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Southern Poland is facing severe flooding, particularly in Głuchołazy, which has been submerged again in what is described as an 'armageddon' event. The situation has drawn accusations against the government and a subsequent official reaction, with forecasts indicating more heavy rains are expected across the country. In the political arena, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the current head of government, has reportedly made a significant decision, signaling a firm approach to unspecified issues. This comes amid reports of Maciej Berek's potential appointment to the Constitutional Tribunal, a development that is generating questions regarding established principles. A new public opinion poll also indicates public sentiment on a potential change in the current ruling coalition. Other notable domestic stories include a tragic drowning in the Baltic Sea, financial losses amounting to 10 million PLN at the Pride of Poland horse auction, and allegations of a private detective trading political tapes with Russian involvement. Additionally, the Association of Polish Stage Actors (ZASP) is seeking political assistance for the funeral arrangements of the recently deceased actor Jan Frycz, and a father has been involved in another tragic incident where a child was hit by a vehicle, following a previous fatal event.

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Głuchołazy in southern Poland has experienced severe flooding, reminiscent of past disasters, with streets inundated and homes affected. The situation is critical, leading to accusations against the government and an official response, while forecasts predict further heavy downpours across the country.

Onet: Flooding in Głuchołazy; Accusations leveled against the government, a reaction.

Głuchołazy has been flooded, similar to events in 2024, with accusations being made against the government and a subsequent reaction.

Interia: Flood Armageddon in Southern Poland: Town Submerged Again

Glucholazy, a town in southern Poland, has been flooded again, described as an 'armageddon' event. The situation is severe enough to draw comments from the government spokesperson.

Fakt: Flooded Głuchołazy. Dramatic scenes in Nysa county. 'History repeats itself'

Severe flooding has hit Głuchołazy and the Nysa county, with streets turned into rushing streams and homes inundated, evoking past flood disasters.

Interia: More Downpours Expected: Where the Weather Will Break

The forecast indicates impending heavy rains across Poland, with specific regions expected to experience severe weather disturbances.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the current head of government, has announced a firm stance on an unspecified issue. The potential appointment of Maciej Berek, Minister for Government Policy Implementation, to the Constitutional Tribunal is raising questions about adherence to established procedures. These developments occur as a new poll reveals public sentiment on a possible change in the ruling government.

Onet: New poll: Poles indicate if they want a change of government.

A new public opinion poll shows the sentiment of Polish citizens regarding whether they desire a change in the current ruling coalition.

Onet: Donald Tusk has made a decision. 'There will be no soft game.'

Prime Minister Donald Tusk has reportedly made a significant decision, signaling a firm approach to an unspecified issue.

Wyborcza: Wielowieyska: Berek to the Constitutional Tribunal. Why break the rules you've…

Dominika Wielowieyska questions the decision to appoint someone to the Constitutional Tribunal, analyzing the implications of potentially disregarding established principles and procedures.

A report details a private detective's alleged involvement in trading political tapes, with indications of Russian involvement in the clandestine activities.

Onet: '$200 million dollars.' How a known detective traded tapes with Russians.

A report details how a private detective allegedly engaged in trading political tapes, with Russian involvement mentioned.

Employees of Polish Airlines LOT are reportedly voicing extreme dissatisfaction, describing the company as fundamentally flawed and 'rotten to the core'.

Onet: LOT employees have had enough. 'The company is rotten to the core.'

Employees of Polish Airlines LOT are reportedly expressing extreme dissatisfaction, describing the company as fundamentally flawed.

A powerful current in the Baltic Sea has tragically led to the death of one person who drowned while swimming, highlighting the dangers of the water.

Onet: Strong current pulled swimmers into the Baltic Sea; one person is dead.

A dangerous current in the Baltic Sea led to a tragedy where one person drowned while swimming.

Despite all horses being sold at the prestigious Pride of Poland auction, the event concluded with a significant financial loss of 10 million PLN.

Onet: All horses sold at Pride of Poland. Losses amount to 10 million PLN.

Despite selling all horses at the Pride of Poland auction, the event resulted in a 10 million PLN financial loss.

A father has been involved in another tragic incident where he accidentally hit his 4-year-old son with his car, three years after a similar event led to the death of his 10-month-old son.

Wirtualna Polska: Father again hit a child. Previously, a 10-month-old son died.

A father has again been involved in a child being hit by a vehicle, tragically following the death of his 10-month-old son.

Fakt: Father hits 4-year-old. Three years ago, he ran over his 10-month-old son

A tragic incident where a father accidentally hit his 4-year-old son with his car, with a disturbing past where he previously ran over his infant son.

The Association of Polish Stage Actors (ZASP) is appealing to politicians for assistance in organizing the funeral arrangements for the esteemed, recently deceased actor Jan Frycz.

Fakt: First details about Jan Frycz's funeral. ZASP asks politicians for help

The Association of Polish Stage Actors (ZASP) is seeking assistance from politicians regarding the funeral arrangements for the recently deceased actor Jan Frycz.

Police are investigating the Flaming restaurant for alleged involvement in illicit activities, including the use of an illegal black cable, amidst reports of lavish spending.

Wyborcza: Champagne, Wimbledon and an illegal black cable. Police are investigating the…

Police are investigating the Flaming restaurant for alleged involvement in illicit activities, including the use of an illegal black cable, amidst reports of lavish spending.

An English coach working near Toruń describes a challenging situation, reporting threats from local residents.

Wirtualna Polska: English coach experiences hell in Poland.

An English coach working near Toruń describes a difficult situation, with locals threatening him.

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