Stories from Warsaw · Poland

Digitalization Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski has excluded the Left party from participating in a future Council for a new constitution. The council is intended to be established under the presidency.

Bariatric surgery can reduce the risk of death by 40% to 60% depending on the patient. Controlling and reducing body mass through these procedures helps prevent or resolve complications related to obesity.

Karol Nawrodzki signaled intentions to develop a new constitution during his first speech following his swearing-in. The president's chief of staff stated the new constitution would aim to strengthen the role of the president. The announcement was reported by Polskie Radio 1. He stated his intention to open a national discussion regarding the structure of a 2030 Constitution. The proposal was announced to the National Assembly following his inauguration. The new basic law is a primary goal of his presidency. A council for the new constitution has been sworn in. The Polish Constitution established difficult conditions for its amendment, more so than in France. The constitution initially caused controversy, with 35% of votes going to the prosecutor's office. The SLD and PSL parties held a majority, possessing nearly two-thirds of the mandates.

The seasonal protection period for pike has ended across Poland on May 1. Anglers in the country can now begin fishing for the species as of today. The report was provided by Marcin Kazek from Polskie Radio Katowice. Fishing for pike is permitted starting May 1 in Poland.

The University of Warsaw's Faculty of Biology is monitoring the appearance of dangerous African ticks in Poland. While no specific cure exists for the encephalitis, vaccinations are available for prevention. Single cases of dangerous African ticks have appeared in Poland.

A fire has broken out at a Reliance Bioenergy plant located in the Mazovia region. Firefighters are currently working to control the blaze at the recycling facility which handles plastic waste.

Members of the Inicjatywa Pracownicza group held a protest in front of the Sejm on May 1.

The Social Insurance Institution is threatening the delegalization of a local labor union. The threat concerns protections regarding the ability to establish and operate unions. These protections are currently outlined in articles 12.59 of the Constitution.

Police and state security services announced a temporary ban on drone flights in Warsaw to ensure security for upcoming events. The ban will be in effect from May 12 to May 20. The announcement was reported by TOK FM. The measure aims to ensure security for planned events in the city. Warsaw police will implement a drone ban in the vicinity of the National Stadium today from 12:00 to 20:00.

Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin stated that Ukrainian authorities attempted to detain him in Cyprus and Italy previously.