Polish thought Information Service 27.11.2025
Poland. More and more Ukrainians want to stay in Poland. As the NBP points out, in 2025 51% of Ukrainian pre-war immigrants want to stay in Poland permanently. For refugees, that's 24%. In both groups this is an increase of 3% compared to last year.
Poland. atomic weapons in Ukraine are worse than Ukraine in the Russian sphere of influence – General Stanisław Koziej believes. "If Ukraine does not receive hard safety guarantees (...) and is left to itself in the face of Russia, I fear it will begin to search atomic weapons," said the General in an interview with TVN24 Stanisław Koziej. He said, "It would most likely be even worse than Ukraine in the Russian zone".
Poland. erstwhile Polish Ambassador to Kiev Bartosz Cichocki He estimated that Ukraine would not agree to any peace plan that could be taken as a surrender. According to him, Ukrainians will proceed to fight Russia. Cichocki besides criticized the deficiency of presence of Polish authorities in negotiations concerning future peace in Ukraine.
Poland. erstwhile Polish Ambassador to Ukraine Jan Hell stated that the end of the war in Ukraine saw the departure of Russian president Vladimir Putin. He said: "I think that would most likely lead to Russia breaking up. It would become precisely what after the Bolshevik Revolution: there would be chaos and civilian war.”. Political scene commentator Tadeusz Matuszkiewicz He wrote: “It is clear that a fresh saying needs to be formulated: “He is stripped of reality like a Polish diplomat”. It is actual that in relation to diplomats of the II Polish Republic, various and many allegations can be formulated about their assessment of the global situation. But these were smaller or larger explanation errors alternatively than functioning in an alternate world."
Poland. Radio Maryja informs that by next year households are waiting for jump increases in electricity bills. This will aid to increase the 2 main components of the energy price, namely the power and cogeneration charge. The Energy Regulatory Authority approved new, increased power charge levels. According to the media, the increase is expected to scope an average of 50% and is the largest in the past of this mechanism. Experts have no uncertainty that, contrary to the government's assurances, this will impact home budgets and will importantly affect business costs.
Poland. Agents of the Central Anticorruption Office entered the father's Foundation on 26 November Tadeusz Rydzyk “Lux Veritatis”. This is about the Justice Fund thing. On 8 December, Fr Tadeusz Rydzyk was summoned to the prosecution for questioning in this case. The CBA's actions were aimed at securing documents, investigating irregularities in the fund.
Poland. Since the beginning of the year, the officers of the Nadodrzán Border defender Branch have obliged to leave Poland immediately. 412 foreigners who violated regulations and threatened public security. Last week Nine Ukrainians were detained. According to the Border Guard, foreigners have committed taxation offences, driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol or psychotropic measures, as well as causing harm to the wellness of another person.
Poland. 2 Ukrainian coach drivers – father and boy – collected tickets from section velocity measurements for almost a year. They thought they would stay unpunished, but their bravado ride found a costly finale. Inspectors from the Center for Automated Traffic Surveillance detained them for control, which revealed a devastating scale of offenses. A full of 52 fines were imposed on them for PLN 12.5 1000 and 202 punishment points were placed on their account.
Poland. The police stopped 65-year-old UkrainianIn Turk, he drove a car after 37 and didn't aid him. A man died instantly.
Poland. fresh Tomyśl territory Court decided to apply provisional arrest against 2 Ukrainianswho are suspected of violent beating of their countryman. The incidental occurred in 1 of the worker hotels in the city.
Poland. The Apostolic Nunciature informed that the fresh metropolitan of Kraków will be the current average of the Diocese of Łódź, cardinal. Grzegorz Ryś. Hierarch finished his service in Łódź after 8 years. The Progressive Cardinal will replace the Metropolitan of Kraków as a conservative and propisist archbishop. Marek JędraszewskiWho retired.
Poland. At the age of 94, a theatre and movie actor died Stanisław Sparazyński. He played, among another things, in the movie Bohdana Pork ‘Catastrophe in Gibraltar’ and Ryszard Filipski "The coup d'état". The spectators admired him on the boards of theatres specified as Estrada in Poznań (1954-55), Fredry in Gniezno (1955-59), Polish in Poznań (1959-64), Horycy in Toruń (1965-69), Jaracz in Łódź (1969-76), National (1976-77; 1985-91), Ateneum in Warsaw (1978-80), Kochanowski in Radom (1980-85).
