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03.05.2025

03.05.2025Constitution Day Storm Amid Presidential Posturing

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 03.05.2025.

It displays 113 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.05.2025Constitution Day Storm Amid Presidential Posturing
Poland's Constitution Day celebrations unfolded amid severe storms affecting half the country, with hundreds of firefighter interventions reported. President Duda awarded the Order of the White Eagle in morning ceremonies at the Royal Castle, delivering what media noted was his last May 3rd address before leaving office, calling it "a day of Polish pride" and appealing for high voter turnout in presidential elections.

Political tensions emerged as Prime Minister Tusk criticized Duda, saying "the president knew how to celebrate" the holiday, continuing their ongoing conflict. Presidential candidate Nawrocki, after his reported Trump endorsement yesterday, participated in Chicago's Polish parade while opponent Trzaskowski faced scrutiny over campaign missteps.

In international coverage, media reported Germany turning back thousands at the Polish border, Sweden offering payments to migrants willing to leave, and Ukrainian forces conducting what was described as a "historic first" attack on Russian positions.
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Jeżeli nie rozwiniemy przemysłu zbrojeniowego, to będziemy mieli permanentnie deficyt budżetowy, związany z tymi wydatkami, bo będziemy zmuszeni kupować wszystko za granicą - mówi Andrzej Olechowski, minister finansów w rządzie Jana Olszewskiego, współzałożyciel PO.
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06:35Severe Storms Sweep Half Of Poland

The newspapers report on severe weather across Poland with dangerous storms and lightning affecting half the country (Polsat News, Radio ZET). In military discussions, Russians are reportedly using motorcycles effectively on the front lines (Polityka) and Andrzej Olechowski argues Poland needs to develop its own defense industry to avoid permanent budget deficits (Rzeczpospolita). Historical reflections appear with coverage of Polish soldiers who conquered Berlin in 1945 being forgotten (OKO.press). Work culture debates include task-based employment as an alternative to four-day workweeks (Gazeta Prawna), while philosophical discussions touch on humans' religious nature and need for metaphysics (Interia).
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10:24President Duda Awards White Eagle Orders On Constitution Day

The newspapers report on Poland's National Third of May holiday celebrations, with President Duda awarding the Order of the White Eagle and making statements about acknowledging communist criminals (Onet, wPolityce, 300polityka). Tension between the president and Prime Minister Tusk is evident, with Tusk appealing for mindfulness about "the meaning of words" in presidential speeches (Polsat News, Radio ZET). International coverage includes growing US-Germany tensions (Do Rzeczy), Zelensky rejecting Putin's proposal (Wirtualna Polska), and potential political changes in Hungary with Péter Magyar challenging Orbán's government (Rzeczpospolita).
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15:05Constitution Day Celebrations Spark Political Clashes

The newspapers report extensively on Constitution Day celebrations, highlighting President Duda's speech where he called it "a day of Polish pride" (Polsat News) and appealed for citizens to vote (300polityka). Political tension continues with Prime Minister Tusk criticizing Duda during the constitutional holiday (Do Rzeczy), and reports that a presidential advisor is joining the Confederation party (Onet). In other news, there's conflict within the Agriculture Ministry, with Minister Siekierski responding to his deputy's critical remarks (Gazeta Prawna). International headlines mention a "historic" Ukrainian attack (Wirtualna Polska), while media also covers a papal candidate controversially supported by both football fans and LGBT communities (Wyborcza).
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Wraz z ujawnieniem przez Onet „ukrytego mieszkania Karola Nawrockiego” kampania prezydencka może wkroczyć na nowy poziom: kampanii haków. Czy tak będzie – pokażą najbliższe godziny i dni. Kto na niej zyska, a kto polegnie – mogą być niespodzianki. Na pewno będą emocje – choć niekoniecznie dobre.
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19:10Constitution Day Celebrations Amid Severe Storms

The newspapers report on Constitution Day of May 3rd celebrations, with the US Secretary of State addressing Poles (Do Rzeczy) and a parade in Chicago featuring presidential candidate Nawrocki (wPolityce). Severe weather sweeps across Poland with powerful storms and hail (Onet). Sports coverage highlights Sabalenka's triumph in Madrid, bringing relief to Świątek (Radio ZET), while Barcelona faces an early deficit in their match (Wirtualna Polska). Political discussions include Marco Rubio defending the German AfD party (Polityka) and analysis of Trzaskowski's campaign mistakes (Rzeczpospolita). Other topics include Lech Wałęsa responding to internet users after his son's death (Super Express) and practical guides for paternity recognition before birth (Gazeta Prawna).
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