Senate commemorates 85th anniversary of signing of Munich Agreement
Senate commemorates 85th anniversary of signing of Munich Agreement
Hundreds of Slovaks travel from Czechia on free trains to take part in elections at home
Hundreds of Slovaks travel from Czechia on free trains to take part in elections at home
Foreign Ministry warns Czechs not to travel to Nagorno-Karabakh
Foreign Ministry warns Czechs not to travel to Nagorno-Karabakh
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Czechia to join forces with Germany to patrol border and fight human trafficking
Czechia to join forces with Germany to patrol border and fight human trafficking
Total cost of F-35 fighter jets will be CZK 322 billion
Total cost of F-35 fighter jets will be CZK 322 billion
Pundit: Czech leaders watching Slovak elections with “apprehension”
Czechia’s closest neighbour Slovakia goes to the polls on Saturday to elect a new parliament, after the centre-right coalition collapsed and a caretaker government took over in May. Many in this country are following the election closely, with the president saying a win for populist ex-PM Robert Fico could damage relations. I discussed the possible outcome and its impact on Czechia with political scientist Jiří Pehe.
Enough rubbish: Prague waste prevention conference tackles growing global waste problem
September seems to have unofficially been sustainability month in Czechia, with Zero Waste Week, European Sustainable Development Week and Czech Radio’s “Don’t Bin it! 7 Days for the Planet” all taking place within that period. While many of these events and campaigns were international, some were specific to Czechia – like the Waste Prevention 2023 conference that took place in Prague. I went along to find out what Czech companies are doing to reduce their environmental impact.
Architecture festival kicks off in Czechia and Slovakia
Architecture festival kicks off in Czechia and Slovakia
Koněprusy Caves first in Europe to have 3D digital map
The Koněprusy Caves, the largest known cave system in Bohemia, are the first in Europe to have a digital map. It was created by a team of scientists using 3D scanning. A special camera allowed them to access places that have never been mapped before.
Prague tram converted into bistro near historic Strahov Stadium
What could be more Czech than drinking beer on an old tram? At Prague’s Bistro Točna , owner Jan Řídký and his business partner have turned a historical tram stop into a thriving business frequented by locals and tourists alike. I spoke with him about how he and his partner got the idea for the business, and how he hopes the space becomes a hub for culture in the city.
Businessman Dalibor Dědek among recipients of Senate awards
Businessman Dalibor Dědek among recipients of Senate awards
Czech hotels and guesthouses almost at full capacity for long weekend
Czech hotels and guesthouses almost at full capacity for long weekend
Bohemian Switzerland forest fire extinguished
Bohemian Switzerland forest fire extinguished
Tenfold increase in number of migrants apprehended in south Moravia
Tenfold increase in number of migrants apprehended in south Moravia
NTSB determines pilot's inadequate training caused helicopter crash killing billionaire Petr Kellner
NTSB determines pilot's inadequate training caused helicopter crash killing billionaire Petr Kellner
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Czechs mark St. Wenceslas Day with traditional pilgrimage and mass
Czechs mark St. Wenceslas Day with traditional pilgrimage and mass
Churches dedicated to the Czech nation’s patron saint: St. Wenceslas
September 28 is St. Wenceslas Day, a state holiday marking the death of the nation's patron saint. Many of the masses celebrated in his memory will take place in churches dedicated to St. Wenceslas.
The cult of St Wenceslas in music: St. Wenceslas Chorale
The cult of St Wenceslas is ever-present in Czechia, not least in the field of music. The best example of this is the St. Wenceslas Chorale.
Czech government rubberstamps purchase of 24 F-35 fighter jets
Czech government rubberstamps purchase of 24 F-35 fighter jets
Zeman indirectly backs Fico ahead of Slovak elections
Zeman indirectly backs Fico ahead of Slovak elections
Czech archaeologists rediscover famous tomb of Egyptian high official
Czech Egyptologists working between the pyramid fields of Abusir and Saqqara have announced a major discovery. They have located and explored a lost tomb that belonged to an ancient Egyptian official called Ptahshepses, who lived during the 24th and 25th centuries BC.
University of Defence victim of cyber-attack
University of Defence victim of cyber-attack
Prague ranked second best solo travel destination in the world
Just trailing Tokyo, Japan, Czechia’s capital city has been ranked the second best destination in the world for solo travellers by travel operator Planet Cruise . The ranking was based on safety, accommodation costs, available attractions, and public transportation. To understand what has been done to bolster the city’s reputation internationally, I spoke to Jan Herget, director of CzechTourism here in Prague.
Prague university opens new environmental sciences pavilion
Prague university opens new environmental sciences pavilion
ANO continue push for removal of Rakušan as interior minister
ANO continue push for removal of Rakušan as interior minister
Fiala: More austerity would hurt citizens, slow investments
Fiala: More austerity would hurt citizens, slow investments
Violent attacks by children and teenagers on rise
Violent attacks by children and teenagers on rise
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Germany introduces controls on Czech, Polish borders
Germany introduces controls on Czech, Polish borders
EBRD upgrades Czechia's economic forecast
EBRD upgrades Czechia's economic forecast
Discover the beauty of South Moravia
South Moravia is a region of wine, beautiful UNESCO-listed castles and the Moravian metropolis Brno. Check out some of its beautiful landmarks in our photo gallery.
Test your knowledge of Czechia’s South Moravian Region in our quiz!
How well do you know Czechia’s regions? Test your knowledge of the South Moravia Region in the quiz below.
Presidential couple travel to Moravia for first official visit
Presidential couple travel to Moravia for first official visit
Designblok marks 25 years – and returns to Castle
Czechia’s premier event in its field, Designblok , is about to take place for the 25th time. The showcase runs from October 4 to October 8 at a number of top Prague venues, including the city’s Trade Fair Palace and, for the first time in years, Prague Castle. I spoke to Designblok co-founder Jana Zielinski at a presentation of the event on Tuesday.
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Fiala: Czechia prepared to protect EU borders but rejects redistribution of refugees
Fiala: Czechia prepared to protect EU borders but rejects redistribution of refugees
EC President and Czech PM tell Czech businesses more innovation needed for green transformation
EC President and Czech PM tell Czech businesses more innovation needed for green transformation
EC President Von der Leyen praises Czech contribution to Fit for 55
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, addressed Czech entrepreneurs and business owners at a Green Deal summit in Prague on Tuesday, telling them the potential of Czech industry to be a European leader in the green economy of the future was in their hands.
Czech intelligence chief says Russian agent bribed journalists and public figures to spread propaganda
The head of the Czech Counterintelligence Service (BIS) Michal Koudelka on Monday highlighted the activities of Russian agents in the country in connection with the war in Ukraine. He said efforts to disseminate Kremlin propaganda in Czechia were now so blatant that anyone who does not see them must be “blind and deaf”.
Czech and Romanian foreign ministers sign memorandum of understanding
Czech and Romanian foreign ministers sign memorandum of understanding
Health care workers suing hospital for violating Labour Code
Health care workers suing hospital for violating Labour Code
EC Vice President Jourová not to seek third term
EC Vice President Jourová not to seek third term
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BIS head: Russian agent paid selected journalists to spread Kremlin propaganda
BIS head: Russian agent paid selected journalists to spread Kremlin propaganda
Singers Plachetka and Havelka team up on CD of interwar classics
Opera singer Adam Plachetka has teamed up with jazz and swing specialist Ondřej Havelka and his band Melody Makers on a unique new CD. Nebe na Zemi, or Heaven on Earth, mainly features classic interwar songs composed by Jaroslav Ježek and the famous stage duo of Voskovec and Werich. I spoke to Plachetka at the album’s launch at Czech Radio.
Czech consul general in New York: We are proud to see Czech companies succeed in North America
The Consulate General of the Czech Republic based in New York City has jurisdiction over ten states across the eastern part of the United States. On a visit to Prague, Consul General Arnošt Kareš spoke with Amelia Mola Schmidt about the work he does to promote Czech business, connect with the Czech diaspora, and the history of the oldest Czech consulate abroad.
Czech Film and TV Academy issues statement in defense of Polish director Agnieszka Holland
Czech Film and TV Academy issues statement in defense of Polish director Agnieszka Holland
Benjamin Tallis on “neo-idealist” Lipavský – and how Ukraine can save EU
The Ukraine crisis has provided an opportunity to revive a European Union that had lost its way. That is one of the assertions of Benjamin Tallis in his essay collection To Ukraine With Love, which got its Czech launch last month. The Berlin-based foreign policy expert also identifies a new approach to foreign affairs – seen in, among others, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský – which he has dubbed “neo-idealism”. I spoke to Tallis, who previously lived in Prague, at our studios in Vinohrady.
Small Czech town holds bread festival
The small town Město Touškov in Western Bohemia held its fifth annual festival of bread at the weekend. In addition to baking bread in the parish oven, the program included a presentation of a hospice project and a small farmers’ market. Baker Roman Sebera (pictured) prepared buns for visitors in a very old school kitchen.
General Pavel Kolář quits as head of International Observer Mission in Sinai
General Pavel Kolář quits as head of International Observer Mission in Sinai
Ministers promising to abolish amendment doubling overtime hours for doctors
Ministers promising to abolish amendment doubling overtime hours for doctors
Future Czech EU Commissioner to be nominated jointly by Pirates and Mayors
Future Czech EU Commissioner to be nominated jointly by Pirates and Mayors
Hundreds attend reenactment of Battle of White Mountain
Hundreds attend reenactment of Battle of White Mountain
Former Slovak leader Robert Fico says Czech president is interfering in Slovakia’s election campaign
Former Slovak leader Robert Fico says Czech president is interfering in Slovakia’s election campaign
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Czech children increasingly at risk from alcohol and drug addictions
Czech children increasingly at risk from alcohol and drug addictions
Skoda Auto enters Vietnamese market
Skoda Auto enters Vietnamese market
Health minister wants to resume penicillin production in Czechia
Health minister wants to resume penicillin production in Czechia
Czech kayaker Jiří Prskavec wins silver in London
Czech kayaker Jiří Prskavec wins silver in London
Man who stabbed schoolgirl while on drugs to remain in custody
Man who stabbed schoolgirl while on drugs to remain in custody
Thousands turn up for “Day of Forest Restoration" event
Thousands turn up for “Day of Forest Restoration" event
Karel Čapek Memorial marks 60 years
The Karel Čapek Memorial, at the famous Czech writer’s former home in Central Bohemia, is this weekend celebrating 60 years of existence.
Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra to close this year’s Dvořák Prague Festival
The Dvořák Prague International Music Festival, currently taking place in the capital’s Rudolfinum concert hall, will have its closing concert on Monday evening – and it will be performed by none other than Czech Radio’s own symphony orchestra. Headed by energetic conductor Petr Popelka, the orchestra will perform De Profundis, a symphonic poem by Vítězslav Novák, followed by the celebratory Te Deum, written by Novák’s teacher and the festival’s namesake, Antonín Dvořák.