European Union. Euro MP Dominik Tarczyński defends Israeli politics. In the European Parliament, the debate on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank has rekindled. Tarczyński opposed the communicative presented by Manon Aubry of the Left, who said that Benjamin Netanyahu "still sows chaos in Palestine". The Polish MEP is considered to be 1 of Israel's hottest defenders.
United States. Downtown There's been a shooting in Washington.. According to a message by Secretary of interior safety Kristi Noem, 2 people from the National defender were shot. Police from the territory of Colombia have requested residents to avoid surrounding the scene. She reported that the site was secured, or at least 1 fishy was detained.
United States. U.S. president Donald Trump wants to verify the migrants. In his message, he said: “We now request to re-verify all foreigner who entered our country from Afghanistan under Biden's regulation and we request to take all essential measures to guarantee that all foreigner from any country is removed, which does not fit or benefits our country." Donald Trump gave a sharp speech in consequence to the shooting of 2 members of the National defender close the White House. He added: "As the president of the United States, I am determined to make certain that the animal that committed this cruelty pays the highest possible price."
Ukraine. Emissary Donald Trump Ukraine Dan Driscoll convinced Kiev that he was threatened "Inevitable defeat against Russian forces" – reports NBC News. The American was to add that the US defence manufacture was incapable to aid Ukraine. During the meeting, the US delegation was besides to point out the limitations of the US defence industry, which is incapable to supply Ukraine with weapons and air defence systems at the essential pace. "The transportation was fundamentally like this: you lose and you gotta accept the deal" – said 1 of the sources in an interview with NBC News.
Ukraine. Virtual Poland reports: “Soldiers die and lose their territory all day. Slowly, but they lose. I think Ukraine must face a violent fact: Donbas will should be returned – says Colonel Colonel Rez. Piotr Lewandowski‘.
Belarus. The Swiss and German press compose about far-reaching secret talks between Washington and Minsk. Administration of the president of the United States Donald Trump He negotiates with the Belarusian authorities on the release of at least 100 political prisoners, says Reuters, citing 3 sources akin to the case. According to journalists, pro-American activists are encouraged not to take action against president Lukashenko. The United States is to offer Belarus a relaxation of sanctions imposed on this country and many common businesses. On behalf of the United States, negotiations with Minsk are to be conducted John CoaleTrump appointed in November a peculiar typical of the president of the United States for Belarus.
Belarus. The conservative American press has reported that talks are underway on radical relaxation of sanctions on the Belarusian potassium sector. Belarus is 1 of the main suppliers of potassium salts utilized in fertiliser production. John Coale, on the another hand, said in public that The US would like to reopen the embassy in Minsk, which was closed in 2022.
Slovakia. Bratislava behind peace in Ukraine. Head of the Slovak MFA Juraj Blanar stated that his country would support the US President's peace plan at an informal gathering scheduled for this day Donald Trump for Ukraine and call on European partners to cooperate as much as possible. He added that "only through common dialog and the search for compromise can pointless killing be stopped".
Monaco. Prince Albert II, Head of 1 of the smallest European countries, precisely blocked the bill legalizing abortionEven though Parliament almost unanimously voted it out. In an interview with “Monaco-Matin” he announced that the bill would not enter into force due to the fact that as he said, “life is sacred.” The prince stated that Monaco was a Catholic state, not an ideological colony of the West. The bill was expected to legalize abortion by 12 weeks of pregnancy, and in case of rape to 16. She besides predicted a simplification in the age of consent from 18 to 15. the influential Archbishop of Monaco, Dominique-Marie David full supports the actions of Prince Albert II.
France/Great Britain. Paris and London called on the alleged states. The coalition of volunteers to supply Kiev with safety guarantees, including by deploying troops in Ukraine to safe a future peace agreement. Earlier on Tuesday, Macron explained that the alleged safety forces, planned by the coalition, would be deployed to strategical locations in Ukraine, specified as Kiev and Odessa. He added: "French, British and Turkish soldiers will be present (there) erstwhile the peace is signed to conduct safety training and operations".
France. 3 people left. detained in Paris on suspicion of working for Russian safety services. The D.A. informed that they were charged with economical espionage and destabilizing activities in France in the interest of Russia. surviving in Paris Monika Karbowska informs that 2 members of the French-Russian organisation SOS Donbass Vincenta Perfetti and Anna Novikova.
France. Tens of activists from the NousToutes feminist collective organized a demonstration with torches before Pantheon in Paris to draw attention to fresh data showing an increase in the number of female murders across France. National Unity activists indicate that feminists should face the origin of increased force or illegal emigration.
