Stories from Warsaw · Poland

The number of working pensioners in Poland has risen to 860,000, more than double the figure from nine years ago, according to ZUS data. Pawel Jaroszek, Vice-President of ZUS, highlighted that each additional year of work leads to a higher pension and encouraged individuals to check their eligibility and desire to continue working. Poland's average life expectancy is increasing, evidenced by over 4,000 registered centenarians.

The Supreme Administrative Court has upheld a lower court ruling regarding Sławomir Censkiewicz. The court determined that Censkiewicz did not withhold any information in his security questionnaire and provided all required data. Despite the ruling, the court noted that proceedings to grant him a security certificate will still commence. Special services maintain their position regarding the case, though they respect the judicial verdict. The move aims to ensure perpetrators face deserved punishment for crimes committed by soldiers and officials. The government maintains a technical or formal argument regarding the court's ruling and its immediate impact on access.

Polish intelligence reports suggest the Tambowska mafia, a dangerous Russian criminal group, may control the Zonda Krypto exchange. The exchange, then named BitBay, was experiencing financial difficulties before changing its name. Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) provided these findings, which were reported by Gazeta Wyborcza. The Deputy Minister of Interior commented on the findings in a conversation with Polskie Radio. Hundreds, possibly thousands, of disappointed investors have reported losses of millions of Polish zlotys on the Zondakry cryptocurrency exchange. New victims continue to report to prosecutors, who are planning nationwide interrogations. There is also a suggestion that the Russian mafia may control the exchange. Olympic medalists have also not yet cashed in their cryptocurrency awards.

The company JZW-Cox, a subsidiary, is facing financial difficulties. The firm is reportedly losing 50 million PLN per month, totaling several hundred million PLN annually. The company requires urgent financing to survive until the end of the year. Krala Femion Technologie is filing a notice with the prosecutor's office following a sudden stock price collapse on Monday. CEO Janusz Ciszewski stated the company suffered approximately 3 million PLN in losses on the investment. Ciszewski attributed the loss to a lack of sufficient public opinion regarding the matter.

Poland currently operates 52,000 collection points within its deposit return system. Of these locations, 9,000 are automated machines provided by the Ministry of Climate and Environment. Deputy Minister Anita Sowieńska stated that the availability of collection points is increasing. The ministry is currently analyzing feedback regarding the system's operation. The move follows recent leadership transitions at the Institute.

Rapper Disney Raka and 11-year-old Maj Medzan have achieved the largest charity livestream in history. The stream was inspired by the song 'Ciągle Tutaj Jestem'. Millions of Polish viewers followed the broadcast. The duo is expected to be entered into the Guinness World Records.

Orlen Thermica is implementing a waste heat recovery system at the Żerań pumping station. The project cost approximately 8 million PLN and aims to recover heat from sewage. CEO Andrzej Gajewski stated the recovered heat could meet the needs of approximately 20,000 apartments. Depending on weather conditions, the system is expected to recover between 2 and 12 degrees Celsius. The initiative is intended to reduce coal and gas purchase costs and lower carbon dioxide emissions.

Waldemar Budak has been announced as the new head of the BN. The announcement follows a statement from the President's spokesperson regarding the appointment. The position will not be filled by acting head General Andrzej Kowalski, the former head of military intelligence service. Kowalski was previously noted for an incident involving General Norbert, a military attaché in the United States.

The Centrum parliamentary club in Poland intends to submit a candidacy for the position of Vice-Marshal of the Senate. The group was formed over two months ago by former members of the Polska 2050 party. The potential candidate is expected to be one of three senators who transitioned from Polska 2050 to Centrum. This development was reported unofficially to RMF FM journalists.

The Polish Presidential Palace is accelerating efforts to declassify an annex to the WSI report. Members of the ruling coalition have criticized the move as an attempt to improve the president's public image. Coalition MP Mariusz Wietczak alleged that President Karol Nawrocki is attempting to divert attention from a series of decisions, including recent legislative vetoes. Spokesperson Rafał Leśkiewicz confirmed the move following recent information regarding the document. While the report remains unpublished, the process aims to address the status of the annex. Observers suggest the move may not immediately alter public life as the content is still being processed. The Presidential Palace in Warsaw has requested detailed information from the government regarding recent statements made to the Financial Times.