Police arrest burglar who watched house-owners sleep
Police arrest burglar who watched house-owners sleep
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Majority of Czech children get pocket money
Majority of Czech children get pocket money
Michael Šrámek unexpectedly quits as head of Real Estate Management at Ministry of Defence
Michael Šrámek unexpectedly quits as head of Real Estate Management at Ministry of Defence
Foreign minister confirms two new postings abroad
Foreign minister confirms two new postings abroad
“It's just a piece of fabric!” Czech couple defies fashion stereotypes
Vlasta Černý and his wife Michaela describe themselves as an “almost” normal heterosexual couple. However, when the two of them step outside, they almost never fail to attract attention because of Vlasta’s weakness for women’s dresses. The couple, who usually wears matching outfits, share their pictures on a blog called Gender Blender with the aim to encourage other people to dress as they wish in public. Vlasta, accompanied by his wife, recently paid a visit to Radio Prague to talk about his own journey to fashion freedom:
German and Czech police to coordinate measures against illegal migration
German and Czech police to coordinate measures against illegal migration
Debate on government’s austerity package expected to take weeks
Debate on government’s austerity package expected to take weeks
Scientists make “Celtic beer” using analysis of pollen from burial site
Czech scientists, together with a small experimental brewer, have come up with the country’s first “Celtic beer”. Called TauriALE, the recreation of the ancient alcoholic beverage was achieved using laboratory analysis of pollen from an early Celtic burial site in Moravia.
Chamber of Deputies debating austerity package in its final reading
Chamber of Deputies debating austerity package in its final reading
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Number of detained illegal migrants from Syria rising
Number of detained illegal migrants from Syria rising
Czech Railways to increase ticket prices
Czech Railways to increase ticket prices
Entomologist Kateřina Sam on the disappearance of birds and insects and their crucial role in the eco-system
Entomologist Kateřina Sam is on the 2023 Forbes list of top Czech female scientists. She has been working on an experimental study aimed at mapping the interdependence of birds and insects and how their disappearance may affect the landscape and in turn humankind in different parts of the world. I recently had the chance to speak to her about her work.
Priceless Venus of Dolní Věstonice arrives in Prague
Priceless Venus of Dolní Věstonice arrives in Prague
President Pavel meets with great-granddaughter of first Czechoslovak president in New York
President Pavel meets with great-granddaughter of first Czechoslovak president in New York
Veteran cars ordered to undergo vehicle inspection every five years
The authorities have tightened the rules for the roughly 45,000 veteran and vintage cars in Czechia. As of September 2023, they are required to undergo a classic vehicle inspection every five years and will be entered into the national car register.
Top Czech film dramaturge, screenwriter Václav Šašek dies at 89
Top Czech film dramaturge, screenwriter Václav Šašek dies at 89
Czech clubs start European group stages with wins
Czech clubs start European group stages with wins
20,000 to take part in 17th All-Sokol Slet in Prague next year
20,000 to take part in 17th All-Sokol Slet in Prague next year
Cash or card? Modern payment methods see huge upward trajectory among Czechs
Are Czechs a nation of cash lovers or have they embraced the digital revolution? How widespread are contactless terminals in Czechia? And what do Czechs spend money on when they go abroad? I spoke to Petr Polák, Country Manager for VISA and Katarína Kakalíková, Government Engagement Director for MASTERCARD, to find out.
One death reported after house explodes in Olomouc Region
One death reported after house explodes in Olomouc Region
Novinky: Dispute in coalition over candidate for Euro commissioner
Novinky: Dispute in coalition over candidate for Euro commissioner
Fiscal Council: Czech economy will need more austerity measures
Fiscal Council: Czech economy will need more austerity measures
Czech scientists develop miniature “weather station” for space
Czech scientists have developed a small weather station for space. The gadget tracks streams of charged particles moving in space and the first is already in orbit.
Top Czech MMA fighter Procházka to return in November
Top Czech MMA fighter Procházka to return in November
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Prague organ festival to end with concert in Saint Jacob’s Basilica
Prague organ festival to end with concert in Saint Jacob’s Basilica
President Pavel again condemns Russia at UN Security Council
President Pavel again condemns Russia at UN Security Council
Working towards doing things together: New Czech ambassador to Canada outlines his goals
Martin Tlapa will begin his new posting as Czech ambassador to Canada in Ottawa on September 25th. The agenda items he wishes to tackle during his posting range from boosting tourism and student movement between the two nations, driving further business development amongst Czech and Canadian firms, and working closely to build strong connections with the Czech community across Canada. We caught up with him about these agenda items when he was back in Prague this past August.
Germany and Czechia agree on joint action against migrant smugglers
Germany and Czechia agree on joint action against migrant smugglers
Mikulov brings together history, wine, art and design
Nestled at the foot of the Pálava Mountains in the south of Moravia, the picturesque town of Mikulov is one of Czechia’s most attractive destinations. While the town is best known for its wine cellars and historical monuments including an old Jewish quarter, there is more to Mikulov than meets the average tourist’s eye. For instance, few people know that in the past few decades, the town assembled one of the largest collections of contemporary Czech art.
“It must be peace on the terms of the defender and not the aggressor” says Czech president about end to Ukraine war
President Petr Pavel addressed the UN General Assembly on Tuesday evening, where he is leading the Czech delegation in New York for the first time since taking office. His speech roundly condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as touching on climate change and other global threats.
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Czechia’s main public health insurance company reports steep increase in Alzheimer patients
Czechia’s main public health insurance company reports steep increase in Alzheimer patients
Czech women amongst those drafted in historic first Professional Women’s Hockey League
The newly established Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) held its first inaugural player draft this past Monday, where the six teams set to play in January 2024 selected their top player picks. Among them were Czech women who will head across the pond to lace up their skates in the highly anticipated women’s league.
Should Czechia fear fentanyl crisis like that seen in US?
The powerful narcotic fentanyl has had a devastating impact in the US, contributing to record overdose numbers. Just last week the first fentanyl-related deaths in Czechia were reported in the media. So should the authorities be worried about a similar crisis in this country? I spoke to Viktor Mravčík, an expert on drug addiction.
Serial Killer festival of TV and online series kicks off in Brno
Serial Killer festival of TV and online series kicks off in Brno
Annual health care spending increases to CZK 580 billion
Annual health care spending increases to CZK 580 billion
Ukraine’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Macedonia to be hosted by Prague
Ukraine’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Macedonia to be hosted by Prague
Senate Committee for Constitutional Law did not support ratifying Istanbul Convention
Senate Committee for Constitutional Law did not support ratifying Istanbul Convention
Czech president to UN: Kyiv alone has the right to set the terms for peace
Czech president to UN: Kyiv alone has the right to set the terms for peace
“It’s the king of strains”: Žatec hops make UNESCO list
The northern town of Žatec and surrounding hop-growing landscape have just been granted UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming the 17th Czech entry on the list. Žatec is called Saaz in German and its distinctive Saaz hops are what have earned it this accolade. But what makes these hops so special? I spoke with the Prague-based US beer and travel writer Evan Rail.
Czechia to send more weapons to Ukraine with financial help from Denmark and The Netherlands
Czechia to send more weapons to Ukraine with financial help from Denmark and The Netherlands
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Expert: Shorter degree courses could attract more Czechs to universities
Czechia has the third lowest share of university graduates in the European Union, after Italy and Romania, according to a recent study published by the OECD. Only 26.67 percent of Czech residents between the ages of 25 to 64 have a university education, compared to the EU average of 37.67 percent. I discussed the situation with education expert Bob Kartous:
Nine charged after police raid on Czech Army General Staff
Nine charged after police raid on Czech Army General Staff
Majority of Czechs satisfied with Czechia’s membership in NATO
Majority of Czechs satisfied with Czechia’s membership in NATO
Czechia ranked 17th in Economic Freedom of the World Index
Czechia ranked 17th in Economic Freedom of the World Index
Some Czech regions claim system of redistributing tax revenues is unfair
Some Czech regions claim system of redistributing tax revenues is unfair
ČEZ puts back Dukovany bids deadline
ČEZ puts back Dukovany bids deadline
Pirates vote to call on leaders to demand removal of Blažek as minister
Pirates vote to call on leaders to demand removal of Blažek as minister
Pavel at UN: Russian war on Ukraine impacting Sustainable Development Goals
Pavel at UN: Russian war on Ukraine impacting Sustainable Development Goals
German students to perform Brundibár at Terezín 80 years after original staging
German students to perform Brundibár at Terezín 80 years after original staging
Envirofest seeks positive approach to sustainability
Envirofest is the only festival in Czechia focusing on environmental issues and awareness – and it is organised not by professional ecologists, but by ordinary people who want to motivate others to lead a more sustainable way of life. Through music, inspirational meetings and workshops, the festival aims to show that a sustainable lifestyle makes sense – and to make it mainstream.
Gleich sechs Autos krachten ineinander
Mit 19 Mann stand am Freitag die Freiwillige Feuerwehr Kuchl im Einsatz. Gleich sechs Pkw waren in einen Verkehrsunfall verwickelt. Der Ausweichverkehr von der Tauernautobahn erschwerte die Aufräumarbeiten.
Anrainer retteten St. Veiter nach Quadunfall
Anrainer retteten einem 51-jährigen St. Veiter Freitagnachmittag das Leben. Der Mann war mit seinem Quad verunfallt und kopfüber in einem Bach gelandet!
E-Bike ging vor Supermarkt in Flammen auf
Einen nicht alltäglichen Einsatz hatte die Feuerwehr Pfunds im Tiroler Oberland Freitagnachmittag. Vor einem Geschäft war ein Elektrofahrrad in Brand geraten. Die Feuerwehr musste ausrücken und den Supermarkt kurzzeitig sogar evakuieren.
Biker mit 169 km/h auf Bundesstraße erwischt
Mit 169 km/h, bei Tempolimit 100, war am Freitagnachmittag ein 20-jähriger Motorradfahrer in Triebendorf (Bezirk Murau) unterwegs. Der Steirer empfand „das schöne Wetter und die freie Straße zu verlockend“. Dafür ist er nun seinen Schein los und wird angezeigt.
Salzburger Bäcker kontert Nehammer mit Weckerl
Eine günstige, aber gesunde Jause für Kinder! Das bietet Rudi Klappacher in seinen Bäckerein in den Salzburger Gemeinden Grödig und Großgmain um1,50 Euro an. Das „Nehammer-Weckerl“ und ein warmes Pizzastangerl sind eine Reaktion auf das umstrittene Kanzler-Video.
Ein Jahr Annexion: Russland feiert mit Nazi-Losung
In Russland wurde am heutigen Freitag der erste „Jahrestag“ der völkerrechtswidrigen Annexion von vier ukrainischen Gebieten gefeiert. Aus diesem Anlass hat Kreml-Chef Wladimir Putin eine Schweigeminute für ehemalige Häftlinge eingelegt, die im Krieg gefallen sind. Zudem ging am Roten Platz in Moskau ein „patriotisches Konzert“ über die Bühne. Laut dem russischen Exilmedium „Medusa“ erinnert dessen Name stark an eine Losung der Nationalsozialisten.
