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"From Poland with Love". The centenary of Polish-American relations

"From Poland with Love". That was the message of the American ambassador during a Polish-American picnic in the park. The U.S. Embassy and the American Center in Warsaw chose this way to celebrate the centenary of Polish-American relations. It was held in true American style. There was American food, music, sports and even the U.S. Marines. One of the main attractions was a huge cake with an American flag. During the official part of the ceremony, the American ambassador to Poland, Paul Jones, spoke to those in attendance.

President Duda: Polish-Ukrainian relations must be founded on historical truth

President Andrzej Duda attended the ceremony marking the anniversary of the Volhynia Massacre in 1943. He travelled to Ukraine on Sunday to pay respect to murdered Poles. Ukraine's president, Petro Poroshenko was also there, but he dedicated his visit to the victims of the Polish-Ukrainian conflict in 1943 to 1944. The two presidents were not expected to meet each other.

Constitutional Tribunal judges complain about Court's President Julia Przyłębska

Julia Przyłebska, has been accused by seven judges of the Constitutional Tribunal for improperly conducting her duties as the Tribunal's President. In particular, the process of selecting judges to preside over certain cases, which has led to about half of the judges sitting idle. They say this threatens the impartiality of the Tribunal. Judge Przyłębska, however, says the accusations have no legal justification.

Political turmoil in Poland after new Supreme Court enters into force

Who is in charge of the Polish Supreme Court? We asked this question yesterday and we ask it again today, as it is still unclear. Or maybe the answer depeneds on who you ask? The political turmoil connected to the law on the Supreme Court continues. Now, more than ten judges of the Supreme Court have been informed that they are retired. Including the First President of the Court, Małgorzata Gersdorf.

Pilot dies in Polish Air Force jet fighter crash

Polish Air Force jet fighter MiG-29 crashed on early Friday morning, in the village of Sakówko near Pasłęk (Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship). Pilot died despite ejecting himself out of the plane. The cause of the crash is still unknown.

Where did it all go wrong? Timeline of judiciary overhaul in Poland

The European Commission has opened a legal procedure against Poland regarding the new Supreme Court law that entered into force on Wednesday. This marks yet another milestone in the rule of law dispute between Warsaw and Brussels that has been going on for some time now. Below is the timeline lisiting all major events along the way, starting from eurosceptic, conservative Law and Justice party coming to power in 2015, to the most recent developments of July 2018.

Morawiecki: don't lecture us; Poland is a proud country

The internal situation in Poland has become a big topic outside of the country. A debate took place in Strasbourg on Wednesday and EU members had many questions about what the government in Warsaw is doing. The Polish PM tried to convince the European Parliament that, from now on, the Polish courts will be even more independent and that Polish democracy has never been so strong.

Record coal import, problem with old cars and new driver fees. Business news

Poland can expect to import over 17 billion tons of coal this year. This is a new record, mainly due to problems with efficiency of Polish mines. As much as 70 percent imported coal to Poland comes from Russia. Poland has the largest number of old cars in the entire EU. According to Eurostat, 34 percent of all cars in our country are 20 years old or more. New quality fees are on the horizon and so the drivers will have to pay more.

Who's in charge now? Chaos as Supreme Court law enters into force

Who's now officially in charge of the Supreme Court? The Polish President's staff has said that it's judge Józef Iwulski. However, the judge himself says that the President did not bestow such duties upon him. Professor Małgorzata Gersdorf, the First President of the Supreme Court has allocated judge Iwulski to fulfill her duties in her absence, but only because she's planning to take a vacation. Judge Gersdorf continues to be the first President, assured Judge Iwulski, and added that he's not taking over.

Conflict over Polish Supreme Court law escalates

This is one of the biggest crises in modern Polish history. According to a new law, the first president of the Supreme Court, Małgorzata Gersdorf is, from Wednesday on, retired. According to professor Gersdorf herself, nothing has changed. And to prove that point she showed up to work. However, it wasn't business as usual as she was greeted by hundreds, maybe more, who oppose the new law. They say, the new law is a threat to democracy.

"Strength of the sovereign Europe stems from the strength of its members"

"The European sovereignty cannot imply building the European Union at the expense of the member states’ strength, for the strength of the sovereign Europe stems from the strength of its members," said Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in the European Parliament during the debate on the future of the EU.

Sunken German tanker can cause ecological disaster

It's a disaster waiting to happen and it's been wating for more than 50 years. The wreckage of an old German tanker, that's been lying on the seabed of the Baltic for over half a century, is still full of fuel. Scientists are warning that, if it leaks, it could cause an ecological disaster. The oil could make it onto the beaches of the region and harm the environment. They say action must be taken now.

Donald Tusk: Polish people deserve an independent judiciary

The Polish people deserve an independent judiciary, says former Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Mr Tusk, who now is the president of the European Council, has added that he doesn't wish to comment on current events but has stressed that those who challenge judicial independence are doing harm to the citizens.

Presidential minister: according to the law, chief justice Gersdorf enters into retirement

Poland's President Andrzej Duda has confirmed that Supreme Court chief Małgorzata Gersdorf will retire on July 4, in line with legislation introduced by the ruling Law and Justice party, an aide to Duda said on Tuesday. The legislation enforcing the retirement of some Supreme Court judges, including the tribunal's chief, is at the centre of a conflict between Poland and the European Union.