Muchová narrowly loses French Open
Muchová narrowly loses French Open
Firefighters put out fire in industrial complex after 18-hour battle
Firefighters put out fire in industrial complex after 18-hour battle
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Around 800 kg of fish found dead in pond near Pardubice
Around 800 kg of fish found dead in pond near Pardubice
Number of people vaccinated against HPV on the rise
Number of people vaccinated against HPV on the rise
Pro and anti-Russian activists demonstrate in front of Russian embassy
Pro and anti-Russian activists demonstrate in front of Russian embassy
Satková wins bronze in canoe slalom World Cup
Satková wins bronze in canoe slalom World Cup
Victims of Lidice commemorated
Victims of Lidice commemorated
81 years since Lidice massacre: the village whose name became known across the globe
Hundreds of villages in the European military theatre of World War II became the target of Nazi massacres, where entire populations of inhabitants were systematically murdered and the villages razed to the ground. But perhaps none became more famous than the Czech village of Lidice.
Jakub Cigler: Demolition of Brutalist building makes me wonder if my own designs will last
Jakub Cigler is perhaps THE architect of post-1989 Prague. His Jakub Cigler Architekti are behind the ongoing remodeling of Wenceslas Square and have also designed such buildings as Quadrio, Florentinum and The Park in Chodov. The studio is also involved in the massive project to overhaul Masaryk Train Station and the surrounding area. I spoke to Jakub Cigler, who is 61, at his company’s offices in the Podolí district.
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Two north-American pilgrims walk across Moravia rediscovering their Hutterite past
Two pilgrims from the United States and Canada have just covered over 700 kilometres across Moravia on foot . They were tracing the footsteps of their distant ancestors from the Hutterite community, who were driven out of Europe in the 18th century.
A hidden gem in Prague: Troja gardens open to the public this weekend
The Open Gardens festival will be taking place across Prague this weekend, with different gardens scheduling unique programming. The festival is the perfect opportunity to learn about the unique art and architecture featured in gardens throughout the city.
Opposition slams government for EU agreement on migrant solidarity
Opposition slams government for EU agreement on migrant solidarity
West Ham fan charged with assaulting police officer in Prague
West Ham fan charged with assaulting police officer in Prague
Nuclear expert Drábová: no nuclear safety threat from Kakhovka dam flooding at present
Nuclear expert Drábová: no nuclear safety threat from Kakhovka dam flooding at present
Czechia confiscates assets of Russian oligarch linked to Putin
Czechia confiscates assets of Russian oligarch linked to Putin
Government’s plans to curb pension hikes remain on track
Government’s plans to curb pension hikes remain on track
Muchová shocks Sabalenka to reach French Open final
Muchová shocks Sabalenka to reach French Open final
Less freedom, more sex
There were no goods in shops. You weren’t allowed to travel. Rock stars didn’t come to the country to perform. So how else were Czechs supposed to entertain themselves?
Kyiv musicians to help perform Britten’s War Requiem at Prague Castle
Kyiv musicians to help perform Britten’s War Requiem at Prague Castle
Three still in custody after Conference League final in Prague
Three still in custody after Conference League final in Prague
People in Need helping in dam-flooded regions of Ukraine
In the wake of the Kakhovka dam flooding, the Czech government and NGOs have joined the humanitarian aid effort. The Czech Defense Ministry is preparing a consignment of tankers for the distribution of drinking water, life vests and water pumps and the Foreign Ministry has earmarked 10 million crowns to assist the humanitarian effort. NGOs are also pitching in. I spoke to Petr Štefan from the largest Czech charity organization People in Need about its response to the crisis.
Chicago best friends turn passion for food into American restaurant in lower Žižkov
Best friends Phillip Schniedermeier and Jeff Couloute who together make up the duo behind the American restaurant Philly & Co’s in lower Žižkov have turned their passion for cooking up American and their native Chicago style food into a hub for local Czechs and expats alike. Amelia Mola Schmidt went to check it out.
Prague councillors to mull renaming street called after Russia’s Konev
Prague councillors to mull renaming street called after Russia’s Konev
ANO’s Krkoška becomes governor of Moravia-Silesia
ANO’s Krkoška becomes governor of Moravia-Silesia
Czech unemployment falls to 3.5 percent
Czech unemployment falls to 3.5 percent
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“The magical thing” about Prague in the 90s: Adam Trachtman on his new graphic novel
Immersion, translated into Czech as ‘do hloubky’, is the new and cool-looking graphic novel by Adam Trachtman that details his adventures – linguistic, itinerant, and sexual – as he joins the hordes of young Westerners heading east in the early 90s to experience the brave new world of post-Communist Europe. What they find is, in Adam’s words, “a not-so-brave visa-free world where conversational English teachers make more than doctors, beer is cheaper than water, and law enforcement is entrepreneurial.” I spoke to Adam in our studio about how he used AI to help him with the novel, what brought a poor kid from Philadelphia to Czechia, and what kept him here for 29 years. But first, I wanted to know a bit more about the plot of the book…
West Ham fans clash with police on Old Town Square
West Ham fans clash with police on Old Town Square
Czech government sending emergency aid to Ukraine in wake of dam flooding
Czech government sending emergency aid to Ukraine in wake of dam flooding
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Prague Quadrennial presenting scenography through live events
Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space, the largest festival of its kind in the world, gets underway in Prague on Thursday. Located in various venues around the capital, it will explore scenography in its broadest sense, from scenic art to street performances. I discussed the event with its artistic director, Markéta Fantová, and first asked her about its main theme, which is RARE:
Industry minister: Czechia’s gas reservoirs more than 70 percent full
Industry minister: Czechia’s gas reservoirs more than 70 percent full
Bankruptcies in Czechia on the rise
Bankruptcies in Czechia on the rise
President Petr Pavel currently most trusted Czech politician
President Petr Pavel currently most trusted Czech politician
Three injured and 16 detained in skirmishes between West Ham and Fiorentina fans
Three injured and 16 detained in skirmishes between West Ham and Fiorentina fans
UNESCO World Heritage Centre calls for Výton rail bridge to be preserved
UNESCO World Heritage Centre calls for Výton rail bridge to be preserved
Capturing the soul of Prague: The Prague Diary exhibition at CAMP
At CAMP, the Centre for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning in downtown Prague, a new exhibit presents a mosaic of everyday life in the city through the eyes of Dutch photographer Iwaan Baan. The exhibit features thousands of images of Prague, shot on the ground level and from a birds eye view.
Lucerna Palace: a modernist Prague icon
Located just off Wenceslas Square, the Lucerna Palace is an iconic building. Its rooftop terraces and passages are unique even for the historic centre of Prague. Interestingly, the palace was originally planned to be one storey higher and have an ice rink instead of its main concert hall.
Polish PM says Poland will not close Turów mine despite court ruling
Polish PM says Poland will not close Turów mine despite court ruling
Stamps with portrait of president go on sale
Stamps with portrait of president go on sale
Muchová through to French Open semifinals
Muchová through to French Open semifinals
From Tuscany to your table: Il Pane bakery showcases the best of Italian fare
On the outskirts of the city centre in Prague 3, a delicious Italian bakery serves up traditional Tuscan and Italian fare, and has become a social hub for both Italian expats in the neighbourhood and local Czechs.
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Kosovo's foreign minister discusses violence in region with Lipavský
Kosovo's foreign minister discusses violence in region with Lipavský
10th nuclear reactor in Czechia launched
10th nuclear reactor in Czechia launched
UEFA final drawing thousands of West Ham and Fiorentina fans to Prague
Thousands of football fans are descending on Prague to witness the UEFA Europa Conference League final between West Ham and Fiorentina, scheduled to take place in the city’s Eden Arena on Wednesday evening. I discussed the significance of the match, one of the biggest football events to take place in Prague to date, with football expert Jiří Hošek:
Thunderstorm warnings issued for south and southwest Bohemia
Thunderstorm warnings issued for south and southwest Bohemia
The Dominator visits Kharkiv: “Good luck, Ukraine!”
The legendary Czech goalie Dominik Hašek (nicknamed The Dominator) paid a visit to the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Monday to express support for the country, which has been successfully resisting Russian military aggression since February of last year.
Lipavský condemns attack on Ukraine's Kakhovka dam
Lipavský condemns attack on Ukraine's Kakhovka dam
Two top Czech army officers to join NATO command structures
Two top Czech army officers to join NATO command structures
Czech president to attend B9 summit in Bratislava
Czech president to attend B9 summit in Bratislava
“No evidence that physical punishment changes children’s behaviour” says head of UNICEF CZ
The Ministry of Justice announced last week that it plans to enshrine the inadmissibility of physically punishing children in law. The proposed amendment to the country's Civil Code would not make hitting children illegal or impose penalties on parents for doing so, but is rather intended as a recommendation that, the ministry hopes, will change societal norms. But does it really stand a chance of doing so? To find out, I spoke to Pavla Gomba, director of UNICEF Czech Republic.
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Czech PM: Czechia must open to world economically
Czech PM: Czechia must open to world economically
The power of art to help change the world: Art & Activism exhibit in Prague
This Friday, June 9th will be the opening night of the first annual Prague Art and Activism exhibition. A night showcasing the talent of artists whose thought-provoking work crosses boundaries between advocacy and multi-medium beauty.
The Golden Age of Toys in Prague
The Toy Museum Prague offers a fascinating collection of toys spanning three centuries. The Golden Age of Toys was put together and is curated by Ivan Steiger, a prominent Czech filmmaker, illustrator and cartoonist, who has lived and worked in Germany since 1969.
Another tragic weekend on Czech roads
Another tragic weekend on Czech roads
President Pavel appoints three new Constitutional Court judges
President Pavel appoints three new Constitutional Court judges
Czechia claims first-ever World Para Hockey medal
Czechia claims first-ever World Para Hockey medal
Average monthly wage in Czechia drops by 6.6 percent in real terms
Average monthly wage in Czechia drops by 6.6 percent in real terms
Michal Bregant: Restored classics can provide context for new Czech films
Czechia has a rich history of cinema and that heritage is carefully administered by the National Film Archive in Prague, which is currently celebrating 80 years of existence. I discussed the archive’s establishment during the Nazi occupation, the recent tradition of restoring classic Czech movies, how NFA archivists defied the authorities to save treasures and much more with its director, Michal Bregant.
