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"Political death certificates". Expression of opinion turned out to be brutal reality

We now know more about the justification for the prosecutor having closed the investigation regarding the political death certificates for 11 mayors of Polish cites. They were published by the All-Poland Youth organisation. The prosecutor concluded that the documents did not contain any threats and were an expression of opinion. It's not surprising that people are outraged, however, when one of those mayors has already been murdered. There will be an appeal against the decision of the prosecutor.

Business news. New challenges for Polish economy in 2019

Four years have passed since the Black Friday on the currency market when the skyrocketing Swiss franc caused turmoil among Polish credit holders in the said currency. New challenges ahead for the Polish economy in 2019. Huge lack of employees on the labour market. Business news from Poland with Mateusz Walczak.

Strong wind, blizzards and heavy snowfall. Difficult weather conditions in Poland

Winter is not letting up. A blizzard paralysed Białystok on Tuesday. City officials instituted a temporary ban on heavy trucks entering the city. The difficult weather conditions are not only on Polish roads, but also in the mountains. In the Tatras, the 3rd-degree avalanche warning is still in effect. Meteorologists are also warning against the possiblity of heavy snowfall in the high country.

#MuremZaOwsiakiem. Internet rallies against WOŚP charity leader's resignation

The knife that stabbed mayor Adamowicz symbolically stabbed Jerzy Owsiak. For 27 years the heart of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. Now that heart is broken. Jurek Owsiak said that he's done and the Orchestra should play on. But he is sick of the hate and threats that are being directed at him. He has officially resigned from the foundation and wants to get out of the spotlight. But not only those connected with the Orchestra are saying "no". From all sides throughout Poland and on the internet, people are calling on Owsiak to play with the Orchestra, until the end of the world and one day longer.

European Commission to analyse Poland's response regarding the Vistula Spit

Brussels has questions about the Vistula Spit. The European Commission wants to know how the planned canal will affect the environment. They also reminded that two years ago Poland announced that it would submit an official opinion on the matter. The area belongs to "Natura 2000" that is protected by EU regulations. The Law and Justice politicians hint that there may be more here at play than just environmental concerns. On Wednesday, the European Commission announced that they received Poland's response regarding the Vistula Spit and that it will be given due consideration.

Stefan W. charged with murder of Mayor of Gdańsk Paweł Adamowicz

He is not admitting his guilt and is talking mostly about himself. He took the information regarding the death of Paweł Adamowicz without showing any emotions. Stefan W. has been charged with murder. So how did he get there? How was he able to make it on stage and then brutally attack the mayor with a knife is now being investigated by the prosecutor. And eye-witnesses are also telling us about the horrific event. Here are the details.

The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity collected over 92 million zlotys

If everything had gone to plan as had been the case in the last 27 years, we would all be celebrating and commending the enormous sum collected by the thousands of volunteers and donated by millions of poles. At more than 92 million zlotys, it's still not over. The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity will play until the end of January.

Polish teachers demand pay raise and threaten strike

A strike by teachers seems like it may become a reality. After the fiasco of talks with minister Anna Zalewska, the Polish teachers union has called on its members to demand 1,000 zloty pay raise from their employers. If this doesn't bring the expected results, the chairman of the union is not ruling out a strike.

Thought and reflection at marches against violence in Polish cities

There were no fiery political speeches, divisions or disputes. But there was thought and reflection during the spontanous marches and demonstrations against violence. They took place in several dozen cities throughout Poland. In Warsaw, the march started in front of the Palace of Culture and Science and ended at the Zachęta National Art Gallery.