
- Jul 16
Poland's cabinet okays stripped-back short-term rental bill, cutting local Airbnb bans and triggering coalition rift
The Council of Ministers adopted a short-term rental bill on 15 July 2026, but removed provisions that would have let municipalities create zones free of short-term lets, sparking a public feud between deputy prime ministers.

- Jul 8
Russian volleyball teams reinstated to world rankings, placed third despite four-year absence
FIVB follows the IOC's decision to lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, restoring Russian teams to international competition and the world rankings with 352.10 points.
