Stories from Poland

A man stabbed the head of the Stara Kornica municipality in the Mazovia region of Poland. A woman was injured in the attack and taken to a hospital. Police have detained the perpetrator, according to Radio Z. The attacker was identified as an employee of the local government office.

A 42-year-old man attacked the Mayor of Stara Kornica with a knife at the municipal office in the Masovian Voivodeship. The victim's current health status is described as stable and generally good. The assailant struck the mayor twice in the neck and back before she fell, after which he continued to strike her. Office employees subdued the man and called the police. Jerzman was transported to a hospital via emergency medical helicopter, according to Bartłomiej Świderski of the Siedlce District Prosecutor's Office. Bystanders intervened to pull the attacker away from the victim. The motive for the attack remains unknown at this time. The victim has been unable to specify a motive for the assault. The suspect has formally heard charges and admitted to the alleged acts, according to prosecutor Adion Wysokiński. A court has decided to sentence a knife attacker to three months in prison.

Approximately 800,000 people with disabilities in Poland are currently excluded from the state assistance system. Disabled individuals in Poland are facing a lack of state aid, with approximately 780,000 people unable to live independently being omitted from various systems.

Meteorologists issued frost alerts for the entire country following damage to fruit plantations in the Mazovia region. Frost warnings are currently in effect for the entire country, though a warming trend is expected tomorrow. Widespread frosts occurred overnight across nearly the entire country, affecting fruit growers. Mariusz Frankowski, the Mazovian Voivode, stated that orchards producing apples, soft fruits, and cherries have already been impacted. The situation is described as concerning for the regional economy in Mazovia. The Fruit Growers Association has appealed for emergency assistance as the coming days remain critical. Farmers and orchardists in Poland are facing frost damage after temperatures dropped below zero across nearly the entire country overnight. The report noted the temperature drops occurred during the night.

A large fire is burning at a warehouse on Czasowa Street in Luboni, near Poznań. The blaze reportedly began in an electrical box in front of a building before spreading to a 20-meter-sized hall. Dozens of fire department units are currently fighting the flames.

PiS spokesperson Rafał Bohenek stated that Lukasz Mejza is not a member of the Law and Justice party. This follows earlier comments from Jacek Sasin regarding Mejza's popularity with voters. Bohenek clarified that after discussions with party leadership, it was confirmed Mejza was never a member of the party club. Golińska noted that the party expects high standards from MPs regardless of their group affiliation. Piotr Strach of Polska 2050 responded to the removal with a deep sigh. PiS Member Lukasz Mejza has left the parliamentary club following recent incidents. Barbara Oliewiecka from the Center stated that the leadership identified a political need for his departure. Mejza had previously indicated he would resign if the leadership deemed it necessary. The discussion involves potential actions regarding the exclusion or suspension of a parliamentary club member.

The club is set to vote on the appeal of Henning Kloski, with reports suggesting several members of parliament may abstain from the vote. The vote outcome could impact the current coalition dynamics. Political groups including Centrum, PiS, Konfederacja, and Polska 2050 are seeking the dismissal of Minister Paulina Henik Kloska. The PSL party has recommended that its members defend the minister following a meeting. Kloski has reportedly achieved approximately 60% of her objectives. The motion is being driven by opposition groups in the Sejm. The minister met with former colleagues from Poland 2050 to discuss fulfilling their postulates. Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska also provided updates on government work. A law incorporating 'małpki' into the tax system is expected to reach the government's work agenda after September, with a target completion date in June.

A young YouTuber in Poland has prompted a widespread donation movement across the country. Wadwo conducted the fundraising from an apartment in Warsaw. The campaign utilized social media engagement to reach the donation goal.

A new poll indicates that over 60% of Poles believe the ruling coalition will survive an upcoming vote. The vote concerns a motion of no confidence against Paulina Henning-Kloska submitted by the Konfederacja party.

A methane emission tax is making coking coal from the Jaścinskie Spółka Węglowa mine unable to compete in the European Union market. Former Deputy Economy Minister Jerzy Markowski noted that the tax scale eliminates its chances for sale within the EU. This occurs despite the European Union labeling coking coal as a strategic product for the European economy. The tax policy appears to contradict the strategic designation of the resource. The tax scale effectively removes the coal's viability for sale in the EU. Former Deputy Minister of Economy Jerzy Markowski stated that the methane emissions tax makes coal from the Jaścina Coal Basin uncompetitive in the EU market, despite the EU labeling coking coal a strategic product.