Changes in the Supreme Court, a political earthquake in Krakow, and tragic accidents in Poland
President Karol Nawrocki has appointed Judge Zbigniew Kapiński as the new First President of the Supreme Court. Kapiński, who previously headed the Criminal Chamber, will replace the previous president in this important position. This decision is of key importance for the functioning of the justice system in Poland, and the nomination was officially announced by the president's spokesperson.
A major political change has occurred in Krakow. Residents decided in a Sunday referendum to remove the city's mayor, Aleksander Miszalski. Political scientists point out that the reasons for this defeat are complex, and Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz is already suggesting that the new candidate for mayor of Krakow should be an independent, responsible, and energetic person.
The District Court in Konin has issued a verdict in a high-profile case from years ago. Three men were sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of 17-year-old Fabian Zydor. Although the teenager disappeared in 2016 and his body was never found, the court found the defendants guilty based on the evidence collected. This marks the end of a long trial that has stirred great emotions in the region for years.
Security services are currently fighting a wave of false reports. The police are investigating over a dozen cases of false information about bombs, fires, and suicide attempts. One such incident involved the apartment of President Karol Nawrocki's mother in Gdańsk, where services had to force entry after a false alarm. The minister-coordinator of special services announced that the state will draw conclusions and better secure IT systems against such attacks.
A tragic railway accident occurred in Wielkopolska. In the town of Garbatka, a passenger train traveling to Poznań collided with a truck at a railway crossing. Unfortunately, one person died as a result of this incident, and the train derailed. The accident caused major disruptions to train traffic throughout the region.
A Warsaw court has concluded a trial concerning the death of a man experiencing homelessness by the Vistula River. The case was complicated as it concerned specific rules prevailing within this social group. The judge imposed a severe sentence on one of the defendants, emphasizing in the justification that a difficult childhood cannot be an excuse for violence and crime throughout one's adult life.
The political situation is also becoming tense in Hungary. In Budapest, there was a sharp exchange of words between Viktor Orbán's government and the opposition circles represented by Peter Magyar. The conflict concerns allegations of corruption against the previous administration and an open letter from former ministers, which caused a great stir on Hungarian social media.
Finally, news from the mountains serves as a warning to tourists. A 69-year-old Pole had to be rescued by Slovak rescuers in the High Tatras. The man climbed Gerlach, even though the trail was officially closed. The tourist lost his way while descending at night and had to call for help, which serves as a reminder of the need to follow regulations and check weather conditions.