Muchova advances to quarterfinals at Roland Garros
Muchova advances to quarterfinals at Roland Garros
Rally in support of jailed Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny
Rally in support of jailed Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny
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SPOLU coalition may run together in European elections next year
SPOLU coalition may run together in European elections next year
STEM poll: Opposition ANO party would win landslide victory in elections
STEM poll: Opposition ANO party would win landslide victory in elections
PM Fiala: cabinet may still rein-in ballooning deficit
PM Fiala: cabinet may still rein-in ballooning deficit
Last two Czechs stranded in Sudan evacuated
Last two Czechs stranded in Sudan evacuated
Trade unions say further salary cuts may accelerate protests
Trade unions say further salary cuts may accelerate protests
Adam Ondra wins silver at Bouldering World Cup in Prague
Adam Ondra wins silver at Bouldering World Cup in Prague
June 2020: Marian Column returns to Old Town Square
A replica of a Marian column torn down in 1918 was erected on Prague’s Old Town Square three years ago, in June 2020, after years of often turbulent debate.
Centenary of jazz on Czech Radio
To mark the centenary of Czech Radio, the public broadcaster’s jazz station prepared a special project called 100 Years of Jazz/100 Years of Radio. Within the project, contemporary composers were asked to create new arrangements of traditional jazz compositions, which are connected in one way or another to the history of Czech Radio. To mark the anniversary, Czech Radio also commissioned a brand new composition called Swinging on the Radio Waves. The songs were performed by the Gustav Brom Radio Big Band at a concert earlier this year and you can listen to some of them now, in this edition of Sunday Music Show.
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Czechia to offer more job opportunities to people from the Philippines and Mongolia
Czechia to offer more job opportunities to people from the Philippines and Mongolia
Kramář Villa opens to public
Kramář Villa opens to public
Czech Post extends delivery time for standard mail
Czech Post extends delivery time for standard mail
Russia will have to pay rent in Prague, Karlovy Vary and Brno
Russia will have to pay rent in Prague, Karlovy Vary and Brno
Czech PM and opposition leader in accord over foreign policy line
Czech PM and opposition leader in accord over foreign policy line
Czech lower house speaker calls for 1997 NATO-Russia founding act to be revoked
Czech lower house speaker calls for 1997 NATO-Russia founding act to be revoked
Lipno: South Bohemia’s “sea” surrounded by forests
If you ask a Czech for a good summer getaway, it is quite likely they will mention the Lipno reservoir. Built during the 1950s it is not only the largest reservoir in Czechia, but it also borders the beautiful Šumava Natural Park.
Adam Ondra advances to Bouldering World Cup semi-finals
Adam Ondra advances to Bouldering World Cup semi-finals
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Czech culture sector lost over CZK 3.7 billion during pandemic
Czech culture sector lost over CZK 3.7 billion during pandemic
False news of Pavel's death came from Russia but specific perpetrator not identified
False news of Pavel's death came from Russia but specific perpetrator not identified
Night of Open Churches opens 1,800 houses of prayer across Czechia
More than 1,800 churches, temples and religious sites will open their doors to the public within the 15th annual Night of Open Churches on Friday, June 2. The event includes concerts, exhibitions, and access to houses of prayer otherwise closed to the public. I spoke with Stanislav Zeman from the Prague Archbishopric and asked him how this increasingly popular tradition started.
Fiala says Czechia wants to deepen defence cooperation with Moldova
Fiala says Czechia wants to deepen defence cooperation with Moldova
Dozens take part in traditional scythe mowing event in Stromovka
Several dozen people gathered in Prague’s Stromovka Park at sunrise on Friday morning to take part in the annual scythe mowing event, during which they cut down a wild flower meadow to the sound of folk music.
Prague Lions head to the European Football League
Down, set, hut - those aren’t words you hear often when it comes to athletics in Czechia. The American football club the Prague Lions, formed in 1991, has been growing in strength and is headed to the European Football League this season.
Night of Churches promises access to over 1,800 churches, chapels and prayer rooms
Night of Churches promises access to over 1,800 churches, chapels and prayer rooms
President has trust of majority of Czechs
President has trust of majority of Czechs
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Justice Ministry wants to enshrine inadmissibility of hitting children in law
Justice Ministry wants to enshrine inadmissibility of hitting children in law
Eminent artists at special venues: 2023 Prague Sounds lineup revealed
The 2023 edition of the multi-genre Prague Sounds music festival will feature the likes of Benjamin Clementine, Alva Noto & Ensemble Modern and jazz great Ron Carter. Though the event is not until November, the organisers unveiled the line-up this week – and I spoke to programmer Guy Borg.
Meteorologists extend fire warning to more Czech regions
Meteorologists extend fire warning to more Czech regions
Uncensored: Polish independent art of 1980s on display in Kutná Hora
An exhibition presenting an overview of independent Polish art of the 1980s got underway in Gallery of the Central Bohemian Region this week . Called Uncensored, it presents the Polish equivalent of the post-1968 Czech underground art scene. I discussed the exhibition with one of its curators, Richard Drury:
Renáta Kellnerová voted most influential woman in Czechia by Forbes
Renáta Kellnerová voted most influential woman in Czechia by Forbes
Fierce debate over same-sex marriage in Lower house
Fierce debate over same-sex marriage in Lower house
Father who was banned from seeing his child born wins important battle
The Covid pandemic placed a lot of restrictions on the society and resulted in a large number of court cases in which people sought compensation. A father who was banned from seeing his child born has now won an important battle over his rights.
63rd Zlín children’s and youth film festival begins
63rd Zlín children’s and youth film festival begins
Radio Prague's Monthly Quiz
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MPs to vote on commission into Zeman presidency affairs
MPs to vote on commission into Zeman presidency affairs
Senate approves all three of Pavel’s nominees for top court
Senate approves all three of Pavel’s nominees for top court
Minister says she intervened over suspicions of army corruption
Minister says she intervened over suspicions of army corruption
Expert: Smoking “definitely biggest problem” among addictions in Czechia
Cigarettes are getting increasingly more expensive in Czechia, but recent data suggests that as much as a quarter of people over the age of 15 are smokers. On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, we spoke to Dr Eva Králíková, who heads a stop smoking clinic at Prague’s General Faculty Hospital, asking her how big of an issue smoking is in Czechia when compared with other addictions.
The dog urinals from Brno that are conquering the world
Brno, Prague, Warsaw, Budapest, and Calgary – these are some of the cities where an ingenious invention by two Moravian dog owners has spread. Their patented dog urinal prevents unsightly stains and nasty odours from sullying public spaces.
Registered partnerships to become possible at all Czech registry offices
Registered partnerships to become possible at all Czech registry offices
Czech Army chief again says Russia-NATO conflict possible
Czech Army chief again says Russia-NATO conflict possible
Mosaic saved from Prague Brutalist building set for demolition
One of Prague’s iconic Brutalist structures, the Central Telecommunications Building in the district of Žižkov, is gradually being demolished. However, some valuable art pieces from its interior have been saved, including a large-scale mosaic created by Italian artist Sauro Ballardini out of hundreds of pieces of glass.
Czechia to apply for non-permanent seat on UN Security Council
Czechia to apply for non-permanent seat on UN Security Council
Demand for solar panel systems remains high in Czechia
Demand for solar panel systems remains high in Czechia
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Czech PM to meet French President Macron in Bratislava
Czech PM to meet French President Macron in Bratislava
President Pavel leaves for a two-day visit to Austria
President Pavel leaves for a two-day visit to Austria
Czech-Mexican sensors could help developing countries minimise earthquake casualties
The tragic earthquake that recently hit Turkey and Syria served as another reminder of the catastrophic damage earthquakes can cause, especially in countries that can’t afford expensive early warning systems. But a new cheap sensor that is being tested by Czech scientists in Nepal could be the solution and provide the valuable seconds needed to save lives.
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Professor Jan Wintr likely to be appointed constitutional judge
Professor Jan Wintr likely to be appointed constitutional judge
Foreign Minister Lipavský condemns attacks on KFOR troops
Foreign Minister Lipavský condemns attacks on KFOR troops
Karlovy Vary promises two Czech main competition films, Dubček doc
The organisers of the Karlovy Vary film festival have just unveiled its two competitions, a month before the 57th edition starts. The main Crystal Globe competition will have one fewer entry than usual, after the Chinese authorities intervened. But local cinema fans will be excited to hear there are two Czech films in the running, We Have Never Been Modern and A Sensitive Person. I asked Karlovy Vary’s artistic director Karel Och about them.
Unwetter zerstört Tierpark: „Alles überschwemmt!“
Zum zweiten Mal innerhalb nur weniger Jahre wurde der private, liebevoll geführte Tierpark von Helmut und Claudia Hirschmann in steierischen Jagerberg durch ein Unwetter überschwemmt. Zäune wurden weggerissen, wodurch drei Hirsche panisch davongelaufen sind. Die Verzweiflung ist ob der Zerstörung groß. Doch die Familie will nicht aufgeben.
Verbrecherjagd in Brandruinen: Die größten Fälle
Wenn Menschen in Flammen ums Leben kommen, dann rückt die Brandgruppe der steirischen Polizei aus. Leiter Dietmar Radauer berichtet über die spektakulärsten Fälle seiner Karriere.
Trauerkerze und Camper bei Möbelhaus Leiner
Auch am Samstag war der Ansturm auf das vor der Schließung stehende Traditions-Möbelhaus in der Linzer Grillparzerstraße wieder gewaltig. Bereits vor Geschäftsöffnung sicherten sich Schnäppchenjäger die beste Ausgangspositionen, um möglichst als erste in den Laden stürmen zu können.
Tragödie um Tiroler Wingsuit-Pilot in der Schweiz
Drama um einen Tiroler in der Schweiz: Ein 42-jähriger Wingsuit-Pilot ist am Samstagvormittag im Kanton St. Gallen tödlich verunglückt. Der Mann war im Bereich des offiziellen Landeplatzes in der Ortschaft Walenstadt abgestürzt und dabei ums Leben gekommen.
16 Anschläge verübt: Der Unabomber (81) ist tot
Theodore Kaczynski (Bild), der als Unabomber in die Geschichte eingegangen ist, ist laut britischen Medien tot. Der ausgebildete Mathematiker, der 17 Jahre lang Bombenanschläge verübt hatte, starb am Samstag im Alter von 81 Jahren.
Mit Pkw in Hochzeitsgesellschaft gerast: Verletzte
Eine Frau hat in Frankreich die Kontrolle über ihren Wagen verloren und ist in eine Hochzeitsgesellschaft geschleudert. Dabei wurden in der Ortschaft Cléry-Saint-André unweit von Orléans am Samstag acht Menschen schwer verletzt, teilte die Feuerwehr mit.
Schiff gekapert: Drei Messer-Migranten angezeigt
In Italien sind drei Migranten wegen Waffenbesitzes angezeigt worden, nachdem sie am Freitagnachmittag ein türkisches Schiff im Golf von Neapel gekapert hatten. Zuvor waren sie als blinde Passagiere an Bord entdeckt worden. Drei Messer wurden beschlagnahmt. Die drei Männer gehörten zu einer Gruppe von 15 Menschen, die illegal an Bord des Frachtschiffes Galata Seaways gegangen waren, berichteten italienische Medien.
