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Echoes of the smear campaign. Protest in many Polish cities

Judge Arkadiusz Cichocki was called back by the minister of justice Zbigniew Ziobro, from the Court of Appeals in Katowice. Now, he must return to the Regional Court in Gliwice, according to the spokesperson of the former court. According to the media outlets, this is the result of the smear campaign waged against judges, that stemmed out of the ministry of justice.

Morawiecki in TVN24: I think Kaczyński would be a better PM than me

"I think Jarosław Kaczyński would be an excellent and the best prime minister. I think that the chairman would be a better prime minister than me," Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said in an exclusive interview for TVN24's "Fakty po Faktach". Anita Werner also asked the prime minister about the recent smear campaign that targeted certain Polish judges. Mr Morawiecki said that "there's no evidence that the justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro knew about this issue".

Former Polish ambassadors wrote an open letter to Donald Trump

Mr. President, you are coming to a country where the rule of law is no longer respected. Your powerful voice calling for tolerance and mutual respect, as well as compliance with the provisions of the Constitution and other laws, may have historical significance - reads an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, written by a group of former Polish ambassadors.

At least 1358 measles cases in Poland since the start of 2019

Between January 1 and August 15, 2019, there were 1358 cases of measles recorded in Poland - according to a report by the National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene (NIZP-PZH). Last year, within the same period, only 103 cases of measles were recorded.

U.S. National Security Adviser: Trump and Zelenskiy may meet in Poland

U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton flew into Kiev on Tuesday for talks to gauge Ukraine's new authorities and touted a possible meeting between comic-turned-president Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump. The two heads of state may meet in Warsaw during WWII outbreak anniversary commemorations.

Polish farmers to receive subsidies to recover after drought and floods

The government will help those farmers who suffered losses this year due to drought, hurricanes, hailstorms, heavy rain, spring frost or floods - the Government Information Centre (CIR) announed on Tuesday. Farmers who lost more than 70 percent of their overall output will receive 1.000-zloty subsidy per each hectare.

Polish government approves balanced budget for 2020

Poland's government approved a plan on Tuesday to eliminate its budget deficit in 2020, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said, as the ruling nationalists sought to emphasise their economic credentials before a national election on October 13.

Heroes of Giewont. TOPR rescuers risked their lives to save others

In an extreme situation, they saved the lives of others, not thinking of their own. Rescue workers and helicopter pilots from the Tatra Volunteer Search and Rescue are heroes from last week's thunderstorm on Giewont. One of the pilots spoke with our reporter and told him how he didn't hesitate even for a second to reach the injured and bring them back to safety.

Polish judiciary council: smear campaign must be thoroughly investigated

It's necessary to investigate all media reports regarding the smear campaign - said the spokesperson for the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) Maciej Mitera, referring to the scandal revealed by Onet.pl website. He added that all KRS members whose names were mentioned in that context should immediately submit explanations in writing.

Smear campaign scandal. Opposition wants justice minister's dismissal

After the resignation of the deputy justice minister, Law and Justice claims that the case is closed, regarding the hate campaign waged against judges by the men in charge of reforms to judiciary. However, associations of judges and prosecutors are demanding that an independent investigative commission be established, since the minister of justice and public prosecutor general are the same person. They claim that this conflict of interest will not allow justice to be reached in this case.

Polish suspect Magdalena Kralka sought by Interpol

A Polish woman who is suspected of leading a drug gang is wanted and an Interpol Red Notice has been issued. Magdalena Kralka has blond hair, green eyes and is 172 centimetres tall. The police are asking to help to find the woman.

TOPR: chances of survival of the missing cavers are minimal

Chances that the two missing cavers in Wielka Śnieżna cave are absolutely minimal, given the conditions that are down there, but we're fighting until the end, until we find them - Jan Krzysztof, the chief of the Tatra Volunteer Search and Rescue (TOPR) Jan Krzysztof.

"I'm scared, I receive threats" - woman behind smear campaign issues a statement

I apologise to those who I have smeared. I regret it. I wish I could turn back time - reads a statement published by Gazeta Wyborcza, written by Emilia - a woman who took part in a smear campaign coordinated by the Ministry of Justice, aimed to discredit Polish judges. "Poland, the Poles, must find out the truth about the propapanda machine and destroying of people in Poland," she added.