In recent developments, Polish law enforcement agencies have detained Dariusz Matecki, a member of the Law and Justice party (PiS), in connection with alleged financial misconduct involving the Justice Fund and questionable employment practices within the State Forests Directorate. Allegations and Investigation The investigation centers on suspicions that Matecki was involved in orchestrating grants from…
Poland is facing a severe demographic crisis, drawing comparisons to South Korea, which has the lowest fertility rate in the world. According to economists from Bank Pekao, Polandās fertility rate is expected to drop below 1.0 by 2026 and reach just 0.8 by 2030. With the current rate at 1.10, Poland is already among those…
In a heartfelt ceremony at the Polish Mission to the United Nations in New York, President Andrzej Duda officially granted Polish citizenship to renowned actor and director Jesse Eisenberg. This significant event underscores Eisenberg’s deep-rooted connection to his Polish heritage and his ongoing efforts to bridge cultural divides. Aktor Jesse Eisenberg – twĆ³rca filmu oskarowego…
With Poland gearing up for the presidential elections set to begin on May 18, 2025, questions about foreign influence in its political processes are resurfacing. Among the most serious allegations are those claiming that Russian intelligence services funded illegal activities to interfere in Polandās 2023 parliamentary elections. These accusations, backed by evidence from Polish authorities…
Polish women’s and Poles’ as a whole political views rapidly change. Recent research conducted by the Nationwide Research Group (OGB) reveals a striking shift in political views among Polish citizens. According to OGB’s president, Åukasz PawÅowski, “Never before in our studies have we seen such a high percentage of people identifying with right-wing views.” Whatās…
Polish journalist convicted for asking a question. Does press freedom still exist in Poland? The Center for Monitoring Press Freedom (CMWP SDP) stands in Defense of Mateusz Teska and has repeatedly protested against the unjust conviction of investigative journalist Mateusz Teska, affiliated with Magazyn Anity Gargas. His appeal hearing is scheduled for February 26, and…
“This is Donald Trumpās game, a game designed to serve American interests, but for the first time, I see an alignment with Poland’s priorities. There is nothing more important for Poland than securing peace at all costs along its borders. Sending Polish troops to Ukraine would only prolong the conflict,” stated Professor Kazimierz Kik during…
Polish President Andrzej Duda met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The brief encounter, which took place ahead of Trumpās keynote address on Saturday, February 22, reaffirmed the strong alliance between the United…
Can warning others about a doctor lead to a criminal conviction? In Starogard GdaÅski, the answer appears to be yes. Polish judge Wojciech Jankowski sentenced Weronika, a mother of three, to four months of community service for publicly sharing her personal story. She is also required to pay 1,812 PLN in court fees and publish…
Controversial translator during the recent meeting between Polish and American officials, intended to strengthen military cooperation, has instead exposed a glaring inconsistency in Polandās diplomatic approach. A translator with strong political ties and an openly adversarial stance towards the U.S. Secretary of Defense was allowed to participate in high-level discussionsāraising questions about the Polish government’s…