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12.06.2025The Day the Coach Quit and the Dreamliner Fell

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 12.06.2025.

It displays 156 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.06.2025The Day the Coach Quit and the Dreamliner Fell
National football coach Michał Probierz resigned in the morning, with media reports suggesting pressure from captain Lewandowski contributed to his departure. Football federation chief Kulesza began naming potential replacements while President Duda commented on the team's poor performance.

The first-ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash occurred in India, killing over 290 passengers on an Air India flight. Survivors described hearing mayday calls and seeing bodies around them after the crash near Ahmedabad airport.

Political developments accelerated as the Supreme Court ordered vote recounts in 13 electoral commissions, prompting celebration in PiS circles. Prosecutors entered the National Bank of Poland with police escort, escalating investigations against the central bank.

President Duda intensified his confrontation with the justice system, calling certain judicial groups "mad" and accusing them of betraying state interests. Coalition partners warned Tusk that failure to select proper staff could lead to his replacement, drawing parallels to Probierz's departure.
12.06.2025
04:11
Ministerstwo Finansów analizuje zmiany obowiązującego od 2021 r. podatku obrotowego od sprzedaży detalicznej. W grę wchodzi wzrost obecnych stawek, jak i objęcie daniną nie tylko handlu stacjonarnego, ale i internetowego, na czym zyskaliby giganci z Chin.
04:11
04:19

05:14Tusk Vows to Find Ways With Nawrocki

The newspapers report on intensifying political confrontation between Prime Minister Tusk and president-elect Nawrocki, with Tusk announcing he will "find ways" to work with the incoming president despite tensions (Radio ZET). Multiple sources cover ongoing controversies surrounding Nawrocki, as prosecutors pursue three separate investigations against him while IPN's spokesperson denies reports about his conduct, calling them "childish and unserious behavior" (Wyborcza, Do Rzeczy). The ruling coalition faces internal pressure as Pełczyńska-Nałęcz declares the confidence vote "is not about buying time" and demands immediate coalition renewal (300polityka). Opposition coordination emerges as Nawrocki and PiS align their strategies, with sources reporting they will "play on the same team" with shared goals (Wirtualna Polska). Economic policy shifts appear as the Finance Ministry analyzes expanding retail sales tax to include e-commerce, potentially targeting Chinese online giants with hundreds of millions in new revenue (Rzeczpospolita).
05:20

07:25Probierz Quits National Team

The newspapers report on national football coach Michał Probierz resigning from his position as Poland's national team selector, with multiple sources confirming his departure following pressure from captain Lewandowski (Do Rzeczy, Polsat News, Super Express, Wirtualna Polska, wPolityce, Wprost). Prime Minister Tusk faces continued political pressure despite surviving his confidence vote, with German media noting he "won the test of strength but gained little," while opposition figure Czarnek suggests the government could fall "still this year" (Radio ZET, 300polityka). Reports indicate massive Russian military losses in Ukraine have crossed another threshold, as Polish media emphasize that "we are all now the eastern flank" with Russia posing genuine threats (Onet, Polityka). The Finance Ministry prepares new e-commerce taxation targeting online retail, which industry representatives warn could damage Polish companies while benefiting Chinese giants (Rzeczpospolita).
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10:18

10:20Duda Calls Justice Group "Mad"

The newspapers report on President Duda escalating his confrontation with the justice system, declaring that "a certain group has gone mad" and accusing them of "betraying state interests" while fearing loss of their privileges (Do Rzeczy, 300polityka). Multiple sources cover the search for Poland's new national team coach following Probierz's departure, with football federation chief Kulesza revealing candidate names and speculation focusing on former national team players (Radio ZET, Super Express, Wirtualna Polska, wPolityce, Wyborcza). International concerns emerge as Polish media warns that Telegram messaging app poses security risks due to Russian intelligence connections (OKO.press). Trump's trade ultimatum dominates economic coverage, with reports he will send letters to major trading partners within two weeks demanding acceptance or rejection of his terms (Rzeczpospolita).
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12:48
13:06

13:07First Dreamliner Crash

The newspapers report on the first-ever crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in India, with multiple sources confirming no survivors from the Air India flight that crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport (Do Rzeczy, Onet, Polsat News, Radio ZET, Rzeczpospolita, Wirtualna Polska). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement regarding Polish citizens following the disaster. Prime Minister Tusk secured a vote of confidence, declaring "I don't know the word capitulation" while facing continued political pressure (Gazeta Prawna). National team coach Michał Probierz officially departed his position, with media analyzing the structural problems remaining in Polish football despite the coaching change (Polityka, Super Express). Reports suggest the pilots managed to send a mayday signal before the historic aviation disaster, with investigators working to determine the cause of the crash.
13:48

15:33Supreme Court Orders Vote Recount

The newspapers report on the Supreme Court ordering vote recounts in 13 electoral commissions, with multiple sources covering this development as PiS celebrates and calculates political opportunities while facing complications with Confederation alignment (Onet, 300polityka, Polityka). The Polish government assumes responsibility for repaying interest on Ukraine's loan, as reported by conservative media (Do Rzeczy). A new deposit system for bottles and cans launches October 1st, with coverage focusing on what Poles can expect (Gazeta Prawna). NASA postpones the planned Polish astronaut mission to space, with several outlets reporting the delay (Polsat News, Wirtualna Polska, Wprost). Liberal media analyzes how Tusk's controversial statement about "every healthy man in Poland" drove young male voters toward Mentzen and Braun, suggesting concerns about bodily integrity influenced voting patterns (Wyborcza).
15:40
W nowej strategii Grupy PGE do 2035 r. założyliśmy nakłady inwestycyjne na poziomie 235 mld zł. Większość z tych środków, które planujemy przeznaczyć na inwestycje w dystrybucję, morską energetykę wiatrową i elektrownie gazowe, trafi do polskich przedsiębiorstw. Przełoży się to na zwiększenie wyniku EBITDA Grupy PGE do 30 mld złotych – mówi prezes PGE Dariusz Marzec.
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15:56
Radio ZET

NA ŻYWO Popołudniowym Gościem Radia ZET jest Paweł Kowal

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19:04Prosecutors Storm National Bank

The newspapers report on prosecutors entering the National Bank of Poland with police escort, marking an escalation in investigations (Gazeta Prawna). Political pressure mounts on Prime Minister Tusk as coalition partners warn of potential leadership change if he fails to select proper staff, with comparisons drawn to national football coach Probierz's recent departure (300polityka, Polsat News). Right-wing media discusses strengthening conservative forces beyond PiS, with commentators expressing hope in Nawrocki's candidacy (Do Rzeczy). The tragic Boeing 787 crash in India dominates international coverage, with over 290 casualties in the first-ever Dreamliner disaster, as survivors provide dramatic testimony about bodies surrounding them (Rzeczpospolita, Super Express, Wprost). PiS prepares to send operatives to the presidential palace, determined to avoid repeating Duda's approach (Onet).