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President Duda: I hope to finalise U.S. military presence increase deal soon

U.S. military presence in Poland was among mant topics discussed at a joint conference of President Andrzej Duda and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. "I hope that we will be able to sign the final deals regarding U.S. military presence increase still this year and to make the final decisions regarding the locations," President Duda said.

"We must remember" - President Duda's address on WWII outbreak anniversary

Poland's President Andrzej Duda was the first one to speak at the Piłsudski Square in Warsaw, during the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the World War Two outbreak. "The terrifying military conflict began 80 years ago. Today, it's hard to even imagine this cataclysm, the worst one in the history of mankind. We remember. We must remember, that's why we're here today," said Duda.

Polish and German presidents mark the 80th anniversary of WWII

Polish President Andrzej Duda and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier commemorated the first victims of World War Two in Wieluń, the southern Polish city on Sunday (September 1), which was bombed minutes ahead of shots being fired from German battleship SMS Schleswig-Holstein on September 1, 1939.

Tusk: I will tell you about my future in December. My heart longs for Poland

There are a few offers, also international, and I will seriously consider them, but my heart absolutely yearns to be by the Vistula - with these words the President of the European Council described his plans when asked about hisn future in "Fakty po Faktach" in TVN24. "On December 2, that's Monday, I can tell your station about how I see the political future of Poland and myself," he promised.

Donald Tusk: I won't be attending WWII outbreak anniversary in Poland

I don't like to discuss who invited who and when. We were all used to, even in Poland, to certain rules and standards. I won't be attending the commerations of the WWII outbreak anniversary in Poland - said Donald Tusk on Friday. The former Prime Minister of Poland and sitting President of the European Council was the guest of "Fakty po Faktach" in TVN24.

Warsaw's sewage crisis. City to use government help to build temporary system

A pontoon bridge over the Vistula will be ready on Tuesday - the head of the prime minister's office, Michał Dworczyk, said on Monday. The plan is to attach to the bridge a temporary system that would direct the flow of waste towards "Czajka" waste treatment plant. We're doing all we can to stop the release of waste directly into the Vistula - Dworczyk reassured.

Donald Trump cancels visit to Poland as hurricane Dorian approaches Florida

U.S. President Donald Trump informed on Thursday that he cancels his visit to Poland because of hurricane Dorian approaching Florida. He added that he had spoken with Poland's President Andrzej Duda and that Vice President Mike Pence would come in his place. Trump also said that he planned to reschedule his visit to Poland.

Donald Trump to arrive in Poland on September 1, not August 31

U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive in Warsaw on Sunday morning, and not on Saturday evening like it was initially announced - the head of the President's Chancellery Krzysztof Szczerski confirmed for Polish Press Agency (PAP). The information was reported first by the Polish Radio.

Warsaw mayor: it will take longer than a few days to fix the sewage tanks

It will take longer than a few days to fix the sewage-collecting tanks for "Czajka" waste treatment plant - the Mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski said on Thursday after the meeting of the crisis control group. He stressed that it was too early to determine the exact cause of the malfunction. He also reassured that the authorities were searching solutions.

Coach accident in northern Poland. 29 pilgrims in hospital

Twenty nine people were taken to a hospital after a coach carrying pilgrims crashed on road number 53 in the Warmian-Masurian voivodeship. According to the police, a 32-year driver of passenger mazda was overtaking a jeep in a prohibited section. In that moment, the coach appeared on the oncoming lane and its driver took a quickly turned onto the hard shoulder, causing the bus to tip over on the side.

Civic Coalition wants to split the function of justice minister and prosecutor general

The Civic Coalition submitted a draft legislation that splits the function of the minister of justice and prosecutor general. Since the beginning of this term, Zbigniew Ziobro has been combining both. He has been most recently criticised for the scandal regarding the organised hate of judges in his ministry. The opposition says it wants to return the ministry to health after it became a political apparatus of Law and Justice.

Future after Brexit. Uncertainty of Poles living in the United Kingdom

Immigration problems of a well-known chef from Poland, living in the UK. Damian Wawrzyniak has cooked for the Royal Family, been on the British TV and was the head chef of the London Olympic Games. But, this wasn't enough to initially be allowed to stay in the UK after Brexit. Many Poles are in the same, uncertain situation.

Presidential call. Andrzej Duda spoke on the phone with Donald Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Poland's President Andrzej Duda - the head of Polish president's office, Krzysztof Szczerski, informed on Wednesday evening. He added that the conversation lasted more than 10 minutes and was about the upcoming visit by the American president to Poland.