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last updated: 2026-05-22 22:33

Poland

On May 22, 2026, Poland's political landscape was marked by several significant events. Prezydent Karol Nawrocki faced rejection of his referendum proposal regarding EU climate policy, leading him to announce a second attempt with an amended question. Meanwhile, the decision by Donald Trump to increase the number of US troops in Poland was met with celebration by PiS and criticism of the Tusk government. The arrival of the first F-35 jets in Poland was also a notable event, with Kosiniak-Kamysz announcing their name as 'Husarz'. In addition, the transcription of same-sex marriages and the response to a car accident on A1 were topics of discussion, while the president's photographer sparked controversy with an archival photo. These events highlighted the dynamic nature of Poland's political climate and its international relations in 2026. The country continued to navigate its position within the EU and NATO, as well as addressing internal issues related to social and environmental policies.

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"Zmienimy pytanie". Nawrocki nie rezygnuje. Chce referendum ws. polityki klimatycznej UE Gazeta.pl
Prezydent Karol Nawrocki's proposal for a referendum on EU climate policy was rejected by the Senate. He announced plans for a second attempt with an amended question.
Prezes PiS reaguje na decyzję Donalda Trumpa. Wspomina o Karolu Nawrockim Onet Wiadomości
PiS praised Donald Trump's decision to send additional troops to Poland and criticized the Tusk government's handling of relations with the US.
Pierwsze F-35 wylądowały w Polsce. Kosiniak-Kamysz: To jest wielki moment Gazeta.pl
The first F-35 jets arrived in Poland, with Kosiniak-Kamysz announcing their name as 'Husarz' and thanking those involved in the acquisition process.
Transkrypcja małżeństw jednopłciowych. Polacy ocenili w sondażu Interia Fakty
45% of Poles support the transcription of same-sex marriages zawartych za granicą, according to a CBOS survey, with support varying based on gender, age, education, and political preferences.
Wypadek na A1. Pasażer Sebastiana M.: To był mój rekord prędkości Interia Fakty
A witness in Sebastian M.'s trial testified that he often drove at high speeds, including an instance of 304 km/h, leading to the postponement of the next hearing.
Fotograf prezydenta zakpił z rządu. Opublikował zdjęcie. "Tak było" Onet Wiadomości
The president's photographer published an archival photo of Karol Nawrocki meeting with Donald Trump, sparking controversy and responses from politicians.
Kaczyński: Przedstawiciele rządu osłabiali relacje z najważniejszym sojusznikiem Wirtualna Polska
PiS criticized the Tusk government for weakening relations with the US's most important ally, following Trump's decision to increase the number of US troops in Poland.
Nawrocki reaguje na decyzję Trumpa. "Teraz już wszyscy wiemy" Interia Fakty
Prezydent Karol Nawrocki responded to Donald Trump's decision to increase the number of US troops in Poland, emphasizing the importance of the alliance for security, technological, and economic development.

World

Senator Roger Wicker calls on Trump to resume attacks on Iran, as the US faces a heatwave in New Delhi. Meanwhile, millions of bees die on Lubelszczyzna, and Pink Floyd's Dick Parry passes away. The Pentagon releases UFO files, while the EU rejects UK's proposal for a common market. A 12-year-old girl goes missing in Krakow, and Kevin Warsh is sworn in as the new head of the US Federal Reserve. In other news, a psychoactive substance is found in supplements, and Eurojackpot's jackpot reaches 520 million zlotys. Trump mianował nowego szefa Rezerwy Federalnej USA (Fed). Nie jest jednak tajemnicą, że nowy szef Fed prywatnie jest... zięciem bliskiego Trumpowi miliardera Ronalda Laudera - spadkobiercy koncernu kosmetycznego Estée Lauder. W tym samym czasie, UE odrzuciła propozycję Wielkiej Brytanii dotyczącą utworzenia wspólnego rynku towarów jako elementu nowej strategii odbudowy relacji handlowych po brexicie. W międzyczasie, Pentagon opublikował drugą transzę odtajnionych akt dotyczących niezidentyfikowanych zjawisk powietrznych (UAP/UFO).

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Naciska na Trumpa, mówi o Iranie. "Musimy dokończyć to, co zaczęliśmy" RMF24
Senator Roger Wicker calls on President Donald Trump to resume attacks on Iranian military targets, stating that they must 'finish what we started.
Kumulacja w Eurojackpot rośnie TVN24
The Eurojackpot jackpot reaches 520 million zlotys after no main winner was drawn in the Friday drawing.
Niebezpieczny składnik w suplementach. Wykryto THC z konopi TVN24
Główny Inspektorat Sanitarny wycofuje kilka partii suplementu diety marki Green Out po wykryciu substancji psychoaktywnej.
Setki martwych ryb. Wszystko przez skwar TVN24
Heavy heat in New Delhi reaches 40 degrees Celsius, with temperatures in other parts of India approaching 50 degrees, prompting warnings about the heatwave.
Miliony martwych pszczół na Lubelszczyźnie. Dramat pszczelarzy i rolników Onet Wiadomości
Millions of bees die on Lubelszczyzna, causing a crisis for beekeepers and farmers.
Zagrał w kultowych utworach Pink Floyd. Nie żyje Dick Parry Kultura Onet
Dick Parry, saxophonist known for his work with Pink Floyd, dies at the age of 83.
"Załoga nie mogła wykrztusić słowa". Pentagon odtajnia akta ws. UFO RMF24
The Pentagon releases a second batch of declassified documents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP/UFO), including a report from an American intelligence officer.
"Nie patrz na mnie, rób swoją robotę". Trump mianował nowego szefa Rezerwy Federalnej RMF24
Kevin Warsh is sworn in as the new head of the US Federal Reserve by President Donald Trump, who promises that he will be 'completely independent' from him.