More work needs to be done on the rule of law in Poland, the European Commission president said on Thursday (June 2) during a visit to Warsaw after Brussels approved billions of euros in COVID-19 economic recovery funds for the country.

Iga Świątek continued her march towards a second French Open title in three years when she demolished Russian Daria Kasatkina 6-2 6-1 to reach the final and extend her winning streak to a jaw-dropping 34 on Thursday.

End of 2022, most likely December, is a realistic time when Poland could receive money from the recovery fund - TVN24 correspondent in Brussels Maciej Sokołowski has learned from sources in the European Commission. EU officials also say that any changes made by Poland that are not in line with the agreed "milestones" will result in an immediate freezing of payouts.

The European Commission has approved Poland's National Recovery Plan, TVN24 correspondent in Brussels Maciej Sokołowski informed on Wednesday. Two commissioners were against the decision. The EU Commission issued a statement announcing the approval of the recovery plan later on Wednesday, listing a number of milestones that Poland needs to fulfill before any funds can be disbursed.

World number one Iga Świątek shook off some early nerves to extend her winning series to a staggering 33 as she beat American Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-2 to book her spot in the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday.

Original uniform that had once belonged to General Stanisław Maczek was added to the collection of the Polish History Museum on Wednesday (June 1). "General Maczek remained loyal to the honour of the Polish uniform and Poland's national interest. He was also loyal to his soldiers," the museum director Robert Kostro said during a ceremony of adding of the uniform to the collection.

Police officers from Kraśnik were driving their patrol car through Zakrzówek (Lublin Voivodeship), when they came across two ponies galloping towards the expressway. The owner of the animals was surprised they had managed to escape from the stables.

Poland has been asked for help in moving produce, mainly grain, out of Ukraine, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Wednesday at a press conference in Borodyanka, Ukraine. He added that Poland was receiving EU funds to increase throughput and improve infrastructure. Morawiecki also said that "Poland will become an economic hub for independent Ukraine".

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday thanked Donald Tusk for his work as European People's Party President. Poland's former prime minister and chief of the European Council on Tuesday was replaced as the head of the EPP by German CDU/CSU MEP Manfred Weber.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that Poland was ready to whatever it takes to increase options for grain exports from Ukraine. He also informed that the question of "food safety" was among the topics discussed at the EU summit. Morawiecki accused Putin and the Kremlin of exploiting this issue to pressure the free world. "And they're doing it with malice and premeditation, with complete disregard that it may mean hunger for millions of people," the PM said.

Inflation in Poland in May 2022 was at 13.9% year on year, government agency Statistics Poland said in a flash estimate released on Tuesday (May 31). This is the highest increase since March 1998. Economists surveyed by Polish Press Agency expected consumer prices increase at 13.8% year on year. Inflation in April 2022 was 12.4%.

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski said on Monday his story with Bayern Munich was over and he could not imagine staying on with the German champions.

Książ Castle in Wałbrzych is looking for descendants of the castle servants. And there is plenty of people to be searching after because, for instance in the early 20th century, more than 500 persons worked within the ranks of house and court service. "If you recognise your relatives in one of the photographs, please contact us," Książ Castle representatives appeal.

Poland's Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak said during his visit to Seoul that he would do "whatever it takes to bring as much military equipment from South Korea as possible". "It's crucial the Polish Army is equipped with modern and reliable weapons. And such equipment is produced by South Korea," he said. Błaszczak added that South Korea's main challenge was North Korea, which pursues aggressive politics, whereas Poland's major challenge was the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

"March of Gratitude" organised by Ukrainians to thank Poles went through the streets of Warsaw on Sunday (May 29). "Every occasion is good to thank the Polish people for support and hospitality," said Ukrainian Ambassador Andrii Deshchytsia.

Clearing the way for the country to get billions in COVID-19 recovery funds from Brussels.

Poland intends to buy six additional Patriot missile batteries, the country’s defence minister said on Tuesday.

Polish Climate Minister Anna Moskwa said on Twitter on Monday.

Polish volunteers arrived in Kiev in ambulances filled to the brim with medical equipment. "Ukraine's economy, logistics and infrastructure are in shambles. We really need help from our friends," said Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko, who accepted the aid transport. He also thanked the Polish people for helping the Ukrainian nation.

One of Europe's most wanted criminals, Zoltan P., has been detained by police "Head Hunters" from Poznań. The Hungarian citizen, wanted for armed robbery and attempted murder, was hiding from justice for eight years.

Poland will assist Sweden and Finland, should they be attacked before obtaining NATO membership, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Thursday.

A pair of falcons from downtown Warsaw - Franek and Giga - have recently extended their family by three lovely fledglings. The little falcons - Aria, Iga and Varso - were born at the end of April. They hatched in a family nest located above the viewing terrace at the Palace of Culture and Science, the iconic communist-era skyscraper. The chicks have just been ringed and were very happy to be photographed during this simple procedure.

Two people died and four were injured in a series of accidents which happened on Wednesday in the Tatra Mountains. An 11-year-old child was among the injured persons, said a duty rescuer from Tatra Volunteer Search and Rescue (TOPR).

The European Commission will not approve any recovery plan unless it is certain that all criteria have been met - EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen wrote in her response to a letter from a number of European Parliament groups, which had reacted to rumours regarding a potential agreement between the Commission and the Polish government on the National Recovery Plan. Von der Leyen listed three concrete requirements that Poland would have to meet in order for such an agreement to be reached.

The Diversity Charter is a voluntary committment of employers to promote diversity, inclusion and equal treatment policies, as well as counteract discrimination and mobbing, Warsaw City Hall said on Wednesday (May 18).

Hungary needs European Union funds to be unlocked to diversify its energy supplies, Poland's president said on Tuesday, offering some support to a country that has blocked a proposed EU ban on Russian oil due to the economic pain it would face.

Polish economy grew by 8.5% in the first quarter of 2022 year on year, according to a flash estimate released on Tuesday by Statistics Poland. For comparison, Poland's gross domestic product in Q4 of 2021 increased by 7.3% in relation to the corresponding period in 2020.