– The Monetary Policy Board raised all interest rates by 0.75 percentage point on Thursday. The reference rate, the primary NBP rate, increased from 4.5%. up to 5.25 percent – the National Bank of Poland informed in a press release. This is the highest value since 2008

READ: Interest Rates Rise Again. Loan installments will increase

Fraudsters are reverting to the old – and sadly effective – method of operation, as they are reverting to mimicking PGE. The way they work is simple. They sent text messages with information about the need for additional electricity charges. Including the link provided in the message can result in considerable losses. Two residents of our territory were deceived in this way. One lost nearly 20,000 zlotys, and the other 2,500 zlotys.

READ: SMS from “power provider”. Watch out for scammers pretending to be PGE

In many parishes, preparations are underway for the celebration of children’s first Holy Communion. For the first time in two years, the event will be held without strict sanitary restrictions.

READ: “Small Wedding” or Religious Experience? Communion season has begun

Even 15 seconds of hand washing can kill about 90 percent of the microbes on a person’s skin, experts say. Today (5 May) we celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day.

READ: “A 15-second wash can kill about 90 percent of germs.” World Hand Hygiene Day

Lublin residents, foresters and politicians plant about 2,000 saplings of oak trees at Stary Gaj. This is part of the national “Join us by trees” campaign, which among other things encourages city dwellers to care about the national heritage – the forest.

READ “The forest is a place of rest for the lungs and the soul.” There will be more oak trees in Old Grove

The success of the cadets of the School of Eaglets in Dęblin on the international scene. Joanna Zalewska, part of the Polish national team, finished 3rd with the team at the Women’s World Championships at the Sports Bridge. Young designers from the Military Aviation Academy also performed well, taking a leading place in the Aero Design West competition in Los Angeles.

READ: Models and Bridges. Dblin eagle world success [ZDJĘCIA]

The “Clean City” campaign is underway in Tomaszów Lubelski. This involves residents clearing the path in front of their property.

READ: Tomaszów Lubelski: “composting doesn’t hurt”. Citizens care about a clean city

The program is led by Ryszard Majewski.

Infographic: Maciej Zieliński / PAP