polityka #Rosja (translated)

The author wrote that the value of contracts for projects related to new infrastructure, including but not limited to computing power, data, and networks, increased in the third quarter by 34.2 percent year-on-year, and last month by 50.4 percent year-on-year. He also mentioned capital investments in vertical sectors but did not elaborate on this thought. #inwestycje #infrastruktura #technologia #PL (translated)

Komigengnaget wrote that the team had come back from behind twice to achieve an acceptable draw despite wounded confidence. He chose to view the match positively and praised Wilmer and Wilson's substitutions, while stating that Ali tried all the time. According to him, Gbg was stronger in duels and running meters, and the contract was secured. #fotboll #självförtroende #kontrakt (translated)

Wisła Kraków announced that Austrian midfielder Julius Ertlthaler has extended his contract with the club until June 30, 2029. The agreement includes an option for an additional season. The club stated that Ertlthaler has played 44 matches for them so far, scored five goals, and provided 12 assists. #WisłaKraków #Kraków #Ekstraklasa (translated)

The Stock Information published a Saturday review, stating that ETS2 will come into effect unchanged on January 1, 2028. The author noted that Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and another tanker was reported to be on fire with a cargo of 2 million barrels. According to the entry, eight vessels were hit in Hormuz within 48 hours. The author also quoted a warning from the Emir of Qatar about the need to prepare for the worst. Among other reports from the region, the Stock Information mentioned the largest decline in Iran's GDP in 40 years and the price of physical Brent crude oil at $111. The author reported that the International Monetary Fund warned about the possibility of an AI bubble bursting, and Congress members blocked the oil deal between Trump and Putin. The entry also reported on 300 strikes and demonstrations in France, as well as that 46% of French Muslims are considering leaving the country if Marine Le Pen wins the elections in 2027. The author noted that the AfD demanded the return of 1.2 million Syrian refugees. He also wrote that Germany and France abandoned climate neutrality for cars by 2035, which would mean the continued presence of combustion engine vehicles, and that there would be a significant increase in tobacco tax in Germany. The Stock Information reported that shares of chip-producing companies recorded their longest decline since 2008, and South Korea's KOSPI ended the week with a result of minus 14.5%, the worst since 2008. According to the entry, copper production in Peru fell by 5% year-on-year in August, and the launch of the iPhone Duo was postponed to January 25. The author wrote that the pope spoke from the hospital with Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump fired his spokesperson after five days. He also quoted Trump, who, when asked about who started the war with Iran, stated that what matters to him is only its end. The entry attributed to Donald Tusk the words that Ukraine's collapse would mean a problem for everyone, and to Ursula von der Leyen — the announcement of the 22nd package of sanctions against Russia and an assessment that Ukraine is lacking 70 billion euros. The Stock Information also mentioned a possible shortage of Księżula pizza in Żabka stores. The author asked readers whether it makes sense to change the time twice a year, and on the occasion of World Excel Day joked that the Office suite is expensive because mistakes come at a cost. #świat #wiadomości #polityka (translated)

Lockheed Martin may lose a £2 billion contract for the construction of military satellites for the UK due to concerns in London about the impact of Donald Trump's administration on satellite communication systems, which becomes particularly relevant in the context of restrictions on the operation of the Starlink system in Ukraine. #LockheedMartin #Starlink #bezpieczeństwo (translated)

The author wrote that a contract was signed for 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters worth approximately 10 billion dollars. He described it as the largest order for Apaches outside the United States. He also mentioned the modernization of Polish F-16s, without specifying in the visible excerpt to what standard they were to be modernized. #Apache #F16 #Wojsko #US #PL (translated)

The report stated that Czech Railways signed a contract of more than a thousand pages, which was described as the largest contract in the company's history, and highlighted the risks associated with the absence of a train manufacturer. https://t.co/XUylKZqBTO #ČD #vlak #smlouva #CZ (translated)

