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Farmer Arrested for Plowing Road, Election Forecasts Shift

In a surprising development, a farmer was arrested in Gliwice and is facing legal action for plowing a public road. This unusual incident has garnered significant attention across the country.

The political landscape is also seeing shifts, with new election forecasts suggesting that the Law and Justice party is losing support in several key districts, potentially impacting prominent political figures. Meanwhile, Poland is preparing for a severe second heatwave, with meteorologists forecasting temperatures as high as 41°C.

Other notable domestic news includes a large operation against migrants in Oborniki, a 15-year-old fighting for his life after a knife attack in Kamienna Góra, and public health warnings regarding a surge in tick bites and the recommendation of a vaccine for tick-borne encephalitis.

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Farmer Arrested for Plowing Public Road

A farmer in Gliwice has been arrested and is facing legal action after plowing a public road, an incident that has drawn significant attention. The prosecution has released a statement regarding the case.

Polish Farmer Missing in Paris Metro

A farmer from Poland's Opole region has been reported missing in the Paris Metro, with initial reports suggesting he intended to be helpful.

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