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New Krakow Mayoral Poll Highlights Potential Contenders

Following the referendum removal of Aleksander Miszalski, a recent IBRiS poll reveals voter preferences for the upcoming mayoral election, with Łukasz Gibała leading the field amid uncertainty regarding the official date. Election Timeline Uncertainty Krakow voters removed Aleksander Miszalski (KO)...

President Nawrocki to Swear In New Constitutional Tribunal Judge

President Nawrocki is expected to preside over the swearing-in ceremony for Sławomir Patyra in the coming days, following the Sejm’s recent election of the legal scholar to the Constitutional Tribunal. The Parliamentary Election On June 11, the Sejm elected Sławomir Patyra as a judge of the...

Drunk Driver Arrested After Police Chase Through Warsaw

A Ukrainian national with a blood alcohol level exceeding 3 per mille was arrested near Legia Stadium on Monday evening after leading police on a chase through Warsaw streets. The Pursuit Begins on Ostrobramska Street The incident occurred on Monday, June 22, around 8:50 PM. Officers patrolling...

Senate Proposes Amendments to Dog Kennel Legislation

During a Tuesday session, Senate committees introduced two clarifying amendments to the animal protection bill, which bans tethering dogs and cats and establishes new requirements for kennel conditions. Refining Kennel Regulations The Senate Committees on Climate and Environment and on Agriculture...

Government Proposal Bans Double Commission for Real Estate Agents

The Ministry of Development and Technology has unveiled a draft bill aimed at curbing unethical real estate practices, including a ban on charging commissions to both parties in a single transaction. New Restrictions on Agency Commissions A key proposal in the government’s draft amendment to the...

KO MP Skips Two-Year Hospital Queue, Claims Facility Should Be Grateful

Civic Coalition MP Małgorzata Pępek faces criticism after bypassing a 23-month waiting list for a gastroscopy at a hospital in Żywiec, subsequently suggesting the facility should thank her for filling the vacancy. The Incident and Ministerial Response Portal Zero reported on Tuesday, June 23, that...

Nawrocki Mentions SAFE; Tusk Responds With Four Words

On Monday, June 22, President Karol Nawrocki addressed the EU’s SAFE program, prompting a concise four-word response from Prime Minister Donald Tusk via social media the following day. Tusk’s terse social media reply Following President Nawrocki’s remarks on the EU’s SAFE...

Judiciary Council Seeks Legal Counsel on Status of Judge Piebiak

The National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) has moved to obtain legal opinions regarding the status of member Łukasz Piebiak, following the Justice Minister’s decision to suspend his official duties. Council Requests Legal Guidance The National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) is currently reviewing...

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