The number one story in Poland is the KNF-gate. The KNF is the Polish state financial market regulator. Its former chief has been recorded while soliciting a bribe from the owner of a troubled bank. Shortly before the scandal broke out, the KNF insisted on its office being granted more power to decide on banks resolutions. The government claims that the bill on the banks should not be linked to the scandal and that it's in line with the EU regulations. The opposition, however, wants a special parliamentary commission to investigate the case.

The first person was fined for lighting a flare during Independence March in Warsaw, last Sunday. The man turned himself in. The police are still looking for others who broke the law, including those who attacked a counter-demonstation in Wrocław. The wanted men injured three people, including a police officer.

European Union leaders will meet on November 25 to endorse the divorce deal with Britain and a political declaration on the future relationship, the chairman of EU summits Donald Tusk said on Thursday.

A case of New Delhi super-bacteria has been diagnosed in Piotrków Trybunalski, south of Łódź. The highly contagious and life-threatening bacteria was detected in a woman in a local hospital. She was immediately quarantined, so that no other patients or staff would get infected. Furthermore, the internal medicine ward in the hospital was closed off.

A Hollywood cinematographer has been detained by the Polish police and charged. Matthew L., according to the Polish law we cannot disclose his full name, got in trouble by assaulting a paramedic while being drunk. He needed their help after, most likely, getting into a fight. Matthew L. is a renowned American artist who is best known for his work with director Darren Aronovski. He has also worked on such hits like "Iron Man" and "A Star is Born". He was a guest of the Camerimage movie festival in Bydgoszcz. If found guilty, he might spend three years in prison.

The latest data on Polish GDP, excess of bureaucracy and a new tolling system on Polish highways. Business news from Poland with Mateusz Walczak.

Former Polish President Aleksander Kwaśniewski said on Wednesday that, in his view, the former PM and current chief of the European Council Donald Tusk has already decided to return to Polish political scene.

Bertold Kittel, Anna Sobolewska and Piotr Wacowski - the authors of "Superwizjer" TVN reportage entitled "Polish Neo-Nazis" have won the 14th edition of Radio Zet's Andrzej Woyciechowski Award. The jury's verdict was announced on Wednesday during a gala in Warsaw's Zachęta Gallery.

British Prime Minister Theresa May won the backing of her senior ministers for a draft European Union divorce deal on Wednesday, freeing her to tackle the much more perilous struggle of getting parliament to approve the agreement.

Poland's Agnieszka Radwańska said on Wednesday that she has decided to end her 13 year-long career due to health reasons.

Anti-corruption investigators said they have searched the offices of Poland's financial regulation authority (KNF) on Wednesday, a day after its boss quit following newspaper reports he had sought a large bribe from the bank.

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.