Stories from Poland

Polish citizens have reportedly suffered losses of approximately 350 million PLN due to the Zonda Krypto scandal. The incident involves one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the region. The Law and Justice (PiS) party has accused the government of failing to act despite reports of financial irregularities. The matter has escalated into a political dispute. A special investigative team was established at the regional prosecutor's office in Katowice on Friday to investigate 30,000 Polish citizens who lost funds in the Zonda Krypto scandal. The lead investigator reportedly went on vacation following the team's formation. The president of Zonda Krypto is currently located in Israel. Reports indicate the lead investigator has gone on vacation.

Two people were killed in a motor vehicle accident involving two passenger cars in the Warmia-Masurian Voivodeship.

A 9-day charity livestream led by an influencer and their team raised over 205 million PLN for children with cancer. Actor Sebastian Stankiewicz reported that a fundraising campaign has successfully collected over 250 million PLN. The announcement was made during a broadcast on Polskie Radio 24. The organizers appealed to establish April 26 as a day for fighting childhood cancer. The source noted that the matter should not be handled by politicians. The livestream event, originating from a Warsaw apartment, attracted over 50 million views. International media, including British outlets, have analyzed the phenomenon. The event drew attention from global celebrities and reached millions of viewers. Krzysztof Ostaszewski, an oncologist and father of a child with leukemia, commented on the result. He expressed relief regarding the public response to the cause.

Adrian Rzeźnik and Kamil Kozdron competed in a Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2 to win the Rally Świdnicki event. The 19-year-old Rzeźnik secured the victory during the first round of the Polish Rally Championship. The win occurred in the Lower Silesia region. Rzeźnik stated he expected a second-place finish due to the high pace of the race.

A Polish cyclist shared his journey into the sport, starting with an introduction to 'kolarswo' and a first trial at the Bakoma Cyclist Żardów club.

Belarusian diaspora members held a protest in Bialystok to oppose the Belarusian regime's plans to construct a second nuclear power plant. Protesters also highlighted nuclear security threats posed by Russia. The demonstration coincided with the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. Participants gathered to commemorate the victims of the 1986 catastrophe.

The Mroźna Cave in the Tatra Mountains has officially reopened to the public. The site had been closed for several months to allow bats to winter undisturbed. The reopening follows the conclusion of the seasonal hibernation period. Naturalists from the Tatra National Park are warning of increased sightings of Poland's only venomous snake species in the Tatra Mountains. The snakes are appearing more frequently on trails, rocks, meadows, and near tourist stalls due to warming spring temperatures. Park officials are advising visitors to remain vigilant as the reptiles are easily disturbed. The warning comes amid seasonal activity increases in May.

Wroclaw is introducing real-world threat simulations into secondary schools following a successful pilot program. The 'Safe Wroclaw' initiative replaces theoretical lectures with practical scenarios, including responses to active shooter situations. Security expert and mission veteran Łukasz Żubarek stated the program aims to teach youth how to react to various threats rather than causing fear.

Approximately 700 people were evacuated from a train traveling to Gdynia following a technical failure. A train stopped on the Łowicz-Działdowo route at 15:20. The incident occurred at 15:20 local time. Authorities are investigating the cause of the mechanical failure. A train on the Łódź-Gdynia line experienced a technical failure in Kisiny, near Działdowo, in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. PKP Intercity reported that the train involved in the failure has already departed.

A new generation steroid named Wamolorone is being evaluated for pediatric use. The medication aims to provide fewer side effects than current steroid treatments. Medical technology assessment agency officials are determining reimbursement recommendations for children aged 4 to 6 years. The treatment is intended for chronic conditions requiring continuous administration. The European Medicines Agency has approved Wamolorone, a new generation steroid, for market use. Polish officials are discussing whether the state can afford to fund the reimbursement of a new steroid treatment for children. Proponents said the importance of the drug for improving the quality of life for children and their parents. The decision remains under discussion within the healthcare sector.