Five things to know on August 17, 2023

On Wednesday at the National Council of the Civic Platform Donald Tusk announced several candidates who will run from the lists of the Civic Coalition. Among them are the leader of Agrounia Michał Kołodziejczak or former Ombudsman Adam Bodnar. In October elections Bogusław Wołoszański, Hanna Gill-Piątek, Karolina Pawliczak and Apoloniusz Tajner will also start from the KO lists.

READ MORE: Civic Coalition announced candidates for the Sejm and the Senate

IMGW issued first and second degree alerts. Forecasters warn against heat, which may be life or health threatening. Severe thunderstorms will also occur in parts of the country.

READ MORE: Dangerous heat and storms. Orange and yellow alerts apply

The captain of the Miami-Santiago flight felt unwell during the flight. The machine was redirected to Panama and two other pilots took control of the plane. The captain was pronounced dead after landing. A statement on the matter was issued by the LATAM airline, which said goodbye to the experienced pilot.

READ MORE: The captain fainted mid-flight. Dead

Manchester City beat Sevilla 5-4 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup. The score was 1-1 in regulation time. On Wednesday evening in Athens, an English club competed for the trophy for the first time in history. In turn, triumphant in the Europa League Spaniards attended this meeting for the seventh time.

READ MORE: Penalty kicks decided. Manchester City with the European Super Cup

The Scientific and Academic Computer Network (NASK) warns against fraudsters impersonating PKP Intercity. Cybercriminals first send emails encouraging you to take part in a survey, and then try to phishing your credit card details. NASK also warns against fraud in which the image of Bank Pekao is used – messages with malicious software are sent to recipients.

READ MORE: The scam offensive is underway. They impersonate the carrier and a large bank