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last updated: 2026-07-09 19:03

Poland

Poland's healthcare minister remains in place amidst growing scandals, as a doctor in Braniewo earned nearly 1.8 million PLN in a year by claiming to work over 1,200 hours monthly. Meanwhile, Jarosław Kaczyński is reportedly open to meeting with Viktor Orban, while the Lewica party gains support in recent polls. The Koalicja Obywatelska party faces criticism after an incident at a hospital, and a dangerous incident occurs on a shooting range in Ostrów Wielkopolski. The National Day of Memory for Victims of OUN and UPA is celebrated, with the president participating in commemorations. A bus crash in Warsaw's Ochota district raises concerns about driver's condition, while a conflict involving Daniel Obajtek at a salt mine in Inowrocław is being investigated. Finally, President Nawrocki appoints a new president for the disputed Supreme Court chamber. The support for major parties declines, with the Lewica party gaining ground. The incident at Katowice airport, where a man stole a 100,000 PLN gold bracelet from his wife, also makes headlines.

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"Rząd zderzaków" na wybory? Tusk może postawić na większe zmiany Interia Fakty
Poland's health minister remains in place amid growing scandals about irregularities in hospitals across the country, including a doctor in Braniewo earning nearly 1.
Jarosław Kaczyński spotka się z Viktorem Orbanem? Rzecznik PiS zabrał głos Polsat News
Jarosław Kaczyński is reportedly open to meeting with Viktor Orban, as the latter is expected to visit Poland this weekend.
Chirurgowi z Braniewa udało się naciągnąć dobę. Zarobił fortunę RMF24
A doctor in Braniewo earned nearly 1.8 million PLN in a year by claiming to work over 1,200 hours monthly, which is physically impossible and has led to an investigation by the prosecutor's office in Elbląg.
Ukradł bransoletę za 100 tys. zł i wsypał żonę. Na lotnisku trzeba uważać RMF24
A man stole a 100,000 PLN gold bracelet from his wife at Katowice airport, raising concerns about security during travel.
Poparcie dla największych partii spada. Zyskuje Nowa Lewica RMF24
The support for major political parties in Poland declines, with the Lewica party gaining ground in recent polls.
Niebezpieczny incydent na strzelnicy. Mężczyzna został ranny TVN24
A dangerous incident occurs on a shooting range in Ostrów Wielkopolski, resulting in a person being hospitalized due to obrażeń that may have been caused by a ricochet.
Lewica zyskała najwięcej. KO traci po aferze wokół szpitala Wirtualna Polska
The Koalicja Obywatelska party faces criticism after an incident at a hospital, while the Lewica party gains support in recent polls.
Narodowy Dzień Pamięci Ofiar OUN i UPA. Wiadomo, co planuje prezydent Interia Fakty
The National Day of Memory for Victims of OUN and UPA is celebrated, with the president participating in commemorations across the country.

World

A powerful earthquake hits the Czech Republic, with a magnitude of 5.5. The epicenter was located in the western part of the country. Meanwhile, Palm Beach, Florida, renames its airport in honor of Donald Trump. In Poland, Niż Bernadette continues to affect the weather, especially in eastern regions. 'Enola Holmes 3' dominates Netflix's popularity list, while Maria Szczepaniec is appointed as the new president of the Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court. Russia has suffered significant war losses since February 2022, with around 1.4 million soldiers killed or injured. A US F-16 fighter jet catches fire and makes an emergency landing on Zakynthos island in Greece. And finally, Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko presents five possible scenarios for the end of the conflict between Russia and the West. The day also sees the expulsion of two Russian diplomats from Rome due to a spy scandal. The summary of today's events is as follows...

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