Stories from Warsaw · Poland

Aleksander Śliwka has joined the Warsaw-based volleyball club following a medical transfer. The move follows a serious injury to player Bartosz Bednosz, who is ruled out for the remainder of the season. Śliwka previously played for Halkbank Ankara in Turkey. The club's first match ended in a 3-2 victory for the team coached by Kamil Lepki. Polish volleyball captain Aleksander Śliwka has joined Projekt Warszawa on a medical transfer. The receiver currently plays for Halkbank Ankara and replaces the injured Bartosz Bednarz. Śliwka aims to assist the team in their pursuit of the Polish Championship medal. Projekt Warszawa won their first meeting against Resovia 3-2. The move follows an injury to Bartosz Bednosza. Śliwka expressed gratitude to his former Turkish club, Halkbank Ankara, for facilitating the transfer process.

A Warsaw-based company purchased $116 million worth of coal that failed to meet quality criteria for a government strategic reserve agency.

Rapid temperature shifts from minus 5 to plus 25 degrees Celsius have caused damage to fruit crops in Poland. Orchardists reported that trees between 3.5 and 4 meters in height were affected by the temperature drop. Growers have begun estimating losses after attempting to save harvests during recent nights. The scale of the damage has been described as a cataclysm by local sources. Fruit crops including cherries, plums, and raspberries are facing nearly 100% loss due to recent conditions. The shortage is expected to lead to higher prices for consumers seeking Polish produce. In Podkarpacie, nearly 100% of crops that bloomed, including cherries and plums, have been affected. Raspberries are also expected to suffer losses. Estimates of the total damage to orchards are scheduled to begin after the May long weekend. The freeze lasted for nearly ten hours.

Poland is creating the Polish Investment Fraud Research Institute to assist law enforcement, including prosecutors, police, and courts, in investigating fraud. Additionally, the Polish Investment Fraud Counteraction Institute is being established with a primary mission of public education. The initiative aims to address rising fraud risks associated with artificial intelligence. Officials said that continuous education and awareness are necessary to combat these schemes. The council aims to ensure the funds are distributed in a fair and transparent manner. The resources are intended to support 17 pediatric oncology centers across Poland.

Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski stated that efforts are being made to submit the complaint before May 1. The formal deadline for Poland to act is May 26. The filing follows the final stage of government agreements.

No-confidence motions against the Minister of Climate and the Minister of Health failed in Sejm votes. The vote occurred amid tensions within the ruling coalition. Oświatowa Solidarność is preparing to organize a broad protest in Warsaw on May 20 regarding the Green Deal. Union members are currently preparing their postulates for the upcoming demonstration. The proceedings occurred in a highly charged atmosphere, according to the report. The opposition criticized both ministers, while the ruling coalition defended them. Following the votes, the Climate Minister stated that common sense and decency had prevailed. She expressed relief that the discussion, which she claimed unnecessarily distracted the public, had concluded. Only one coalition member, Bartosz Romowicz of Polska 2050, voted for the dismissal of Paulina Henning-Kloska.

This development enables the creation of a new route for tram line 14. The project involves connecting the tunnel to the station's underground platform. The project is part of ongoing infrastructure expansion in Warsaw. Warsaw's Dworzec Zachodni has been connected to an underground tunnel designed for tram operations. Finishing works, including the installation of track slabs, are currently underway. Finishing works are underway on the track slab in the new tunnel connecting Warsaw West Station to an underground tram route. Jan Kielak reported that work is currently focused on the track bed. Workers are currently installing the track bed plates. A local forester noted that most forest fires in the region continue to be caused by human activity. The project aims to connect Wola, Chodak, Mokotów, and Wilanów while bypassing the city center.

Presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki has not signed a law intended to facilitate out-of-court divorces. Nawrocki argued that allowing divorces with only a few signatures would encourage treating marriage as a trial union. He also vetoed the introduction of the function of district electoral commission secretaries. President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a government bill aimed at introducing out-of-court divorces into Polish law. Karol Nawrocki vetoed a law that would have allowed marriages to be dissolved at the Civil Registry Office without court intervention. This was reported by Polskie Radio 24. Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the veto as scandalous. President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a new family and guardianship code in Poland. Lawyer Nikodem Bernaciak from Ordo Iuris stated the veto was a positive decision. Union members are expected to visit Senate offices regarding the Green Deal.

President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed an amendment to the family and guardianship code regarding out-of-court divorces. Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kośniak Kamysz stated the veto prevented making life easier for citizens. He rejected a proposal to allow divorces to be processed outside of courts. The decisions were announced on Thursday. The move follows recent vetoes from the Presidential Palace. Marcin Wojciechowski from Liberté magazine noted uncertainty regarding whether these vetoes signal the formation of a new political group or a mass transition involving Łukasz Mejza. Observers stated it may take several days to determine the political consequences. Nawrocki stated that certain matters should not be reduced to an administrative formality. The President also signed laws regarding sustainable aviation fuel and drinking water quality.

Approximately 12,000 soldiers from several European nations, including Poland, Belgium, Italy, Greece, and Spain, are participating in military exercises. The drills involve 1,800 vehicles, 30 helicopters, and 800 drones.