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last updated: 2026-05-22 23:03

Poland

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki celebrates Donald Trump's decision to send 5,000 American soldiers to Poland, while the country debates transcription of same-sex marriages and the government's relationship with the US. The Polish public is divided on the issue of transcription, with 45% in favor and 45% against, according to a new survey. Meanwhile, Jarosław Kaczyński criticizes the Donald Tusk government for weakening relations with the US's key ally. In other news, Grzegorz Skawiński reflects on his life without a family, and the Polish government faces pressure over the WSI likwidation report annex. The day ends with the President receiving a return package from Czarzasty and Kidawa-Błońska, who refused to provide an opinion on the report. Nawrocki also seeks to hold a referendum regarding EU climate policy, despite Senat's rejection of his request. The day is marked by political tensions and debates over national and international issues. In the cultural sphere, Skawiński and Tkaczyk celebrate 50 years in the music industry.

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Prezydent Nawrocki wymownie komentuje decyzję Trumpa RMF24
President Karol Nawrocki praises Donald Trump's decision to send 5,000 American soldiers to Poland, emphasizing the seriousness of their relationship.
Transkrypcja małżeństw jednopłciowych. Głos zabrali Polacy, nowy sondaż Polsat News
A new survey reveals that Poles are divided on the issue of transcription of same-sex marriages, with 45% in favor and 45% against.
Kaczyński: Przedstawiciele rządu osłabiali relacje z najważniejszym sojusznikiem Wirtualna Polska
Jarosław Kaczyński criticizes the government for weakening Poland's relationship with its key ally, the US.
Prezydent otrzyma przesyłkę zwrotną. Nadawcami będą Czarzasty i Kidawa-Błońska RMF24
Czarzasty and Kidawa-Błońska refuse to provide an opinion on the WSI likwidation report annex, sending all documents back to President Nawrocki.
"Zmienimy pytanie". Nawrocki nie rezygnuje. Chce referendum ws. polityki klimatycznej UE Gazeta.pl
President Nawrocki seeks a referendum regarding EU climate policy, despite Senat's rejection of his request.
"Wspaniale zmarnowany dzień". Szef Kancelarii Prezydenta: Żurek mnie nie zastraszy Gazeta.pl
Zbigniew Bogucki is questioned for nearly eight hours as a witness in a legal case, but is not intimidated by the experience.
Grzegorz Skawiński żałuje, że nie założył rodziny. "Czasami tak się poukłada" Kultura Onet
Grzegorz Skawiński reflects on his life without a family while celebrating 50 years in the music industry with Waldemar Tkaczyk.
Fotograf prezydenta zakpił z rządu. Opublikował zdjęcie. "Tak było" Onet Wiadomości
The President's photographer publishes an archival photo of Karol Nawrocki meeting Donald Trump, in response to suggestions that he lacks international connections.

World

Senator Roger Wicker calls on Trump to resume attacks on Iran, as the US faces a heatwave in India and mass bee deaths in Poland. Meanwhile, Pink Floyd saxophonist Dick Parry passes away, and the EU rejects UK's proposal for a joint goods market. The Pentagon unseals UFO files, while Kevin Warsh is appointed as the new head of the US Federal Reserve. In other news, a dangerous ingredient is found in supplements, and lottery results are announced. Trump appoints Warsh as the new head of the US Federal Reserve, while Wicker urges Trump to finish what they started with Iran. The EU rejects the UK's proposal for a joint goods market, and India faces a heatwave, causing mass bee deaths in Poland. Dick Parry, a Pink Floyd saxophonist, passes away, and the Pentagon unseals UFO files. A dangerous ingredient is found in supplements, and lottery results are announced. Trump appoints Warsh as the new head of the US Federal Reserve, while Wicker urges Trump to finish what they started with Iran. The EU rejects the UK's proposal for a joint goods market, and India faces a heatwave, causing mass bee deaths in Poland. Dick Parry, a Pink Floyd saxophonist, passes away, and the Pentagon unseals UFO files.

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