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last updated: 2026-05-21 18:33

Poland

Poland's oldest society in Europe faces a series of political and legal challenges. The country is dealing with the fallout from the dismissal of MOCAK museum director Adam Budak, who demands reinstatement or compensation. Meanwhile, Polish Space Agency head Marta Wachowicz seeks to silence astronaut Janusz Kamiński. The MON announces the arrival of F-35 jets by the end of May, while public opinion remains divided on potential ministers Adam Bodnar and Waldemar Żurek. The government reacts to Russian disinformation campaigns, and a former police officer faces charges of spying for Russia. The CBOS poll shows declining support for Tusk's government, as Poland continues to age rapidly. In other news, the MSZ supports Łotwa amidst increasing Russian pressure, and the Wrocław police search for a cyclist involved in an attack on an elderly woman. Prezydent Nawrocki signs a new law supporting farmers, while a group of neopagan activists is linked to potential terrorist attacks. Poland's demographic challenges persist as Eurostat data reveals the country's aging population.

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Odwołany dyrektor MOCAK-u odpiera zarzuty i wysuwa żądania TVN24
Former MOCAK museum director Adam Budak demands reinstatement or compensation after being dismissed, arguing that his dismissal was unlawful and that no mobbing or discrimination was found.
Knebel dla astronauty. Prezeska Polskiej Agencji Kosmicznej żąda zakazu wypowiedzi TVN24
Polish Space Agency head Marta Wachowicz seeks to silence astronaut Janusz Kamiński, requesting the government to stop his public activities.
Ważna zapowiedź szefa MON. Chodzi o F-35. "Do końca maja" Onet Wiadomości
The MON announces that F-35 jets will arrive in Poland by the end of May to monitor airspace.
Adam Bodnar czy Waldemar Żurek? Polacy wskazali swojego faworyta [SONDAŻ] Onet Wiadomości
Public opinion remains divided on potential ministers Adam Bodnar and Waldemar Żurek, with a recent SW Research poll showing similar support for both candidates.
Q&A z Marcinem Wyrwałem. Zadaj pytania dziennikarzowi Onetu Onet Wiadomości
The government reacts to Russian disinformation campaigns, expressing support for Łotwa and other countries facing increased pressure from Russia.
Jacek Ż. zatrzymany. Fala komentarzy. "To zapewne nie koniec" Wirtualna Polska
A former police officer faces charges of spying for Russia as part of a larger investigation into neopagan activists linked to potential terrorist attacks.
MSZ reaguje na "rozpowszechnianie kłamstw" przez Rosję. Sikorski: nie macie prawa TVN24
CBOS poll shows declining support for Tusk's government, with 33% in favor and 42% against, and 35% satisfied with Tusk as prime minister.
We Wrocławiu szukają rowerzysty po skandalicznym ataku na seniorkę Wirtualna Polska
The Wrocław police search for a cyclist involved in an attack on an elderly woman, with the assailant celowo pushing her to the ground.

World

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