Shares in Getin Noble Bank fell by more than a fifth on Wednesday, a day after the boss of Poland's financial watchdog quit following newspaper reports he had sought a large bribe from the bank.

The Polish government's plan to make the wealthiest taxpayers contribute more to fund pensions and disability payments is unconstitutional, the Constitutional Tribunal ruled on Wednesday, according to state news agency PAP.

The Czech Republic on Wednesday joined the growing ranks of European Union countries that reject a United Nations pact to regulate the treatment of migrants worldwide.

The meeting between PM Morawiecki, Justice Minister Ziobro and the heads of services was called in to discuss the actions taken in regard to the issue of recordings of the former chief of the Financial Oversight Authority (KNF); the prime minister urged the institutions to cooperation aimed at the quickest possible solving of the case, the spokeswoman for the government Joanna Kopcińska informed on Tuesday evening.

Paweł Pawkikowski's "Cold War" is leading European Film Award nominations. The Polish drama has a big chance to win the award for best European Picture in this year's competition. Also with nominations are Joanna Kulig, for best leading actress, Tomasz Kot for leading actor and Paweł Pawlikowski who is nominated in two categories: for best director and best screenplay.

Innocent people have nothing to be afraid of, but those who want to cheat on their declarations or medical leaves should start to fear. The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) is training its inspectors in the techniques of interrogation. Surprisingly, the politicians are not aware of such training for inspectors at ZUS.

The Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary face being hit hard by Brexit, a new ING report estimates, as changes to key supply chains and a drop in expat worker remittances compound what could be a 20 percent cut in the countries' EU funding.

In many places, Polish Independence Day was such a joyful and dignified event. At noon sharp, the first chords of the Polish national anthem echoed all over Poland. There were concerts, marches, marathons and fireworks. That's how we do it!

The European Union and Britain have agreed a draft text of a Brexit withdrawal agreement and Prime Minister Theresa May will present it to her senior ministers on Wednesday.

The Chairman of the Polish Financial Oversight Authority (KNF) Marek Chrzanowski handed his resignation from the post on Tuesday, informs the Polish Press Agency (PAP). He said that his decision was motivated by his "responsibilty for effective functioning of financial market oversight and the need for swift solving of this issue for the benefit of the state". Polish daily newspaper "Gazeta Wyborcza" informed on Tuesday that Chrzanowski is believed to have submitted a corruption offer to a private bank owner Leszek Czarnecki.

Ring on a finger and hands in handcuffs. Police officers acting on a warrant arrested a man in the registry office. They were, however, gallant enough to allow the marriage ceremony to end before swooping in. The unusual situation took place in a registry office in Grudziądz, northern Poland. The police have gathered intelligence on the planned ceremony, but they let it to end before they detained the groom. They also allowed the couple to sign all the legal paperwork connected with the marriage before apprehending the man who was wanted since June. He is suspected of being involved in a number of crimes, including a prohibted act of endangering the life or health of others.

The European Union sought on Tuesday to increase pressure on Romania to freeze disputed judicial reforms and prevent any move away from democratic values as Bucharest prepares to take over the bloc's rotating presidency.

The United States could yet impose new sanctions to try to block construction of the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline across the Baltic Sea to the European Union, the U.S. ambassador to the EU said on Tuesday.

Aftermath of the Sunday's Independence Day. Some 250,000 people manifested their patriotism, but during marches in Warsaw and Wrocław there were minor, yet shocking elements like neo-fascists from Italy, racist slurs and other incidents. Here is the summary of one of the largest demonstrations of its kind in the recent history of Poland.

Amazing story of two football teams that theoretically should not stand a chance of playing football. Meet the Polish national teams, one consisiting of those who can't see, the other of homeless players. They practiced together to learn from each other and to inspire others.

Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, lit up in the colours of the Polish flag to mark the 100th anniversary of regaining independence on Sunday (November 11).

He is one of the biggest Polish sport stars and he might return to action. According to the "Autosport" website, Robert Kubica might once again race in Formula 1. Allegedly, team Williams wants him in his stable.

Bulgaria on Monday joined the growing ranks of European Union nations opposed to a United Nations pact that aims to regulate the treatment of migrants worldwide.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has announced that by the 19th of November, he will present further steps that should be taken in a dispute between Poland and the European Union. The head of the Polish government expressed hope that the planned steps would be positively received.

The ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) regarding the law on Polish Supreme Court must be implemented, the deputy head of the European Commission Frans Timmermans said on Monday. He added that he noted the all of the Supreme Court's judges already returned to work.

Regaining independence in literature. What sort of books and press were read by Poles after 1918? The National Library joined in the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of regaining independece, but not only by issuing an occasional publications. The library wants to rebuild collections lost in the Second World War. Hence, the appeal for donating literature and prints from 19th and the first half of 20th century.

White and red colours in many cities around the world. As part of celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Poland's independence such illuminations appeared, among other places, in Kuwait and Chile.

Hundreds of candles on hundreds of graves of soldiers who gave their lives for the fatherland in Białystok, Suwałki, Vilnius and Lviv. As part of the "Light of Remembrance for the Undefeated" campaign, hundreds of people lit candles at old Polish cemeteries, to commemorate those who fought for Polish independence.

March commemorating the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence went through Warsaw peacefully; there were some incidents but only few, the chief of the Prime Minister's Chancellery (KPRM) Michał Dworczyk said on Monday in TVN24.

"You can never take our freedom." This time Mel Gibson has spoken about Poland's freedom. The latest promotional film by the Polish National Foundation features the Australian actor explaining the virtue of patience and the value of independence.

The main celebrations took place in Warsaw, but smaller cities also celebrated. On motorbikes, on kayaks, jogging of walking on the streets of their liitle fatherlands. This is how people from all around Poland celebrated the 100th anniversary of regaining independence.

President Emmanuel Macron led tributes to the millions of soldiers killed during World War One on Sunday, holding an emotional ceremony in Paris attended by dozens of world leaders to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice.

On the 100th anniversary of regaining independence, in all of Poland at noon, the Dąbrowski's Mazurka - Poland's national anthem was sang. This is also how the celebrations on Warsaw's Piłsudski Square began. The President has officially inaugurated the reconstruction of the Saski Palace that was destroyed during the Second World War. "Under the white-and-red flag, there's room for every one of us, independent of their views because in everyone, I believe this strongly, there's love for their fatherland. May the free, independent and sovereign Poland live!" said President Andrzej Duda on Sunday.

Poland's eurosceptic leaders marked a century of national independence on Sunday as more than 200,000 people marched through the capital in a parade involving far-right groups and neo-fascist activists from Italy.

Warsaw's Copernicus Centre also decided to mark the centennial of Poland's independence. It carried out experiments in its laboratories, including those inspired by double Nobel Prize winning scientist Marie Skłodowska-Curie. There was also a time capsule inside which wishes for Poland were put. These wishes have been collected by TVN24 over the last year. The capsule is to be buried on the grounds of the Copernicus Centre and disinterred for the bicentennial of Poland's independence.