Paukenschlag: Linke trennt sich von Polit-Ikone
Sie war einst der Star der deutschen Linken, jetzt hat die Partei endgültig mit Sahra Wagenknecht gebrochen. „Die Zukunft der Linken ist eine Zukunft ohne Sahra Wagenknecht“, hieß es in einem Beschluss des Parteivorstandes am Samstag. Dieser warf der 53-Jährigen zudem „Erpressungsversuche“ vor. Hintergrund sind Pläne der Polit-Ikone hinsichtlich der Gründung einer eigenen Partei.
Messerattacke auf Kinder: Opfer außer Lebensgefahr
Nach der Messerattacke in Frankreich mit vier verletzten Kindern und zwei erwachsenen Opfern ist der Täter wegen versuchten Mordes in Untersuchungshaft gekommen. Zu seinem Motiv habe der 31 Jahre alte Mann im Polizeigewahrsam und vor dem Untersuchungsrichter geschwiegen, sagte Staatsanwältin Line Bonnet-Mathis am Samstag in Annecy. Alle Opfer seien außer Lebensgefahr.
Babler: Diese Bedingungen stellt er für Koalition
Der neue SPÖ-Chef Andreas Babler hat erstmals Bedingungen für mögliche Koalitionen auf Bundesebene gestellt. Dazu zählen etwa eine Vermögenssteuer sowie die Rücknahme der Kassenreform unter Türkis-Blau. „Wir wollen eine selbstbewusste Sozialdemokratie, dafür stehen wir mit einer authentischen und klaren Sprache“, betonte der Traiskirchner Bürgermeister am Samstag.
Pro-russische Argumente bei „Friedensgipfel“
Nach dem Abspielen von John Lennons „Imagine“ haben am Samstag Redner zum Auftakt des umstrittenen „Internationalen Gipfel für Frieden in der Ukraine“ in Wien heftige Kritik an den USA und an der NATO geäußert. Vor allem der prominente US-Ökonom Jeffrey Sachs ließ keinen Zweifel, dass er die USA für Russlands Krieg gegen die Ukraine verantwortlich macht. Als differenzierter erwiesen sich am Nachmittag Wortmeldungen von Aktivisten aus der Ukraine und Russland.
Babler-Aussagen zu EU-Armee irritieren Tanner
Die Europäische Union sei das „aggressivste außenpolitische militärische Bündnis“: Diese Jahre zurückliegende Aussage des neuen SPÖ-Chefs Andreas Babler wurde scharf kritisiert. In einem Interview schlug er jetzt andere Töne an und zeigte sich offen für eine EU-Armee. Das bringt ihm nun wieder Tadel ein: Verteidigungsministerin Klaudia Tanner zeigte sich „sehr irritiert“.
Gesundheitsreform: Paket vor Sommer angekündigt
Zu wenig Kassenärzte, überlastetes Personal, lange Wartezeiten: Österreichs Gesundheitssystem ächzt unter lang verschleppten Strukturproblemen. Gesundheitsminister Johannes Rauch (Grüne) arbeitet an einer Gesundheitsreform, muss sich aber erst mit den Bundesländern im Rahmen des Finanzausgleichs einigen. Die Verhandlungen ziehen sich noch bis in den Herbst, erste Reformschritte will die Regierung aber schon vorher setzen.
„Friedensgipfel in Wien ist russische Propaganda“
Der ukrainische Botschafter in Österreich, Vasyl Khymynets, übt im krone.tv-Interview scharfe Kritik an am Wochenende stattfindenden „Wiener Friedensgipfel“. Aufgrund der Inhalte glaubt er an Einflussnahme aus Russland.
Trotz Krisen: „Auf Urlaub wird nicht verzichtet“
Die Hochsaison steht bevor. Mit Klaus Ehrenbrandtner, dem Chef der Kärnten Werbung, plaudern wir über Tourismus in Zeiten von Inflation, Krieg und Krise - oben auf der Gerlitzen.
Strom & Gas: Wie viel Anbieterwechsel jetzt bringt
Da die Großhandelspreise für Strom und Gas sinken, zahlt sich der Wechsel des Energielieferanten jetzt oft wieder aus. Wer den günstigsten Anbieter wählt, kann sich jährlich Hunderte Euro sparen, wobei das Sparpotenzial in jedem Bundesland unterschiedlich hoch ist. Was beim Umstieg zu beachten ist.
Energiepreise: Ein Blick über den Tellerrand
Wer blickt da noch durch? Während in Tirol die Preise für Strom und Gas steigen, steht beim Nachbarn Vorarlberg eine Kostenreduktion an. Claus Meinert, Chefredakteur der „Tiroler Krone“, blickt in seiner Kolumne über den Tellerrand hinaus.
Kika/Leiner-Pleite: Was ein Betriebsrat alles kann
Haben Sie sich auch schon einmal gefragt, wofür ein Betriebsrat eigentlich konkret gut ist? Wer bereits Unterstützung in einer persönlichen, kritischen Lage benötigt hat, wird es - hoffentlich - zu spüren bekommen haben, wie wichtig die Hilfe eines solchen für einen Arbeitnehmer sein kann. Was aber kann er tatsächlich alles machen bzw. was schafft er nicht? Der Fall Kika/Leiner zeigt alle Seiten auf.
Deshalb gräbt man in China Richtung Hölle
Vor 70 Jahren bestiegen Edmund Hillary und Tenzing Norgay als erste Menschen den höchsten Berg der Welt, 16 Jahre später landete Neil Armstrong auf dem Mond. 54 Jahre danach hat es die Menschheit aber noch immer nicht geschafft, die äußerste Kruste der Erde zu durchbrechen. China gab am Dienstag den Startschuss zu einem neuen Loch-Projekt, will zehn Kilometer ins Innere der Erde vordringen. Wirtschaftliche Interessen halten sich mit wissenschaftlichen die Waage.
Schweizer Weltraumteleskop findet neue Exoplaneten
Mithilfe des Schweizer Weltraumteleskop CHEOPS (steht für Characterising Exoplanet Satellite) haben Forscher nun vier neue Exoplaneten entdeckt. Die sogenannten Mini-Neptune sind laut der Europäischen Weltraumbehörde (ESA) mit keinem anderen Planeten in unserem Sonnensystem vergleichbar.
Seit Jahresbeginn 18 Kaffeehäuser insolvent
Immer mehr Wiener Tradition-Cafés schlittern jetzt in die Insolvenz. Die multiplen Krisen der vergangenen Jahre zeigen ihre Auswirkungen.
Branchenboxen: Jetzt schlagen hier die Profis zu!
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Nachwuchsturnier sorgte für Chaos in St. Pölten
Die besten internationalen Nachwuchsmannschaften messen sich von Freitag bis Sonntag in St. Pölten. Doch die vielen Anreisenden wurden wie auch die Anrainer der Stadtsportanlage vor ein großes Problem gestellt.
Anna und David fahren auch gemeinsam durchs Leben
Das oberösterreichische Liebespaar (23, 33) verbindet nicht nur ihre emotionale Zuneigung, sondern auch die gemeinsame Leidenschaft für Buslenkräder.
Und dann kam auf einmal das Wasser...
Seit Dienstag sind die Feuerwehren des Bezirkes Neusiedl am See, Eisenstadt Umgebung und aus Niederösterreich in Parndorf im Einsatz. Noch immer kämpft man gegen die Fluten.
Handys, Schlüssel weg: Nova Rock als Fundgrube
Österreichs größtes Musikfestival geht in die Finalrunde. Schon jetzt sammelten sich unzählige verlorene Gegenstände wie Mobiltelefone an, die nur auf ihre Besitzer warten.
5:1! Grünau zieht bei Austria das Westliga-Ticket
Am letzten Spieltag fielen in den Salzburger Unterhaus-Ligen die letzten Entscheidungen. In der Regionalliga Salzburg bog Wals-Grünau den Sieger des oberen Play-offs, die Austria, auswärts mit 5:1. Damit sind die Flachgauer ab Sommer in der Westliga vertreten.
Imkern aus Leidenschaft: Ein Leben für die Bienen
Nach 44 Jahren im Polizeidienst hat sich Siegfried Grabner mitten in Klagenfurt seinen Lebenstraum erfüllt. Seit 2019 ist er Imker aus Leidenschaft und betreut mittlerweile mehrere Bienenvölker. Auch für eine Wildbiene hat er eine Heimat geschaffen.
Windböen brachten Paragleiter in Tirol zum Absturz
Glück im Unglück am Samstag für einen Paragleiter (38) in Tirol. Der Mann geriet aufgrund von Windböen in Turbulenzen, wurde erst gegen einen Baum und dann gegen einen Balkon geschleudert. Der 38-Jährige kam mit leichten Verletzungen davon.
„Eine Entschuldigung wäre eigentlich angebracht“
ÖVP-Klubobmann Roland Frühstück rechnet nach Einstellung des Verfahrens gegen Markus Wallner mit Opposition ab. Dass NEOS, SPÖ und FPÖ nicht von ihren Vorwürfen abrücken, findet er ungeheuerlich.
Зеленський та Трюдо обговорили формування коаліції Patriot й коаліції винищувачів
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський обговорив з прем'єр-міністром Канади Джастіном Трюдо формування коаліцій Patriot та винищувачів. Про це Зеленський сказав під час спільної пресконференції з Трюдо, передає УНН.
Підрив Каховської ГЕС: на Херсонщині та Миколаївщині евакуйовано понад 3 тис. людей
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. На території Херсонської та Миколаївської областей евакуйовано вже понад три тисячі людей через підтоплення. Про це повідомив Президент України Володимир Зеленський у відеозверненні, передає УНН.
Трюдо оголосив про нові санкції за підтримку вторгнення рф в Україну
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Прем'єр-міністр Канади Джастін Трюдо оголосив про нові санкції проти 24 осіб і 17 організацій, які сприяють військовому вторгненню рф в Україну. Про це він сказав під час спільної пресконференції з Президентом України, передає УНН.
Працюємо над документом щодо гарантій безпеки від Канади - Зеленський
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Офіс Президента працює над документом щодо гарантій безпеки від Канади. Про це Президент України Володимир Зеленський сказав під час спільної пресконференції з прем'єр-міністром Канади Джастіном Трюдо, передає кореспондент УНН.
Рада відтермінувала на рік перехід на українську шкіл, які працюють на мовах країн ЄС
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Верховна Рада схвалила законопроект №9332 щодо продовження переходу на українську мову шкіл, які викладають на мові однієї з країн з ЄС на один рік. Про це повідомив народний депутат Олексій Гончаренко у Telegram, пише УНН.
