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First Veteran Run in Bolesławiec

The First Veteran Run took place in Bolesławiec in Lower Silesia. The beautiful race was organized in memory of Lieutenant Łukasz Kurowski, the first Polish soldier to lose his life in Afghanistan. The goal of the event was to honour all of the Polish soldiers on missions abroad.

"Bobot" - a friend indeed

He is a real guardian, friend and medic, though he doesn't have a real heart. Bobot, because this is how he's called, is a robot. This electronic medical assistant's future task will be to help doctors and nurses. He was created by students of the Białystok University of Technology. The machine can measure a pulse and examine the heart rate of child patients. His inventors were awarded for their work with a gold medal at the International Invention Exhibition in Paris.

The Gift of Youth set sail from Gdynia

"Dar Młodzieży" (The Gift of the Youth) set out on its voyage from the port in Gdynia. The sailing ship will journey around the world in honor of Polish independence. It will dock at 22 ports on 4 continents, stopping in Panama in January for World Youth Day.

Myriad of species at Warsaw Aquarium Show

The Polish International Aquarium Show is the biggest fishkeeping event organized annually in the country's capital. It takes place at the Department of Animal Science at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. The current, fifth edition of the expo boasted a myriad of species and habitats from around the world.

"I'll pay for the meals if that's Sejm speaker's biggest concern"

"I'll gladly give my MP salary to cover the meals," declared Michał Kamiński, MP from PSL-UED. The guest of "Fakty po Faktach" referred to the comments made by the Sejm speaker, Marek Kuchciński regarding the costs generated by the protest of the disabled and their caretakers. His interlocutor, Barbara Nowacka also commented on the actions taken by the Sejm authorities against the protesters: "this goes beyond any standards, not only of parliamentarism, but also of functioning in a society". The mayor of Gdańsk, Paweł Adamowicz was the guest of the first part of the programme.

"Expecting Jarosław Kaczyński to cede power seems premature to me"

"I don't see anyone marked number two in Law and Justice. At least, Jarosław Kaczyński haven't named anyone yet," with these words the former prime minister, Leszek Miller assessed the current situation regarding the leadership of Law and Justice. The guest of "Fakty po Faktach" added that inside the party "the coteries clash" and the potential successors are regrouping. The guests of the second part of the programme were Barbara Labuda and Jacek Santorski.

"Both sides hit the wall. The protesters and the government"

"This protest is a great opportunity. I've been on a wheelchair for 36 years now and I don't remember such a situation, such breakthrough that would lead to improvement of the status of people with disabilities," said Piotr Pawłowski from "Intergration Foundation". Together with the head of the "Polish Humanitarian Action", Janina Ochojska, he stressed in "Piaskiem po oczach" the importance of mediation in the talks between the disabled and the government.

Dorn: Sejm Speaker Kuchciński is an anxious-neurotic personality

"We're at a turning point and much depends on the opposition. I don't mean submitting further motions to recall the Sejm Speaker, Marek Kuchciński, but rather changing the whole state of play," said former Speaker of the Sejm, Ludwik Dorn in "Fakty po Faktach". The guest of the second part of the programme was General Gromosław Czempiński.

Survey: PiS drops but still in the lead; PO on the upswing

If the elections were held in May, 40 percent of respondents would cast their vote on Law and Justice which is 6 percentage points less than in April, according to CBOS survey. Apart from the ruling party, four parties would enter parliament. Civic Platform would get the second result with 19 percent, Kukiz ’15 movement - 10 percent, Democratic Left Alliance (SLD) - 6 percent and Polish People’s Party (PSL) - 5 percent.

Civic Platform wants ministers to transfer bonuses back to the budget

Civic Platform (PO) MPs announced that they intend to submit a draft bill that would order returning the bonuses granted to the ministers of Law and Justice (PiS) government to the budget. The legislation would also bind the prime minister to disclose in the Public Information Bulletin the names of those who received the bonuses and in what amount.

Polish sailor completes a cruise around the world without stopping

Nearly 270 days of solitude. A cruise around the world without stopping at any port, on the smallest yacht ever made for such a formidable mission. One of the toughest sailing challenges has been completed. After more than nine months in the open sea, Polish sailor, Adam Kuczyński finally stood on dry land. In Plymouth, England, he was greeted by his family, friends, journalists and supporters.

