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Krakow Council Considers Budget, Community Projects
The Krakow City Council is proposing changes to the regulations, including the amount of subsidies. Individuals who have actively worked for the local community, especially those whose projects have won in previous budget editions, can be nominated. Applications are accepted via an online form on the City of Krakow's website. The council is also discussing the maintenance of the municipal guard, as subsidies do not cover all costs.
Radio Krakow
Polish Cybercrime Bureau Issues Instructions to Victims
The Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime and the regional prosecutor's office in Katowice have issued instructions for victims of cybercrime. Those who lost funds are advised to secure transaction histories and correspondence. The bureau is investigating the case.
Polskie Radio 1
Polish Discussion Covers Skin Pigment Mechanisms
The discussion in Poland touched upon skin pigment color.
Polskie Radio 24
BMW X3 Offered to Businesses in Poland
A Polish business owner discussed digital solutions including USB drives and shared passwords for team access, alongside internet advertising. The promotion of these tools is part of a project co-financed by the European Union, with resources available on cyfrowybiznes.gov.pl. This philosophy said human needs and satisfaction within a technological world, aiming for unity and collaborative good deeds. The approach places the human being at the center of technological development. The Prize Academy SAI is offering 100,000 Brazilian Reais in prizes for businesses. The event is free for the general public to attend, with a 30 Reais fee for specific programming. More information is available on the website viagens e experiências ponto sesc mg ponto com ponto br.
Polskie Radio 3
Polish Influencers Gain Large Online Audiences
A Polish initiative, funded by the European Union, is encouraging businesses to adopt smart digital solutions. The program said the importance of online security, with a reminder that security cannot wait. Businesses are directed to cyfrowybiznes.gov.pl for guidance on implementing these measures. Analysts have noted the rise of young influencers, some with hundreds of thousands of views per video, who are popular on platforms like Twitch and TikTok. These individuals are often outside the traditional media system. The question of who these popular figures are has been raised.
Radio Wroclaw
Polish Families Urged to Apply for Child Benefits
Polish families are reminded that the deadline to apply for the 800 plus child benefit program is April 30th. Submitting the application by this date ensures continuous payment of benefits into the next year. Applications submitted in May will result in benefits being paid with a retroactive adjustment for June. The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) will review applications for child benefits, with payments expected to include backdated amounts for June. Research indicates that xenophobic attitudes significantly influence susceptibility to certain narratives.
Polskie Radio 24
Polish Firms See Limited Potential in AI Adoption
Three-quarters of Polish firms are not utilizing AI, and one-third see no potential in its use.
TOK FM
Polish State Asset Code to Benefit Domestic Firms
A majority of Polish businesses, three-quarters, are not utilizing artificial intelligence in their daily operations. However, small and medium-sized enterprises often contact them seeking basic knowledge and introductory meetings. Half of Polish entrepreneurs perceive artificial intelligence as a risk rather than an opportunity. Gazeta Wyborcza reports that Prime Minister Donald Tusk revealed information about a Russian connection in parliament during a secret session. The subsequent veto and refusal to override it suggest the current opposition protected a questionable company after receiving this information. This situation is described as, involving both the security of citizens' money and national security. Polish companies are expected to have increased opportunities to profit from major investments within the country.
TOK FM
Polish Investigation Into Zonda Krypto Investors' Losses
An investigation is underway by the regional prosecutor's office in Katowice concerning millions lost by ordinary investors in Zonda Krypto. Searches and seizures are being conducted as part of the probe. The case also involves Olympic athletes who received funds from Pekaol or another sponsor. Russian individuals linked to the Tambov mafia allegedly took control of Zonda Krypto in 2018. The cryptocurrency exchange's operations are being investigated in Poland. The article questions the scale of this operation and its potential impact on the market's credibility. Polskie Radio 1 reports that individuals who lost money on the Ządak platform are being targeted in secondary scams.
Polskie Radio 3
Warsaw Metro Discussed as Potential Shelter
Discussions are underway regarding the current stage of Warsaw's metro system as a potential shelter. The broadcast will explore who holds the 'key' to security and the safety of the metro. This is part of a program titled 'Plan Działania' (Action Plan).
TOK FM