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The internal mechanics of the judiciary have spilled into the open as Constitutional Tribunal judges accused President Karol Nawrocki of an arbitrary attempt at selection, a move they say is not provided for by the Constitution. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski added to the day's institutional friction, suggesting the President’s handling of classified security information has become irresponsible. Politics and the courts met again as a verdict was issued regarding former deputy agriculture minister Michał Kołodziejczak; his Civic Coalition wants to quickly forget about the case. On the economic front, the National Bank raised questions about a potential reversal in its fortunes after posting losses of 35bn PLN, while updated GDP figures were released by the statistics office. The day was marked by a series of localized tragedies, including the deaths of two teenagers in a tractor accident and a woman who died after waiting 46 hours in an emergency room. In Warsaw, a driver of a Porsche was filmed in a brutal attack on a 66-year-old woman, shocking the capital.

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Judges of the Constitutional Tribunal have issued new statements, accusing President Karol Nawrocki of an "arbitrary attempt at selection" and asserting that certain actions are not provided for by the Constitution. Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs, also highlighted the need for the President to adopt a different stance on critical national security issues.

Wyborcza: Sikorski to Wyborcza: President must take a different stance on every matter

Radosław Sikorski states that if the President has privileged information from the USA, which he does not share with the ruling party, or if he is blocking attacks on Poland from Russia, it is a sign of negligence of security, which is growing and irresponsible.

Onet: New statement from TK judges: 'The Constitution does not provide for this'

Judges of the Constitutional Tribunal (TK) have issued a new statement addressing arbitrary selection, raising concerns about actions towards the president.

New economic data has been released by the Central Statistical Office (GUS), including an updated estimate for Poland's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Separately, the National Bank of Poland (NBP) has reported significant losses exceeding 35 billion PLN, raising questions about a potential reversal.

Interia: New GUS Data on Economy. Updated Polish GDP Estimate.

The Central Statistical Office (GUS) has released new data regarding Poland's economy, including an updated estimate for the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Wirtualna Polska: Surprising Information from NBP: Over 35 Billion PLN in Losses, Now a Reversal?

The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has reported significant losses exceeding 35 billion PLN, with questions arising about a potential reversal.

Several tragic incidents occurred, including a drunk driver hitting participants of a military camp, hospitalizing three teenagers. Two boys, aged 13 and 17, died in a tractor accident near Chełmno. Separately, a 67-year-old woman passed away after spending over 46 hours in an emergency room, leading to an investigation, and a Porsche driver was filmed assaulting a 66-year-old woman in Warsaw.

Onet: Drunk driver hits military camp, three teenagers hospitalized

Three teenagers have been hospitalized after being hit by a drunk driver who drove into participants of a military camp.

Wirtualna Polska: Two Boys Die in Tractor Accident Near Chełmno

Two boys, aged 13 and 17, died in a tragic accident when a tractor overturned near Chełmno.

Fakt: Tragic Accident Near Chełm Kills Two Teenagers

A fatal accident near Chełm has resulted in the deaths of a 17-year-old and a 13-year-old.

Fakt: Woman Dies After Spending Over 46 Hours in ER; Patient Rights Advocate Involved

A 67-year-old woman passed away shortly after spending more than 46 hours in an emergency room, prompting an investigation by the patient rights advocate.

Wirtualna Polska: Porsche Driver Films Shocking Scenes in Warsaw

A Porsche driver was filmed engaging in shocking behavior in Warsaw, including assaulting a 66-year-old woman.

Wirtualna Polska: Brutal Attack in Warsaw: Porsche Driver Beat Woman

A brutal attack occurred in Warsaw where a driver of a Porsche beat a woman.

New information regarding the four-person family found dead in an apartment in Kielce has been released, including details about funeral arrangements from the local school.

Fakt: Four Bodies Found in Kielce Apartment; Funeral Information Released

The bodies of a four-person family were discovered in an apartment in Kielce, and the local school has released important information regarding the situation and funeral arrangements.

There have been breakthroughs in several missing persons cases, including police gaining access to the phone of missing Emilia Koprowska. Investigations into a ministrant missing for 20 years and a 17-year-old girl who disappeared after visiting a zoo have also seen new developments.

Onet: Minister missing for 20 years; parents remained silent

A ministrant went missing 20 years ago, and his parents had remained silent about the disappearance until a breakthrough.

Onet: 17-year-old disappeared after visiting the zoo; a piece of paper revealed the…

A 17-year-old girl disappeared after going to the zoo, and a piece of paper found later helped uncover the truth.

Wirtualna Polska: Breakthrough in Missing Emilia Koprowska Case: Phone Unlocked

There has been a breakthrough in the case of missing Emilia Koprowska, as police have gained access to her phone and several conversations.

New prosecutorial findings have emerged concerning the high-profile accident involving former Prime Minister Beata Szydło, who is currently a Member of the European Parliament.

Onet: Former PM Szydło's accident: New prosecutorial findings

New findings from the prosecution have emerged regarding the high-profile accident involving former Prime Minister Beata Szydło.

Poland scrambled fighter jets in response to a Rapid Communication Corps (RCB) alert issued for two of its voivodeships, indicating a heightened state of national security awareness.

Fakt: Poland Scrambles Fighter Jets Amid RCB Alert in Two Voivodeships

Poland has scrambled fighter jets in response to an RCB (Rapid Communication Corps) alert issued for two of its voivodeships.

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