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Prosecutors seek to question President as Onet trial opens

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The trial between President Karol Nawrocki and Onet has become open to the public, with prosecutors also contacting the President for questioning on certain matters. This marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings involving the head of state.

In other political news, a new poll indicates support for Prime Minister Donald Tusk's proposed unified opposition list. The political landscape is also seeing further shifts with reports that Szymon Hołownia, Deputy Marshal of the Sejm, is seeking to return to government as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture. Further chaos has been reported following the resignation of Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, with allegations that her parliamentary group attended a PiS MP's birthday celebration during this period.

Economically, state-owned Grupa Azoty is reportedly facing a significant debt spiral, with previous management implicated in the crisis. Meanwhile, Polish authorities have arrested individuals in connection with a fraud scheme utilizing a fake mObywatel mobile application. Daniel Obajtek, a Member of the European Parliament for Law and Justice (PiS), has reportedly received offers from abroad and has disclosed details about Jarosław Kaczyński's condition following Mateusz Morawiecki's departure from the party.

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President Nawrocki's Trial Goes Public, Prosecutors Seek Questioning

The legal battle involving President Karol Nawrocki and Onet has become public, revealing details of the proceedings. Additionally, prosecutors have contacted President Nawrocki, indicating a request for his questioning regarding certain matters.

Political Shifts: Tusk's List, Pełczyńska-Nałęcz's Resignation Aftermath…

A new poll shows the level of support for Prime Minister Donald Tusk's proposed unified opposition list. Further political turbulence has been reported following the resignation of Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, with allegations surfacing that her parliamentary group attended a birthday celebration for a Law and Justice (PiS) Member of Parliament during this period. Meanwhile, Szymon Hołownia, Deputy Marshal of the Sejm, is reportedly seeking to return to the government in the roles of…

Arrests Made in Fake mObywatel App Fraud Scheme

Polish authorities have apprehended individuals suspected of using a fraudulent mObywatel mobile application to carry out various scams.

Interia Stop of scammers. Fraud with a fake mObywatel app. ↗

Grupa Azoty Faces Debt Crisis, Past Management Implicated

Grupa Azoty is reportedly in a severe debt spiral, with new evidence emerging that points to mismanagement by its previous leadership.

Onet Grupa Azoty faces debt spiral, past management implicated ↗

TVN's New Owner Offers Voluntary Departures

The new owner of the TVN television network has initiated its first major decisions, including offering a program for voluntary departures to its employees.

Wirtualna Polska TVN's New Owner Makes First Decisions: Voluntary Departures Offered ↗

Mother Detained for Alleged Child Abuse

Police have arrested a mother in connection with the alleged abuse of her two children, who had reportedly run away from home.

Wirtualna Polska Mother Detained for Alleged Abuse of Her Own Children ↗

Daniel Obajtek Receives Foreign Offers, Reveals Kaczyński's State

Daniel Obajtek, a Member of the European Parliament, has reportedly received numerous job offers from abroad. He has also disclosed details about Jarosław Kaczyński's condition following Mateusz Morawiecki's departure from the Law and Justice (PiS) party.

New Widow's Pension to Begin January 1, 2027

Nearly a million Polish pensioners are expected to receive an increased widow's pension starting January 1, 2027, with a calculator now available to estimate the changes.

Fakt New Widow's Pension from January 1, 2027: Calculator for Pensioner Changes ↗

EU Proposal Threatens Polish Home Appliance Industry

A new proposal from Brussels is anticipated to have a severe negative impact on Poland's home appliance industry, leading local manufacturers to voice concerns about their future viability.