Woman in a coma gave birth to a child

A woman who has been in a coma for months became a mother. Her baby girl was born in Łódź. For weeks, the doctors fought for the life of both the mother and her daughter after a car accident. Now little Nikola is at home. Her mommy is still in hospital unconscious.

Polish president at the Katyń Memorial in Jersey City

On Thursday, President Duda was in Jersey City where he layed a wreath at the Katyń Memorial. He also briefly talked with the Jersey City mayor Stephen Fulop who has recently declared that the Katyń Memorial would be removed to some other location. The decision made without consultations outraged the Polish diaspora.

Not guilty after 18 years in prison. Tomasz Komenda wants to pursue happiness

Innocent. This is the word from the court that Tomasz Komenda had been longing to hear for 18 years. That long he had spent behind the bars for a crime he did not commit. After the horrors he endured, he can start a new life now. He may seek a record compensation. All he wants is justice finally to be done. Mr Komenda adds he will also pursue some happiness.

The Sejm inaccessible to protest supporters

The Sejm turns out to be no place for young and old alike. The parliamentary building became a fortress inaccessible even to a war hero and an acclaimed charity activist. Inside, the parents and their disabled children keep protesting.

Former police chief heard charges

Charges against Zbigniew Maj, former chief of the police. The Public Prosecutor's Office claims that during his term in office, he provided classified data about investigations to unauthorised people. In connection to this case, two other people were indicted. These are the former heads of Anti-Corruption Bureau regional offices in Łódź and Poznań. All defendants were released after paying 3 thousand zlotys.

"They can donate to charity only to redeem the sin of greed"

"The money can be returned only to where it was taken from, you can't return it to "Caritas", said Krzysztof Brejza in "Kropka nad i". The Civic Platform MP commented on the issue of bonuses granted to the members of Beata Szydło's cabinet. For the opposing view, Marcin Horała from Law and Justice said that "there can be no returning because it would mean that someone have stolen the money". Mr Horała added that "the bonuses were granted legally, in accordance with the law".

"We're dealing with partial paralysis of the legislature"

"The parliament must be open to the citizens and the experts," said Stanisław Tyszka from Kukiz '15 movement. "The more restrictions are being imposed, the stronger emotions come into play," agreed Barbara Dolniak from Modern Party. The guest of the second part of "Fakty po Faktach" was Aleksander Smolar.

Tusk: it's not a duel but a serious dispute

"It’s not a duel between the Polish government and the European Commission. It’s a rather serious dispute on whether or not, Poland will be a rule of law state," said the chaiman of the European Council, Donald Tusk to the journalists in Sofia, after the EU summit.

Iwona Hartwich: we are being intimidated

"People protesting in the Sejm are being intimidated", said Iwona Hartwich from the Protest Committee of Parents of Disabled People. She pleaded to the government for a compromise and announced that a demonstration of support in front of the Sejm building has been scheduled on 25 May.

Business news. Polish GDP up to 5.1 percent

Great news when it comes to the Polish economy. The GDP in the first quarter grew to 5.1 percent, according to the Government Statistics Office. The complete data for the past quarter will be available at the end of the month.

Dramatic rescue in Zofiówka coal mine over after 11 days

The rescue operation at the Zofiówka mine has come to a finish. Rescue workers have found and recovered the body of the last missing miner. He was located underneath the ruins of the walkway that collapsed during the tremor that shook the mine on the 5th of May. The quake measured 4.0 magnitude and killed five miners.

Janina Ochojska refused entry to the Sejm

In the Sejm, emotions continue to run high on the 29th day of protest by the disabled and their caretakers. Just days after a Warsaw Uprising Survivor was barred from entering the building, another celebrated Pole was denied access. Janina Ochojska is the head of the "Polish Humanitarian Action" charity. Ms Ochojska pleaded to the government not to fear her and said she just wanted to support the protesters who were left speechless.

"Masa" detained by the police

The most famous Polish state's evidence, Jarosław S. aka "Masa" was detained by the police. According to the prosecutor's office he may be charged with extortion of bank loans, bribery and coercion. Along with "Masa" five other people were arrested, among them the head of the Criminal Intelligence Departament of Łódź police and a clerk from the customs and tax office.