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16.06.2025The Day Prosecutors Came for the President-Elect

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 16.06.2025.

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

16.06.2025The Day Prosecutors Came for the President-Elect
Prosecutors launched an investigation into Karol Nawrocki's apartment affair early morning, examining his connection to "Jerzy Ż.'s apartment." The Electoral Commission acknowledged "major irregularities" in the presidential election while accepting the official report, prompting Trzaskowski's team to file protests with the Supreme Court citing "justified suspicion."

New leaked recordings emerged throughout the day featuring lawyer Giertych praising prosecutors Dubois and Wrzosek for investigations targeting PiS, claiming they have "materials already on Ziobro." Additional tapes captured conversations about Trzaskowski's campaign failures and electoral strategies.

The Israel-Iran conflict continued dominating coverage as Israeli forces attacked Iranian television during a live broadcast and achieved reported "full control" over Tehran's airspace. Polish evacuation efforts from the Middle East faced criticism, with authorities acknowledging they should have acted differently.

Polling showed declining support for Tusk remaining as prime minister, while former PM Morawiecki endorsed Kosiniak-Kamysz as a potential successor.
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Choć przychody zbrojeniówki są rekordowe, to wciąż nie wiadomo, kto odpowiada w rządzie za ten obszar, a decyzje są podejmowane w ślimaczym tempie. Bez zmiany tego podejścia nasz przemysł nie będzie liczył się w Europie.
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04:08Ukrainian Children Die in Iranian Strike

The newspapers report on escalating Israel-Iran warfare with Iranian rocket attacks killing Ukrainian citizens including children in Israel (Interia). Tehran appears nearly defenseless against Israeli strikes though sources note significant limitations (Onet). Poland arranges free evacuation flights for citizens from the Middle East region (Polsat News). Multiple outlets describe Iran's massive retaliation causing serious damage in Israel's largest cities with many wounded (Radio ZET). Domestically, the first family faces sustained media scrutiny (Do Rzeczy), while leaked recordings allegedly show Tusk and Giertych calling Poles derogatory names in 2019, with sources claiming they maintain the same attitude today (wPolityce). Poland's defense industry receives criticism for unclear government responsibility and slow decision-making despite record revenues (Rzeczpospolita). A German investigation into Nord Stream reveals shocking findings (Wirtualna Polska).
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Popularna chińska platforma społecznościowa chce podbić Europę zakupami „na żywo”, wprost w aplikacji. Na celowniku ma być też Polska. Ale prawdziwą rewolucję w e-handlu przyniosą boty AI.
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06:47Poles Sour on Both Leaders

The newspapers report on growing pessimism among Poles regarding both Tusk and Nawrocki, with analysis suggesting Trzaskowski, described as the best PO candidate, lost to Nawrocki, characterized as PiS's worst candidate (Do Rzeczy, OKO.press). The Israel-Iran conflict continues dominating coverage, with reports of a key Iranian general's death dealing another blow to Iranian forces (Interia). Polish authorities clarify that citizens who traveled to conflict zones did so "at their own responsibility" regarding evacuation (Polsat News). Multiple sources track rising casualty figures from Israeli attacks and Iranian retaliation, while examining whether Israeli tactics against Iranian air defenses could inform NATO strategies against Russian systems (Radio ZET, Polityka). Domestically, a former National Security Bureau chief appears isolated from the president, reportedly "left with nothing" (Wprost). Iranian citizens express conflicted feelings about the attacks, with one Tehran resident telling Wyborcza she would be happy to die in airstrikes if it meant the Islamic Republic's fall.
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09:57Prosecutors Target Nawrocki's Apartment

The newspapers report on prosecutors launching an investigation into Karol Nawrocki's apartment affair, specifically regarding "Jerzy Ż.'s apartment" (Do Rzeczy, Onet, Polsat News, Wirtualna Polska). PiS describes a deputy minister's statements as a "scandalous situation" without specifying the content (Interia). Poland's Foreign Ministry prepares detailed evacuation plans for Polish citizens in Israel, with operations expected within dozens of hours for tourists and short-term residents (Radio ZET, Rzeczpospolita). Deputy Foreign Minister Bartoszewski states the ministry cannot bear responsibility for "thoughtless behavior of our beloved compatriots" abroad (300polityka). German authorities unveiled a memorial stone honoring Polish WWII victims, prompting online outrage over perceived humiliation while Germany continues refusing reparations payments (wPolityce).
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13:18Trzaskowski Protests Election Results

The newspapers report on Trzaskowski's committee filing a protest with the Supreme Court citing "justified suspicion" regarding election results (Do Rzeczy). Iran dominates international coverage with plans to withdraw from a key treaty and the president's clear declaration on nuclear weapons, while Israel reportedly achieves "full control" over Tehran's airspace (Interia, Onet, Wirtualna Polska). Polish media discusses energy policy accusations that the right wing speaks with "Kremlin's voice" on renewable energy and coal issues (Gazeta Prawna). Domestic stories include concerns over government deregulation threatening workers, a psychology fraud case involving NFZ healthcare fund manipulation, and LOT's aircraft selection favoring Airbus A220 over Embraer for regional fleet expansion starting 2027 (OKO.press, Polityka, Rzeczpospolita).
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16:49Electoral Commission Admits Major Vote Irregularities

The newspapers report on the National Electoral Commission (PKW) officially accepting the presidential election report while acknowledging "major irregularities" occurred during voting (Do Rzeczy, Wprost, Wyborcza). Middle East tensions dominate international coverage as Israeli forces attack Iranian television during a live broadcast, with the USS Nimitz carrier group deploying from the Pacific to the region (Onet, Interia). Polish authorities face criticism over evacuation operations from the Middle East, with the government acknowledging it should have acted differently amid conflicting information from various institutions (Polityka, Super Express). Domestic political polling shows declining support for Tusk remaining as prime minister, while former PM Morawiecki endorses Kosiniak-Kamysz as a potential successor (wPolityce, 300polityka). Russian activities near Poland's border prompt military concerns, with a general proposing countermeasures (Gazeta Prawna).
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18:31KO Demands Election Annulment

The newspapers report on Poland's opposition Civic Coalition (KO) demanding election annulment following Nawrocki's presidential victory, with politicians claiming they are "on the threshold of World War III" and lawyers stating KO made critical errors (Do Rzeczy, Rzeczpospolita, Wirtualna Polska). Former PM Morawiecki declares Nawrocki defeated "Trzaskowski, Tusk, the government, foreign money, TVN, Onet, and Polsat," while internal PO power struggles emerge with speculation that Sikorski could replace the weakened Tusk as party leader (300polityka, wPolityce). Singer Ryszard Rynkowski breaks his silence admitting "I know I disappointed," while new polling reveals the best and worst ministers in Tusk's government (Polsat News, Super Express, Onet). Trump continues warning Iran to act "immediately, before it's too late" regarding the Middle East crisis (Interia, Radio ZET).
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