News in brief
Poland: the short journal for Saturday 10 October
School security, online content and weather vigilance: the news to remember at the start of the weekend.
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Schools: checks and an appeal for calm
Following the violence and threats that marked the week, police are continuing checks around schools. In a message published on 9 October, Silesian police stressed that they investigate every report and asked people not to spread rumours. For families, useful information remains that provided by their school and local authorities. The circulation of alarming messages is not sufficient evidence of a nationwide organised challenge.
Internet: a bill adopted by the Sejm, with further steps to follow
According to WP Tech in an article published on 9 October, MPs adopted an amendment on Thursday evening intended to speed up restrictions on access to certain illegal online content. The outlet reports 242 votes in favour, 61 against and 136 abstentions. This parliamentary vote should not be presented as proof that the new rules already apply. Their legislative progress and commencement date still need to be checked before describing specific obligations.
Weather: check the dates of warnings
The Government Security Centre’s report of 9 October mentioned strong gusts in northern Poland. The deadlines stated for those warnings ended on Friday, so they do not constitute a warning valid for this Saturday. Before a Baltic seaside walk, a forest outing or a journey, check the latest official bulletins. The same report also noted hydrological drought caused by low river flows, listed as continuing until further notice.