New photo gallery from Nowy Sącz & Krosno
Photos of Miasteczko Galicyjskie of Nowy Sącz and from a day trip to Krosno.
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New photo gallery from Czechia, Poland and Slovakia
Photos documenting a Sunday trip Cieszyn, Český Těšín & Žilina.
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Maps and Memories: A Journey Through Time and Place
Spending time with Mum: travelling through Poland, Malta, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Preparing for Leo's visit to Poland and excited about visiting Lisbon.
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New photo gallery from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
Holidays in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan: photos from the journey.
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New photo gallery from southern Poland
Pictures from Nowy Sacz, and celebrations of the Constitution Day in Krakow.
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Flash news/Press review:
14.05.2025: Sudan’s civil war has escalated into a drone conflict, with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launching unprecedented suicide drone attacks on Port Sudan, prompting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to accuse the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of supplying Chinese-made drones to the RSF—a claim the UAE denies. This intensification, coupled with the RSF’s control over lucrative gold resources, has heightened regional tensions and raised concerns about the conflict’s potential spillover into neighboring countries.
03.05.2025: At least seven people were killed and 20 injured when helicopter gunships bombed the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak, South Sudan, destroying the pharmacy and damaging the facility, which served over 110,000 people in the Greater Upper Nile region. MSF condemned the attack as a clear violation of international law, noting that the hospital was the only functional medical centre in the area, and the assault caused widespread panic and displacement among civilians.
29.04.2025: A massive blackout affected large parts of Spain and Portugal, leaving millions without electricity for several hours. Power has now been largely restored, but authorities are continuing to investigate the cause, which is thought to be related to a disruption in the European transmission network. The outage severely impacted transportation, businesses, and daily life across the Iberian Peninsula. Efforts are underway to stabilise the grid fully and prevent future incidents of this scale.
12.04.2025: New Humanitarian: The UN’s humanitarian coordination arm, OCHA, is planning to cut its workforce by 20%, in the latest sign of turbulence to strike a sector in crisis. Local NGOs cut staff nearly overnight after Trump and advisor Elon Musk abruptly axed foreign aid payments in January. International NGOs soon followed suit; more UN agencies, while slower to act, have told staff of cuts in recent weeks.
01.04.2025: Euronews: A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025, resulting in over 2,700 deaths and more than 4,500 injuries, with the death toll expected to rise. The disaster severely damaged infrastructure, including hospitals and roads, complicating rescue and relief efforts. The ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar further hampers aid distribution, as the military regime continues operations against rebel-held areas and obstructs humanitarian assistance.
07.03.2025: Humanitarian organisations are increasingly framing their work within donor governments’ strategic interests, such as countering rival powers or curbing migration, to secure funding in an era of budget cuts. This alignment risks compromising core humanitarian principles of neutrality and independence, ultimately weakening the credibility of aid efforts.
04.03.2005: "A staggering 895 cases of rape were reported to humanitarian actors in the last two weeks of February alone, the UN refugee agency official continued - an average of more than 60 a day. The UNHCR official highlighted other risks faced by civilians, including the dangers posed by explosive remnants of war to children and farmers trying to tend their fields. On Monday, the UN humanitarian affairs coordination office reported that armed men had raided at least two hospitals in North Kivu’s capital Goma, abducting dozens of patients."