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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Europe's ‘paradise on earth' beach is offering free holidays – if you help clean it up
Plus, the UK's most popular holiday destination has world-class beaches, great pubs and TV-famous attractions SANDS GREAT Europe's 'paradise on earth' beach is offering free holidays – if you help clean it up A EUROPEAN beach is offering free holidays - as long as you do a bit of work beforehand. Hel Beach in Poland is offering free holidays in exchange for cleaning up the 35km-long beach. Advertisement 4 Volunteers will be given holidays in return for clearing up the beach Credit: Alamy 4 They will need to clean up cigarette butts, plastic and bottle caps Credit: Alamy The campaign offers a "chance to meet new people while enjoying fun, well-organized free-time activities", according to the Bałtyk 2.0 Foundation. The foundation added that it's 'cleaning for holidays' scheme' along the Hel Peninsula lasts for four days at a time. The foundation's Weronika Rąk said to Wirtualna Polska: "We wanted to create something that not only helps clean up but also builds a community of conscious traveler "So we decided to take action." Advertisement The rules are simple - each day, volunteers must spend around six hours collecting cigarette butts, bottle caps, plastic packaging and shards of glass from designated beach areas. In return, volunteers will be given a free lodging in seaside tents, meals, insurance and workwear on what Finding Poland describes as "paradise on earth". In the evenings, bonfires, stand-up paddleboarding, art workshops and other activities will also be provided. The foundation will cover the cost of the campaign through the sale of bracelets, that feature the project's logo. Advertisement All fund raised will go towards gloves, bin bags and containers need for the daily cleanups. The project is part of a wider campaign which aims to highlight a broader environmental challenge across the region. £37 million beach upgrade in Croatia For example, in Gdynia, authorities collect around 120 tonnes of litter each tourist season. Bałtyk 2.0 is hoping that by combining the opportunity for a holiday with action, more young people will become involved in the fight for cleaner oceans. Advertisement Applications for the Hel cleanup camps are open until June 22. Hel beach is located in the charming seaside town of Hel. Sat on the Polish coast, the town is known for its scenic waterfront. 4 In return they will be given a camping holiday, with meals and activities included Credit: Alamy Advertisement The town's main attraction is its 14km beach, which stretches from the mouth of Hel Peninsula to the town of Jastarnia. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing and watersports - in addition to offering amazing views out across the Baltic Sea. There are a number of other attractions in Hel too, including a historic lighthouse, boat tours and several restaurants and shops. There are a number of museums too. Advertisement These are six cleanest beaches in the UK where you can safely swim in the sea this summer. Plus, the UK's most popular holiday destination has world-class beaches, great pubs and TV-famous attractions.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Europe's ‘paradise on earth' beach is offering free holidays – if you help clean it up
A EUROPEAN beach is offering free holidays - as long as you do a bit of work beforehand. Hel Beach in Poland is offering free holidays in exchange for cleaning up the 35km-long beach. Advertisement 4 Volunteers will be given holidays in return for clearing up the beach Credit: Alamy 4 They will need to clean up cigarette butts, plastic and bottle caps Credit: Alamy The campaign offers a "chance to meet new people while enjoying fun, well-organized free-time activities", according to the Bałtyk 2.0 Foundation. The foundation added that it's 'cleaning for holidays' scheme' along the Hel Peninsula lasts for four days at a time. The foundation's Weronika Rąk said to Wirtualna Polska: "We wanted to create something that not only helps clean up but also builds a community of conscious traveler "So we decided to take action." Advertisement Read more on beach holidays The rules are simple - each day, volunteers must spend around six hours collecting cigarette butts, bottle caps, plastic packaging and shards of glass from designated beach areas. In return, volunteers will be given a free lodging in seaside tents, meals, insurance and workwear on what Finding Poland describes as "paradise on earth". In the evenings, bonfires, stand-up The foundation will cover the cost of the campaign through the sale of bracelets, that feature the project's logo. Advertisement Most read in News Travel All fund raised will go towards gloves, bin bags and containers need for the daily cleanups. The project is part of a wider campaign which aims to highlight a broader environmental challenge across the region. £37 million beach upgrade in Croatia For example, in Gdynia, authorities collect around 120 tonnes of litter each Bałtyk 2.0 is hoping that by combining the opportunity for a holiday with action, more young people will become involved in the fight for cleaner oceans. Advertisement Applications for the Hel cleanup camps are open until June 22. Hel beach is located in the Sat on the Polish coast, the town is known for its 4 In return they will be given a camping holiday, with meals and activities included Credit: Alamy Advertisement The town's main attraction is its 14km beach, which stretches from the mouth of Hel Peninsula to the town of Jastarnia. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing and watersports - in addition to offering amazing views out across the Baltic Sea. There are a number of other attractions in Hel too, including a historic lighthouse, boat tours and several restaurants and shops. There are a number of museums too. Advertisement These are Plus, the UK's most popular holiday destination has world-class beaches, great pubs and TV-famous attractions. 4 Applications close June 22 Credit: Alamy
