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Świątek and Sabalenka share fun ahead of WTA Finals

Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka not only trained together. Their practice, ahead of the WTA Finals, was accompanied by a shared fun session, which quickly became a social media hit. The video shows that both tennis stars are really enjoying each other’s company.

MFA chief Sikorski names two key traits Poland's president should have

"In times of war, Poland should have a president who has experience in international security and the ability to unite Poles with both liberal and conservative sensitivities," Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on Thursday (October 31). However, he declined to answer a question about his candidacy in the 2025 presidential election.

Paweł S. charged with organized crime and money laundering

Paweł S. has been charged with participation in an organized crime group and money laundering. The National Prosecutor's Office (PK) reported that he provided explanations but did not disclose their content. His attorney, Jacek Dubois, stated that the interrogation was "exhausting" and that his client had a "sleepless night." The case of Paweł S. is connected to the investigation into irregularities at the Government Strategic Reserves Agency.

Statistics Poland: inflation in October at 5% y/y

The prices of goods and consumer services in October 2024 increased by 5 percent year-over-year and by 0.3 percent compared to the previous month, according to preliminary estimates from the Central Statistical Office (GUS, Statistics Poland). The annual inflation rate was driven by a significant rise in food prices, and annual inflation was also pushed up by fuel prices due to the low base effect, analysts noted.

PiS chairman Kaczyński: no "dark horse" in presidential race yet

Law and Justice (PiS) still doesn’t know if it has a "dark horse or white horse" in next year’s presidential race, as research is ongoing on this matter, said Jarosław Kaczyński. The PiS chairman also responded during a press conference to a question from a TVN24 reporter about a report concerning the Smolensk subcommittee’s actions. Despite evidence not supporting such a version, he stated that there had been an attack near Smolensk, citing a hypothesis that if the U.S. president were killed in an attack orchestrated by the Chinese, Americans would "cover it up."

Fugitive businessman Paweł S. deported back to Poland

A plane carrying Paweł S. landed Wednesday evening (October 30) at Chopin Airport in Warsaw. As Justice Minister Adam Bodnar wrote, S. "is now in the custody of Polish prosecutors," with "procedures involving him scheduled for tomorrow." S., a suspect in alleged irregularities involving the Governmental Strategic Reserves Agency, was detained in the Dominican Republic.

Poland extends heartfelt condolences to flood-stricken Spain

Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended condolences to Spain on Wednesday (October 30) due to the tragic floods which swept through southern and eastern parts of the country. "In these difficult times, Poland stands in solidarity with the people of Spain," the MFA said on X.

Siemoniak: we must defend this border with full strength of EU and NATO

Tomasz Siemoniak and Nancy Faeser, the interior ministers of Poland and Germany, spoke at the Belarusian border about the efforts of both countries to improve border protection. "We are doing everything to ensure that this border is tight and secure so that internal borders within the European Union do not re-emerge," Siemoniak said. Faeser assured that controls at Germany's internal borders are temporary.

Justice ministry to investigate findings of Russian influence commission

Justice Minister Adam Bodnar announced on Wednesday (October 30) that a special team of prosecutors will be appointed to deal with issues related to Antoni Macierewicz, who served as defence minister in 2015-2018. In a post on X, Bodnar assured of the ministry's support, stating that he was "moved by the findings" of the commission investigating Russian influence in Poland. Asked about the findings, Macierewicz said that "we are dealing solely with propaganda."

Kamala Harris addressed Polish Americans in a letter

Kamala Harris, the Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate, addressed a letter to the Polish American community. The content of the letter was seen by Fakty TVN correspondent Marcin Wrona. In it, Harris wrote that "the Polish community has played an integral role in shaping the history" of the United States. She added that if she wins the presidential election, she will stand by allies, including Poland, to defend "democratic values and oppose aggressors."

PM Tusk comments on President Duda's "aggressive statements"

Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for understanding regarding President Andrzej Duda's "strange, aggressive statements." "You, too, would be increasingly anxious in his position," he wrote in a likely response to the criticism the president has expressed in recent interviews.

Mark Brzezinski to journalists: it's you who tell the truth about Putin

"Freedom of speech and a free press are the keys to a thriving democracy," said U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski during a conference in Warsaw focused on strengthening media independence. He thanked journalists for their commitment to the pursuit of truth and spoke of their "great service" to Poland and the United States.

Government adopts revised bugdet plan for 2024 with higher deficit

In the revised budget plan for 2024, the budget deficit will be increased by 56 billion PLN, reaching a total of 240.3 billion PLN, Poland's Finance Minister Andrzej Domański announced on Tuesday (October 29). He added that there are no changes on the expenditure side of the budget.

Poland allocates nearly 70 million PLN to build AI Factory

Poland's Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs, Dariusz Standerski, informed PAP on Tuesday (October 29) the government decided to allocate PLN 69.6 million for the construction of an Artificial Intelligence Factory in Poland. It will be established at the Academic Computer Center Cyfronet AGH in Kraków, and the construction process is expected to be completed by 2025.

President Duda awards Paralympic Games heroes

Presenting state decorations to the medalists of this year’s Paralympic Games in Paris and their coaches, Poland's President Andrzej Duda on Tuesday (October 29) expressed gratitude for the joy and pride they bring through their dedication, hard work, and achievements.

Dominican Republic to deport suspect Paweł Szopa wanted by Poland

The authorities of the Dominican Republic have decided to deport suspect Paweł Szopa to Poland. Discussions are ongoing regarding the date of the transfer, as reported by the National Prosecutor's Office. Szopa was arrested by local law enforcement in the Dominican Republic. He had been wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, a wanted notice, and a European Arrest Warrant had been issued against him.

POLIN Awards for 2024 handed out in Warsaw

Ewa Teleżyńska-Sawicka and Paweł Sawicki from the Treblinka Memory Foundation have been awarded the main POLIN Award for 2024. This recognition is given to individuals working to preserve the memory of the history of Polish Jews. The POLIN Special Award for Culture and Media was presented to Father Adam Boniecki, and the 2024 POLIN Special Award went to the Borussia Foundation from Olsztyn.