Stories from Poland

Four judges of the Constitutional Tribunal have been prevented from performing their duties.

Gold prices showed strength during trading on Wednesday. The price of gold has seen an increase, strengthening its position in the market.

Authorities in Gdansk must decide on the next steps regarding an investigation into suspected non-performance of duties. The government is proposing simplified penalties for deceiving cryptocurrency investors.

A third government project regarding cryptocurrency regulation is expected to reach the Sejm by the end of the week. The legislation aims to increase penalties for those who deceive customers of cryptocurrency exchanges.

A security center has issued an alert for individuals located within parts of the Lublin community.

Former Justice Minister Adam Bodnar stated that President Bogdan Swienczkowski must ensure senators are able to perform their work. The comments were made regarding the political landscape involving Donald Tusk.

A third state has announced it will present a cryptocurrency bill to the Sejm. The proposal differs from a previous government draft primarily by increasing penalties for fraud. The President has previously vetoed government cryptocurrency legislation twice, and the secret commission has not yet been able to overturn Karol's vetoes. President Karol submitted a government law regarding cryptocurrencies to the Sejm. Poland's Minister of Sport and Tourism, Jakub Rutnicki, said the importance of adopting a new cryptocurrency charter. The legislation was authored by members of the Poland 2050 party. The Ministry of Tourism is reportedly working on subsequent regulatory solutions related to this matter. The discussion is ongoing as of May 2026. The announcement was made by his chief chancellor. The legislation aims to regulate cryptocurrency activities within Poland.

The Chairman of the Constitutional Court, Bogdan Świętochowski, responded to letters from four judges within the Council of Judges. Świętochowski stated that, according to the President, the motions submitted by the judges in the Council cannot be recognized as effective.

A court issued a prison sentence for the killing of an 8-year-old boy named Kamil. The court heard evidence that the defendant physically abused the child, including hitting him and forcing him to sleep on the floor.

Wroclaw Investments is preparing documentation for a new railway connection on Line 143 between Kleczkow and Jędrzychowa. The project aims to integrate existing track segments and roads to improve local communication. The first urban orchard in Wroclaw is planned for unused green spaces in Wojszyce, where fruit trees will be planted. Construction of the railway connection may take several years following project approval and contractor selection. Radio Wroclaw mentioned upcoming Christmas events and dances set to medieval music.