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"The situation is bad". Doctor on Kamil Glik's injury

The shoulder injury suffered by Poland's Kamil Glik will most likely exclude the defender from the squad for the World Cup in Russia as it would take at least six weeks until he is ready to restart training, Poland's team doctor said on Tuesday.

Stanisław Pięta suspended as Law and Justice member

Stanisław Pięta has been suspended as Law and Justice (PiS) member. The decision by the party’s leader Jarosław Kaczyński means that Pięta will also be suspended as a member of the parliamentary club. Furthermore, he will cease to sit in the parliamentary committee on Amber Gold affair and parliamentary special committee, PiS politicians informed.

Robert Brylewski passed away aged 57

Robert Brylewski - singer, guitarist, composer, song writer and one of the biggest stars on the Polish alternative music scene has died at the age of 57. He set up Kryzys - one of the first punk-rock bands in Poland. He also founded Brygada Kryzys, Izrael and played in concerts with Armia.

Another dead seal. Who is behind the killings?

Four cases within the last several days. Young seals have been the target of a crime, at least that's what their wounds show. First, there were two seals tied with rope with a brick attached. Next, there was the seal Helenka whose skull was shattered. On Sunday, yet another was found with a severed stomach. Who is attacking the seals and why?

Poland annouced squad for the World Cup

Poland's coach Adam Nawałka has chosen 23 players that will go to Russia for the World Cup. The squad includes top defender Kamil Glik who suffered a serious shoulder injury during training right before the press conference today. The player was taken to a hospital in Przemyśl. If the injury excludes Glik from the tournament, he will be replaced by Marcin Kamiński.

Another in the series of waste fires

Almost one hundred firemen were extinguishing the fire at the landfill in Studzianki near Wasilkowo in the Podlasie region. This is another in the string of waste fires in Poland, and yet another one at this particular scrap-heap. The most recent fire here took place last fall. The prosecutor's office failed to find the perpetrators. The heap is several meters high, and the flames are dangerous for the nearby forest.

Heavy rain and strong wind destroyed roads, buildings and crops

Destroyed roads, buildings and crops. The hail, wind and torrential rain spared no one. It took just over ten minutes of heavy downpour that led firefighters to intervene several hundred times and for residents to count their losses. In many cities, problems with the storm-and-rain systems have arisen.

Poland has chosen their team for the World Cup. How far can the team go?

This is the eighth World Cup for Poland and the first since 2006. They lost 6-5 after extra time against Brazil in their 1938 debut before twice finishing third, in 1974 and 1982. However, this century Poland failed to reach the knockout phase in 2002 and 2006, finishing fourth and third in their group respectively. Their last appearance in the last 16 was in 1986.

Poland's top defender Kamil Glik may miss World Cup

Poland's preparations for this month's World Cup suffered a blow on Monday after defender Kamil Glik seriously injured his shoulder in training on the same day as being named in head coach Adam Nawałka's 23-man squad for the tournament in Russia.

Business news with Mateusz Walczak

The Polish economy is growing and the number of work permits for foreigners is rising along with it. Also, Polish farmers may soon be receiving less money from the EU budget. Mateusz Walczak has the details.

Four-year-old attacked by dangerous virus. Her parents didn't give up the fight

She was all but sentenced to life in a vegetative state. However, her parents decided to fight for every word, move and smile. Her name is Antonina, she's four. Here brain has been attacked by a dangerous virus. The result - highly damaged senses. She can't hear and she's only learning to speak. She's just recently spoke the word "mommy", and that's just the beginning.

Bike tour around Poland for young Filip

Young students from Gliwice have completed their amazing task. They finished their almost 800-kilometer trip from their hometown in the South of Poland to Międzyzdroje in the North. It was their way of helping out one of their friends with autism. A 7-year-old girl was the youngest participant of the tour.

Children's Day in the PM's office

All children are welcome! As usual around this time of the year, the premises of the Prime Minister's office have been made availible to the youngest Poles and their parents and guardians. The prime minister wasn't there for most of the day, but there were other attractions, like rodeo, cotton candy and soap bubbles.

Celebration of Thanksgiving in Warsaw

"Thank you for our independence", that is the slogan of this year's Celebration of Thanksgiving. The day began with the traditional procession of relics. The faithful went from Piłsudski Square in Warsaw to the Temple of Divine Providence, where they were joined by the President and leaders of the parliament. Representatives of the Polish Church held a thanksgiving mass for the country.

Difficult Q and A for Law and Justice members

Politicians from the ruling Law and Justice party are on a nation-wide meet and greet. The slogan of the whole event is "There's one Poland". The idea is to answer questions from citizens and to promote the government's achievements. But sometimes, the questions are tough. The Minister of Education has been asked about the protest of people with disabilities, while MP Stanisław Piotrowicz, about his activities during the communist era in Poland.