Додаткові ракети та снаряди: Трюдо оголосив про нову військову допомогу Україні
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Прем'єр-міністр Джастін Трюдо оголосив, що Канада надасть Україні 500 млн канадських дол. (близько 400 млн доларів США) та візьме участь у багатонаціональних зусиллях з навчання українських пілотів на винищувачах. Про це він сказав під час спільної пресконференції з Президентом України Володимиром Зеленським в Києві, передає УНН.
Руйнування Каховської ГЕС є прямим наслідком російської агресії – Трюдо
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Прем'єр-міністр Канади Джастін Трюдо заявив, що немає жодних сумнівів, що руйнування Каховської ГЕС було прямим наслідком російської агресії. Про це він сказав під час спільної пресконференції з Президентом України Володимиром Зеленським в Києві, передає УНН.
Зеленський поговорить з Дудою перед його зустріччю з Макроном й Шольцом
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський проведе телефонну розмову з президентом Польщі Анджеєм Дудою перед його зустріччю з лідерами Німеччини та Франції. Про це Зеленський сказав під час спільної пресконференції з прем'єр-міністром Канади Джастіном Трюдо, передає УНН.
Військовим збільшили відпустки до 40 днів. Рада ухвалила закон
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Українським військовим збільшили відпустки до 40 днів - Верховна Рада ухвалила в цілому законопроект №9378, передає УНН.
"Ваша перемога буде в книгах історії": Трюдо виступив у Верховній Раді
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Премʼєр-міністр Канади Джастін Трюдо виступив у Верховній Раді. В промові він запевнив у підтримці своєю країною у воєнних питаннях, а також висловив впевненість у перемозі України, пише УНН з посиланням на Telegram народного депутата Ярослава Железняка, передає УНН.
Рада ухвалила звернення до ООН, парламентів та урядів її держав-членів через підрив Каховської ГЕС
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Верховна Рада ухвалила постанову про звернення до ООН, парламентів та урядів її держав-членів, міжнародних організацій та їх парламентських асамблей через підрив росіянами Каховської ГЕС. Про це повідомив у Telegram нардеп Ярослав Железняк, пише УНН.
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Прем'єр-міністр Канади Джастін Трюдо поклав вінки до Стіни пам’яті полеглим захисникам України та оглянув знищену російську техніку, виставлену на площі біля Михайлівського Золотоверхого монастиря, передає УНН з посиланням на Голос Америки.
Канада підтримує набуття Україною членства в НАТО - спільна декларація
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський та прем'єр-міністр Канади Джастін Трюдо ухвалили спільну декларацію, в якій зокрема, Канада підтримує набуття Україною членства в НАТО, щойно це дозволять умови. Про це УНН повідомляє з посиланням на ОП.
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Міноборони разом з медійними підрозділами ЗСУ не приховують від українців перемоги та факти звільнення територій. Вони надають стільки інформації, скільки потрібно саме зараз в інтересах Сил оборони. Це пояснила заступниця міністра оборони Ганна Маляр у Telegram, пише УНН.
В Україні відбуваються контрнаступальні дії – Зеленський
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. В Україні відбуваються контрнаступальні й оборонні дії. Про це заявив Президент України Володимир Зеленський під час спільної пресконференції з Трюдо. Крім того Глава держави додав, що не буде говорити на якій вони стадії, передає УНН.
У G7 вказали Україні на три пріоритети для судової та антикорупційної реформ
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Посли країн "Групи семи" вказали Україні на три пріоритети для судової та антикорупційної реформ, зокрема – це інституційна незалежність та розбудова спроможності САП та НАБУ. Про це УНН повідомляє з посиланням на оприлюднені 9 червня рекомендації.
Канада виділить близько 400 млн доларів на військову допомогу Україні - журналіст
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Канада приєднається до групи країн, які навчають українських пілотів, і виділить 500 млн канадських доларів (близько 400 млн доларів США) на військову допомогу Україні. Про це повідомила канадська журналістка Крістал Гумансінгх, передає УНН.
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський зустрівся з премʼєр-міністром Канади Джастіном Трюдо, передає УНН.
Повернення скіфського золота: Ткаченко заявив, що залишилися деякі технічні питання
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Для повернення "скіфського золота" до України залишилося вирішити деякі технічні деталі, які Мінкульт спільно з Мін'юстом сподіваються вирішити найближчим часом. Про це повідомив міністр культури та інформаційної політики України Олександр Ткаченко в ефірі телемарафону, передає кореспондент УНН.
Сі Цзіньпін схвалив "миротворчу місію" африканських країн щодо України та рф
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Глава Китаю Сі Цзіньпін у телефонній розмові з президентом ПАР Сирілом Рамафосою схвалив «миротворчу місію» африканських країн щодо російсько-української війни. Про це повідомляє УНН з посиланням на інформацію МЗС Китаю.
Канцлер Німеччини Шольц збирається найближчим часом поговорити з путіним
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Канцлер Німеччини Олаф Шольц заявив у суботу, що планує невдовзі поговорити з президентом росії володимиром путіним по телефону, щоб закликати його вивести російські війська з України, пише УНН з посиланням на Reuters.
Україна на Вільнюському саміті отримає алгоритм вступу до НАТО - Міноборони
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. На Вільнюському саміті у липні Україна отримає алгоритм вступу до НАТО. Про це заявив заступник міністра оборони Володимир Гаврилов, заяву якого цитує Міноборони, передає УНН.
Трюдо приїхав до Києва з неанонсованим візитом - ЗМІ
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Прем'єр-міністр Канади Джастін Трюдо приїхав до Києва з неанонсованим візитом у суботу, повідомляє канадське видання CBC, передає УНН.
Підрив Каховської ГЕС: Молдова надасть Україні гуманітарну допомогу
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Нацкомісія надзвичайних ситуацій Молдови ухвалила рішення направити в Україну гуманітарну допомогу для ліквідації наслідків підриву Каховської греблі. В пакет на загальну суму понад 200 тисяч доларів входять, надувні човни, продукти харчування та обладнання, повідомляє УНН, з посиланням на молдовський Newsmaker.
Країни Азії все більше схиляються до підтримки України - Міноборони
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Країни Азії, на які історично був великий вплив радянського союзу, а пізніше росії, все сміливіше схіляються до комунікацій з Україною. Про це заявив заступник міністра оборони Володимир Гаврилов у коментарі Military Media Center, пише УНН.
Китай "схвалив" африканську ініціативу щодо досягнення миру в Україні
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Голова КНР Сі Цзіньпін у телефонній розмові з президентом ПАР Сирілом Рамофосою "схвалив" ініціативу африканських країн щодо досягнення миру в Україні. Про це повідомляє пресслужба МЗС Китаю, пише УНН.
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Україна отримала гуманітарну допомогу від Механізму цивільного захисту Європейського Союзу після підриву дамби в Новій Каховці, повідомили в п'ятницю в МВС, пише CNN, передає УНН.
Підрив Каховської ГЕС: Бельгія надасть Україні гуманітарну допомогу
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Україна отримає пакет гуманітарної допомоги від Бельгії для ліквідації наслідків підриву росією Каховської ГЕС. Про це пише УНН з посиланням на пресслужбу МЗС Бельгії.
США може визнати рф країною-спонсором тероризму
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. До Конгресу США внесли законопроєкт про визнання РФ країною-спонсором тероризму. Ініціативу підтримали представники Демократичної та Республіканської партій. Про це пише УНН з посиланням на сторінку законопроєкт.
Блінкен вирушить у Пекін для переговорів
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Державний секретар США Ентоні Блінкен наступного тижня вирушить до Китаю для довго відкладених переговорів, спрямованих на стабілізацію напружених відносин. Очікується, що він буде там 18 червня, пише Reuters, передає УНН.
Білий Дім: росія отримала сотні іранських безпілотників для атак на Україну
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Білий дім заявив у п’ятницю, що росія, схоже, поглиблює свою оборонну співпрацю з Іраном і отримала сотні односторонніх ударних безпілотників, які вона використовує для ударів по Україні, повідомляє Reuters, пише УНН.
Палата представників США закликає Байдена передати Україні ракети ATACMS
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Члени комітету із закордонних справ Палати представників США, що представляють Демократичну й Республіканську партії, оголосили про внесення резолюції з закликом до адміністрації президента Джо Байдена передати Україні далекобійні ракети ATACMS. Про це повідомляє керівник Офісу Президента Андрій Єрмак у Telegram, пише УНН.
КИЇВ. 10 червня. УНН. Країни Європейського Союзу намагаються домовитись про новий пакет санкцій проти росії через її вторгнення в Україну, який передбачає обмеження й проти країн, які допомагають рф. Держави-члени продовжують сперечатися про те, наскільки жорсткими повинні бути заходи щодо забезпечення їхнього дотримання, повідомляє Bloomberg, пише УНН.
Експрем'єр-міністр Великобританії Борис Джонсон йде у відставку з парламенту
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Колишній прем’єр-міністр Великої Британії Борис Джонсон йде з посади члена парламенту, чим спричиняє проведення виборів на його маргінальне місце, пише УНН з посиланням на Reuters.
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Міністр закордонних справ Дмитро Кулеба розкритикував реакцію Організації Об’єднаних Націй на те, що рф підірвала греблю Каховської гідроелектростанції. Про це дипломат сказав в етері телемарафону у п’ятницю, пише УНН.
Колосальна кількість проблем: Зеленський про стан Каховського водосховища
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський повідомив, що протягом дня отримую доповіді щодо рятувальної операції на Херсонщині та Миколаївщині, щодо стану Каховського водосховища і додав, що кількість проблем колосальна, передає УНН.
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Представник Офісу верховного комісара ООН з прав людини Джеремі Лоуренс заявив, що обставини підриву Каховської ГЕС є "неясними", тому "передчасно" називати катастрофу воєнним злочином рф. Радник Офісу Президента Михайло Подоляк відповів, що ця заява є "бездоганним цинізмом". Про це інформує УНН, посилаючись на Handelsblatt, сторінку Подоляка у Twitter.
Зеленський зібрав Ставку: говорили про ситуацію на передовій, посилення артилерії і ППО
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський провів засідання Ставки. Основну увагу приділили ситуації на передовій, а також посиленню артилерії і ППО, передає УНН.
Шмигаль закликав світ реагувати на катастрофу Каховської ГЕС діями, а не словами
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Прем'єр-міністр України Денис Шмигаль під час засідання уряду закликав світ реагувати на катастрофу Каховської ГЕС "діями, а не словами". Він окреслив три моменти, які має зробити міжнародна спільнота для допомоги Україні у боротьбі з наслідками катастрофи, передає УНН.
Гендиректор МАГАТЕ оголосив про запуск програми допомоги Україні через підриву Каховської ГЕС
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Генеральний директор Міжнародного агентства з атомної енергії (МАГАТЕ) Рафаель Гроссі оголосив про запуск програми допомоги Україні через підрив Каховської ГЕС. Він додав, що найближчими днями очолить місію в Україні, яка стосуватиметься також і Запорізької АЕС, передає УНН.
