Event Overview: Security, politics, and important news from the country and the world
The most important topic of the day is the changes in the US military presence in Europe. The Pentagon decided to halt the planned rotation of about 4,000 soldiers, which sparked discussion among politicians. However, Prime Minister Donald Tusk is reassuring the public, ensuring that Poland's security is not at risk and the alliance with the Americans remains stable.
In world politics, the announcement of Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing, which is to take place immediately after Donald Trump's visit to China, is significant. The Russian leader will meet with Xi Jinping on May 19-20. The meeting is related to the 25th anniversary of the friendship treaty between Russia and China and aims to strengthen cooperation between these countries.
In Poland, there is much talk about the problems of MEP Dominik Tarczyński and the police intervention at Tomasz Sakiewicz's. British authorities revoked Tarczyński's permission to enter the country, for which the politician announced a lawsuit against the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, the police are warning against disinformation following actions at editor Sakiewicz's apartment, emphasizing that lies about the officers' work are appearing on the internet.
A tragic accident occurred in the center of Modena, Italy. A car drove into a group of pedestrians, injuring seven people, including two very seriously. The perpetrator fled the vehicle and wounded another person who tried to chase him. The police are currently determining the motives for this attack.
Sad news has also arrived from the Maldives. During a search operation for the bodies of missing Italian tourists, a diver from the local armed forces died. Despite very difficult weather conditions, a group of divers took a risk that ended in the death of one of them.
Intensive searches are underway for 33-year-old Anna Wilska, who went missing in Mallorca. Her family has had no contact with her for over a month. Polish police confirmed that before her disappearance, the woman personally reported the theft of her belongings at a police station, which is the last trace of her activity.
Ceremonial celebrations of Border Guard Day were held in Lublin. Karol Nawrocki thanked the officers for their daily service on over 3,500 kilometers of the Polish border. He emphasized that their work is crucial for the country's security and declared that he would not apologize for the guards' actions.
Finally, news from the world of nature and culture. A dead humpback whale named Timmy, who had previously been rescued off the coast of Germany, was found in Denmark. Meanwhile, music fans are preparing for the final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The broadcast of this event, organized in 2026, will take place this evening.