2 wichtigste Pentagon-Posten mit Schwarzen besetzt
In den USA sind erstmals in der Geschichte die zwei wichtigsten Posten im Pentagon an Schwarze vergeben worden. General Charles Brown wurde am Freitag vereidigt. Er hatte in der Vergangenheit seine eigenen Erfahrungen mit Rassismus im Militär und anderen Bereichen des Lebens offen geteilt.
Ex-Verteidigungsminister festgenommen
Nach Aserbaidschans Rückeroberung der Region Bergkarabach haben bisher fast 93.000 Menschen Zuflucht in Armenien gesucht (siehe Video oben). Auch der frühere Verteidigungsminister Lewon Mnazkanjan hätte nach Armenien wollen, wurde aber gefasst, teilte der Grenzschutz am Freitag mit. Er sei in die aserbaidschanische Hauptstadt Baku gebracht worden.
Politiker kümmern sich lieber um Grenze zu Ukraine
Tesla-Gründer und X-Eigentümer Elon Musk hat am Donnerstag (Ortszeit) die Einwanderungspolitik der USA kritisiert. „Warum kümmern sich so viele amerikanische Politiker beider Parteien 100-mal mehr um die Grenze zur Ukraine als um die Grenze zu den USA?“, fragte er auf X (früher Twitter). Es bräuchte einen neuen Ansatz bei den Einwanderungsgesetzen.
Karas‘ Partei der Mitte könnte Königsmacher sein
Erste Umfragen, die das Potenzial einer bürgerlichen Liste mit Othmar Karas eruieren, sehen ihn zwischen vier und sechs Prozent. Was das für Folgen haben könnte.
Die Landes-VP rügt den Kanzler bloß für seinen Ton
Wie geht die Oberösterreich-ÖVP mit dem Kanzler-Video um, in dem Parteichef Karl Nehammer vor einer Männerpartie Kinderarmut und Frauenarbeit kritisch thematisiert? Man beurteilt auf Ebene der Spitzenfunktionäre Inhalt und Wortwahl separat, eher sanfte Rügen gibt‘s nur für den Ton.
Bürger erbost: „Soll er mal 1500 Euro verdienen“
Auch zwei Tage nachdem das bereits viel kritisierte Video von Bundeskanzler Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) geleakt wurde, reißt die Empörung darüber nicht ab. Gegenüber krone.tv steigen jetzt die Bürger in Wien in die Diskussion ein - und haben dabei kaum ein gutes Wort dafür übrig.
Kanzler-Video: FPÖ für Rücktritt, Kogler kleinlaut
Die Ausführungen in einem aufgetauchten Video von Kanzler Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) zu in Teilzeit arbeitenden Frauen und zu Kinderarmut lassen derzeit innenpolitisch die Wogen hochgehen. Während für die FPÖ ein Rücktritt des Kanzlers samt Neuwahlen unabdingbar ist, hält sich Vizekanzler Werner Kogler (Grüne) mit kritischen Worten halbwegs zurück. ÖVP-Generalsekretär Christian Stocker relativiert die Aussagen Nehammers. Für ihn befinde sich die Opposition bereits im Wahlkampf.
10 Jahre NEOS: „In Umfragen stärker als je zuvor“
Am Freitag jährt sich die Nationalratswahl 2013 zum zehnten Mal, und damit der Einzug der NEOS ins Parlament. Knapp fünf Prozent erreichten die Pinken damals. „Die wahre Sensation war aber nicht an diesem Tag, sondern all die Tage danach“, lobte Parteichefin Beate Meinl-Reisinger. Als „friedliche Bürger-Revolution“ gestartet, liege die Partei heute „in Umfragen stärker als jemals zuvor“.
Auslandsfonds: Türkis-Grün investiert Millionen
Österreich stockt den Auslandskatastrophenfond auf 77,5 Millionen Euro auf - und verfünffacht damit, von 2019 aus gerechnet, die Mittel. Das gaben am Freitag Vizekanzler Werner Kogler (Grüne) und Außenminister Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) in Wien bekannt.
DHL Express Austria erhöht Preise ab 2024 um 6,9%
DHL Express Austria erhöht die Preise ab 2024 um 6,9 Prozent. Auch die Kosten für optionale Serviceleistungen und Zuschläge werden angepasst.
Kika/Leiner: Jetzt läuft letzter Räumungsverkauf
Ein Unternehmer aus Scharten (Oberösterreich) verwertet die Ausstattungen der im Zuge der Insolvenz geschlossenen Kika/Leiner-Standorte. Die Online-Auktionen laufen schon. Die Zeit für Norbert Lehner und seine Firma Lenox drängt. Ein 60-köpfiges Team packt an, um alles fristgerecht abzuewickeln.
Voestalpine sperrt Draht-Werk in Fürstenfeld zu
Hiobsbotschaft für 53 Mitarbeiter des Voestalpine-Drahtwerks im oststeirischen Fürstenfeld: Mit Jahresende wird ein Teil der Produktion stillgelegt, der andere nach Bruck an der Mur verlagert. Ein Grund ist die starke Konkurrenz aus China.
Inflation fällt im September auf 6,1 Prozent
Die Jahresinflation (VPI) dürfte im September auf 6,1 Prozent gefallen sein, nach 7,4 Prozent im August. Das geht aus der am Freitag veröffentlichten Schnellschätzung der Statistik Austria hervor. Das sei die geringste Teuerung seit dem Angriff Russlands auf die Ukraine im Februar 2022.
Übertriebene Hygiene fördert doch keine Allergien
Landläufig hält sich schon lange die Meinung, dass früher Kontakt zu unterschiedlichen Keimen sich förderlich auf das Immunsystem auswirkt. Eine neue Studie räumt nun damit auf - in Versuchen mit Mäusen zeigte sich, dass keimfrei gehaltene Tiere keine stärkeren allergischen Reaktionen (etwa auf Hausstaubmilben) zeigten, als Mäuse, die von Geburt an vielen verschiedensten Mikroben ausgesetzt waren.
2 Jahre kosten so viel Eis wie die 30 Jahre zuvor
Um die alpinen Gletscher steht es zunehmend schlecht. Insbesondere in den letzten Jahren machen sich die Folgen des Klimawandels bereits bemerkbar - alleine in den letzten beiden Jahren verlor die Schweiz etwa so viel Gletschereis wie in den 30 Jahren davor.
Derby-Premiere: Erstmals beide unter dem Strich
Premiere im 341. Wiener Derby: Erstmals seit Einführung der Punkteteilung sind beide Vereine unter dem ominösen Strich der Top 6. Für Rapid geht es um den ersten Sieg gegen den Erzrivalen seit September 2019 - im aktuellen Kader kennt nur Maxi Hofmann das Gefühl eines Erfolges gegen die Austria.
So lange halten die Behörden Skandale geheim
Kommende Woche startet der Alt-Wien-Prozess. Wer davon aus den Medien erfuhr? Der zuständige Vizebürgermeister Christoph Wiederkehr. Doch nicht nur darüber lassen ihn seine Mitarbeiter im Dunkeln.
Trotz blutigem Messerangriff hält Familie zusammen
Im Zuge eines Familienstreits attackierte der Mann den 63-Jährigen in Herzogenburg mit einem Küchenmesser. Beim Prozess wegen versuchten Mordes bekannte er sich am Landesgericht St. Pölten nicht schuldig. Nun die Überraschung nach einem turbulenten Verhandlungstag: Der Türke fasste sechs Monate bedingte Haft wegen fahrlässiger Körperverletzung und Nötigung aus.
Biker (22) schlitterte nach Unfall über Fahrbahn
Auto gegen Motorrad - das geht selten gut aus. So auch nicht am Freitag, als ein 22-Jähriger in Pettenbach mit seinem Bike ein Auto touchierte. Der junge Biker stürzte, musste mit dem Rettungshubschrauber verletzt ins Krankenhaus geflogen werden.
Gemeinderat einstimmig für das Hallenbad Neusiedl
Die Gemeinderatssitzung ist erledigt, alle Parteien sagen „Ja“ zu Verträgen. Somit können seitens des Landes jetzt die offiziellen Schritte gesetzt und zum Beispiel die Ausschreibungen gestartet werden.
Wer gibt früherem Problemhund „Rafi“ neue Chance?
Gefletschte Zähne, aggressives Bellen und aufgestellte Nackenhaare - so präsentierte sich Mischling „Rafi“ noch im Mai, die „Krone“ hat berichtet. Die überforderte Halterin sah keinen Ausweg mehr und übergab ihn in die Obhut der „Krone“-Tierecke. Seitdem ist viel passiert.
Salzburger Eislauf-Saison startet am Sonntag
Bereits am Sonntag (1. Oktober) startet für alle Hobby-Sportler die Saison in der Eisarena im Salzburger Volksgarten. Die Preise bleiben zum Vorjahr unverändert.
JW-Summit: Kärnten als Hotspot für Jungunternehmer
Insgesamt 700 junge Wirtschaftsschaffende aus ganz Österreich hat es zum zweitägigen JW-Summit nach Kärnten gezogen. Der Austausch und das Netzwerken standen im Fokus. Prominente aus Politik und Wirtschaft teilten Tipps und Tricks zum Erfolg.
Motorradlenker (60) stürzte 200 Meter in Wald ab
Bei einem schweren Verkehrsunfall im Tiroler Unterland musste Freitag am späten Nachmittag die Bergrettung ausrücken. Ein Motorradlenker (60) war von einer Schotterstraße abgekommen und 200 Meter in einen Wald abgestürzt. Ein Bekannter des Mannes schlug Alarm.
Bludenzer Brunnenmacher im Bann des hohen Berges
Die Zimba ist zwar nicht der höchste Berg des Landes, dennoch zählt sie zu den markantesten Erhebungen. Legendär ist die Erstbesteigung.
Єрмак обговорив з послами реалізацію пункту Формули миру щодо відновлення справедливості
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Керівник Офісу президента Андрій Єрмак у Бабиному Яру обговорив з іноземними послами реалізацію сьомого пункту Формули миру – щодо відновлення справедливості. Про це повідомили на сайті ОП, передає УНН.
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Національне агентство з питань запобігання корупції призупинило статус “спонсора війни” для угорського ОТР Bank та ще п’яти грецьких-компаній перевізників після переговорів із урядами Угорщини та Греції. Про це рішення НАЗК оголосили на своєму офіційному сайті, передає УНН.
Палата представників США проголосувала за додаткові 300 мільйонів доларів для України
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Палата представників Конгресу США після суперечок та винесення на окреме голосування додаткових 300 млн доларів для Україні врешті схвалила цю статтю бюджету. Додаткові асигнування на допомогу та контроль у сфері безпеки підримали 311 голосів. Проти голосували 117 законодавців, передає УНН із посиланням на Голос Америки.
У Раді зареєстрували законопроєкт, що скасовує строки давності за корупційні злочини під час війни
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. У Верховній Раді зареєстрували законопроект № 10100, що скасовує строки давності за корупційні злочини під час війни. Про це повідомив голова фракції “Слуга народу” Давид Арахамія у своєму телеграм каналі, передає УНН.
