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Reports of serious medical negligence and a tragic child death at Southern Hospital have emerged, drawing significant public attention and concern. This comes as new political polls reveal substantial shifts in public support, with several key political groups experiencing a decline in favor, indicating a changing domestic political landscape. Meanwhile, police have launched renewed ground searches in a 21-year-old cold case involving a missing woman, highlighting ongoing investigative efforts. Tensions between the government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and President Karol Nawrocki have escalated over the approach to Russia's threats, with Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski responding to warnings and concerns raised about perceived negative signals from the United States. Other notable domestic news includes a government minister proposing to tax bank profits to influence fuel prices, and reports on the abandoned property of former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro amidst his legal issues abroad.

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Reports detail a growing scandal at Southern Hospital, including allegations of neglect and questionable patient care, culminating in the tragic death of a child after a prolonged wait for medical attention.

Onet: Scandal at Southern Hospital: 'They brought her in, she looked like she was…

A report details a scandal at the Southern Hospital, with allegations of neglect and questionable patient care, involving a patient brought in who appeared to be sleeping.

Wirtualna Polska: Child dies at Southern Hospital after a 3-hour wait for a gynecologist.

A tragic incident occurred at Southern Hospital where a child died after a 3-hour wait for gynecological attention.

Recent political polls reveal significant changes in public sentiment, with four political groups experiencing a substantial decline in support, and former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki suffering a major setback.

Interia: Latest party poll ruthless to four groups.

A new political poll shows significant shifts in party support, with four political groups experiencing a substantial decline in public favor.

Wirtualna Polska: Morawiecki suffers a major setback in new polls.

A recent opinion poll shows a significant drop in support for Mateusz Morawiecki, indicating a clear public sentiment.

Tensions are escalating between the government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and President Karol Nawrocki regarding Poland's approach to Russia's threats. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has responded to warnings, while concerns have emerged about perceived negative signals from the United States.

Onet: Poland will cease to exist. Sikorski responds to Russia's threat.

Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has responded to threats from Russia, addressing concerns about Poland's future and security in the face of Russian aggression.

Onet: Government and the Palace argue over Russia. Reports are increasingly alarming.

Tensions are rising between the Polish government and the Presidential Palace regarding the approach to Russia, with concerning intelligence reports emerging.

Onet: Unease in government over Russia. Onet sources: Americans sent a bad signal.

According to Onet sources, there is growing concern within the Polish government regarding Russia, with reports that American signals were perceived negatively.

Students and parents are mourning the tragic death of a beloved teacher who passed away during a lesson at a school near Łódź, remembered as a school legend.

Wirtualna Polska: Teacher dies during a lesson in a school near Łódź.

A teacher tragically passed away during a lesson at a school located near the city of Łódź.

Fakt: Beloved teacher dies during a lesson, students and parents mourn

Students and parents are mourning the death of a beloved teacher who passed away during a lesson, remembered as a school legend.

Police have announced new ground searches in the long-unsolved case of a woman who disappeared 21 years ago, leaving behind her young daughter.

Fakt: Woman missing for 21 years, police announce new ground searches

A woman who disappeared 21 years ago, leaving behind her young daughter, is still missing. Police are planning new ground searches as part of the investigation.

Robert Lewandowski has made a decision regarding his future playing for the Polish national football team, a development closely watched by fans.

Wirtualna Polska: Lewandowski decides on his future with the Polish national team.

Robert Lewandowski has made a decision regarding his future playing for the Polish national football team.

Police conducted a search at the home of a TV Republika journalist under suspicion of posing a threat to life and health.

Fakt: Police search journalist's home over 'threat to life and health' suspicion

Police conducted a search at the home of a TV Republika journalist under suspicion of posing a threat to life and health.

A government minister has put forward a proposal to tax bank profits, with the stated objective of influencing and potentially lowering fuel prices.

Interia: Minister wants to reach for bank profits. Goal is fuel prices.

A government minister has proposed taxing bank profits, with the stated aim of influencing fuel prices.

Reports show the deserted property of former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro in Jerusalem, providing a new angle to his ongoing legal issues and reported presence abroad.

Fakt: Ziobro's abandoned property in Jerusalem looks desolate

A report provides a look at the now-deserted property owned by politician Zbigniew Ziobro in Jerusalem, noting significant changes to the surroundings.

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