Archived edition · October 13, 2026 Today's news →

What's happening in Europe?

Flag of Poland

Poland

News summary for

Go to today →

Crypto 🪙

Investigation uncovers assets of missing cryptocurrency millionaire

A new investigation has brought to light details concerning the assets of a cryptocurrency millionaire who has gone missing. This development marks a significant turn in a case that has captured public attention.

Concerns have also been raised regarding the vulnerability of Poland's railway network, with a report indicating that 54% of lines are single-track, potentially crippling the system if military and passenger trains were to share tracks during wartime. Separately, a third individual has been detained in connection with the arson attack on a Starlink station.

In political news, the Warsaw District Prosecutor's Office has initiated a preliminary review into Michał Kołodziejczak, a Member of the Sejm, regarding allegations of coercion and providing intoxicating substances. This follows more women coming forward with accusations and a government spokesperson stating there would be "no mercy." Meanwhile, many Polish schools continue to grapple with a long-standing problem of insufficient psychological support for children, and the nation has experienced a series of unrelated tragic events, including a fatal roller coaster fall and the discovery of four bodies in Kielce.

Top stories

Prosecutor Probes Kołodziejczak Amid New Allegations

The Warsaw District Prosecutor's Office has initiated a preliminary review into Michał Kołodziejczak, a Member of the Sejm, concerning possible coercion and the provision of intoxicating substances. This follows new allegations from women and a government spokesperson's statement of "no mercy." Kołodziejczak, who previously served as Deputy Minister of Agriculture until 2025, had his Civic Coalition club rights suspended earlier.

Series of Tragic Incidents Reported

The country has been marked by a series of tragic events, including a fatal roller coaster fall at an amusement park, the death of a 17-year-old music student, the discovery of four bodies in an apartment building in Kielce, the passing of a three-year-old at an emergency room, a 46-year-old man dying at a Warsaw supermarket, and a fatal police shooting in Bydgoszcz.

Political Figures Exchange Statements

Former President Andrzej Duda responded to accusations of an alleged assassination plot against Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Separately, Prime Minister Tusk issued a sarcastic remark following an interview with Marek Nawrocki, who in turn disclosed details of two meetings with Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski, describing them as a 'clear signal' for the government.

News sources