Hungary/Serbia. Cooperation between Budapest and Belgrade is increasing. The Hungarian oil and gas company MOL will increase oil supply to Serbia, which suffers from a shortage of this natural material after cutting off supplies due to US sanctions for Russia's NIS refinery – informed the Hungarian Minister for abroad Affairs on Wednesday Peter Szijjarto. Hungary takes 86% of oil from Russia, but for them the US made an exception.
Hungary. "So for Serbia's accession to the European Union, not for Ukraine's accession. This is simply a Hungarian position" wrote the Hungarian abroad Minister on the X platform on Wednesday Peter Szijjarto.
Serbia. president of Serbia Aleksandar Vuscić stated that Belgrade would give the Russian refinery owners NIS – Gazprom Nieft and Gazprom – 50 days to sale their shares at NIS. Parliament head Ana Brnabić reported that the government coalition is preparing an amendment to the budget bill that will let Serbia to take control of the NIS. Gazprom Nieft has 44.9% of the shares of refineries, Gazprom 11.3%, the Serbian state – 29.9%, and the remainder – tiny shareholders.
Bulgaria. The country is surrounded by a wave of protests. Major demonstrations are underway against the draft budget bill for 2026 for respective days. In the draft budget for next year, the biggest discontent is, among another things, the 2% increase in social safety contributions – while government officials and respective corporate taxes are exempt from it. Reading the bill took place in a very tense atmosphere, Members pulled out mics in the Chamber, where the bill of the Social Insurance Institute was being voted on. Finally, police were called, who remained in the area during discussions and voting.
Vatican. Pope Leon XIV He spoke on matters that the full planet is afraid about. In an interview with journalists, he referred to the war in Ukraine, calling for a ceasefire. He stressed that the dialog shows a close-up of positions. The head of the Catholic Church said: “You gotta look for a way to sit at the table, work in search through dialog to solve this war that must end.” Experts believe that Leon XIV thus celebrated the American peace plan for Ukraine.
Germans. At the age of 81, the actor and manager died Kier's thigh. Among another things, he played in “The Body of Frankenstein”, “The Bloods of Dracula”, “Armageddon”, “By Breaking the Waves”, “Dogville” or in the series “The Kingdom”.
Taiwan. ‘Taiwan President’ Lai Ching-te announced a fresh safety plan, including strengthening defence and "democracy protection mechanisms", in consequence to expanding force and threat from China. According to him, "Pekin wants to force Taiwan's unification and surrender to annex it". To accomplish this goal, the president announced an additional defence budget worth 1.25 trillion Taiwanese dollars (about $40 billion) for the years 2026-2033. These measures will be used, among others, to build an anti-aircraft defence system, the alleged T-Dome, as well as to implement artificial intelligence and modern technologies in armed forces.
South Korea. According to U.S. President's announcement, South Korea wants to negociate customs. The governing Democratic organization has submitted a draft peculiar bill to set up an investment fund that will support South Korea's commitment to invest $350 billion in the US.
China. Ombudsman for Taiwan Peng Qingen He warned that Beijing would "crush" any effort at abroad interference in Taiwan. This was a reaction to Japan's announcement of the deployment of missiles on the island located about 110 km from Taiwan, which the Beijing authorities consider to be their own territory.
Hong Kong. A fire in Hong Kong. Eight Wang Fuk Court towers are on fire. According to Virtual Poland, there is chaos, there is inactive black smoke coming out of respective buildings, and “the fire brigade is hampered” due to the fact that the fire is rapidly spreading through bamboo scaffolding and repair grids. At least 36 people, including a firefighter, died and 29 were hospitalized as a consequence of a skyscraper fire in northern Hong Kong. According to the authorities, 279 people have no contact, and any of them may be trapped in burning buildings for hours.
Republic of Guinea-Bissau. There was a coup in Guinea-Bissau. 3 days after the presidential and parliamentary elections the president was overthrown and arrested Umaro Sissoco Embalo, Minister of the Interior, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and its Deputy. The presidential election was held last Sunday, and on Wednesday the outgoing president said he had won them, winning 65% of the vote. His triumph was besides announced by 1 of the main opposition candidates Fernando Dias de Costa. authoritative election results should be announced today.
Nigeria. After kidnapping more than 350 students in 10 days, the president of Nigeria Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in force throughout the country and ordered mass recruitment to police and troops, as he reported in a message issued in Abuja, which he posted on his authoritative website.
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