Retired Colonel Maciej Korowaj assessed that the 17.1 trillion rubles earmarked for defense in the Russian budget for 2027 does not constitute a barrier to mobilization, but it does not signal it either. He pointed out that the overt mobilization stance remains marginal, and the contract model is exhausting its social base. In his opinion, part of the increase in defense spending may stem from transferring payments for the wounded and the families of the deceased to this sector, which were previously included in a classified section called "Social Policy." This would mean that part of the growth finances the costs of losses, rather than new capabilities. Korowaj wrote that, regardless of the budget, Russia's legal-administrative capacity to mobilize people is increasing. He noted that a decree from December 30, 2025, directed contract reservists to protect critical facilities in 2026, and a decree from July 27, 2026, increased the armed forces' personnel by 25,000, to 1,535,000 soldiers. According to him, this was the third such increase in the year, formally tied to the creation of military-construction units. He also referenced an assessment by the Ukrainian HUR that Russia aims to recruit about 600,000 people in 2026–2027, utilizing the electronic register and digital summonses, which would enable mobilization without public announcement. Korowaj identified the system's capacity as the main limitation. He wrote that Russian losses currently amount to 30,000–35,000 killed or wounded per month, and according to NATO estimates, most recruits still end up on the front lines as reinforcements. With an intake of about 30,000 people per month, the army, in his opinion, is essentially restoring its personnel rather than creating surpluses for new formations. Citing OSINT, he noted that 4,799 out of 7,342 pre-war tanks stored in depots had been used, leaving about 19% remaining. Korowaj assessed that in the short term, it would be possible to draft several hundred thousand people as reinforcements and rear echelon personnel, but not quickly create a second army capable of maneuver warfare. He emphasized that mass mobilization would require the identification, selection, training, and equipping of hundreds of thousands of individuals, while the military apparatus is busy sustaining the front. He also referred to a report by Andrei Belousov for Vladimir Putin from December 2025: in 2025, five divisions, 13 brigades, and 30 regiments were to be formed, while four divisions, 14 brigades, and 39 regiments were planned for 2026. He pointed to the establishment of the 44th Army Corps in Karelia, the elevation of brigades to the rank of divisions, including the 71st Guards Mechanized Division on the Kola Peninsula, and a rocket brigade with Iskanders. In his view, these formations mainly consisted of conscripts and trained reinforcements. He added that according to Finnish sources, the expansion of bases in Petrozavodsk, Pechenga, and Baltiysk would enable the support of 80,000–115,000 soldiers only after the war in Ukraine concludes. Korowaj agreed with the ISW assessment that, in the short term, ground operations against NATO are unlikely, as the majority of Russia's potential is engaged in Ukraine. He also cited a report from a closed NATO briefing in Ankara, during which an Alliance representative purportedly spoke about the re-establishment of the Leningrad and Moscow Military Districts, at least one new corps, and three divisions, but also mentioned a lack of signs of an intention to conduct a rapid attack. He concluded that the budget finances a long war with Ukraine and creates opportunities for the period after it is frozen, but it does not indicate preparations for an attack on NATO or a withdrawal of the Kremlin from such an option. #Rosja #wojna #defensywa (translated)

The Ministry of the Interior, led by Matúš Šutaj Eštok, is facing controversy over the suspicious purchase of 504 police body cameras without a public tender from the company Soitron, which previously supplied Russian radars, raising questions about the transparency and legality of this contract. #korupcia #nákup #transparentnosť (translated)

BarcaInfo reported, citing "The Athletic," that Lisandro Martínez wanted to leave Manchester United in the summer on a free transfer. His contract was set to expire on June 30, 2027, and the club could extend it for 12 months, until June 2028. According to BarcaInfo, however, the Argentine did not want to stay longer, and Manchester United had doubts about utilizing the option after his recent statement regarding the management of the club. Spain was indicated as the preferred destination for a possible transfer. #ManchesterUnited #transfery #LisandroMartinez (translated)

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz wrote that after three years of changes and strengthening defense, Poland is building a strong army and increasing security. He stated that in 2026, approximately 201 billion PLN, or 4.8% of GDP, is to be allocated to defense, which — as he emphasized — places Poland among the leaders of NATO. The minister also mentioned the implementation of the SAFE program, from which about 190 billion PLN (43.7 billion euros) is to be allocated for defense capabilities and the development of the domestic defense industry. Among the procurement plans, he pointed out three submarines as part of the ORKA program and 96 APACHE helicopters, for which offset agreements are to be signed. Kosiniak-Kamysz described the concept of "Army 500" as 300,000 professional soldiers in peacetime and 200,000 high-readiness reserves. He also mentioned the Eastern Shield, allocating approximately 3 billion PLN for modernization of security and border protection with Belarus, as well as the development of drone and medical troops. He wrote that the programs Education with the military, Ready, CyberLegion, MedLegion, and DroneLegion are intended to strengthen the resilience of society, practical skills, and cooperation between specialists and the military. He added that his government did not terminate the contracts of its predecessors, and the military was to be separated from politics. He announced further modernization, development of the Polish industry and alliances. He described cooperation with the USA as the foundation of Poland's security and the ability to defend as a cornerstone of lasting peace. #obronność #Polska #NATO (translated)