путін заявив, що український контрнаступ розпочався
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. російський диктатор володимир путін заявив, що контрнаступ України розпочався, передає УНН із посиланням на росЗМІ.
Каховська ГЕС та скіфське золото: Зеленський поговорив з прем’єр-міністром Нідерландів
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський провів телефону розмову із прем’єр-міністром Нідерландів Марком Рютте. Лідери, зокрема, обговорили наслідки підриву російськими військами Каховської ГЕС. Про це Зеленський написав у Twitter, пише УНН.
Повернення скіфського золота: Україна проведе переговори з музеєм в Нідерландах
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. У МЗС України повідомили про заплановані переговори з музеєм Алларда Пірсона про механізми повернення "скіфського золота" після того, як Верховний суд Нідерландів ухвалив остаточне рішення на користь Києва. Про це повідомила заступниця міністра закордонних справ України Еміне Джапарова, передає УНН.
Підрив Каховської ГЕС: Україна вже отримала частину гуманітарної допомоги від ЄС
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Україна вже отримала частину обіцяної гуманітарної допомоги для ліквідації наслідків російського підриву Каховської ГЕС. Про це повідомідомляє МВС України, пише УНН.
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Після засідання Венеціанська комісія - Європейська комісія "За демократію через право" - висловила рекомендацію Україні про відкладення імплементації закону про олігархів через ситуацію з війною. Про це повідомив міністр юстиції Денис Малюська на своїй сторінці у Facebook, передає УНН.
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Секретар РНБО Олексій Данілов не виключає, що в України можуть бути індивідуальні двосторонні угоди з країнами, які є членами НАТО, щодо їхньої присутності на території України як представників Альянсу або в іншому вигляді. Про це він заявив в інтерв’ю Українському радіо, передає УНН.
рф передала Угорщині військовополених із Закарпаття: МЗС закликає допустити до українців консула
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Україна звернулась до Угорщини з проханням надати детальну інформацію про полонених, яких передала рф, а крім того закликала допустити до українців консула. Так речник МЗС України Олег Ніколенко відреагував на інформацію про передачу до Угорщини українських військовополених із Закарпаття, передає УНН.
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Міністр закордонних справ України Дмитро Кулеба привітав рішення Румунії вислати з країни 51 співробітника посольства рф у Бухаресті, і додав, що країна "подає хороший приклад" тим, що скорочує дипломатичну присутність країни-агресора, передає УНН.
В Угорщині підтвердили передачу Будапешту українських військовополонених з росії
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. В Угорщині підтвердили передачу Будапешту групи українських військовополонених із Закарпаття. Такий коментар дав угорському виданню ATV віцепрем’єр-міністр Угорщини Жолт Шем’єн, передає УНН.
КИЇВ. 9 червня. УНН. Президент України Володимир Зеленський провів телефонну розмову з прем’єр-міністром Японії Фуміо Кішідою, під час якої лідери обговорили катастрофічні наслідки підриву росією Каховської ГЕС, а також кроки для реалізації української формули миру. Про це йдеться на сторінці Зеленського у Telegram, передає УНН.
Memory of Polish ‘children born of war’ in the spotlight
A new book recently published in Poland explores the living memory of Polish CBOWs, or ‘Children Born of War’.
Top EU official says new Supreme Court law could unlock EU funds for Poland
European Commission (EC) Vice President Vera Jourova has said an amended Supreme Court law currently awaiting consideration by Poland's Constitutional Tribunal would fulfill EC requirements regarding the judiciary and open the door to post-pandemic recovery funds for Warsaw.
Security chief says Polish Nord Stream clues used by Russian propaganda
A senior Polish security official has told PAP that media reports of a Polish element to last year's explosion that damaged the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea play into the hands of Russian propagandists.
Polish farmers continue protest on border crossing with Ukraine
Farmers in eastern Poland have blocked traffic near the border with Ukraine since Friday, protesting against the inflow of Ukrainian grain.
Polish museum to open exhibition despite Chinese protest
An exhibition at Warsaw’s Centre for Contemporary Art of work by a Chinese dissident artist will go ahead despite pressure from the Chinese embassy.
Poland condemns Russian exit from CFE treaty
The Polish Foreign Ministry has condemned Russia's withdrawal from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE).
EC approves EUR 11-mln agricultural support programme
The European Commission (EC) has approved a Polish programme aimed at supporting agricultural producers in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war, worth EUR 11 million.
Mass 19th century ‘vampire grave’ found during roadworks
A vampire cemetery has been discovered in the Kashubian village of Luzino as the remains of about 450 people were found during the expansion of a street near the village church.
Polish PM reiterates his 'no' to EU migrant scheme
Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister, has said Poland will not agree to the EU's latest migrant relocation scheme and will not pay for migrants it refuses to admit.
Revised budget deficit in 2023 to be EUR 5.37 bln higher than planned
An amendment to Poland's 2023 budget law, adopted by the Polish government on Friday, foresees the deficit PLN 24 billion (EUR 5.37 billion) higher than previously, the minister of finance has announced.
EU must move on to economic and geopolitical counter-offensive, PM says
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has argued that following years of crises the European Union must follow the Polish example and embark on an economic and geopolitical counter-offensive.
‘I’ve never been happier’, says Wrocław woman who quit corporate life to become a builder
After spending 15 years working in the corporate world, Kamila Nawój decided to quit and to take up a career as a builder.
Polish farmers protest on border crossing with Ukraine
Farmers in eastern Poland have blocked traffic near the border with Ukraine, protesting against the inflow of Ukrainian grain.
Poland wants migrant relocation scheme addressed at EU summit
Poland has urged that the proposed "mandatory relocation" of migrants to member states be brought up at an EU summit, the head of the parliamentary foreign affairs committee has said.
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Poland offers aid to Ukraine after dam destruction
Poland has offered Ukraine assistance after the destruction by Russia of the Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River in the south of the country, PAP has been told by the head of the Government Strategic Reserves Agency (RARS).
Poles should not pay for refusing more migrants, official says
EU-proposed changes in migration laws introduce financial penalties for refusing migrants, which Poles will find hard to accept, a Polish government official said on Thursday in Luxembourg.
Human rights court dismisses eight Polish abortion rights cases
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), citing a lack of strong medical evidence among other factors, has dismissed charges filed by eight Polish women who argued that they were denied access to legal abortion in Poland.
Łowicz Corpus Christi celebrations explode into colour
The small town of Łowicz will erupt into colour today as locals take to the streets to celebrate Corpus Christi (Boże Ciało). Women in colourful Masovian costumes, young girls in their white holy communion dresses and men in colourful medieval culottes carrying standards of the Virgin Mary join solemn priests, draped in clerical red leading a procession, while a carnival including, ferris wheels and folk art workshops, turns the event into a weekend-long affair.
Gov't to support energy-intensive companies to tune of EUR 1.11 bln
The Polish government has agreed to trade unions' demands to offer further support to energy-intensive companies this year amid an ongoing energy crisis.
President signs first home-buyer scheme, business compensation
The Polish president on Wednesday signed into law a subsidised mortgage scheme aimed to help people under 45 to buy their first homes, the Presidential Office has reported.
Poland against proposed migration law reform, EU sources report
Poland has reiterated its disagreement with the EU's proposed reforms of asylum and migration laws, EU sources told PAP on Wednesday.
Rapid decline in inflation will continue says central bank governor
Adam Glapiński, the governor of the National Bank of Poland (NBP), has said that inflation is falling, as predicted in forecasts, and that this process will continue.
EC starts infringement procedure against Poland over Russian influence probe
The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday launched infringement procedures against Poland over a law establishing a commission to investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security in 2007-2022, the AFP agency reported.
The year is 1945, and as the fragmented remnants of the Polish capital’s pre-war population stream back to Warsaw they are met with a scene of apocalyptic devastation. Eighty-five percent of their town smoulders in ruins and whole communities have been destroyed. But there is hope. Despite Stalin’s long, dark shadow, there is an urgency and ambition to rebuild from scratch.
Żabka Group publishes it fifth Responsibility ESG Report
With over 9,400 stores across Poland, which collectively make life easier every day for over 3 million customers daily, Żabka Group is one of the country’s most recognisable brands. And now, as an organisation that is strategically committed to sustainable development and responsible business, it has published its fifth Responsibility Report.
Three detained by police for ammunition theft
Police have arrested three people in connection with the theft of crates of ammunition from a train manned by US soldiers at a depot in the south-western town of Wegliniec, a district prosecutor's office spokesperson said on Wednesday.
PM says top court will check whether its lineup is constitutional
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has said that the government has decided to ask the Constitutional Tribunal to review whether a law requiring a full bench of 11 judges for hearing some cases is compatible with the constitution.
Poland to send tankers and pumps to Ukraine after dam breach
Poland will send water tankers and high-powered pumps to Ukraine following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, the interior minister said on Wednesday.
Are we a step closer to discovering the Amber Room in Hitler's former military command centre in northern Poland?
First FA-50 aircraft in process of being delivered to Poland says minister
The first of 48 FA-50 combat aircraft purchased from South Korea are in the process of being delivered to Poland, the Polish defence minister has said.
PM says court's ruling on Turow mine is illegal
Mateusz Morawiecki has called a decision by a Warsaw court to suspend environmental permit for the contentious Turow lignite mine on the Polish-Czech border "illegal" and against Polish interests.
Poland to keep contentious mine going despite court ruling
The government will use "all possible legal measures" to keep the Turow lignite mine on the Polish-Czech border running despite a Warsaw court suspending its environmental permit, the government spokesperson has said.
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Poland, other B9 countries call for bolstering of Nato's eastern flank
Poland and its eight Bucharest Nine (B9) peers, which make up the eastern flank of Nato, have urged the alliance to pull more resources to the region to prevent any Russian aggression against them.
Monetary Policy Council keeps interest rates unchanged
The Monetary Policy Council (RPP), the Polish central bank's rate-setting body, has kept the reference interest rate at 6.75 percent.
World Bank maintains Poland's 2023 GDP growth forecast at 0.7 pct
The World Bank has upheld its forecast for Poland's economic growth in 2023 at 0.7 percent, its latest report shows.
Orlen signs letter of intent starting acquisition process of GA Pulawy
Polish fuels group PKN Orlen has signed a letter of intent on the acquisition of Grupa Azoty Pulawy, a fertilizer producer, Daniel Obajtek, Orlen’s CEO, said on Tuesday.
Trails of Hope: Exhibition highlights Poland’s WWII ‘Odyssey of Freedom’
Opening in Israel this evening, an exhibition organized by the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN), is set to celebrate the Anders’ Army and its numerous Jewish volunteers.