Сім країн ЄС замовили боєприпаси для допомоги Україні - ЗМІ
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Сім країн ЄС замовили боєприпаси за знаковою схемою закупівель Європейського Союзу, щоб терміново доставити Україні артилерійські снаряди та поповнити виснажені західні запаси, передає УНН із посиланням на Reuters.
Зеленський анонсував, що завтра будуть важливі новини для українських воїнів
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський анонсував на суботу важливі новини для наших воїнів. Про це він заявив у своєму вечірньому відеозверненні, передає УНН.
Німецька машинобудівна компанія DMG Mori продовжує заробляти в росії - ЗМІ
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Попри офіційну заяву про вихід з рф, німецька машинобудівна компанія DMG Mori продовжує там заробляти. Про це заявив глава ОП Андрій Єрмак, посилаючись на німецьке видання ZEIT, передає УНН.
Швейцарія запровадила санкції проти постачальників комплектуючих до іранських БПЛА
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Швейцарія запровадила нові санкції у зв’язку з поставками Іраном росії безпілотників відповідно до заходів Європейського Союзу, йдеться в заяві уряду в п’ятницю. Про це повідомляє Reuters, передає УНН.
Уряд ухвалив рішення, які дозволять залучити 1,85 млрд доларів від міжнародних партнерів
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Кабінет міністрів України ухвалив рішення, які дозволять залучити 1,85 млрд доларів від міжнародних партнерів для відновлення України, відновлення економіки та фінансування дефіциту державного бюджету. Про це повідомив премʼєр-міністр України Денис Шмигаль, передає УНН.
Швейцарія виділила 100 мільйонів франків на гуманітарне розмінування України - Кулеба
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Федеральна рада Швейцарії виділила 100 мільйонів франків на гуманітарне розмінування в Україні в 2024-2027 роках. Міністр закордонних справ Дмитро Кулеба висловив вдячність за таке рішення. Про це повідомляє МЗС України, передає УНН.
В Україні наступного року планують збільшити мінімальну зарплату до 8 тис. гривень
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. В Україні планують наступного року збільшення мінімальної заробітної плати до 8 тис. грн. Про це повідомив премʼєр-міністр України Денис Шмигаль під час засідання уряду, передає УНН.
Україна планує розробити єдиний план реформ із міжнародними партнерами: що відомо
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Україна разом з міжнародними партнерами планує розробити єдиний план реформ, який обєднає різні програми, зокрема з МВФ, ЄС і США. Про це повідомив премʼєр-міністр України Денис Шмигаль під час засідання уряду, передає УНН.
Усіх суддів Верховного Суду запідозрили у корупції: США вимагають перевірки всього складу суду
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Лист-«дорожня карта» реформ, яку Україні надали Сполучені штати Америки, містить чіткі вказівки та строки проведення реформування Верховного Суду, а також вказує на необхідність перевірки усіх чинних суддів з його складу, пише УНН.
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. В Україні тарифи на комунальні послуги до кінця опалювального сезону залишаються без змін. При цьому планують збільшення бюджету на виплату субсидій. Про це повідомив премʼєр-міністр України Денис Шмигаль під час засідання уряду, передає УНН.
путін "дозволив" українцям в'їжджати до рф без віз
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. російський диктатор володимир путін підписав указ про те, що громадяни України зможуть в'їжджати в рф і виїжджати з країни без віз на підставі внутрішнього паспорта. Про це повідомляє УНН з посиланням на указ.
Бюджет-2024: підтримка ветеранів зросте більше ніж удвічі
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. У проекті Держбюджету на 2024 рік уряд збільшив фінансування на підтримку ветеранів на 7,5 млрд грн, що удвічі більше ніж у 2023 році, – до понад 14 млрд гривень. Про це повідомляє Міністерство фінансів України, пише УНН.
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Два члени виконкому УЄФА з Німеччини Ганс-Йоахім Ватцке та Карл-Хайнц Румменігге пояснили, чому підтримують рішення щодо послаблення санкцій проти росії, а саме - допуск російських юніорських команд до змагань під нейтральним прапором. Про це пише BILD, повідомляє УНН.
Зеленський у Києві зустрівся з президенткою ЄБРР
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський провів зустріч у Києві з президенткою Європейського банку реконструкції та розвитку (ЄБРР) Оділь Рено-Бассо, обговорили продовження співпраці, повідомляє УНН із посиланням на Telegram-канал голови держави.
Данілов відповів на чутки про те, що його сини виїхали за кордон
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Секретар РНБО Олексій Данілов заявив, що його сини служать у лавах української армії. Про це він розповів у інтерв’ю Наталії Мосейчук, коментуючи чутки про те, що його дорослі сини виїхали з України, передає кореспондент УНН.
Данілов розкрив невеличку таємницю: в Україні працюють над документом про звільнення всієї території
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Наразі українське військово-політичне керівництво розробляє документ щодо концепції звільнення всіх тимчасово окупованих територій України, як це відбуватиметься та що для цього потрібно. Про це сказав секретар РНБО Олексій Данілов у інтерв’ю Наталії Мосейчук, передає кореспондент УНН.
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Прем’єр-міністр Угорщини Віктор Орбан у п’ятницю поставив під сумнів перспективу Європейського Союзу найближчим часом розпочати переговори про приєднання України до ЄС та заявив, що у держави немає "непереборного бажання" голосувати за вступ України протягом двох років. Про це повідомляє Associated press, пише УНН.
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Генеральний секретар НАТО Єнс Столтенберг, виступаючи на 1-му Форумі оборонних індустрій у Києві закликав до забезпечення спроможностей України, вказавши, що сміливість сама по собі не зупиняє дрони, як і сам лише героїзм не може перехопити ракети. Заяву Генсека наводить пресслужба Альянсу, пише УНН.
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Велика Британія ввела санкції щодо російських чиновників - учасників псевдовиборів на окупованих територіях України, повідомили у МЗС країни у п'ятницю, пише УНН.
МЗС відповіло на заяву Орбана про "територію України" і вступ до ЄС
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Міністерство закордонних справ України у відповідь на заяву прем'єр-міністра Угорщини Віктора Орбана заявила, що Україна не змінювала своєї території в межах міжнародно визнаних кордонів. Коментар оприлюднив у п'ятницю речник МЗС України Олег Ніколенко, пише УНН.
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Прем'єр-міністр Угорщини Віктор Орбан заявив у п'ятницю, що необхідно буде знайти відповіді на «дуже важкі питання», перш ніж Європейський Союз зможе навіть розпочати переговори щодо членства з Україною, пише УНН з посиланням на Reuters.
Шмигаль впевнений, що Україна за два роки буде повністю готова стати частиною ЄС
КИЇв. 29 вересня. УНН. Прем'єр-міністр Денис Шмигаль висловив впевненість, що Україна за два роки буде повністю готова стати частиною ЄС. Про це він сказав в інтерв'ю Politico, оприлюдненому 28 вересня, пише УНН.
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Міністерство закордонних справ України оприлюднило коментар до 82-х роковин трагедії Бабиного Яру, вказавши, що через десятки років після трагедії ми знову є свідками руйнівних наслідків поширення тоталітарної ідеології, передаж УНН.
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Європейська комісія найближчим часом запропонує ЄС надати більше коштів країнам, які хочуть вступити до Євросоюзу, щоб швидше підготуватися до членства. Про це заявив комісар ЄС з питань розширення Олівер Варгеї, повідомляє Reuters, пише УНН.
У МАГАТЕ схвалили резолюцію щодо повернення ЗАЕС під контроль України
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Генеральна конференція МАГАТЕ схвалила резолюцію щодо негайного повернення Запорізької атомної станції під повний контроль України, повідомили у Міненерго, пише УНН.
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Палата представників Конгресу США ухвалила щорічний законопроект про витрати на оборону пізно ввечері у четвер після того, як вони виключили допомогу Україні на 300 мільйонів доларів із закону, схвалену окремим голосуванням, пише УНН з посиланням на Politico.
У США почалися слухання щодо імпічменту Джо Байдена
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. На підставі розслідування Республіканської партії Палата представників Конгресу США почала слухання щодо імпічменту президента Джо Байдена. Про це пише CNN, передає УНН.
Україна та Румунія обговорили нарощування імпорту й експорту електроенергії між країнами
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. Україна і Румунія поглиблюватимуть співпрацю для забезпечення ядерної і посилення енергетичної безпеки регіону. Про це йшлося на зустрічі міністрів енергетики України Германа Галущенка і міністра енергетики Румунії Себастьяна Бурдужи у Парижі. Про це повідомили в Міністерстві енергетики України, передає УНН.
КИЇВ. 29 вересня. УНН. У Києві провели зустріч міністр оборони України Рустем Умєров та міністр збройних сил Франції Себастьєн Лекорню, під час якої обговорили постачання озброєння та військової техніки, двосторонні проєкти з військово-технічного співробітництва, підготовка українських військовослужбовців та впровадження євроатлантичних стандартів. Про це повідомили у Міноборони України, передає УНН.
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. У Техасі розпочались курси англійської мови для кількох українських пілотів. Після закінчення - пілоти продовжать спеціалізовані навчання на F-16 в Арізоні. Про це повідомив журналіст "Голосу Америки" Остап Яриш, передає УНН.
Зеленський провів важливу нараду із керівниками розвідки: результати будуть
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський повідомив, що провів важливу нараду із керівниками розвідки і запевнив - результати будуть, передає УНН.
Україна заслуговує стати членом НАТО і стане: Зеленський про зустріч із Столтенбергом
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський, підбиваючи підсумки зустрічі із генсеком НАТО Єнсом Столтенбергом, наголосив - Україна заслуговує стати членом НАТО і стане, передає УНН.
Посол Угорщини вручила вірчі грамоти білоруському диктатору лукашенку: чому це важливо
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Посол Угорщини в білорусі Зіта Ілона Бенчик вручила вірчі грамоти самопроголошеному президенту олександру лукашенку, передає УНН із посиланням на Белта.
Залужний поговорив із командувачем сил НАТО в Європі: йшлося про посилення української ППО
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Головнокомандувач ЗСУ Валерій Залужний провів телефонну розмову з Верховним головнокомандувачем Обʼєднаних збройних Сил НАТО в Європі та командувачем ЗС США в Європі генералом Крістофером Каволі, передає УНН.
У Нацраді працюють над питанням регулювання Telegram: що відомо
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Месенджер Telegram – дуже непроста тема, над регулюванням якого щодня працюють у Національній раді з питань телебачення і радіомовлення, адже пропагандистські меседжі країни-агресора масово ширяться через телеграм-канали. Про це повідомила голова Національної ради з питань телебачення і радіомовлення Ольга Герасим’юк під час публічного обговорення запобігання проявам мови ворожнечі й дискримінації осіб за різними ознаками, передає кореспондент УНН.
У Німеччині дозволили компанії Rheinmetall створити спільне з Україною оборонне підприємство
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. В уряді Німеччини схвалили створення німецько-українського підприємства, яке займатиметься виробництвом військової техніки. Про це повідомив голова Федерального управління з картелів Андреас Мундт, передає УНН з посиланням на Tagesschau.
