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last updated: 2026-05-22 23:18

Poland

Democrats demand explanations from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the issuance of a visa to Zbigniew Ziobro. meanwhile, Jakub Kiwior is on Barcelona's shortlist for potential summer signings. In Poland, 45% of respondents support transcription of same-sex marriages contracted abroad, while the Episcopal Conference of Poland expresses concern over interpretations of marriage. Prezydent Karol Nawrocki receives a return package from Czarzasty and Kidawa-Błońska, and PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński praises Nawrocki's success with Donald Trump. Waldemar Żurek seeks to revoke Ziobro's asylum in Hungary, while Karol Nawrocki calls for a referendum on EU climate policy. Bogucki comments on his eight-hour interrogation in the National Prosecutor's Office. In summary, the day is marked by political tensions and debates over key issues in Poland and beyond. The day's highlights include: Gregory Meeks and James Raskin writing to Marco Rubio about Zbigniew Ziobro's visa; Jakub Kiwior's potential transfer to FC Barcelona; the CBOS survey on transcription of same-sex marriages; the Episcopal Conference of Poland's statement on marriage interpretation; Czarzasty and Kidawa-Błońska sending documents back to Prezydent Nawrocki; Jarosław Kaczyński praising Karol Nawrocki's achievements with Donald Trump; Waldemar Żurek seeking to revoke Ziobro's asylum in Hungary; and Bogucki's interrogation in the National Prosecutor's Office.

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Czołowi demokraci żądają wyjaśnień w sprawie Zbigniewa Ziobry. Napisali list do Marco Rubio TVN24
Democrats Gregory Meeks and James Raskin demand explanations from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the issuance of a visa to Zbigniew Ziobro.
Polak na celowniku giganta. Jest filarem defensywy FC Porto RMF24
Polish footballer Jakub Kiwior is on Barcelona's shortlist for potential summer signings.
Transkrypcja małżeństw jednopłciowych. Polacy ocenili w sondażu Interia Fakty
45% of Poles support transcription of same-sex marriages contracted abroad, according to a CBOS survey.
Burmistrz Zakopanego mówi "nie". Zapowiada odmowy transkrypcji aktów małżeństw tej samej płci Gazeta.pl
The Episcopal Conference of Poland expresses concern over interpretations of marriage in light of recent court decisions.
Fotograf prezydenta zakpił z rządu. Opublikował zdjęcie. "Tak było" Onet Wiadomości
Czarzasty and Kidawa-Błońska send documents back to Prezydent Karol Nawrocki regarding the WSI likwidation report annex.
Prezydent otrzyma przesyłkę zwrotną. Nadawcami będą Czarzasty i Kidawa-Błońska RMF24
PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński praises Prezydent Karol Nawrocki's achievements with Donald Trump.
Prezes PiS reaguje na decyzję Donalda Trumpa. Wspomina o Karolu Nawrockim Onet Wiadomości
Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek seeks to revoke Zbigniew Ziobro's asylum in Hungary.
Żurek interweniował ws. Ziobry. Były minister może mieć problem w USA Interia Fakty
Prezydent Karol Nawrocki calls for a referendum on EU climate policy.

World

In Poland, a 21-year-old woman named Edyta tragically passed away while sleeping next to her boyfriend in Zabrzu. Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump announced he will not attend his son's wedding due to country obligations. Senator Roger Wicker urged Trump to resume attacks on Iranian military targets, stating 'We must finish what we started.' In other news, a psychoactive substance was found in some Green Out diet supplements, leading to their withdrawal from the market. Indias capital, New Delhi, experienced temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius, while millions of bees died on Lubelszczyzna, causing significant losses for beekeepers and farmers. Dick Parry, a renowned saxophonist who played with Pink Floyd, passed away at the age of 83. Finally, the Pentagon released another batch of declassified documents about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP/UFO), including a report from a US intelligence officer detailing several close encounters with UFOs.

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Edyta usnęła przy swoim chłopaku. Już się nie obudziła Wirtualna Polska
A 21-year-old woman named Edyta tragically passed away while sleeping next to her boyfriend in Zabrzu. The Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into the incident.
Zaskakujące oświadczenie Donalda Trumpa. Nie pojawi się na ślubie syna Onet Wiadomości
Former US President Donald Trump announced he will not attend his son's wedding due to country obligations.
Apeluje do Trumpa ws. Iranu. "Musimy dokończyć to, co zaczęliśmy" Wirtualna Polska
Senator Roger Wicker urged Trump to resume attacks on Iranian military targets, stating 'We must finish what we started.
Niebezpieczny składnik w suplementach. Wykryto THC z konopi TVN24
A psychoactive substance was found in some Green Out diet supplements, leading to their withdrawal from the market.
Setki martwych ryb. Wszystko przez skwar TVN24
Indias capital, New Delhi, experienced temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius.
Miliony martwych pszczół na Lubelszczyźnie. Dramat pszczelarzy i rolników Onet Wiadomości
Millions of bees died on Lubelszczyzna, causing significant losses for beekeepers and farmers.
Zagrał w kultowych utworach Pink Floyd. Nie żyje Dick Parry Kultura Onet
Dick Parry, a renowned saxophonist who played with Pink Floyd, passed away at the age of 83.
"Załoga nie mogła wykrztusić słowa". Pentagon odtajnia akta ws. UFO RMF24
The Pentagon released another batch of declassified documents about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP/UFO), including a report from a US intelligence officer detailing several close encounters with UFOs.