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07/06/2024

In a protest note to Belarus regarding the death of a Polish soldier at the border, Poland has sent a clear message: either Minsk is protecting the perpetrator, or it is not - the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paweł Wroński, said on Friday (June 7). "Everything else is some incomprehensible propaganda twist," he added. Warsaw demanded that Minsk find and hand over the person who stabbed the soldier to the Polish authorities. In its response, Belarus blamed Poland for the current state of relations between the two countries.

In a protest note to Belarus regarding the death of a Polish soldier at the border, Poland has sent a clear message: either Minsk is protecting the perpetrator, or it is not - the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paweł Wroński, said on Friday (June 7). "Everything else is some inc...

07/06/2024

Due to increasing aggression at the Polish-Belarusian border, police officers serving there have been ordered to carry handguns, police spokeswoman Katarzyna Nowak told the Polish Press Agency (PAP). The increased police presence is a respons eto the heightened number of migrant attacks on officers and soldiers serving in the border zone.

Due to increasing aggression at the Polish-Belarusian border, police officers serving there have been ordered to carry handguns, police spokeswoman Katarzyna Nowak told the Polish Press Agency (PAP). The increased police presence is a respons eto the heightened number of migrant attacks on officers....

07/06/2024

Prosecutor General Adam Bodnar, who also serves as justice minister, has submitted a request to the Sejm, the lower chamber of parliament, for it to strip opposition MP Michał Dworczyk of immunity. Bodnar wants to charge Dworczyk with obstructing the prosecution's investigation into the so-called email scandal.

Prosecutor General Adam Bodnar, who also serves as justice minister, has submitted a request to the Sejm, the lower chamber of parliament, for it to strip opposition MP Michał Dworczyk of immunity. Bodnar wants to charge Dworczyk with obstructing the prosecution's investigation into the so-called e...

07/06/2024

Few things have been as certain as a Rafa Nadal triumph at the French Open over the last two decades but Iga Świątek has emerged as a sure shot among women and is eyeing a fourth title in five years when she meets Jasmine Paolini in Saturday's final.

07/06/2024

The measures taken by the Miliatry Police against soldiers at the border were drastic and evoked a chilling effect, President Andrzej Duda said on Friday (June 7). The case of the conduct and causes of the Military Police actions must be clarified in detail, he added.

07/06/2024

Police officers from Radom have released dramatic footage in which they save the life of a newborn baby who suddenly stopped breathing.

07/06/2024

Daniel Obajtek, former CEO of state-controlled oil giant PKN Orlen, once again failed to appear for questioning before the parliamentary investigative commission on the so-called visa-for-cash scandal. He was summoned for Friday noon. Obajtek said on social media that he would not participate Civic Coalition's "circus".

Daniel Obajtek, former CEO of state-controlled oil giant PKN Orlen, once again failed to appear for questioning before the parliamentary investigative commission on the so-called visa-for-cash scandal. He was summoned for Friday noon. Obajtek said on social media that he would not participate Civic....

07/06/2024

The possibility of using force and weapons in a threatening situation must be something obvious to a Polish soldier or officer when defending the border, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday (June 7) after a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar. Tusk added that, at the request of the justice minister, he decided to dismiss prosecutor Tomasz Janeczek, Deputy Prosecutor General for Military Affairs.

The possibility of using force and weapons in a threatening situation must be something obvious to a Polish soldier or officer when defending the border, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday (June 7) after a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-K...

06/06/2024

The chairman of the parliamentary commission investigating the so-called visa-for-cash scandal said on social media on Thursday (June 6) that summonses for P*S chairman Jarosław Kaczyński and the former CEO of oil refiner Orlen Daniel Obajtek have been successfully delivered. The panel is probing claims that officials under the former government of the Law and Justice (P*S) party accelerated visa applications for migrant workers in return for payments. The leader of Law and Justice announced that he would appear before the committee.

The chairman of the parliamentary commission investigating the so-called visa-for-cash scandal said on social media on Thursday (June 6) that summonses for P*S chairman Jarosław Kaczyński and the former CEO of oil refiner Orlen Daniel Obajtek have been successfully delivered. The panel is probing ...

06/06/2024

Defending champion Iga Świątek took a big step towards a third successive French Open title by dismantling teary American third seed Coco Gauff 6-2 6-4 in the semi-final on Thursday (June 6) to match her longest winning streak on clay.

06/06/2024

A Polish soldier who was stabbed last week trying to stop a group of migrants forcing their way into Poland through the Belarusian border died in hospital on Thursday (June 6) due to sustained wounds.

06/06/2024

A teenage girl kneels on the sidewalk and apologizes to a group of girls her age. After a moment, one of them knees her in the head. The victim falls, and the attacker continues to strike her. Unfortunately, this was not a scene from a movie, but a real assault that occurred during the day on one of the streets in Poznań. The recording was posted online, and the police acted swiftly.

A teenage girl kneels on the sidewalk and apologizes to a group of girls her age. After a moment, one of them knees her in the head. The victim falls, and the attacker continues to strike her. Unfortunately, this was not a scene from a movie, but a real assault that occurred during the day on one of...

06/06/2024

According to the latest poll conducted by the Opinia24 research institute commissioned by "Fakty" TVN and TVN24, 34 percent of respondents intend to vote for the Civic Coalition (KO) in the European Parliament elections. Law and Justice (P*S) would receive 32 percent of support. The Confederation also made it to the podium.