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Посольство України звернулося до правоохоронних органів Ірландії щодо перевірки інформації про затримання трьох українців через підозру у незаконному перевезені понад двох тонн кокаїну на кораблі, який затримали в Ірландії. Про це повідомив журналісту УНН речник МЗС Олег Ніколенко.
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський провів зустріч із міністром збройних сил Франції Себастьєном Лекорню, який перебуває з візитом у нашій країні. Як повідомили в Офісі Президента, обговорили можливість започаткування спільного виробництва певних видів озброєння, передає УНН.
Рада ЄС подовжила тимчасовий захист для українців до березня 2025 року
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Рада ЄС погодилася продовжити тимчасовий захист для українських біженців, які втікають від агресійної війни росії проти України, з 4 березня 2024 року до 4 березня 2025 року, передає УНН.
Україна увійшла до складу Ради керуючих МАГАТЕ на 2023–2025 роки - Зеленський
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський заявив, що Україна увійшла до складу Ради керуючих МАГАТЕ на 2023–2025 роки, передає УНН.
Казахстан буде слідувати санкційному режиму проти росії - президент Токаєв
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Президент Казахстану Касим-Жомарт Токаєв запевнив, що Казахстан дотримуватиметься санкційного режиму щодо росії. Про це УНН повідомляє з посиланням на Tengrinews.
Норвегія бойкотуватиме змагання УЄФА за участю команд з рф
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Норвегія теж бойкотуватиме змагання УЄФА за участю російських команд, які були допущені до змагань у категорії U17 (до 17 років). Про це заявила президент Федерації футболу Норвегії Лізе Клавенесс, передає УНН.
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. НАТО має рамкові контракти на 2,4 мільярда євро на основні боєприпаси, які допоможуть союзникам поповнити свої запаси і продовжувати підтримувати Україну, заявив у четвер Генеральний секретар НАТО Єнс Столтенберг під час спільної з Президентом України Володимиром Зеленським пресконференції у Києві, пише УНН.
Україна і НАТО працюють над адаптованою Річною національною програмою
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Україна спільно з НАТО працює над підготовкою адаптованої Річної національної програми з визначення практичних кроків на шляху євроатлантичної інтеграції. Про це під час спільної пресконференції з Генеральним секретарем НАТО Єнсом Столтенбергом у Києві повідомив Президент Володимир Зеленський, передає кореспондент УНН.
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський розраховує на допомогу держав-членів Північноатлантичного Альянсу і постачання ними додаткових систем протиповітряної оборони для захисту від російських атак по об’єктах критичної інфраструктури. Про це він заявив під час спільної пресконференції з Генеральним секретарем НАТО Єнсом Столтенбергом у Києві, передає кореспондент УНН.
Лідери ЄС та США 20 жовтня обговорить співпрацю та підтримку України
КИЇВ. 28 вересня. УНН. У Вашингтоні 20 жовтня відбудеться саміт США-ЄС. Лідери європейського Союзу та Сполучених Штатів обговорять тісну співпрацю, зокрема, у підтримці України. Про це повідомили у пресслужбі Європейської ради, пише УНН.
Poland denies its helicopter breached Belarusian airspace
Warsaw has denied Belarusian allegations, as reported by Reuters news agency, that a Polish helicopter crossed the Belarusian border on Thursday.
Tusk accuses Kaczyński of funding German economy with EU money Poland lost
Donald Tusk, the leader of Poland's opposition, has accused Jarosław Kaczyński, the ruling party leader, of "financing the development of the German economy" through actions that have led to the EU locking access to billions of euros for Poland.
Polish-Czech-German taskforce to fight illegal migration
Polish and German services will cooperate more closely in combatting illegal migration by creating a special Polish-Czech-German taskforce, the Polish interior minister has said.
Polish government approves draft budget for 2024
Poland's cabinet on Thursday approved the budget bill for 2024 based on an expected GDP growth rate of 3 percent and average annual CPI at 6.6 percent.
Krakow airport expects to handle nine million passengers by year-end
The Krakow-Balice Airport, in southern Poland, has served seven million passengers since the start of the year and expects to handle another two million by the year's end, the CEO of the airport has said.
Long-awaited Polish History Museum finally opens to become Poland’s largest cultural facility
The long-awaited Polish History Museum has finally arrived, with the monumental cultural institution opening its doors today.
Inflation in Poland between 4.8 pct and 8.1 pct in 2024 - Central Bank poll
Inflation in Poland should fall between 4.8 percent and 8.1 percent in 2024, and between 3.1 percent and 6.7 percent in 2025, a survey by Poland's Central Bank estimated.
Hero Polish porter who fought off London Bridge terrorist collects bravery award from Princess Anne
A Polish hero who used a ceremonial pike to fight off a terrorist on London Bridge in 2019 has been awarded the Queen’s medal for bravery.
Neither Ukraine nor Poland need grain war says Ukrainian foreign minister
The Ukrainian foreign minister has said that Poland and Ukraine have no choice but to overcome a grain crisis currently damaging relations between the two countries.
Coal in Poland is from Kazakhstan not Russia says gov't spokesman
Coal arriving in Poland has been screened by law enforcement to ensure it comes from Kazakhstan, not Russia, the Polish government spokesman said on Thursday.
Human traffickers seek new paths after Belarusian route blocked says official
A Polish deputy interior minister has said that people smugglers have started looking for new routes into the European Union owing to Poland successfully blocking a route from Belarus.
Ruling party still ahead of main rival in latest opinion poll
Poland's United Right coalition, led by the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, continues to lead in the latest Social Changes opinion poll and would take 39 percent of the vote, unchanged from the previous poll.
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Far-right leader rules out coalitions with Poland's main parties
The leader of the far-right Confederation (Konfederacja) party has ruled out entering into a coalition with either of Poland's main political parties after October 15's general election.
Governing party wilfully leading Poland out of EU says Tusk
Donald Tusk, the leader of Poland's main opposition party, the centrist Civic Platform, has accused the governing Law and Justice party (PiS) of being determined to take Poland out of the EU.
No coal from Russia is arriving in Poland says minister
No Russian coal is getting into Poland the Polish state assets minister said on Wednesday.
Poland signs deal for design of first nuclear power station
The Polish Nuclear Power Stations (PEJ) company signed an agreement on Wednesday with the Westinghouse-Bechtel consortium for the design of the country's first nuclear power plant.
Incredible 3D reconstruction reveals how face of a medieval Polish man with dwarfism once looked
An incredible 3D reconstruction has revealed how the face of a medieval Polish man with dwarfism once looked.
Poland spends EUR 4.5 bln on 2nd bonus pension this year
The Polish government has spent around PLN 20.7 billion (EUR 4.47 bln) this year on the second additional permanent allowance for old-age pensioners, the so-called 14th pension, the family and social policy minister has said.
Poland plans to bid for 2036 Summer Olympic Games, Duda says
Poland intends to launch an official bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has said.
Eerie photos of ‘perfectly preserved’ wreck at the bottom of the Baltic help solve WWII mystery
A lingering wartime mystery has finally been solved following the discovery of the Gerrit Fritzen, a ship sunk in 1945 during the largest maritime evacuation in history.
Poland to host 2027 Volleyball World Championships
The 2027 Volleyball World Championships will be held in Poland, the Polish prime minister has announced.
Poland mulls border checks at border with Germany
Poland has introduced border controls with Slovakia and is also considering it on borders with other countries, including Germany, the spokesman for the ruling party Law and Justice (PiS) has said.
The Polish agriculture minister calls on Ukraine to halt WTO complaint
Polish agriculture minister has appealed to Kyiv to withdraw its complaint filed with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Poland over the extension of its embargo on agri-produce imports from Ukraine.
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Polish farmers cannot pay for Russia's war says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has said Russia should pay for the consequence of the war against Ukraine rather than Polish farmers.
Court bans justice minister from commenting on Agnieszka Holland
The Warsaw Regional Court has ordered Zbigniew Ziobro, Poland's justice minister, not to make public statements about film director Agnieszka Holland and her work, lawyers for Holland announced on Tuesday.
Haunting never-before-seen photos reveal Jewish life in first few weeks of Nazi German occupation
Published to coincide with commemorations marking 80 years since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, a new photo album has shed light on daily Jewish life in the years leading up to the doomed insurgency.
A dog accused of stealing over 100 heads of cabbage has become a viral sensation after thousands of outraged internet users leapt to the animal’s defence to proclaim his innocence.
EC approves Orlen takeover of Turmol fuel station chain in Austria
The European Commission (EC) has not presented any objections to the takeover by Poland's dominant energy conglomerate, Orlen Group, of Austrian company Doppler Energie, which operates 266 filling stations in Austria under the Turmol brand.
Polish authorities have 'lost control' of relations with Ukraine says Tusk
Donald Tusk, leader of Poland's main opposition party, the centrist Civic Platform (PO), has said that Poland's authorities, have "lost control" of the relations with Ukraine.
Poland's EU cohesion funds stalled until conditions met says commissioner
The European Commission (EC) will not pay any Polish invoices for projects financed by the bloc's cohesion funding for 2021-2027 until Warsaw has met all the funding conditions set by Brussels, the EU commissioner for cohesion and reforms has said.
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Poland's Nato allies concerned about Polish visa scandal says Tusk
Donald Tusk, leader of Poland's main opposition party, the centrist Civic Platform (PO), has said that Poland's Nato allies, including the US, are concerned that migrants with Polish visas have appeared even at the US-Mexico border.
Polish official criticises Canada for honouring Ukrainian with Nazi links
A Polish deputy foreign minister has criticised the Canadian parliament for honouring a Ukrainian man living in Canada who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War Two.
Poland imposes vehicle checks at border with Slovakia
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has ordered the interior minister to introduce checks of vehicles at the Polish-Slovak border to stop migrants from crossing Poland on their way to Germany via the so-called Balkan route.
Polish defence minister signs offset deal with Lockheed Martin
The Polish defence minister has signed an offset deal with the US firm Lockheed Martin related to the purchase by Poland of Apache attack helicopters.
Polish central bank vows to maintain inflation target in 2024
The National Bank of Poland (NBP) will keep its medium-term target range of inflation at 2.5 percent plus or minus one percentage point in 2024 and does not rule out interventions on the FX market, NBP said in the monetary policy guidelines for 2024.
Poland, US sign USD 2 bln direct loan agreement for defence modernisation
The US has signed a USD 2 billion Foreign Military Financing (FMF) direct loan agreement with Poland to support Poland’s defence modernisation, the US Department of State announced on Monday.
Poland mulling decision on stricter checks at border with Slovakia
Poland may step up border checks at its border with Slovakia to stop migrants crossing Poland on their way to Germany via the so-called Balkan route, the government spokesman has said.
Poland submits 'The Peasants' for Academy Award
The Polish film 'The Peasants' has been chosen to compete in the Best International Feature Film category at the 96th Academy Awards, a Polish selection committee has announced.
PM of Saxony calls for Czech-Polish border controls to combat migration
The prime minister of the German state of Saxony has called for checks on the borders with Poland and the Czech Republic owing to the growing number of migrants crossing into Germany.
