Analysts at the Prague Stock Exchange predict a rise in shares of defense companies, especially CSG and Colt CZ Group, due to increased European defense budgets, while also mentioning potential risks with some other stocks, such as Philip Morris ČR and Komerční banka. (translated)
The words of former Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak regarding Poland's response to a potential Russian attack on the Baltic states have sparked a storm of comments, indicating a undermining of the key Article 5 of NATO, which has faced sharp criticism from politicians. (translated)
Radosław Piesiewicz was arrested in Warsaw in connection with charges of bribery and satisfying creditors of Zondacrypto, which caused a political storm and accusations of a link between this affair and the right side of the political scene. (translated)
In August 2026, in northern Chile, in the Atacama region - the driest desert in the world, there were two extremely rare winter storms that brought snow and intense rains, leading to serious damage and threats to the residents. (translated)
As a result of extreme weather events, including tornadoes and hailstorms, northern Italy, particularly Cremona, experienced severe damage, including damage to many churches, homes, and cars, and hundreds of people reported injuries during a local festival. (translated)
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management and the Government Security Centre warn of storms and intense rainfall affecting most of Poland, including the Greater Poland, Lower Silesia, and Lubusz Voivodeships, where a higher, second level of alert has been issued. (translated)
Due to the forecasted dangerous weather phenomena, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the increased readiness of the Territorial Defense Forces across the country to shorten the response time to possible crisis situations. (translated)
Due to the forecasted prolonged rainfall and strong storms, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the heightened readiness of the Territorial Defense Forces, which allows for the call-up of soldiers within six hours. (translated)
Orange alarm from IMGW is in effect in parts of Poland due to forecasted storms, heavy rainfall, and strong wind gusts, which may lead to flooding and hail in the coming hours. (translated)
Zbigniew Ziobro, commenting from Washington on the Zondacrypto affair, compared it to Amber Gold and accused Donald Tusk of responsibility for the events, which triggered a storm of comments on social media, while Ziobro himself remains in the USA pursued by Polish courts for 26 crimes. (translated)
In Poland, strong storms with heavy rainfall and wind gusts up to 90 km/h are forecasted, which will occur before the weekend, and the IMGW plans warnings for most of the country. (translated)
Severe storms are approaching in Poland, which could bring heavy rain and gusts of wind, prompting the Government Security Centre to send alerts to residents of several provinces as well as first and second degree warnings from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management. (translated)
IMGW issued warnings of the first and second degree for storms and heavy rain for parts of Poland, where locally precipitation of up to 70 mm, wind gusts up to 80 km/h, and the possibility of hail are expected. (translated)
Spain is strengthening its forces in Ceuta in connection with the migration crisis, sending 150 soldiers from the Canary Islands, while Poland is demanding explanations from Israel regarding the dismissal of proceedings following the death of a Polish volunteer in the Gaza Strip, and storms in the southern part of the country are causing numerous interventions by the fire department and power outages. (translated)
Severe storms and a tornado that swept through Germany resulted in one death and significant damage in many regions of the country, including Brandenburg, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate. (translated)
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued first and second degree alerts for severe storms tonight, which may bring heavy rainfall of up to 50 l/m², hail, and wind gusts reaching 110 km/h, particularly in the Lodz, Masovian, Lublin, Subcarpathian, Lesser Poland, Opole, and Silesian voivodeships. (translated)
As a result of severe storms and tornadoes that swept through Germany, two people died, and dozens of buildings were seriously damaged, particularly in Brandenburg and Hesse. (translated)
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management issued first and second degree warnings for seven provinces in Poland, predicting heatwaves up to 30 degrees C, severe storms, and strong winds, with local gusts reaching even 115 km/h. (translated)
In southern Poland, storms and heatwaves are forecasted, and IMGW and RCB have issued warnings for many provinces, with maximum temperatures reaching 31°C and rainfall from 20 to 55 mm, as well as wind gusts reaching up to 115 km/h. (translated)
Dzień dobry 👀 W czwartek, 20 sierpnia 2026 roku, w Polsce panuje zróżnicowana pogoda z dużym zachmurzeniem, przelotnymi opadami deszczu oraz lokalnymi, miejscami gwałtownymi burzami na południu, w centrum i na wschodzie kraju. 🌡️ Temperatura: Termometry pokażą od 19°C nad morzem i 24°C w centrum do nawet 30°C na południu. 🌥️ Zachmurzenie: Duże z większymi przejaśnieniami w niemal całym kraju ☔️ Opady i burze: Przelotny deszcz oraz burze z sumą opadów do 15-30 mm, a lokalnie w rejonach burzowych nawet do 40 mm 🌪️ Wiatr: Słaby i umiarkowany, podczas burz w porywach do 55–75 km/h Życzymy miłego dnia 🫡 #Pogoda #Burze #Polska