Poland condemns destruction of Dnipro dam
The Polish foreign ministry has condemned the blowing up of a dam on the River Dnipro in Russia-occupied Ukraine by Russian forces, and demanded harsher sanctions on Russia for its “barbarism."
Supreme Court cancels discontinuation of Kamiński case
Poland's Supreme Court (SC) has annulled the suspension of the case of Mariusz Kaminski, the interior minister and a former head of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA), despite him being pardoned by the president of a conviction.
Poland's retail sales fall by 2.0 pct in April - Eurostat
Polish retail sales went down by 2.0 percent year on year in April 2023 after a 5.1-percent decrease year on year in March, Eurostat, the EU's statistics agency, reported on Tuesday.
Fifty years ago today production of the iconic ‘Maluch’ began
The legendary Polish Fiat 126p known as the “Maluch” (the little one) began production in Poland 50 years ago today.
Unemployment falls to 5.1 percent in May show ministry figures
Poland's unemployment rate stood at 5.1 percent in May, down by 0.1 percentage points on the previous month and 0.3 percentage points down on May 2022, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy.
Parliament should pass annex to Russia influence law says presidential aid
Parliament should pass an amendment tabled by the president to a law establishing a commission to investigate alleged Russian influence on Polish politics before the committee is set up, a senior presidential advisor has said.
Warsaw mayor opposes night-time alcohol sale ban
Rafal Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw, has said he is against a night-time ban on the retail sale of alcohol.
Germany to pay reparations if ruling party wins election says deputy FM
Germany will pay war reparations to Poland if the government wins another term in office, a deputy foreign minister has claimed.
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CJEU ruling 'violation' of EU treaty says justice minister
The Polish justice minister has attacked the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), accusing it of a “flagrant violation” of EU treaties after it ruled that changes to the Polish justice system infringed on EU law.
Basis of CJEU ruling out of date says European minister
Some of factors that form the basis of a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) against Poland's judicial overhaul are no longer valid, Poland's EU minister has said.
Polish justice reform of December 2019 violates EU law says CJEU
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that changes to the Polish justice system made in December 2019 infringe EU law.
EC approves Polish farm aid programme
The European Commission (EC) has approved a Polish aid programme for farmers worth PLN 1.5 billion (EUR 346 million) to support agricultural producers disrupted by Russia's war with Ukraine.
Ruling party seeks harsher penalties for espionage
Poland's ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party plans to raise penalties for espionage in view of increased espionage activity in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war, a PiS MP told PAP on Monday.
Tails From The Underground: cats & vodka in the subterranean depths of Warsaw’s Palace Of Culture
Loved by some, loathed by more, no building in Poland matches Warsaw’s Palace of Culture & Science (PKiN) for size, stories and controversy.
Family finds long-lost 19th century masterpiece hanging on their wall
A long-lost masterpiece by one of the leading figures of Poland's realism movement has been discovered hanging on a wall in a suburban villa near Warsaw.
EC extends ban on imports of products from Ukraine until mid-September
The European Commission has extended the EU ban on imports of wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower seeds from Ukraine until mid-September, an EU source has told PAP.
Opposition files no-confidence motion against defence minister
Poland's opposition has filed a no-confidence motion against the defence minister in connection with the entry of a Russian missile into Polish airspace last December.
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Thousands protest in Warsaw in huge anti-government demonstration
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators packed into the streets of Warsaw on Sunday in the one of the biggest anti-government protests the capital has seen in recent years.
Sunday anti-government march is not grassroots event says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki has said that a huge march in Warsaw led by Poland's largest opposition party Civic Platform (PO) against the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) government is not a spontaneous civil protest but has been organised by "old foxes" in Polish politics.
Tusk says size of march shows how many are ready 'to fight for Poland'
Poland's opposition leader Donald Tusk told a vast crowd of anti-government demonstrators in the centre of Warsaw on Sunday that their march showed the government “how many of us are ready to fight for democracy.”
Tens of thousands of opponents of the government are expected to take to the streets in Warsaw on June 4, in what organisers have said could be one of the biggest political demonstrations seen in Poland in recent years.
PM sends condolences following deadly rail disaster in India
Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister of Poland, has offered his condolences to the bereaved families of victims of the train crash which occurred in eastern India on Friday night.
Daddy cool: from corporate consultant to kids’ author…
What happens when you have a caring dad who works too much but who still wants to spend as much time with his kids as possible?
Ruling coalition still leads in poll
The ruling United Right (ZP) coalition would win an election, if it was held this Sunday, with 38 percent of the vote, according to a Social Changes opinion poll.
President's amendment bans lawmakers from Russian influence panel
A presidential amendment to a law on investigating Russian influence in domestic politics says the new commission of inquiry should not include MPs and senators.
Russia has played major role in polarisation of world says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland's prime minister, has said Russia has had a profound influence on the polarisation of the world and, as a result of this, transatlantic cooperation was more important than ever.
Poland and Canada understand Russian imperialism must be stopped says Trudeau
Poland and Canada understand the need to stop Russia redrawing the map of Europe, Justin Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister said on Friday at a joint press conference with his Polish counterpart.
President had right to pardon ex anti-corruption chief, top court rules
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal has ruled President Andrzej Duda had the right to pardon former Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) head Mariusz Kamiński - who in 2015 was sentenced to three years in prison in a non-final verdict for abuse of power.
President's amendment to Russia commission law submitted to Sejm
The Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament, has received a presidential draft amendment to the act on the commission for examining Russian influence.
Orlen Synthos signs letter of intent on SMRs in Europe
The Canadian firm Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and its subsidiaries have signed a letter of intent with Poland’s Orlen Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) on cooperation in the implementation and operation of small modular nuclear reactors (SMR) in Europe.
Poland to receive 14 Abrams tanks in June
The first batch of 14 US-made Abrams tanks will arrive in Poland this month, Poland's defence minister has announced.
Canada, Poland strengthen ties says PM
Canada and Poland are strengthening their ties, especially as they face enormous energy, economic and security challenges, Poland's prime minister said at Canada's Darlington Nuclear Generating Station on Friday.
‘One of Kraków’s greatest glories is a dog statue’, says Webber’s World
Visit Wawel Castle and it’s hard not to be swept away by its sheer and overwhelming majesty; similarly, it’s equally difficult not to be swept away by the zombie-like throng of marching tourists.
President announces changes to Russian influence commission
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, announced on Friday that he has prepared amendments to a founding act under a special commission to investigate alleged Russian influences on Polish governments.
UEFA confirms Polish referee will keep Champions League final role
UEFA, European football's governing body, has decided to allow Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to officiate at the Champions League final on June 10, the organisation announced on Friday.
A police officer from Warsaw has been dubbed a hero after saving the life of an 11-day-old baby with a blocked airway.
Raise in child benefit to cost more than EUR 5 billion shows assessment
The raise in the monthly child benefit to PLN 800 (EUR 177) from PLN 500 (EUR 111) will cost the Polish government more than PLN 24 billion (EUR 5.3 bln) in the first year, a legislation impact assessment indicates.
All political forces united over charged referee, PM says
All political forces in Poland are standing behind referee Szymon Marciniak, Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland's prime minister, said on Friday, commenting on charges of ultra-right ties against a top Polish soccer referee.
Krakow, Warsaw among Europe's top tourist value cities - Belgian press
Krakow and Warsaw are both in the top 10 of European cities in 2023 in terms of the value for money they offer tourists, Belgium's Le Soir newspaper reported on Friday.
Polish pavilion awarded at opening of London Design Biennale
A medal has been awarded for the Polish Pavilion at the London Design Biennale, Poland’s culture minister announced on social media on Friday.
Accusations against Polish soccer referee "scandalous", official declares
Charges of ties to ultra-right circles against Polish international football referee Szymon Marciniak are "untruthful and scandalous," a Polish government official said on Friday.
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EP resolution on Hungary is clear violation of European rules says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has claimed a resolution adopted by the European Parliament calling for the cancellation of Hungary's presidency of the EU Council breaks EU treaties.
Poland will help Ukraine train F-16 pilots says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister, has said that Poland will help Ukraine train pilots on the F-16 combat aircraft.
I knew nothing about Russian missile in December says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has accused the Rzeczpospolita daily of lying, and denied he was told in December about an unidentified military object that had entered Polish airspace, months before it was found and an investigation initiated.
Russia commission will not limit electoral rights FM tells Blinken
Zbigniew Rau, Poland's foreign minister, has defended a law establishing a commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security, telling his US counterpart that it places no limits on who can stand for election.
Polish-Belarus electronic border barrier ready
An electronic fence on Poland’s border with Belarus has been completed and is now operational along 206 kilometres of frontier, a spokesman for the Polish Border Guard has said.
Opposition MPs to notify prosecutors about PM's alleged neglect of duty
MPs from the main opposition party Civic Platform (PO) have said they will notify the prosecutor's office about possible neglect of duty by the Polish prime minister as regards his alleged failure to inform the public about the wreckage of a Russian missile found in north-central Poland.
Poland sparks Russian anger as it begins changing Kaliningrad road signs to Królewiec
Russia has accused Poland of ‘madness’ after it began changing road signs for the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad to Królewiec, the region’s name when it was ruled by the Kingdom of Poland in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Disinformation still a topical issue says PAP president
Disinformation is still a topical issue, we are constantly confronted with new ways of spreading Russian propaganda, Wojciech Surmacz, the head of the Polish Press Agency (PAP), said on Thursday.
Defence minister approves artillery shells contract
The Polish defence minister has approved a large purchase of Polish-made artillery ammunition to increase the Polish industry's production capacity and support the training of Polish soldiers.
Poland sends military equipment to Moldovan police
Poland has sent a transport of military equipment to Moldovan police to increase the country's internal security, the Polish interior minister has announced.
Priceless painting looted during WWII returned to Poland from Japan
A precious Italian artwork from the 16th century stolen by Nazi Germany during World War II and later found in Japan has been restored to Poland.
Russian influences panel will impair relations with EU, Moody's warns
A planned commission to investigate Russian influences on Polish governments threatens to further impair Poland's relations with the EU and block Warsaw's access to EU funding, the Moody's rating agency wrote on Thursday.
Poland will not join EC vaccine deal with Pfizer, health minister says
Poland will not participate in the agreement worked out between the European Commission (EC) and Covid vaccine developer Pfizer to address falling demand, the Polish health minister has said.
Poland's unemployment rate at 2.7 pct in April - Eurostat
Poland's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged month on month at 2.7 percent in April 2023, Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, reported on Thursday.
PM explains aims of Russian influences commission
A commission to investigate Russian influences on Polish governments will strive to find out what opposition leader Donald Tusk and Russian leader Vladimir Putin discussed during their unofficial meeting in 2009, Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland's prime minister, has said.
Police have smashed a major drug ring that smuggled marijuana from Spain to Poland through the Netherlands and Germany.
