Poland’s prime minister has paid homage to compatriots killed by Ukrainian nationalists during World War II, in what became known as the Volyn Massacres.

Mateusz Morawiecki visited the site of the former Polish village of Ostrówki in today’s western Ukraine, which perished in the Volyn Massacres, on Friday morning. Accompanied by one of the descendants of the Polish villagers killed by Ukrainian nationalists, the Polish prime minister planted a wooden cross and said prayers at the Ostrówki site. Ukrainian nationalists attacked Ostrówki on August 30th, 1943, surrounding the village and killing 475 Polish inhabitants in a murderous spree that lasted several hours, according to historians, the PAP news agency reported. On July 11th, Poland will mark its National Day of Remembrance of Victims of Genocide by Ukrainian nationalists against Poles during World War II.

Source – Polskie Radio

Polish authorities are to begin widening and strengthening key stretches of road infrastructure in the country to allow for the safe passage of tanks.

The upgrade of the A2 west-east highway began earlier this week. Authorities will modernise a flyover near the western town of Września and a bridge over the Struga Bawół river near the town of Słupca, also in western Poland. The structures will be redeveloped and strengthened to allow safe passage by tanks, including the US-made Abrams machines, each of which weighs at least 55 tonnes. On June 28th, Poland received the first batch of 14 Abrams main battle tanks from the United States as it bolsters its army in response to Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, according to government officials. It was the first shipment out of a total of 116 modernised M1A1 Abrams machines ordered by Poland in January.

Source – Polskie Radio

Polish companies are willing to invest in Ukraine despite the ongoing war there, according to the Polish government.

The Deputy Funds and Regional Policy Minister told Polish Radio that Poland offers the country’s entrepreneurs willing to enter the Ukrainian market special investment insurances, to lower the potential risk. She also added that the government is working on an investment fund for small and medium sized Polish companies to help them invest in Ukraine.

Source – Polskie Radio

The City Culture Institute in Gdańsk is inviting residents and visitors to explore the city during walks with local guides.

Guided tours are being arranged to share with visitors the most interesting stories of residents and buildings in a number of districts in Gdańsk including Zaspa, Biskupia Górka, Dolne Miasto, Nowy Port, Orunia, Oliwa, Aniołki and Wyspa Sobieszewska. The guides give free tours, and the walks take place several times a week. Registration can be made on the website of the City Culture Institute, selecting the district and the day.

Source – Radio Gdańsk

Weather

Today will be a sunny day in light winds, with temperatures of 24 degrees centigrade (75 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day and 11 degrees overnight. Tomorrow will remain sunny in a light breeze and temperatures of 23 degrees during the day and 10 degrees overnight.

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