A new film about the Kościuszko Uprising has won the coveted Golden Lion for Best Film last night at the Gdynia Film Festival, Poland's leading cinema showcase.
Poll shows opposition set for parliamentary majority
Poland’s ruling United Right coalition would get the most votes in the upcoming election, but would fail to secure an parliamentary majority, a new poll has revealed.
A new species of butterfly discovered in the Peruvian Andes been named after Polish scientist Nicolaus Copernicus in honour of the 550th anniversary of his birth.
Unemployment to stay stable, rising in new year, says think-tank
Poland's unemployment rate should fluctuate only slightly until November but may rise from the current 5.0 percent to 5.5 percent at the start of 2024, a government-affiliated economic think-tank said on Monday, commenting on August's unemployment figures.
Opposition MP says migrant crisis could have been dealt with more humanely
An opposition MP said on Monday the that he believes Poland could have acted "more humanely" when it came to the treatment of migrants on the Polish-Belarusian border.
August unemployment flat at 5.0 percent - stats office
Poland's unemployment rate stayed flat month on month at 5.0 percent in August 2023, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on Monday.
Ruling party campaign bus hits the election trail
Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party unveiled its campaign bus on Monday that will travel around the country to make Poles “aware of the great threat” posed by the opposition.
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Visa affair used by Germany for political pressure on Poland says official
"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been using a visa affair for political pressure on our government and demands explanations from Poland," the government commissioner for information space security wrote on X on Sunday.
Donald Tusk lies about illegal immigration, PM says
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish Prime Minister, has accused Donald Tusk, the leader of the main opposition party Civic Platform (PO), of lying to Poles about illegal immigration.
President Zelensky in Lublin thanks Poland for priceless support
Let me express my gratitude to the whole of Poland for its priceless support, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a stopover in Lublin, eastern Poland, on his way back from the US and Canada, on Saturday.
Poland's maritime Border Guard receives new patrol vessel
The Border Guard's maritime unit has received a new patrol vessel which will operate mainly in the Baltic Sea, the interior minister announced on the X platform on Saturday.
Moody’s forgoes review of Poland's sovereign rating
Moody's rating agency declined to issue a scheduled report for Poland's sovereign rating, which means the rating holds at A2 with a stable outlook, the agency said in a statement on Friday night.
I want to tell president of Ukraine never to insult Poles again says PM
I want to tell Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky never to insult Poles again, as he did recently during his speech at the UN; Poles will never allow this; defending Poland's good name is the most important task of the government, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Friday.
Poland working on obtaining new contract for helicopters says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has said that his government was working on signing a new contract for Italian AW-101 helicopters produced in Poland to be used by the armed forces.
Poland's bruised currency recovers but hinges on macro data, Moody's review
The Polish zloty seems to be largely recovered from the pressure of a recent interest rate decision but is now hinged on global macro publications as well as Poland's credit rating revision by the Moody's agency due late Friday.
They say love don't come easy - but it does in Bielsko-Biała!
On this day, twenty-three years ago, the final Fiat 126p rolled-off the production line at a factory in Bielsko-Biała, in the process pulling the curtain closed on twenty-eight years of history.
'Green Border' film paves way for migrant relocation says Kaczyński
Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of Poland's ruling Law and Justice party, has argued that "The Green Border", a film by Agnieszka Holland indicates a plan for Poland giving consent to migrant relocation and demolishing the fence on border with Belarus.
Adorable baby tigers make debut appearance to the delight of the internet
This is the adorable moment three baby Amur tigers made their first public appearance after being born just four weeks ago.
Senior PO politician attacked in Katowice
Borys Budka, the head of the Civic Coalition (KO) parliamentary caucus, was attacked in the southern city of Katowice on Friday morning
Oldest time capsule in the WORLD found hidden in church spire
The world's oldest time capsule has been discovered in the small western town of Wschowa.
Grain dispute will not seriously impact relations with Ukraine says Duda
Andrzej Duda, Poland's president, has described a dispute over Ukrainian grain imports to Poland as minor, and said that it will not seriously harm bilateral relations.
Defence minister says another delivery of RAK mortars completed
The Polish Army has taken delivery of another consignment of RAK mortars, Mariusz Blaszczak, the defence minister, wrote on social media.
Poland 2050 party will not privatise state firms says leader
Szymon Holownia, leader of centre-right opposition party Poland 2050, has said his party will not privatise state-owned energy conglomerate the Orlen Group or banks PKO BP or Pekao SA if elected.
Poland will support Ukraine says FM
Poland will continue to support Ukraine, but it must protect its farmers, the Polish foreign minister said on Friday in an interview published by the Brussels news portal Politico.
Environmental authority gives go-ahead for first nuclear power plant
The General Directorate of Environmental Protection (GDOS) has issued a positive decision for the construction of Poland's first nuclear power station, the environment minister told PAP on Friday.
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Tusk wants election victory to 'establish basic order' in Poland
Donald Tusk, the leader of Civic Platform, Poland’s main opposition grouping, has said that he wants to win the general election so that “some basic order” can be established in the country.
Poland needs its new weapons to strengthen security says Duda
Poland cannot give the new weapons it buys in order to strengthen its own security to someone else, Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has said commenting on an earlier statement by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
Duda says he will talk with Zelensky whenever he has the opportunity
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has said he will talk to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky face to face "as friends" in order to resolve the "difficult situations" now dividing the two countries."
Westinghouse, Bechtel partner for Poland's first nuclear power plant
US companies Westinghouse and Bechtel have signed a consortium agreement to build Poland's first nuclear power plant, the companies have announced.
Ukrainian agriculture minister ready for talks, says Telus
The Polish agriculture minister has told PAP that his Ukrainian counterpart has asked him to start talks regarding grain.
Musical adaptation of Pawlikowski’s Oscar-nominated Cold War to premiere in London
Poland’s Oscar-nominated romance ‘Cold War’ is to be adapted into a musical at the Almeida theatre in London.
Ukrainian parliament to express gratitude to Poland for solidarity
The Supreme Council of Ukraine, the country's unicameral parliament, in a draft resolution has expressed gratitude to the Polish parliament for the manifestation of solidarity with the Ukrainian people fighting against Russia's aggression for their freedom and independence.
Orlen Group to build EUR 184-mln oil pressing plant for biofuel
The Orlen Group, Poland's dominant energy conglomerate, has signed a contract for the construction of an oil pressing plant in the country's northeast to a value of about PLN 850 million (EUR 183.94 million), Orlen's CEO has announced.
One minute was all that was needed for a coin from the 17th century to break the record for the most expensive coin ever sold in Poland.
No Ukrainian wants to cause problems for Polish farmers, says ambassador
The Ukrainian ambassador to Poland has told PAP that there is no one in Ukraine who wants to cause any problem for Polish farmers and emphasised the importance to Ukraine of a logistic hub in Rzeszow in south-eastern Poland.
EU's top court issues another consumer-friendly verdict on CHF mortgages
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued another ruling which seems favourable for Polish Swiss-franc (CHF) mortgage borrowers, stating that bank consumers should be able to understand the actual risk related to a loan during the entire duration of a loan agreement.
Poland carrying out only arms supply deals previously agreed with Ukraine
Poland is only carrying out arms and ammunition supplies to Ukraine that were earlier agreed to in contracts between the two countries, the Polish government spokesman told PAP on Thursday.
Polish, Israeli FMs talk Middle East peace process, German war reparations
The Polish and Israeli foreign ministers have met in New York to discuss the Middle East peace process and war reparations from Germany for the crimes it committed in occupied Poland during WWII.
Retail sales down y/y, up m/m in August - stats office
Poland's retail sales decreased in real terms by 2.7 percent year on year and rose by 2.8 percent month on month in August 2023, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) said on Thursday.
Ruling party leads in poll but not enough for parliamentary majority
Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party might not secure a ruling majority in the October 15 general election despite likely winning the ballot, a new poll has shown.
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Def. min. criticises Ukraine over proposed German Security Council seat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seems to have forgotten that Germany did not come to Ukraine's aid following Russia's invasion, Poland's defence minister has said commenting on Zelensky's proposal that Germany be made a permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC).
Polish president calls for special tribunal for Russian war crimes in Ukraine
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, speaking at the UN Security Council, has called for the establishment of a special tribunal to investigate Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine and the launching of an international compensation mechanism for Ukraine.
Mortgage moratorium extension to be priority after elections says PM
An extension of the mortgage moratorium will be one of the Law and Justice's (PiS) first initiatives in the Sejm, the lower house, after the elections, Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister said on Wednesday.
Poland stops sending weapons to Ukraine says PM
Poland is no longer sending weapons to Ukraine, the Polish prime minister said on Wednesday.
Opposition leader accuses government of wanting Poland to leave EU
Donald Tusk, leader of Poland's main opposition party, the centrist Civic Platform (PO), has said he has heard from people in government, including the leader of the ruling party, that it wants to take Poland out of the European Union.
Tusk says fence on Belarusian border 'doesn't exist'
Donald Tusk, the leader of Civic Coalition, Poland’s largest opposition grouping, has said "we have to build a wall on the border with Belarus" because there isn’t one there at the moment.
Ruling party leader speaks out against EU 'new empire'
Jaroslaw Kaczynski, leader of Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, has said his party wants to change the direction the EU has gone in, in order to prevent member states being turned into a "new empire."
Polish ministry summons Ukrainian ambassador over Zelensky's remarks
The Polish government summoned Ukraine’s ambassador to Warsaw to the Foreign Ministry, and warned that it might broaden an embargo on Ukrainian agri-products after Volodymyr Zelensky appeared to accuse Poland of helping Moscow by turning "solidarity into political theatre."
Scientist’s extraordinary photograph of ‘nuclear magnetic resonance tubes’ wins top competition
A Polish scientist has beaten off stiff competition to claim first prize in an international photography competition organised by the prestigious ChemistryViews magazine.
Warsaw accuses Germany of illegally dumping tons of rubbish in Poland
Falsified paperwork was used to transport and dump 35,000 tonnes of rubbish from Germany to Poland, Poland's deputy chief inspector of environmental protection has said.
After extensive renovation a street in Warsaw dubbed the "Avenue of a Thousand Trees" has been chosen as the ‘best project in Poland’ to go forward to the prestigious Green Cities Europe Award 2023.
EU asks Poland about visa issuance irregularities
European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ilva Johansson has sent a letter to the Polish authorities asking to explain alleged irregularities in the granting of Polish work visas.
Poles rank second in EU in terms hours worked per week, Eurostat says
Poles have taken the second place in the European Union in terms of the number of hours worked per week, EU's statistics office has reported.
Polish PM warns Ukraine over escalation of grain import conflict
If Ukraine escalates the agricultural products import conflict, Poland will expand the list of banned Ukrainian goods, Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has said.
Mortgage moratorium will be extended throughout next year, PM says
The Polish government will prolong the existing mortgage moratorium to help borrowers cope with high interest rates but this time income criteria will be introduced, Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has announced.
