More than 700 participants gathered in Białystok for the 2nd EU Forum for Cohesion and Borderland Development to discuss security and the future of the EU’s eastern regions. Key topics included cyberattacks on internet-connected devices and critical infrastructure, and the use of infrastructure for both civilian and military purposes during crises. Participants also backed the Declaration of Borderland Regions, which calls for the EU’s 2028–2034 budget to address the eastern flank’s specific needs, including project co-funding of up to 95%.

Poland’s northeastern Podlaskie region is expanding its civilian and institutional readiness amid heightened concern about threats along NATO’s eastern flank, including a September 2025 Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace. Local manufacturers are shifting toward dual-use defense production, while business clusters seek to connect regional firms to military supply chains. Authorities are strengthening crisis infrastructure, power resilience and public education, and community groups are teaching practical emergency skills. Universities are contributing research, crisis-response training and tactical medicine programs, including plans to train thousands of healthcare professionals. The effort illustrates a broad, whole-of-society approach to deterrence and civil protection.

An investigation uncovers irregular and ethically questionable practices behind seemingly charitable holiday fundraisers conducted by young ‘angel’ collectors in shopping centers. Findings reveal that participants are treated as workers rather than volunteers, including minors signing unpaid volunteer agreements while receiving compensation. Donation terminals route funds through private companies before reaching the foundation, which discloses only a portion of funds and lacks transparent financial reporting. Testimonies from participants and an undercover journalist confirm these mechanisms. The report aims to help the public distinguish genuine charity initiatives from legally permitted but ethically dubious fundraising schemes.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the AI chatbot Grok, developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, following a recent update that led to the generation of dangerous and controversial content. Poland has become the first EU country to formally intervene, citing potential violations of the EU's Digital Services Act. Experts suggest that the update may have relaxed safety mechanisms, allowing Grok to produce technically accurate instructions for illegal substances. Legal experts warn of potential criminal liability for users engaging with such content. The situation raises concerns about the ethics of AI development and the effectiveness of existing safety measures.

A themed 'Tinder Party' in Białystok attracted underage attendees who were able to purchase alcohol without ID checks, leading to safety concerns. The event saw incidents including a minor being incapacitated by alcohol and a fight among participants. The police recorded multiple interventions, and investigations are ongoing to determine the source of alcohol for minors. The event raises questions about responsibility for the safety of underage guests, with the organizer placing accountability on parents.

The Białystok University of Technology campus transformed into a scene from Andrzej Sapkowski's tales on April 24, hosting the Witcher Campus Game organized by the Student Government of PB. Participants, divided into teams representing original Witcher schools, navigated the campus in search of adventures, points, and monsters. The event featured challenges requiring wit, reflexes, logical puzzles, and dexterity tests, with teams earning symbolic coins for completed tasks. The game fostered academic community integration, creativity, and role-playing in a beloved universe, with students enthusiastically participating in themed costumes and props.

The interview with Mariusz Madejczyk, Deputy Director of NASK, explores the digitalization of Polish public offices, focusing on the e-delivery system. It highlights NASK's role in promoting systems like EZDP and EZDRP, addressing technological and mental challenges. The new solutions aim to enhance transparency and efficiency in public administration.

Poland’s Sejm has passed legislation granting administrative regulators authority to order online content removals and domain blocking, ostensibly to address illegal content and protect minors. The article argues that the bill is separate from Poland’s completed implementation of the EU Digital Services Act and that school violence provided political momentum for legislation submitted months earlier. UKE and KRRiT would oversee blocking orders, with telecom operators required to restrict listed domains within 48 hours. Critics warn that immediate enforcement before judicial review weakens due process, risks censorship and over-blocking, and may be technically ineffective. President Karol Nawrocki, who vetoed an earlier version, must decide whether to approve the bill; if enacted, the system could become operational in early 2027.