Stories from Krakow · Poland

Polish border guards deported a man, identified as Wladislaw Obsył, to the Ukrainian border. The man is currently subject to an active 10-year entry ban for the Schengen Area. He was originally detained in late November 2024 following a request from the Internal Security Agency (ABW).

A social media account belonging to a Ukrainian patostreamer has become active again. The man was expelled from Poland nearly two years ago following a request from the Internal Security Agency. The report regarding the situation is classified as top secret, meaning disclosure could cause serious harm to the Republic of Poland. The RMF FM reporter noted the case involves information currently under high security classification.

A report of cyberbullying has been filed with the Krakow police involving a city councilor. The incident reportedly involved a video posted online during the most recent session of the Krakow City Council. A video created using artificial intelligence targeting a Krakow city councilor has appeared on a portal that claims to monitor government authorities. Krakow police have received a formal notification regarding the incident.

Authorities in Krakow intend to allocate 5 million PLN for infrastructure projects. The budget includes funds for specific project stages, promotion, and submitting applications for regulation changes. Individuals active in the local community may submit proposals to the council, particularly those with winning projects from previous citizen budget editions. Applications must be submitted via an online form on the Krakow website.

A major fundraising campaign has collected more than 282 million PLN to support medical treatments and save lives. Celebrities including Edyta Pazura, Kasia Nosowska, and Blanka Lipińska participated in activities such as shaving their heads to drive donations. The campaign aims to improve patient treatment outcomes by 5% to 10%. Supporters include athletes, actors, and figures like Martina Wojciechowska. A major charity fundraising campaign in Poland has raised over 282 million zloty to date. Supporters have contributed amounts ranging from 5 to 100,000 zloty. The funds are intended to support medical therapies and save lives, including a specific 24-year-old patient mentioned in the broadcast. Organizers aim to improve treatment success rates by 5 to 10 percent through these efforts.

The Polish government has decided to keep the tax threshold unchanged at 20,000 zloty annually. This decision means higher real tax burdens for many citizens due to inflation and rising salaries. Polska 2050 proposed raising the tax threshold to 140,000 zloty per year, arguing that many individuals, including teachers and nurses, are now exceeding the current threshold.

Radio Krakow hosted Dr. Agnieszka Nitszko to discuss the balance of gains and losses of Poland's membership in the European Union. The discussion referenced a famous politician's quote about the complexities of systemic transformation in Poland. Poland has received substantial funds from the European Union, amounting to 60 billion euros, which have helped close developmental gaps. The country diligently fulfills its obligations to the EU budget.

German customs officials have seized nearly 700 kilograms of drugs. The seizure was made during a passenger check. The drugs were found in a passenger's luggage. The exact type and value of the drugs were not immediately specified. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking. The seizure occurred during a routine inspection of a passenger. The operation involved multiple locations across Germany, including Hamburg, Munich, and Berlin. The seizure is being classified under conflict and other categories.

A theater performance controversially depicted the real-time ordering of drugs through an online chat interface. The scene was described as exciting and, highlighting the ease with which illicit substances can be accessed. The description was not intended as an instruction manual.

Director Aranowski's adaptation of 'The Books of Jacob' has been praised for its execution.