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Janina Ochojska wants mediate talks between protesters and government

Another day and the protest continues. "I could help mediate," says the president of the "Polish Humanitarian Action" pertaining to the talks between the protesting disabled and the government. However, before this can happen, Janina Ochojska would like to be allowed to speak with the protesters.

Interior minister takes the Free Citizens of Poland foundation to court

His predecessor filed an application, the current minister of the interior won't withdraw it and the court has set a date for the hearing in September. The goal is to break up the Free Citizens of Poland (Wolni Obywatele RP) foundation. On the "Jeden na Jeden" programme, Joachim Brudziński spoke about how the foundation broke the law and gave examples. The foundation claims that some of it's activists weren't speaking in the foundation's name and that the whole thing is a politically motivated attempt to bring the organisation down.

Will the government finally find a solution to the hooliganism problem?

What will the government do? And what ideas does the interior minister have in order to stop the nasty incidents of hooligans ravaging the stadiums? Last sunday in Poznań and in early May at the National Stadium. Flares, clashes and unrest everyone can see for a long time now. Still, no one knows how to hand over the stadiums to the true fans and get rid of the hooligans.

Kaczyński's knee injury sparked gossip about his possible successor as party leader

Law and Justice's chairman, Jarosław Kaczyński is in the hospital. He's been admitted for knee treatment, according to his party's spokesperson. Although the rumors about his retiring have been grossly exaggerated, still there has been much talk about the great pretenders. About crown princes and heirs apparent. In fact in Poland, they use the French word "dauphin" and there's been talk of dolphins swimming. As things stand, though, there is just one party leader, limping.

"Without Kaczyński, United Right won't stand a chance to be a ruling formation"

Jarosław Kaczyński is "an undisputed leader of the right wing of the political scene," said Professor Waldemar Paruch, politologist and social advisor to the Speaker of the Sejm. The guest of "Fakty po Faktach" added that without Jarosław Kaczyński, the United Right has no chance to remain in power. "Law and Justice is a single leader party," stressed Professor Tomasz Nałęcz, historian, former deputy Speaker of the Sejm and advisor to former president Bronisław Komorowski. Bartosz Arłukowicz and Łukasz Schreiber were guests of the first part of the programme.

Revol writes a touching letter to her lost friend

Touching farewell letter with Nanga Parbat in the background. The French mountaineer, Elizabeth Revol is struggling to come to terms with her dreadful experience. She was lucky to come down from the mountain, but she had left her companion, Tomasz Mackiewicz. Now, she has written an emotional letter to her lost friend whose life ended in the Himalayas.

Government wants to build brigdes

Bridges to connect the Poles. Prime minister Morawiecki has announced the launch of the Bridges Plus programme. The oppostion raises concerns and says that PiS is better in dividing than connecting.

Brand new planes for VIPs await their pilots

Brand new planes to carry Polish VIPs are almost ready. What they still need in order to fly high are properly qualified pilots. The training is under way but it's gonna take some time, however, in this case it's best not to rush this job.

Polish Business Roundtable Awards

The seventh edition of the Polish Business Roundtable Awards. The four laureates have made business and social contributions that have a significant impact on Poland. Father Adam Boniecki received the Special Award named after Jan Wejchert.

"I wish there were more laid-back supporters in Polish club football"

"Maybe the police should return to Polish stadiums, at least for some time. Obviously, not for free. For a payment," proposed the former chaiman of the Polish Footbal Association, Michał Listkiewicz. The guest of "Fakty po Faktach" commented on hooligan incidents during Sunday's game between Lech and Legia. "It was the last straw," added Mr Listkiewicz. By contrast, the former deputy police chief, General Adam Rapacki said that "the sheer presence of the police at the stadiums won't fix the real problem". The guests of the second part of the programme were Andrzej Celiński and Marek Migalski.

Protesters remain in the Sejm as the NATO summit approaches

The 35th day of protest in the Sejm. The Parents of disabled adults continue to battle for a 500 zloty rehabilitation suppliment. The ruling party faces another dilemma now, as it is trying to prepare for the upcoming NATO summit which will be held in the Sejm building. It's anyone's guess whether the police will cordon the protesters off, however, more and more voices suggest that just may be an option in order to avoid embarrassment.

President signed the amended Act on the Supreme Court

President Andrzej Duda has signed the amended Act on the Supreme Court and the Organization of the Courts. The amendment introduces, among other things, changes in the regulations regarding the so-called extraordinary complaint and the appointing of the court assessors.

Eleven hooligans detained. Three already heard charges

The police have already detained eleven Lech Poznań hooligans who invaded the pitch and disrupted the game on Sunday. Three men are being questioned, other three already heard charges and the rest should follow soon. One of the detained was banned from entering stadiums. The police still determines the identities of others involved in the incident.

Bone reconstruction saves kids from amputation

Incredible measure of progress in medicine. Doctors from Poznań reconstructed the bones of the kids who were at risk of having their legs amputated. The children and their parents celebrate while their story gives hope to others.

Man dies in an accident in Tatra mountains

Tragic accident in Tatra mountains. Two men have been on their way up to the Rysy summit. Both fell down the chasm. One of was killed, the other is injured. The mountain rescuers caution that there is still a lot of frozen snow on the way to the highest peak in Poland.

Warsaw tenants granted compensation by the reprivatisation committee

Compensation for the victims of the so-called wild reprivatisation. Will the city authorities pay the money to the tenants of four tenement houses in Warsaw? They should according to the decision made by the reprivatisation committee chaired by Law and Justice's candidate for mayor of Warsaw, Patryk Jaki. Among the tenants is the daughter of Jolanta Brzeska, a social activists who fought for tenements' rights and had been found dead in 2011.