Poland suspends freight traffic on border with Belarus
Poland has closed its border with Belarus to Belarusian and Russian freight vehicles until further notice, owing to the Belarusian Supreme Court upholding an eight-year prison sentence handed down to a Belarusian-Polish activist.
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Teenagers attack Pole in western England
A Pole in Telford, western England, was attacked by a group of teenagers who beat him with a golf club and shouted obscenities at his 10-year-old son.
President and IOC head discuss return of Russian athletes to world sports
President Andrzej Duda and the head of the International Olympics Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, held a video call on Wednesday to discuss the IOC's conditions for Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in international sports events.
Polish president defends his signature under investigative panel law
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has defended his approval of a law that sets up an investigative commission tracking Russian influence on Polish politics as he responded to criticism from the US and the EU that the panel could be used to sway the election.
Poland's inflation falls owing to gov't says spokesman
Poland' inflation rate is gradually falling owing to the measures implemented by the government and central bank, the Polish government’s spokesman said on Wednesday, commenting on recent data released by the country's statistical office.
Rare PRL-era 10-groszy coin sells for staggering PLN 33,000
A communist-era coin with a face value of just 10 grosze (around €0,22) recently fetched a dizzying price of PLN 33,00 at auction making it the most expensive coin from that epoch ever sold.
Poland's top court puts back hearing on Supreme Court law
Poland's Constitutional Tribunal (TK) has postponed Wednesday's hearing on an amendment to a Supreme Court law, which is key to the EU unlocking post-pandemic recovery funds for Poland.
PM opens PLN-1 bln PepsiCo snack factory
Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister, has opened a new PepsiCo factory in south-western Poland that should create 600 jobs.
An educator from Kraków who lost her leg in Ukraine while helping besieged residents says she’ll soon return to the war-torn country because ‘the people need me’.
Poland's economy contracts by 0.3 percent in Q1 2023 - stats office
Poland's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on Wednesday.
Poland's CPI falls to 13.0 pct y/y in May - stats office
Prices of consumer goods and services (Consumer Price Index, CPI) rose by 13.0 percent year on year and were unchanged month on month in May 2023, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on Wednesday.
MFA denies spokesman's suspension
Poland's foreign ministry denied on Tuesday media reports claiming that its spokesperson has been suspended after demanding an apology from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky for the murder of thousands of Poles by Ukrainian nationalists in Volhynia during the Second World War.
Russian 'provocations' will take place before elections says Kaczynski
It is “almost certain” Russia will carry out provocations in Poland before this autumn’s general election, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the president of Law and Justice, the dominant party in the ruling coalition, has said.
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EC, Poland to jointly help Ukraine look for children deported to Russia
Poland and the European Commission have announced a joint initiative regarding Ukrainian children illegally deported to Russia, the minister for European Affairs has said.
Poland urges EU to sanction Belarus
Poland is calling for the immediate imposition of EU sanctions on Belarus, Poland's ambassador to the European Union has said.
Poland, Germany agree not to reinstate checks on common border
There is currently no justification to reinstate controls on the Polish-German border, the two countries interior ministers said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
Poland may impose further sanctions on Belarus over jailed activist
The Polish government has refused to rule out the imposition of further sanctions on Belarus over an eight-year prison sentence slapped on a prominent Polish minority activist in Belarus, an interior minister has said.
No Polish soldiers injured Kosovo clashes
No members of Poland's Nato contingent in Kosovo were injured in violent clashes with Serbian demonstrators, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces has reported.
New treatment methods for skin diseases
The congress of the Polish Dermatological Society is to begin in Lublin on 31 May 2023, attracting more than 1600 dermatologists. Over 300 lectures in total will be delivered by more than 200 lecturers.
Tale of thwarted love which inspired Mickiewicz’s greatest works to be turned into epic new film
An upcoming film and TV series are set to capture the fiery passion of national bard Adam Mickiewicz, responsible for towering literary achievements such as Pan Tadeusz and Dziady.
Russian influence a threat to democracy says minister
Attempts by Russia to influence Poland have been, and still are, a threat to Polish democracy, a government minister told PAP on Tuesday.
EU justice commissioner concerned about Poland's investigative body
Didier Reynders, the EU justice commissioner, has expressed his concerns about Poland's new law setting up a commission to investigate alleged Russian influence because it may be used to interfere with the upcoming general election.
Initiative inspired by Anne of Green Gables sees city use dolls to find foster families
A new initiative aimed at encouraging people to foster children is set to launch today in Wałbrzych, by drawing inspiration from the classic children’s novel Anne of Green Gables,
Undertaker collecting body charged with drunk driving
Two funeral home employees were found drunk by police as they collected the body of a deceased senior in southern Poland.
Poland has signed contracts for the purchase of Hellfire missiles to arm its AW149 multi-role helicopters, Poland's defence minister said on Tuesday.
Orlen to offer summer reduction in fuel prices says newspaper
Fuel company PKN Orlen plans to offer drivers a summer discount on petrol and diesel purchases, the newspaper Rzeczpospolita wrote.
US lacking knowledge about Russia commission says presidential advisor
The US lacks “in-depth analysis” about a planned commission to investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's governments, a presidential aide said on Tuesday, commenting in response to US concerns over the body's possible impact on Poland's general election this autumn.
Ruling party still leads in opinion poll
Law and Justice (PiS), the conservative governing party, would have won the elections if they had been held last Sunday, a poll has shown.
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US concerned over Polish 'Russian influence' commission
The US Department of State has voiced concern over Poland's plans to launch a commission to investigate "Russian influences" in Poland's previous and current governments.
Poland suspends freight traffic on border with Belarus from June 1
Poland will close its border with Belarus to Belarusian and Russian freight vehicles from June 1 until further notice, owing to the Belarusian Supreme Court upholding an eight-year prison sentence handed down to a Belarusian-Polish activist.
Poland sanctions hundreds of Belarusians, freezes financial assets
Poland has sanctioned 365 Belarusian citizens and frozen the financial and economic assets of 20 entities and 16 other people linked to Russian capital after the Belarusian top court upheld a prison sentence on a Polish minority leader, the interior minister has announced.
Operation targets fish-killing golden algae in canal
Soldiers and fire-fighters have taken part in an operation to neutralise golden algae in the Gliwice Canal in southern Poland, the environment minister has said.
Warsaw-designed luxury home named one of the world’s most beautiful in architectural ‘Oscars’ award
Defined by its sleek and swerving design, a luxury residence just outside of Warsaw has been named ‘Best Single Family Residence’ in the latest edition of the European Property Awards.
Russian influence bill sign of 'coup d'etat' says Senate speaker
The speaker of the Senate, the upper house of the Polish parliament, has slammed the president's decision to sign into law a bill on creating a commission to investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland, calling it the start of a “creeping coup d’etat."
First-ever mass-produced LEGO set by a Pole makes high street debut
The first-ever LEGO set designed by a Pole for mass production has officially made its debut.
PM will raise Russian influence issue with EU leaders
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has said he will support a proposal by the president calling for EU leaders to set up a commission to investigate Russian influence in member states.
Polish president signs Russian influence commission law
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has signed into law legislation setting up a commission that will investigate alleged Russian influence on Poland's internal security in 2007-2022.
Monetary Policy Council members differ about possible interest rate cuts
Two members of the Polish central bank’s rate-setting Monetary Policy Council (RPP) have expressed conflicting views on the possibility of interest rate cuts this year.
Most believe child benefit hike will increase inflation, survey finds
A majority of Poles believe that raising the 500 Plus child benefit will increase inflation, according to a Market Research Institute (IBRiS) survey for Radio ZET.
Polish president congratulates Tayyip Erdogan on re-election
Andrzej Duda, Poland's president, has congratulated Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish president, after he secured another five years in power.
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Poland among EU countries with lowest youth unemployment
In 2022, Poland belonged to a group of five EU countries where unemployment in the 15-29 age group was below 4 percent, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has reported.
Poland receives nearly EUR 1.9 bln advances from EC
Poland has received advances of PLN 8.4 billion (EUR 1.85 billion) from the European Commission (EC) to carry out programmes in the 2021-2027 financial perspective, the minister for funds and regional policy has told PAP.
Majority of Poles against abandoning veto rule in EU
In all, 58 percent of Poles are against the departure from the veto principle in the EU, a recent poll has shown.
Bundestag MPs to receive letter about Polish WWII losses
A Polish deputy foreign minister has sent a letter to all Bundestag MPS to inform them about the losses suffered by Poland during the Second World War.
Kaczynski says 'no' to EU's migrant relocation proposal
Jaroslaw Kaczynski, leader of Poland's ruling party, the conservative Law and Justice (PiS), has said Poland will not accept the EU's latest migrant relocation proposal.
Poland's M4x take gold at European Rowing Championships
Poland's Men's Quadruple Sculls (M4x) rowing team have won the gold medal at the 2023 European Rowing Championships in Bled, Slovenia.
Ruling coalition maintains lead in voter support poll
The ruling United Right coalition would win an election held this Sunday with 35.8 percent of the vote, a survey by the Estymator pollster showed on Saturday.
Minimum wage to notably rise for Poles in 2024
The minimum wage will significantly increase in Poland next year as the country struggles with inflation, family and social policy minister has said.
Lower house rejects Senate veto to Russian influence commission
The Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament, has voted down a resolution by the Senate, the upper house, scrapping a government bill on the formation of a special commission to investigate Russian influences in Poland's previous governments.
State-owned highways to be toll free
The Sejm, the lower house of Poland's parliament, has passed a bill abolishing tolls for passenger cars and motorcycles on state-owned highways.
Poland to suspend freight traffic on the border with Belarus
The Polish Interior Ministry has announced the closure of Poland’s border with Belarus to Russian and Belarusian freight vehicles until further notice owing to the Belarusian Supreme Court upheld an eight-year prison sentence handed down to a Belarusian-Polish activist.
Poland to sanction Minsk officials over Poczobut ruling
Poland will put sanctions on hundreds of “representatives of the Belarusian regime” after the Belarusian Supreme Court upheld an eight-year prison sentence on Andrzej Poczobut, a journalist and Polish minority leader, the Polish interior minister announced on Friday.
Belarusian court upholds prison sentence for Polish minority activist
The Belarusian Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by Andrzej Poczobut, a journalist and Polish minority leader, against an eight-year prison sentence.
Poland to purchase air surveillance aerostats
Poland has made a formal request to purchase aerostats for air surveillance, the Polish defence minister announced on Friday.
How war in Ukraine led to a new Indian beer in Poland
Combining Indian rice flakes with European hops, two Indian expats have found themselves carving a surprising niche in the brewing sector after releasing a hybrid beer born inadvertently from the war in Ukraine.
WWII investigators unearth TWO mass graves
Two separate discoveries of war-era mass graves at two different ends of the country were revealed this week, one of Polish civilians and one of German civilians.