Poland's industrial production falls y/y in August - stats office
Poland's industrial output fell by 2.0 percent year on year in August 2023, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on Wednesday.
Poland's average corporate wage up 11.9 pct y/y in August - stats office
Poland's average corporate gross monthly wage rose by 11.9 percent year on year to PLN 7,368.97 (EUR 1,587) in August 2023, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on Wednesday.
Russia must be defeated in Ukraine war to guarantee peace, Duda says
Western support for Ukraine must remain "steadfast" as this is the guarantee of peace in the future, Andrzej Duda, the Polish president has told the US TV broadcaster CNN.
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Ukraine behaves like a drowning person over grain import ban says Duda
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has compared Ukraine's reaction to Poland's extension of its embargo on Ukrainian grain imports to the reaction of a drowning person who can harm the rescuer.
Duda says state borders must be protected
The Polish president has warned that other countries might succumb to "neo-imperialism" and have their borders changed by force unless international law is adhered to and protected.
Duda says Poland will 'enhance' trans-Atlantic ties
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has used his address to the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York to say that Poland will use its presidency of the EU to "enhance trans-Atlantic relations".
Visa scandals were under Tusk government says justice minister
Poland’s justice minister has alleged that corruption scandals linked to illegally granting visas first took place during government of Donald Tusk.
Poles' support needed to continue helping Ukraine says European minister
The Polish government needs the support of Poles, if it is to continue backing Ukraine, the country’s minister of European affairs has said.
This is the bizarre moment customs officials found a pensioner with close to PLN 1.5 million (€320,000) worth of gold coins hidden inside her clothing.
Ukraine plans to ban imports of some goods from Poland
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Tuesday that if Poland and Hungary fail to withdraw from their bans of the import of Ukrainian agri-products, Kyiv would introduce a ban on imports to Ukraine of "some categories of goods from these countries."
Polish factory, charity warehouse destroyed in Russian drone attack in Lviv
A production hall owned by Polish windows manufacturer Fakro and a warehouse of the Caritas charity organisation were hit by Russian kamikaze drones during an attack on the western Ukrainian city of Lviv early on Tuesday.
Fossil professor wins IG Nobel award for explaining why scientists lick rocks
An award winning geologist has won an IG Nobel prize for explaining the science behind licking rocks.
Polish government adopts resolution opposing illegal immigration
Poland's cabinet has adopted a resolution with which it wants to send a strong signal to the European Commission (EC) and Polish opposition that it has no consent to illegal migration, the prime minister said after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Two more S. Korean FA-50 warplanes arrive in Poland
A cargo plane carrying two South Korean FA-50 fighter aircraft for the Polish Air Force arrived in Warsaw on Tuesday morning, the defence minister announced.
Polish MP critical of German minister's stance on Poland's grain embargo
Poland has the right to make decisions that protect the Polish economy and agriculture, a governing party MP has told PAP, referring to the recent comments of the German agriculture minister over Poland's grain import ban.
Today’s news round-up in Poland
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Poland not to lift grain ban following Ukraine's complaint with WTO
Poland does not plan to lift its ban on Ukraine's grain imports as the complaint filed with the World Trade Organization (WTO) by Ukraine has made no impression on Warsaw, the Polish government spokesman has said.
Poland calls for more sanctions against Russia and Belarus
Poland has presented in Brussels a proposal for a 12th package of sanctions which are to be imposed by the European Union on Russia and called for more sanctions against Belarus, PAP has been told by a high-ranking EU source.
Poland, frontline countries oppose Ukraine's grain export proposal
Poland's Ambassador to the EU has said that Poland and EU countries neighbouring Ukraine do not accept a Ukrainian proposal envisaging grain export licensing as in their opinion it does not solve the problem caused by the inflow of Ukrainian grain, an EU source has told PAP.
Ruling party 6 pps ahead of rival in latest election poll
Poland's United Right coalition, led by the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, continues to lead in latest IBRiS poll and would take 32.6 percent of the vote, six percentage points (pps) above its main rival, the centrist Civic Coalition (KO).
An iconic factory that introduced the legendary Syrena and Polonez cars onto Poland’s roads is to be turned into a ‘city of the future’ without cars.
August's core inflation rate down to 10.0 pct reports central bank
Poland's core inflation, which excludes the prices of food and energy, measured 10.0 percent year on year in August and was down from July's 10.6 percent, the National Bank of Poland (NBP) said on Monday.
EC approves Poland's plan for support to corn producers
The European Commission on Monday gave the green light to a Polish scheme worth about EUR 44.7 million to support the corn production sector which has been hit by a side-effect of the war in Ukraine.
Opposition moves to report defence minister to disciplinary body
Poland's main opposition party, the centrist Civic Platform (PO), has said it is preparing to submit a formal complaint to the State Tribunal after the defence minister revealed top secret documents for the purposes of election campaigning.
PM congratulates men's volleyball team on Euro championship win
The Polish prime minister has called Poland’s men’s volleyball team the country's best ambassadors after they won the 2023 European Volleyball Championship in Italy on Saturday.
Polish FM denies complicity in cash-for-visas affair
Zbigniew Rau, Poland's foreign minister, has said he does not feel complicit in a cash-for-visas affair gripping the government, saying it is not a scandal and that he is not considering resigning over the matter.
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Opposition leader takes aim at ruling party over visa 'scandal'
Donald Tusk, leader of Poland's main opposition grouping, Civic Coalition (KO), has taken to X to highlight what he described as a 'scandal' over the alleged illegal issuance of visas to thousands of migrants.
PM accuses opposition leader of acting in German-Russian interests
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has accused opposition leader Donald Tusk, a former prime minister, of implementing a Merkel-Putin pact which he likened to the pre-war Molotov-Ribbentrop pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
Duda warns of Russian threat on invasion anniversary
Andrzej Duda, Poland's president, has used the 84th anniversary of the Soviet Union's 1939 invasion of Poland to warn of the modern threat of Russian imperialism.
Poland pays tribute to WWII victims of USSR invasion
The speaker of the lower house of the Polish parliament and the defence minister have paid tribute to the victims of the Soviet invasion of Poland on September 17, 1939.
WWII-looted artworks still in Russian museums says historian
Art treasures looted from Polish collections by the Soviets during World War II are still in museums in Moscow and St Petersburg, an art historian from Warsaw's Royal Palace has told PAP.
Ban on all Russian registered cars entering Poland announced
Russian registered passenger cars will be banned from entering Poland from midnight on Saturday, the interior minister has announced.
Police discover body of a third newborn in Kaszuby murder case
A 20-year-old woman has been charged with murder after the discovery of the bodies of three new-born children in the basement of a house in the northern village of Czerniki.
Justice minister says no evidence that dep FM committed any crime
Poland’s justice minister has said that there is no evidence to suggest that a former deputy foreign minister embroiled in a cash-for-visa scandal committed a crime.
Ukrainian grain will not come to Poland says agriculture minister
The Polish agriculture minister has said there will be no Ukrainian grain in Poland because the interests of the country’s farmers come first.
Poland will defy Ukrainian grain ban termination says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has said that Poland will extend a ban on imports of Ukrainian grain beyond September 15, despite the European Commission (EC) deciding to lift its own ban on Friday.
Those responsible for visa scandal will be "appropriately" punished says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has said that officials involved in a visa issuance scandal will be sacked and an investigation into the scheme has already led to charges.
Lovingly painted childhood memories reveal life in prewar Jewish town
A once-thriving Jewish community shattered by the Holocaust, yet miraculously resurrected decades later by a self-taught artist, is the subject of a new book and exhibition at Warsaw’s POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews.
More Poles to work at EC under new EC-Poland deal
More Polish people will be employed at the European Commission (EC) thanks to an agreement signed by Poland and the EC in response to Poland's under-representation at the EC's managerial post level.
Legionnaires' disease outbreak in southeastern Poland claims 25th life
Another person infected with Legionnaires' disease has died, the number of fatalities due to the bacteria now stands at 25, the state district sanitary inspector in the southern city of Rzeszow has announced.
Perfectly preserved 100-year-old rifle found in ‘lake of grisly secrets’ after anonymous tip off
Well-known for yielding surprising discoveries and occasionally grisly finds, a scenic lake in eastern Poland has returned to the news after history enthusiasts found a WWI era rifle in its waters.
Foreign Minister cancels deals with visa application outsourcing companies
The Polish foreign minister decided to terminate agreements with outsourcing companies, which had been receiving visa applications from 2011, following the liquidation of 31 diplomatic representations by the then foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, the ministry said on Friday.
Poland's CPI at 10.1 pct y/y in August - stats office
Prices of consumer goods and services (Consumer Price Index, CPI) increased by 10.1 percent year on year and remained flat month on month in August 2023, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on Friday.
Israeli Foreign Ministry officials visit Polish nuns, express regret over attacks
A delegation of the Israeli Foreign Ministry has visited a Polish Christian facility in Jerusalem to express regret over the recent attacks against Polish nuns.
Ruling party continues to lead in latest election poll
The ruling Law and Justice (PiS) was once again in the top position, with Jaroslaw Kaczynski's party taking 33.3 percent of the vote, an increase of 0.2 pps on end of the August figure, the latest IBRiS survey for the Onet website found.
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Poles advance to finals in Men's European Volleyball Championship
The Polish men's volleyball team defeated Slovenia 3-1 (23:25, 25:21, 25:20, 25:21) on Thursday in Rome, Italy, to advance to the finals of the 2023 Men's European Volleyball Championship.
European Alliance of News Agencies fails in bid to exclude TASS
The European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA), which brings together 32 news organisations, failed to expel the Russian agency TASS in a secret vote on Thursday, PAP president has said.
Over 100 tried to get to Germany via Poland on Wednesday, says Border Guard
Wednesday saw a record number of more than 100 migrants who attempted to get to Germany through Poland via the Balkan route, Polish Border Guard has said.
Seven people charged in visa issuing scandal
Polish prosecutors have brought charges against seven people in a visa issuance scandal that cost a deputy foreign minister his job.
Duda says he will block any harmful actions by new government
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has announced that if a new government works to the detriment of citizens, he will block such actions.
Duda says he may meet with Zelensky over grain imports in New York
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has said he will likely meet with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in New York in a few days over Poland's Ukrainian grain ban.
Poland approves minimum wage hike to PLN 4,242 from Jan.'24
Poland's cabinet approved a regulation on hiking the minimum wage to PLN 4,242 (EUR 917) and the minimum hourly rate to PLN 27.70 (EUR 4.9) as from January next year, Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister, announced on Thursday
Chopin releases world’s oldest aged vodka to celebrate 30th birthday – but it costs $3000
Largely credited for revolutionising the world’s luxury vodka market, the Chopin brand has released a limited 30-year-old vintage to mark its 30th birthday.
Polish life expectancy over five years lower than in Western Europe
Life expectancy in Poland is five years lower than that found in Western European countries, a situation similar to the one in the 1990s, experts have said.
Polish-Lithuanian unity vital for security says president
Andrzej Duda, the president of Poland, said on Thursday that political and military cooperation between his country and Lithuania was essential for regional security.
