Stories from Torun · Poland

Przemysław Czarnek, a PiS candidate for Prime Minister, stated that the state should promote family formation rather than facilitating divorces. He made these comments during a press conference regarding President Karol Nawrocki's veto of a new law.

The Ministry of Agriculture announced that the deadline for submitting applications for direct and area-based subsidies has been extended to June 1. This decision follows consultations with the Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture.

Political scientist Piotr Gawryszczak stated that a growing number of migrants is raising concerns about the country's future. He noted that volunteers are currently defending borders instead of specialized services.

Walde Maria Kubowski, head of Włoska Solidarność, stated that the recent teacher salary increase of over 30% is not a real raise. He characterized the increase as a correction for accumulated inflation from previous years. Kubowski noted that actual raises are still pending.

A minister discussed the production of fertilizers and the impact of imports from Germany and other directions. A Polish minister mentioned concerns regarding fertilizer production involving the Azoty group.

Financial stability concerns have emerged regarding Polska Żegluga Bałtycka (PRZB), the second-largest Polish shipping company. The current situation is compared to a 2009 attempt to sell Polska Żegluga Bałtycka, which was eventually valued at 30 million PLN.

Authorities have launched proceedings against three retail chains regarding improper information about promotional pricing.

KREOTECH President Grzegorz Brona announced a collaboration between Central European countries to build a satellite observation constellation. The initiative aims to create independent access to satellite data to compete with major European market giants.

The Justice Committee issued a positive opinion regarding the candidacy of Dr. Mateusz Szpytma has received a positive opinion regarding his candidacy for the presidency of the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN).

Polish lawmakers are demanding explanations regarding the management and future of the maritime economy operator during an extraordinary commission meeting. The lawmakers are not ruling out referring the matter to the prosecutor's office.