According to the latest poll conducted by the Opinia24 research institute commissioned by "Fakty" TVN and TVN24, 34 percent of respondents intend to vote for the Civic Coalition (KO) in the European Parliament elections. Law and Justice (P*S) would receive 32 percent of support. The Confederation al...

06/06/2024

Soldiers who fired warning shots at a group of migrants who tried to force their way into Poland through the Belarusian border have been detained but not arrested, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz reported. He said the incident had occurred at the end of March and that he had been informed about it at that time. The minister added that the matter is under investigation. Two of the three soldiers have been charged so far.

Soldiers who fired warning shots at a group of migrants who tried to force their way into Poland through the Belarusian border have been detained but not arrested, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz reported. He said the incident had occurred at the end of March a...

06/06/2024

World number one Iga Świątek holds a commanding 10-1 record over Coco Gauff but the top seed feels the American has matured since she burst on to the scene as a teenager and will pose a stern test when they meet in the French Open semi-finals on Thursday.

05/06/2024

Robert Lewandowski is awaiting the Euro 2024 tournament eagerly, but with inner peace. He is pleased that this time the bubble of expectations ahead of the tournament is not excessively inflated. "I've changed my approach to major tournaments a bit," the captain of Poland's national football team told TVN24's Monika Olejnik.

Robert Lewandowski is awaiting the Euro 2024 tournament eagerly but with inner peace. He is pleased that this time the bubble of expectations is not excessively inflated. "I've changed my approach to major tournaments a bit," the captain of Poland's national football team told TVN24's Monika Olejnik...

05/06/2024

Police officers from Pułtusk saved a woman who fell from a pier into a river and was swept away by the current. The 61-year-old, who could not swim, couldn't hold back tears of emotion. The woman's husband sent the officers a letter of gratitude for saving her life.

05/06/2024

A man died in a car explosion in the western city of Zielona Góra. "The car was transporting gasoline canisters," said Piotr Kowalski, a spokesman for the city fire department.

05/06/2024

Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government has officially launched a commission to investigate Russian and Belarusian influence in Poland's affairs in the years 2004-2024.

05/06/2024

Poland's rate-setting institution, the Monetary Policy Council (MPC) has decided to keep the NBP interest rates at the same level as in the previous month. The decision corresponds with forecasts by economy experts.

05/06/2024

Interpol refused to pursue a red notice after Polish former judge Tomasz Szmydt, who fled to Belarus and has been accused of spying. A spokesperson for Polish police Katarzyna Nowak told Polish Press Agency (PAP) that Interpol has refused to issue the notice because it does "not allow processing through its channels of information related to actions against state security classified as political crimes".

Interpol refused to pursue a red notice after Polish former judge Tomasz Szmydt, who fled to Belarus and has been accused of spying. A spokesperson for Polish police Katarzyna Nowak told Polish Press Agency (PAP) that Interpol has refused to issue the notice because it does "not allow processing thr...

05/06/2024

With 12,000 soldiers from 19 members states, NATO is set to launch its largest-ever maritime exercise in the Baltic Sea. The Baltops 2024 drills kick-off on Wednesday (June 5) with a pre-sail conference in the Lithuanian port-city of Klaipeda.

04/06/2024

We have to mobilize ourselves and on June 9 make the same choice we made 35 years ago - speaker of the Polish parliament Szymon Hołownia said on Tuesday (June 4). He urged Poles to choose freedom and self-determination as well as a "better Poland" that is open to everyone.

04/06/2024

Defending champion Iga Świątek declared that she was in the zone as her quest for a fourth French Open title hit top gear after a 6-0 6-2 victory over former runner-up Marketa Vondrousova sent her through to the semi-finals on Tuesday (June 4).

04/06/2024

Two of the four further hostages killed by Hamas were Polish citizens, Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday (June 4). "Our hearts go out to the sorrowed families," the MFA said on X.

03/06/2024

"I led this movement. I had to constantly think about the future. And after these elections, I also had to think: well, what now?" - former president L**h Wałęsa told TVN24 on Monday (June 3). The legendary leader of the Solidarity trade union shared his memories of June 4, 1989, when partially free elections were held in Poland for the first time after World War II.

"I led this movement. I had to constantly think about the future. And after these elections, I also had to think: well, what now?" - former president L**h Wałęsa told TVN24 on Monday (June 3). The legendary leader of the Solidarity trade union shared his memories of June 4, 1989, when partially fr...

03/06/2024

The court in Huddinge near Stockholm has sentenced 20-year-old Polish national Miłosz O. and his 20-year-old accomplice Ronnie D. to life in prison for shooting two random individuals with an automatic weapon and attempting to murder 17 passersby.

03/06/2024

We are the victims of the largest hybrid attack against our country in decades. This is one of the fronts of this war. We have arson, cyberattacks, and spying - Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on Monday (June 3) at an election rally in Białystok.

03/06/2024

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 2.0 percent year on year, Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS, Statistics Poland) said on Monday (June 3). In a flash estimate released in May, the stats office reported that the GDP in the first quarter increased by 1.9 percent y/y. Production has been driven again by higher household consumption and exports. According to Poland's finance minister, the recorded decline in investments will rebound in 2025 after the launch of EU funds from the National Recovery Plan.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 2.0 percent year on year, Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS, Statistics Poland) said on Monday (June 3). In a flash estimate released in May, the stats office reported that the GDP in the first quarter increased by 1.9 per...

03/06/2024

Poland will spend over 3 billion zlotys ($760 million) to boost cybersecurity, the digitalisation minister said on Monday (June 3), after state news agency PAP was hit by what authorities say was likely a Russian cyberattack.