Warsaw road authority auctions off abandoned vehicles
Warsaw's road authority has completed procedures for its fifth auction of vehicles abandoned in the city and not claimed after six months, having already raised more than PLN 1 million (EUR 220,000) from earlier sales.
Kraków’s Christmas market takes TIkTok by storm THREE months ahead of time
With Poland basking in unseasonally high temperatures, thoughts of Christmas may not be at the front of everyone’s mind.
Main opposition's 'Women's Bus' hits the road in search of female voters
Civic Coalition (KO), Poland’s largest opposition grouping, has launched its ‘Women’s Bus’ campaign in an effort to woo female voters ahead of the general election on October 15.
Poland needs at least two more multi-role squadrons says defence minister
The Polish armed forces are in need of at least two more squadrons of multi-role combat aircraft, the defence minister said on Thursday.
Minister slams Agnieszka Holland migration movie
A minister in the Polish Prime Minister's Office has described a film by acclaimed director Agnieszka Holland, based on the migration crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border, as "distorted and extremely dishonest."
Governing United Right coalition retains lead in opinion poll
The ruling United Right coalition would win an election, if it was held now, with 39 percent of the vote, according to a Social Changes opinion poll done for the wPolityce.pl website.
Today’s news round-up in Poland
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Poland may overtake England and France if PiS stays in power says leader
Poland could well overtake England and France in the next eight years, if Law and Justice (PiS), the current governing party, retains power, the party’s president has said.
Santos fired as coach of Poland's national football team
The Polish Football Association (PZPN) has sacked Fernando Santos as the manager of the Polish national football team with immediate effect.
EU leaders ignore bloc's major problems says Polish minister
Poland's Europe minister has said EU leaders are reluctant to see the big problems plaguing the bloc.
PAP president: Russia's TASS ridicules the European Alliance of News Agencies
The Russian state news agency TASS is misleading partners from the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) and disregarding their decision to suspend it from the organisation.
Poland, South Korea live in the shadow of a powerful neighbour says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland's prime minister, on Wednesday told his South Korean counterpart that Poland and Korea had much in common, particularly the experience of living in the shadow of a powerful neighbour.
340 years ago Poland’s king saved Christian Europe from Islamic invasion
This week sees the 340th anniversary of a pivotal moment in European and Polish history when the famed Hussars under the command of King Jan III Sobieski executed one of history's most extraordinary cavalry charges and liberated the besieged city of Vienna from the clutches of the Ottoman Empire.
The long-awaited world premiere of the film Chłopi has received a standing ovation after being screened at the Toronto Film Festival (TIFF).
Poland to compile report on WWII losses caused by Soviet Union
Poland will set up a team to investigate the scale of losses incurred by the country at the hands of the USSR during World War Two, a deputy minister has told PAP.
Body of sixth miner missing for over year found
Rescuers have located the body of the sixth of seven miners missing since a deadly blast hit the Pniowek mine in southern Poland in April last year, a spokesperson for the owner of the mine said on Wednesday.
US set to set up nuclear energy training centre in Poland
The US has decided to establish a nuclear energy training centre for Central and Eastern Europe in the capital city of Warsaw, the climate minister has announced.
Today’s news round-up in Poland
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Poland to extend ban on Ukrainian grain after Sept. 15 says PM
Poland will prolong a full ban on Ukrainian grain imports in order to prevent a situation in which they can destabilise Poland's agriculture, the prime minister said in a televised message on Tuesday.
Work under way to help Ukrainian grain exports says EU commissioner
The EU has been working to help Ukraine export its grain to those EU states and countries worldwide where it is in demand, the EU commissioner for agriculture told the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
Revolt, power and Polish communists after 1945
In this episode of The Debrief, John Beauchamp speaks to Dr Łukasz Bertram, a researcher who has just published a book on the history of Polish communists.
New grain transshipment record set in Gdynia says dep minister
In the first half of 2023, grain transshipment at the Port of Gdynia reached a record high level of 3.3 million tonnes, Poland’s deputy infrastructure minister announced on the X platform on Tuesday.
Poland calls on EC to prolong ban on Ukrainian grain after Sept 15
The Polish government has appealed to the European Commission to extend the EU ban on imports of Ukrainian grain after September 15, 2023 in order to protect the interests of Polish farmers.
Race on to save lost kangaroo called Luluś after he was spotted hopping around a ‘wolf forest’
Foresters in Poznań have launched a search and rescue mission to find an escaped kangaroo spotted hopping through woodland that is home to wolves.
Education minister joins criticism of 'Green Border' film
Poland’s education minister has become the latest government figure to savage a new film by acclaimed Polish director Agnieszka Holland examining the plight of migrants on the Polish-Belarusian border.
Philip Morris to invest millions in Polish tobacco stick plant
Philip Morris International (PMI) will spend over PLN 1 billion (EUR 214 million) on a new production plant for heated tobacco sticks to be located in Krakow, southern Poland, the firm's CEO has announced.
Poland will definitely prolong embargo on Ukrainian grain says PM
A Polish ban on importing grain from Ukraine will "definitely" be extended beyond September 15, Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has announced.
‘Mystery’ medieval board game found carved into stone slab in remains of 16th century castle
Thought to be around 500-years-old, a board game has been discovered carved in stone in the castle in Ćmielów.
European press agencies to vote on TASS expulsion
The European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) will hold a vote to expel TASS, Russia’s state news agency, from its ranks on September 14.
Legionnaires' disease outbreak kills 24 in Poland
The death toll from an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that has gripped the south-eastern city Rzeszow since late August has risen to 24, health authorities said on Tuesday.
US okays sale of further elements of air defence system to Poland
The US State Department has agreed to sell further elements of its Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) to Poland, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Today’s news round-up in Poland
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New Left wants to launch for-rent housing project in Poland
The New Left has unveiled a programme designed to build 300,000 affordable apartments for rent in the coming five years to help especially young people find their own homes.
Opposition MP calls on PM to disclose his wife's assets
The head of the opposition Civic Coalition (KO) parliamentary caucus has urged Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to disclose his and his spouse's assets after a national daily reported that Morawiecki's wife had bought plots of land near a seaside town.
Climate ministry introduces 12-pct household electricity price cut
Electricity retailers in Poland will be able to reduce household energy bills by 12 percent retroactively from the start of 2023 under a regulation published on Monday by the Ministry of Climate and Environment .
A new global player has entered the educational map of Poland: Maple Bear schools and preschools, where education is based on Canadian teaching methodology. Today, Maple Bear operates more than 580 institutions in over 39 countries worldwide.
The first Maple Bear primary school and preschool were opened on September 4, 2023 in Katowice. The legendary co-founder of the Maple Bear network, Rodney Briggs, was there to celebrate the occasion.
In the coming years, at least 35 institutions will be established in Poland, offering education from preschool to high school.
Commission on Russian influence to convene before election
With its head already appointed, the commission established to investigate past Russian influence in Polish affairs will hold its first sitting prior to the general election on October 15, a commission member has said.
No plans to quickly depart from coal says minister
Neither the government nor the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party have plans to speed up the end of hard coal production in Poland, the Polish state assets minister has said.
Polish minister hopes for another parliamentary sitting to pass NABE
Poland’s development minister has said he hopes the current lower house of parliament will deal with a bill on the establishment of a new state-owned company that will take over the ownership of coal-fired assets belonging to energy firms after the general election.
Poland to purchase 486 HIMARS launchers
Poland has ordered 486 US made HIMARS light multiple rocket launchers, the country's defence minister has announced.
Gdańsk restaurant design wins top international award for being an ‘ecological work of art’
A restaurant design near Gdańsk has been awarded at a prestigious architectural competition for being what judges described an ‘ecological work of art.’
The seven quirkiest places to stay in Poland, from a remote glass bubble to a luxury tent
If you’re wondering how to spice up an autumnal staycation, this intriguing list of locations comprises everything from trendy country retreats to stylish cabins and grandiose train carriages.
Government doesn't care about small entrepreneurs says Tusk
Donald Tusk, the leader of the main opposition party Civic Platform, has claimed the current Law and Justice government has "turned its back" on small Polish entrepreneurs.
Polish GDP growth to slow to 0.5 pct this year says European Comssission
Poland's economy is predicted to grow by 0.5 percent in 2023 and by 2.7 percent in 2024, while headline inflation could hit 11.4 percent this year before easing to 6.1 percent next year, according to summer forecasts from the European Commission (EC).
Governing party tops latest opinion poll
The ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) remains Poland’s most popular party, getting 33.2 percent support in the latest opinion poll ahead of the general election on October 15.
Bodies of five miners missing for over a year found
Rescuers have located the bodies of five of the seven miners missing since a deadly blast hit the Pniowek mine in April last year.
Today’s news round-up in Poland
Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.
Ruling coalition maintains lead in voter support poll
Poland's ruling United Right coalition would win an election held now with 37.6 percent of the vote, a recent survey by the Estymator pollster has shown.
Women's rights are priority for opposition, leader says
Donald Tusk, the leader of the opposition Civic Coalition has said that women's rights are at the core of his grouping election programme.
Vatican beatifies Polish family killed for hiding Jews during WWII
Pope Francis has beatified the Polish Ulma family, including parents and their small children, who were all executed in 1944 for having sheltered Jews during World War II
Poland to disregard Russian fake elections in occupied regions, FM says
Poland will not recognise Russian pseudo-elections organised in the occupied territories of Ukraine, foreign minister has announced.
Poland ready to offer assistance to Morocco say president, PM
The Polish president and prime minister have said that Poland is ready to provide any aid necessary to Morocco after the country has been hit by a deadly earthquake.
Third Way to focus on green energy, dignity of work say leaders
The leaders of Third Way have laid out their policies before the general elections which include investments in biogas plants, photovoltaics and wind energy as well as a focus on the dignity of work.
PiS leader reiterates his vision of Poland as election nears
Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of Poland's ruling party, the conservative Law and Justice (PiS), has underlined what he sees as the right path for Poland at a party election congress in Końskie, central Poland, on Saturday.
Opposition politicians announce election promises
Politicians from Poland’s two opposition groupings, the Civic Coalition (KO) and the New Left, have presented their election pledges on Saturday.
Polish PM extends condolences to Morocco after devastating earthquake
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has conveyed his condolences to Morocco after a powerful quake hit the country late on Friday and left over 800 people dead.
Poland to have over 400 polling stations abroad says minister
Poland will set up more than 400 polling stations abroad for the upcoming elections, foreign minister has said.
Sacrifice of Ulma family 'a light for all' says Israeli ambassador
The sacrifice of the Ulma family lights a path which everyone should follow, Israel's Ambassador to the Holy See said in an article published on the Vatican News website on Friday.
No Poles reported among victims of Morocco earthquake says FM
There are no Poles among the victims of the earthquake in Morocco, according to reports from the Polish consular service, the Polish foreign minister said on Saturday morning.
Story of Ulmas' martyrdom should be known worldwide says president
The tragic story of Ulma family murdered on March 24, 1944 by Nazi Germans for sheltering Jews deserves global recognition, Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, wrote in an article published on a number of global portals.
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