Poland's Orlen expects its crude oil reserves in Norway may double
Poland's leading oil and gas company, PKN Orlen has said the Ost Frigg field in Norway, which it has shares in, may contain twice as much crude oil as previously assumed.
Poland opposes 'forced allocation' of migrants says gov't spokesman
Poland will strongly oppose any mechanisms of 'forced allocation' of migrants, the Polish government spokesman has said as he referred to the EU's latest proposal aimed to help southern members of the bloc deal with the migration problem.
Central bank may cut interest rates still this year says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has said there is a chance that the central bank will cut interest rates before the end of this year.
Belarusian Supreme Court to hear Polish minority activist case
An appeal by Andrzej Poczobut, a journalist and Polish minority leader who has been sentenced to eight years in prison, will be heard by the Belarusian Supreme Court on Friday.
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Poland ready to join F-16 training programme for Ukrainian pilots
After Thursday's online meeting of the Contact Group for the Defence of Ukraine, Pentagon Head Lloyd Austin said that Poland is among a group of countries willing to help train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets.
Polish army may need another airfield for drones
The Polish army will need another airport to handle unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) if the planned purchase deals are completed, a top military officer has said.
Polish, US firms sign nuclear plant deal
Poland's nuclear power company, Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) has signed an agreement with the US firms Westinghouse and Bechtel on setting up a design and engineering consortium for the construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP) in Poland.
Cell where Witold Pilecki was held before being executed opens to the public
The reconstructed cell where Cavalry Captain Witold Pilecki was imprisoned in the notorious communist prison on Rakowiecka street in Warsaw has been opened to the public for the first time.
Supreme Court overturns 91-year-old trial verdict
The Polish Supreme Court has overturned the 91-year-old conviction of a former Polish prime minister and nine other politicians.
Budget deficit stands at EUR 2.2 bln after April - FinMin
Poland's budget deficit stood at PLN 10 billion (EUR 2.22 bln) at the end of April, the Finance Ministry announced on Thursday.
Tina’s Polish gig was pivotal for her and the country
Described as one of the era-defining icons of the 1980s, the death of Tina Turner has made headline news across the world, not least in Poland where her three visits to the country have long been enshrined in cultural folklore.
Poland opposes migrant quotas says minister
Poland will oppose plans by the EU to force member states to accept migrant quotas, the interior minister said on Thursday.
Ukrainian parliament head offers condolences to massacre's descendants
The head of the Ukrainian parliament has extended his condolences to the descendants of Poles slaughtered by Ukrainian nationalists in the 1943-45 Volhynia Massacre.
April unemployment drops to 5.2 percent - stats office
Poland's unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points month on month in April 2023 to 5.2 percent, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on Thursday.
Truth about massacre crucial for Polish-Ukrainian relations says aide
The truth about a series of wartime massacres of Poles by Ukrainian nationalists is crucial to the establishment of the best possible Polish-Ukrainian relations, the foreign policy advisor to the Polish president has said.
Poland will oppose migrant quotas says ambassador to EU
Poland will oppose any EU plans to introduce obligatory migrant quotas for the member states, Andrzej Sados, Poland's ambassador to the EU, said on Wednesday in response to rumours that the European Commission (EC) wants to reinstate quotas.
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President denounces constitutional court conflict
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has said he is disgusted with the ongoing conflict at Poland's constitutional court.
Swedish daily corrects "Polish death camp" misnomer
The Swedish daily "Svenska Dagbladet" has corrected the phrase "Polish death camp Auschwitz" used in a film review to "German Nazi death camp Auschwitz," the Polish embassy in Stockholm has reported.
EC recommends Poland meets milestones promptly
The European Commission (EC) has advised Poland to hasten its fulfillment of the "milestones" set by the Commission to resolve a protracted rule-of-law conflict, and thus gain access to a multi-billion post-pandemic recovery fund.
Government working on free medicine for seniors and children legislation
Legislation on the provision of free medicine for seniors and children will be adopted before the end of the current parliament, Jarosław Kaczyński, the president of the governing Law and Justice (PiS) party, has said.
Historic Poznań stadium to gain second life as family park following radical makeover
Regarded as one of Poland’s most mind-boggling urban ruins, a historic stadium in Poznań is to gain a second life after ambitious plans were revealed to transform it into a park.
Unbe-LEAF-able! Leaf from tree showing ‘face of Jesus’ sells for 720zł
A leaf from a tree described by locals as a miracle after the face of Jesus appeared on its trunk has been sold for 720zł, the equivalent of around €160.
Poland's Orlen to name Small Modular Reactor sites by year-end
Poland's state-owned fuel company PKN Orlen will announce 13 more locations for BWRX-300 small modular (nuclear) reactors (SMRs), the company’s CEO, Daniel Obajtek, said on Wednesday.
German ambassador calls Nord Stream pipelines a mistake
The Nord Stream II and Nord Stream I pipelines were a mistake, the German ambassador to Poland said in an interview for Polish Radio 24.
Poland to proceed with sub-purchase programme this year
Poland will push ahead with a programme to buy submarines this year, the defence minister said on Wednesday.
Government likely to pay pension bonus before election says minister
A discretionary extra pension, called the 14th pension, will be likely paid out to old-age pensioners before the parliamentary elections planned for this autumn, according to the family and social policy minister.
Duda in UK encourages Poles to return home
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has encouraged Poles living in the UK to return to Poland because its economy, he said, is growing quickly.
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President lists Poland's priorities for Nato summit
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has unveiled Poland's key expectations for the upcoming Nato summit, including a stronger Nato presence on the eastern flank and encouraging allies to increase their defence spending.
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Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania sign deal to protect Ukrainian culture
The culture ministers of Poland, Ukraine and Lithuania have penned a declaration on cooperation to protect Ukrainian culture amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Polish farmers join Eastern European peers in Brussels protest
Farmers from Poland and other Central and Eastern European countries have held a demonstration in Brussels demanding bigger support from the EU as liberalised trade with Ukraine has undercut their operations.
Poland ready to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s
Poland is ready to start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 combat aircraft, Polish defence minister has said.
Gov't approves 2022 budget execution report
The Polish government has approved the execution of the 2022 budget with a deficit of PLN 12.6 billion (EUR 2.8 billion).
Supreme Court annuls president slander case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday officially closed slander proceedings against a popular author who called the Polish president an "imbecile."
Looted masterpiece returns to Wawel after nearly 80 years
An 18th century painting stolen from Krakow's Wawel Royal Castle during WWII and lost for nearly eight decades, has made a return to the gallery's display after its surprise discovery by a Krakow auction house last year.
EU commission approves Polish farm-aid programme
The European Commission has approved a Polish aid programme for farmers worth EUR 1 billion.
Botanical gardens show off colourful plants smelling of onion and cola
In a fragrant endeavour to tantalize the senses, the Botanical Garden at the University of Warsaw is showcasing an array of spring plants that boast extraordinary scents as well as lavish colours.
Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has met Sam Altman, the co-founder and head of OpenAI, the company behind the chat-bot tool, ChatGPT.
Poland training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s
Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy chief, has said that Poland has started training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 combat aircraft.
Retail sales down in April - stats office
Poland's retail sales decreased in real terms by 7.3 percent year on year and went up by 0.1 percent month on month in April 2023, the Central Statistical Office said on Tuesday.
Visa to open technology hub in Poland
The US-based financial services firm Visa plans to open a global technology and product hub in Poland, the company announced on Tuesday.
PiS want to run in election with junior ally despite war of words
Law and Justice (PiS), the dominant party in the governing coalition, intends to run with its junior partner Sovereign Poland in this autumn’s general election, the government’s spokesman said on Tuesday.
Majority of Polish firms employ Ukrainians
The vast majority of Polish firms now employ Ukrainians, according to new research.
Slovakia reintroduces border controls
Slovakia will impose border controls at all of its internal land borders between May 24 and June 8, a spokesperson for the Polish Border Guard has said.
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Poland rejects EU majority voting proposal
Poland will not agree to Germany's proposal to replace unanimous voting in the EU with majority voting, the Polish foreign minister has said.
UK stands behind Poland says Britain's defence minister
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Monday that his country supported Poland, it's most important ally, and that it would stand "shoulder to shoulder" with Poland should anything happen.
Talks underway on Israeli-like security model for Ukraine, Duda tells WSJ
Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that Nato allies and partners are discussing the idea of providing Ukraine with security guarantees based on the Israeli model.
Poland in 'advanced talks' with Sweden over early warning planes
Poland's talks with Sweden on the acquisition of Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft are "very advanced", the Polish defence minister has said.
Belarusian and Russian officers involved in attacks on Border Guard
The Belarusian and Russian security services are involved in frequent attacks targeting Polish patrols on Poland’s border with Belarus, a senior Polish security official has said.
Chopin Airport handles nearly 5 mln passengers since January
Warsaw's Chopin Airport has processed nearly 5 million passengers since the beginning of the year, with 1.4 million flying from or to the terminal in April alone, a Chopin spokeswoman said on Monday.
Electric power sector reform to cost PLN 600 bln says minister
The transformation of Poland's electricity sector will cost PLN 600 billion (EUR 132 bln), a minister said on Monday.
Wish you were here? Photographer captures haunting images of abandoned Communist-era holiday resorts
Once seen as evidence of the collective ambitions of the Communist system, today they stand as haunting, empty shells – an eerie reminder of a political order that would ultimately come crashing like a house of cards.
It’s a dog’s life: photographer captures the canine character in all its glory
Twenty-eight-year-old Alicja Zmysłowska has been snapping dogs for over 12 years now.
Prime minister lambasts justice minister
Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister, has launched a verbal attack on the justice minister, suggesting that he is full of hot air.
Poland's industrial production falls y/y in April - stats office
Poland's industrial output fell by 6.4 percent year on year in April 2023, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on Monday.
Poland's average corporate wage up 12.1 pct y/y in April - stats office
Poland's average corporate gross monthly wage rose by 12.1 percent year on year to PLN 7,430.65 (EUR 1,641.51) in April 2023, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported on Monday.
Russian sanction plans on Poland 'propaganda ploy' says PM
Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland's prime minister, on Monday called Russian plans to impose sanctions on Poland a "typical propaganda ploy."
Poland preparing a report on war losses caused by USSR
Poland is working on a report documenting the losses the country suffered as a result of the activities of the USSR, a deputy foreign minister said on Monday.
Most Poles opt for 'German Nazis' to describe invaders
Most Poles prefer to call the German forces that invaded Poland in 1939 “German Nazis”, according to the results of a new survey.
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Poland calls on Belarus to free political prisoners
The Polish Foreign Ministry has appealed to Minsk to free all political prisoners, including a Polish minority activist.
Poland offers help to Italy hit by flooding
Poland has offered Italy assistance to combat against massive floods that have seriously affected the northern part of the country.
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