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TVN24 News in English

Dangerous accidents on quads. A 9-year-old in critical condition

Two dangerous accidents involving young drivers on quads. One of them took place in Lower Silesia, the other one in Ratułów near Nowy Targ. The latter accident involved a 9-year-old who drove his ATV right into a car. He did not have a license, nor was he wearing a helmet. Doctors are now fighting to save his life.

Strike is coming? Still no agreement between the government and the teachers

Teachers are getting more and more frustrated and nervous. For weeks the government has not met with representatives of the Polish Teachers' Union, nor has it offered a solution to alleviate the conflict. There was an off-the-cuff statement by the head of the union in which he mentioned the possibility of not advancing students to the next grade. In the end, he apologised for his words, but he emphasises that he was trying to sober up those who govern.

Law and Justice launches its campaign ahead of May's European elections

Five promises made by the ruling party and the billions they will cost. Buses with Law and Justice politicians set off to reach out to voters. However, the voters are already asking questions whether the so-called Jarosław Kaczyński's Five will break the budget. All this just when the government is talking about the global economic slowdown on the horizon.

ECJ's Advocate General to issue opinion on Polish Supreme Court's questions on May 23

The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) held on Tuesday a hearing of both sides in the case regarding questions asked by Polish Supreme Court pertaining to the Polish National Council of the Judiciary and its independence from politicians. The ECJ informed that the Advocate General of the court will issue an opinion regarding the case on the 23rd of May.

Former government spokesman becomes marketing chief for Poland's gas giant

Rafał Bochenek, the former spokesperson for the government has become a marketing director of PGNiG. The largest Polish oil and gas company refused to provide information about his future salary. According to "Fakt" daily, Bochenek will mosty likely receive between 20 and 30 thousand zlotys per month. He is going to work for both the state-owned company and the Lesser Poland regional assembly at the same time.

European Coalition presents its candidates for European elections

The coalition of five opposition parties which has been formed to compete with the ruling Law and Justice party in the upcoming European elections has revealed some of its candidates. Among the dream team there are figures from outside politics, including from civil society and the world of sport.

Poland's strip club scam revealed by "Superwizjer" TVN journalists

Alcohol spiked with drugs, loss of consciousness and large sums of money withdrawn from accounts. Many men claim that strip clubs are "thieving factories" and that mainly foreign tourists fall victim of its illegal practice. They often notify the police, but the investigations are usually discontinued. Watch the full report by "Superwizjer" TVN journalists Robert Socha and Maciej Dopierała entitled: "Strip Club Scam".

He sowed rhubarb and reaped millions. Investor claims valuable land for free

He sowed rhubarb and reaped millions. A cunning investor from Kraków received a valuable land due to a law known as "squatter's rights" or "adverse possession". The owner of the land, the Cracow University of Technology lost its years-long battle in court and the successful investor has already flipped the property for 10 millon zlotys to the city of Kraków.

Polish government pledges to invest 800 million zlotys in local bus system

A government programme called "Local connections" has been declared by the Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and the Minister of Infrastructure Andrzej Adamczyk. Eight hundred million zlotys has been earmarked for the project annually and the trips are to cost 1 zloty per kilometre. The bill is expected to come into force at the end of May.

Patient strapped to hospital bed dies after his mattress caught fire

Tragedy in a hospital in Kutno, central Poland. Due to his aggressive behaviour, a 37-year-old patient was strapped to his bed. At night, his mattress caught fire leading to burns on 70 percent of his body and ultimately, in spite of all the doctors could do, to his death. The prosecutor's office is investigating the incident.

No new offer for the teachers while the strike seems to be imminent

The government is playing a high-stakes game with teachers. There are no talks and no new offers on the table, but the Polish Teachers' Union is preparing for a countrywide strike. Although the Solidarity Teachers' Union is occupying the Lesser Poland Board of Education, it aims to avoid a larger strike. The question is: At what price?