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Over 86% of Poles oppose sending Polish troops to Ukraine, poll reveals
A poll has revealed that 86.5% of Poles responded "no" to the question of whether Poland should send soldiers to Ukraine. Source: a poll conducted by United Surveys for Polish news outlet Wirtualna Polska, as reported by European Pravda Details: 58.5% of respondents are vehemently opposed to the decision, while 28% are "rather against" it. 8.4% of respondents supported the idea, with 0.8% answering "definitely yes" and 7.6% saying "rather yes". 5.1% of respondents were unsure, stating, "I don't know / hard to say", according to the study's authors. Voters from all groups showed consistent responses on this issue. Among those supporting the ruling coalition (Civic Coalition, The Left, Third Way), a negative stance dominates, with 80% of respondents against sending Polish soldiers to Ukraine. Within this group, 14% support the opposite view, and 6% are unsure, answering "I don't know / hard to say". Among voters of the opposition parties (Law and Justice and Confederation), 95% oppose sending Polish troops to Ukraine. Of this group, 60% answered "definitely not", while 30% said "rather not". Only 3% expressed support for the idea. The survey, conducted by United Surveys for Wirtualna Polska from 21 to 24 February 2025, used the CATI&CAWI method and was based on a representative sample of 1,000 people. Background: UK officials engaged in talks with officials from approximately 20 countries to form a "coalition of the willing" that could provide peacekeepers for Ukraine. On 2 March, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the plans for this coalition, which aims to support the implementation of any peace agreement concerning Ukraine. London is set to play a central role in this initiative. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Russia Today
11-02-2025
- Health
- Russia Today
Europe told to brace for flood of Ukrainian soldiers with PTSD
Ukrainian soldiers returning from the front could pose a threat to civilians across Europe due to untreated mental health issues, Polish military psychiatrist Radoslaw Tworus has warned. In an interview with Wirtualna Polska published on Sunday, Tworus, who heads the department of psychiatry, combat stress, and psychotraumatology at the Military Medical Institute in Warsaw, said trauma from the battlefield may lead to serious psychological problems, potentially endangering society. His warnings come amid growing concerns in the region that Ukrainian soldiers will emigrate en masse to neighboring countries after the conflict. 'These extreme experiences related to stress, threats to life, witnessing injuries, destruction, hunger, and exhaustion will have great significance not only for Poland but for Europe. Because these people are in Europe,' Tworus stated. 'We have to prepare,' he added. Tworus emphasized that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is among the major concerns, but is only part of the issue. READ MORE: Rape and torture: Will the West cover for Kiev's war crimes? 'If we are talking about the battlefield, we are talking about a very stressful environment... a person can face a number of different problems: adaptation issues, psychosis, depression, addictions. The spectrum of these disorders is very wide.' He warned that the most problematic cases involve individuals who are unaware of their mental health issues and therefore do not seek help. 'There may be depression, but there may also be euphoria, agitation, and aggressive states. There are many of these symptoms,' Tworus said, noting that any problems related to sleeping, eating, nervousness, quick mental fatigue, exhaustion or euphoric states 'require consultation.' He cautioned that soldiers with unresolved mental health issues might project their struggles onto family members or even the countries hosting them, potentially leading to unpredictable consequences. Tworus' comments follow a recent report by Personnel Service, a Polish recruitment company, which claimed that up to one million Ukrainians could emigrate to Poland after the conflict ends. Based on a poll conducted in December, the report indicated that one in four Ukrainian men and one in five Ukrainian women are considering leaving Ukraine post-conflict. The primary reasons cited were Ukraine's economic difficulties and lack of security. READ MORE: Ukrainians fleeing Poland en masse – media Poland initially saw the largest influx of Ukrainian asylum seekers in the EU following the escalation of the conflict with Russia, with the number peaking at 1.36 million in 2022. Across the EU, as of November 2024 approximately 4.2 million Ukrainians had been granted temporary protection status under a bloc-wide initiative. The program, which offers access to housing, education, and employment, was recently extended to March 2026, though it has faced opposition from some member states.
