Bąkiewicz Detained in Berlin and Cake Attack on the Mayor of Poznań
In today's summary, we report on the intervention of the Polish consul in Berlin following the detention of Polish activists and an incident during a city council session in Poznań. We also explain the background of the Deputy Science Minister's apology for a controversial historical comparison and reports of a foiled attack in the USA.
The Polish consul in Berlin is clarifying the circumstances of the detention of Robert Bąkiewicz and other members of the Border Defense Movement by German police. The incident occurred on Tuesday when the group attempted to erect a cross in the German capital to commemorate victims of World War II. Bąkiewicz accused the officers of brutality, claiming he was choked while being restrained. A recording of the incident was published by Telewizja Republika.
During a session of the Poznań City Council, Mayor Jacek Jaśkowiak had a cake thrown at him by a man who called his action a "vote of no confidence from the residents." Police have detained two people in connection with the case. Anarchists claimed responsibility for the attack, explaining in a statement that it was a form of protest against the city authorities' policies and the ignoring of local community problems.
The American FBI reported that they had stopped a planned drone attack during a UFC martial arts gala in Washington. Investigators identified a network of 23 people who were allegedly coordinating their actions using the encrypted messaging app Signal. The attackers planned to use drones equipped with explosive charges.
Deputy Science Minister Andrzej Szeptycki apologized for his earlier statement in which he compared the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) to the Polish "cursed soldiers" (the post-war anti-communist underground). The UPA is an organization responsible for mass crimes against Poles during World War II. Szeptycki emphasized that he unequivocally condemns the actions of this formation and that his previous words lacked proper context.
Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki addressed the investigation into the Government Strategic Reserves Agency (RARS), an institution responsible for stockpiling supplies for times of crisis. The prosecutor's office is investigating financial irregularities in the agency from the time it was headed by a close associate of Morawiecki. The former head of government called journalists' questions about the matter "vile insinuations."
In the seaside town of Pobierowo, the massive Hotel Gołębiewski has become a destination for mass tours, even though it is still under construction. The village head reports "pilgrimages" of tourists wanting to see the giant facility, which is causing major traffic jams on local roads and completely changing the character of the former settlement.
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