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Monday, September 28, 2026
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National security is a top concern today following the evacuation of the Dorohusk-Jagodzin border crossing due to reports of an explosion and drone fears. This incident comes as new procedures have been established, permitting Polish military aviation to shoot down Russian drones, highlighting heightened vigilance against external threats.
On the domestic political front, the early mayoral election in Krakow has taken center stage, with opposition figure Łukasz Gibała winning the first round. The ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, is reportedly devising a strategy to counter Gibała, underscoring the political significance of local contests. Meanwhile, a petition drive related to the potential recall of Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski has also seen its results announced.
Other significant domestic stories include a public warning from police about a new method of bank account theft, several tragic incidents involving child deaths, and the discovery of radioactive dust and an unusual plant near Mount Śnieżka.
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Independent candidate Łukasz Gibała has won the first round of the early mayoral election in Krakow, with the second round scheduled for October 11. This victory has prompted the ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, to devise a strategy to 'put Giba in his place', highlighting the intense political maneuvering surrounding the election.
Interia:
Government has a plan to 'put Giba in his place'
The ruling party appears to have a strategy to counter opposition figure Giba, with details suggesting a clear plan is in place.
Onet:
Rafal Trzaskowski's Recall: Petition Results Known
The article reports on the results of a petition drive related to the potential recall of Rafał Trzaskowski, the Mayor of Warsaw, with volunteers having gathered signatures.
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General (ret.) Jarosław Gromadziński has voiced strong opinions on Poland's military posture, asserting that the state must equip the army with the right to retaliate against potential attackers. He emphasized that weapons alone are insufficient and that Russia must be aware of Poland's capability to strike enemy bases and infrastructure if attacked, in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Wyborcza:
Fear of Politicians Paralyzes Army: General Gromadziński: State Must Give Army…
General Gromadziński believes that Russia knows that if attacked, it will burn enemy bases and destroy their infrastructure, stating that the state must provide the army with the right to retaliate, as weapons alone are insufficient. This is related to the ongoing conflict and geopolitical tensions.
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Several tragic events have been reported, including the death of a 5-year-old in Lipno while walking with their father and the death of a 3-year-old in Kościerzyna, reportedly pulled under a car, with prosecutors providing new details. Additionally, investigators have recreated the circumstances of a 7-year-old's death at a Lodz pool, considering two scenarios, and a mysterious woman's death near Biskupiec is under investigation. A 23-year-old woman, missing for a week, was also found deceased…
Wirtualna Polska:
Tragedy in Lipno: 5-Year-Old Dies
A tragic incident occurred in Lipno where a 5-year-old child lost their life, reportedly after a father climbed a fence.
Fakt:
Tragedy in Lipno: 5-Year-Old Girl Dies During Walk with Father
A tragic incident in Lipno resulted in the death of a 5-year-old girl who was out for a walk with her father.
Onet:
'Pulled Under a Car': Prosecutors Detail 3-Year-Old's Death in Kościerzyna
Prosecutors have provided new details about the death of a 3-year-old child in Kościerzyna, describing how the child was allegedly 'pulled under a car'.
Fakt:
Investigation Recreates 7-Year-Old's Death at Lodz Pool; Two Scenarios
Investigators have recreated the circumstances surrounding the death of a 7-year-old boy at a swimming pool in Lodz, considering two distinct versions of the events.
Onet:
Searched for a Week: 23-Year-Old Woman Found Dead
A missing 23-year-old woman, who had been searched for over the past week, has been found deceased in Olsztyn.
Fakt:
Mysterious Woman's Death Near Biskupiec Under Investigation
Investigators are examining the mysterious death of a woman near Biskupiec, awaiting formal confirmation of the cause.
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Police are warning the public about a new and sophisticated method of stealing money directly from bank accounts. Separately, a public health concern has emerged regarding a plant, banned in Sweden, which Poles are collecting despite its known harmful effects on kidneys and potential to cause cancer.
Wirtualna Polska:
New Method of Stealing from Accounts; Police Warn About This Trick
Police are warning the public about a new and sophisticated method being used to steal money directly from bank accounts.
Wirtualna Polska:
Banned in Sweden, Poles Gather It. It Damages Kidneys, Causes Cancer
A plant that is banned in Sweden is being collected by Poles, despite its known harmful effects on the kidneys and potential to cause cancer.
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A Member of Parliament from the Law and Justice (PiS) party has made strong critical remarks about Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government. In other administrative news, the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) is sending letters regarding the 14th pension, with seniors having one month to appeal.
Wirtualna Polska:
Strong Words from a PiS MP About Tusk's Government: 'With Poland, Eastern…
A Member of Parliament from the Law and Justice (PiS) party has made strong critical remarks about Prime Minister Tusk's government and its focus on eastern Poland.
Wirtualna Polska:
14th Pension: ZUS Sends Letters, Seniors Have One Month to Appeal
The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) is sending out official letters concerning the 14th pension, and seniors have a one-month deadline to file an appeal.
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