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Anti-graft office notifies prosecutor over state audit chief's assets report

The Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) has notified the prosecutor's office about the possibility of offense committed by the President of the Supreme Audit Office (NIK) Marian Banaś. This was a result of the NIK chief's asset declaration control, in the course of which, according to the CBA, "irregularities have been found". Banaś responded with a statement in which he declared readiness to provide explanation, and that he awaits the end of the case with confidence.

Poland's biggest christmas charity sets grand finale for January 12

On the 12th of January the 28th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is set to take place. Final preparations are underway. At a special meeting with journalists, Jerzy Owsiak presented this year's collection can design that will sent out to teams throughout the world on Saturday.

New vessel for Polish Navy. ORP Ślązak ready for duty

The slowest built ship in the history of the Polish Navy finally got a Polish flag. The ORP Ślązak was initially was supposed to be a Gawron-class multitasking corvette. After 18 years of construction and efforts to save money it will finally serve as a patrol unit.

Cost of waste collection and disposal to rise sharply

The cost of waste collection and disposal in Poland will rise. Some of the local governments have already voted for it. Council members are reassuring people that this is necessary because of higher prices of the environmental fee handed down by the central government. They assure citizens they are not making money it.

Sejm's chancellery gives statement on Olsztyn court's verdict

The Sejm's chancellery issued a statement on the verdict of the Olsztyn court. The common courts are not responsible for controlling the correctness of parliamentary proceedings, including the selection of people for positions filled by the Sejm - said government officials. Meanwhile, the judges are asking about the new KRS and are in trouble, just like those who are waiting for a verdict on their own case.

PiS expects supreme audit chief to resign from office

During Thursday's meeting between PiS chairman Jarosław Kaczyński, deputy chairman Mariusz Kamiński and the Supreme Audit Office head Marian Banaś, an expectation was expressed for the last one to step down from his office - PiS spokesperson Anita Czerwińska informed.

Leaders of ruling coalition sign agreement for the next term

Leaders of Law and Justice (PiS), Agreement, and United Poland - Jarosław Kaczyński, Jarosław Gowin and Zbigniew Ziobro respectively - on Thursday signed a new agreement as the United Right coalition - chief of PiS Executive Committee Krzysztof Sobolewski has informed.

Debate in European Parliament on situation of LGBT+ people in Poland

A debate on the LGBT+ situation in Poland took place in the European Parliament. It was started by an EU Commissioner who presented the stance of the European Commission on recent events in Białystok. There, in July, an equality parade took place in which the participants were attacked by football hooligans and nationalists.

Ruling party leader Kaczyński defends controversial candidate for high court

Jarosław Kaczyński has defended the future judge of the Constitutional Tribunal. In an interview for "Gazeta Polska Codziennie" the Law and Justice chairman said that indeed Stanisław Piotrowicz was in the Polish Workers' Party, however, he adds, he was amongst the prosecutors and judges that tried to lessen the repression. So he didn't actually do anything bad, in fact, he helped - so Kaczyński claims.

"It wasn't a political murder, my son is a sick person"

"It wasn't a political murder, my son is a sick person," said the mother of Stefan W. In the first televised interview since he killed the mayor of Gdańsk Paweł Adamowicz, she points out which state services she warned about her son and how. Now, the prosecutor is investigating the leads.

"I've never broken the law". NIK chief explains himself in the Sejm

Marian Banaś explains himself in the Sejm. He came to a session of the State Audit Committee regarding his deputies, but he spoke about himself too. He read the story about the building in Cracow from a piece of paper, but he didn't seem to hear the questions he was asked - and there are many questions. Not only about the building but also about gangsters, his asset declarations and the report by the Central Bureau of Investigations.

TVN24's co-founder Adam Pieczyński announces retirement from media work

Adam Pieczyński, Editor-in-Chief of TVN24 and "Fakty", Director of TVN News Department, and one of the most distinguished journalists and media managers, has decided to end his professional career and devote time to his family. Starting December 21 his duties will be taken over by Michał Samul who has been Adam's associate since the launching of TVN24.

Polish Air Force MiG-29 to resume operations soon

MIG-29 jet fighters will once again be put into use. According to the Air Force inspector, pilots will be able to board the machines. They have been waiting for this decision since March. Now, pilots and instructors must undergo special training to renew their privileges. This process will take at least half a year.