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18.03.2025Day Skrzypek's Heart Failure Defuses Political Storm

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 18.03.2025.

It displays 261 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.03.2025Day Skrzypek's Heart Failure Defuses Political Storm
The morning began with President Duda demanding explanations from Prime Minister Tusk about Barbara Skrzypek's interrogation, claiming her death followed "bulwersujące" (outrageous) treatment. By midday, prosecutors released her questioning protocol and autopsy results, revealing a massive heart attack as cause of death. This scientific evidence partially defused political accusations.

The Ukraine-Russia situation gained momentum as Trump held his first call with Putin since leaving office. The Kremlin announced Putin's agreement to suspend energy infrastructure attacks in Ukraine while demanding cessation of Western military aid. Multiple outlets noted limited concessions from Russia, with Zelensky expressing concerns about being left out, stating "we are not a salad."

Poland, together with Baltic states, announced plans to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, citing deteriorating security situation at the Russian border.
18.03.2025

00:22Australia Mine Payments Scandal Erupts

The newspapers report on ongoing fallout from Barbara Skrzypek's death, with the prosecutor's office making statements about the circumstances (Polsat News, Wirtualna Polska). Political tensions continue between Minister Bodnar and Ziobro, with the latter responding to accusations (300polityka). International coverage focuses on European support for Ukraine, noting Italy's reluctance and concerns beyond Hungary (Rzeczpospolita), while a Trump advisor comments on Poland's defensive capabilities (Do Rzeczy). Economic controversies include questions about Polish payments to Australia for non-existent mines under the previous government (Polityka). Other stories cover Syria's situation and potential EU sanctions lifting (OKO.press), Karol Nawrocki's alleged second identity (Onet), and Cardinal Parolin addressing Pope Francis's potential resignation (Super Express).
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Błonica we Wrocławiu to coś więcej niż medyczna ciekawostka. To ostrzeżenie, które musimy wziąć sobie do serca. Szczególnie że hospitalizowane od kilku dni dziecko może nie być jedynym zakażonym. Oto, co wiemy o samej chorobie i możliwych scenariuszach tej sytuacji.
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Mamy pat na froncie i w procesie pokojowym. Choć w rozmowy o przerwaniu ognia angażuje się coraz więcej państw, nic nie wskazuje, żeby miało dojść do przełomu. Intensywne działania wojenne również nie przynoszą rozstrzygnięcia.
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06:45Gaza Attacks Resume As "Hell's Gates" Open

The newspapers report on political tension between Ziobro and Bodnar with harsh accusations of "gangster" and "bandit" (300polityka, Do Rzeczy). Multiple sources cover prosecutor Wrzosek's controversial handling of Barbara Skrzypek's testimony in the "two towers" case, noting she was questioned without a pełnomocnik unlike other witnesses (Niezależna, Wyborcza). New polls show Konfederacja gaining on PiS (Onet, Wprost). International coverage focuses on renewed Israeli attacks in Gaza described as opening "gates of hell" with hundreds of casualties overnight (Polsat News, Radio ZET, TVN24) and Trump's planned talks with Putin (Polityka).
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09:03Poland Moves To Exit Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty

The newspapers report extensively on Poland's potential withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which bans anti-personnel mines. Multiple sources indicate Poland, along with Baltic states, seeks access to previously prohibited weapons due to deteriorating security situations (Do Rzeczy, Onet, Polsat News, Radio ZET, TVN24). Political coverage focuses on presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki submitting 1.3 million signatures to the Electoral Commission, claiming this represents "the best poll" for his candidacy (Niezależna, 300polityka, wPolityce). The death of Barbara Skrzypek, Kaczyński's longtime assistant, continues to spark legal debates about witness representation during questioning (Gazeta Prawna, Wyborcza).
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11:02Prosecutors Order Skrzypek Autopsy

The newspapers report extensively on the investigation into Barbara Skrzypek's death, with multiple sources announcing a prosecutor-ordered autopsy (Polsat News, Radio ZET, Super Express, TVN24, Wirtualna Polska, wPolityce). Political coverage includes a PiS MP warning about a "black scenario" of Trzaskowski becoming president (Do Rzeczy) and discussion of the potential end of the KO-PiS duopoly in Polish politics (Rzeczpospolita). International news focuses on Israel resuming attacks in Gaza with reports of 200 casualties including women and children (Polityka). Other stories mention a border guard's death at Pyrzowice airport (Onet) and the dismissal of a case against former Orlen president Jacek Krawiec (Niezależna).
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12:55Duda Demands Skrzypek Death Explanation From Tusk

The newspapers report extensively on the death of Barbara Skrzypek, with President Duda demanding explanations from Prime Minister Tusk about the circumstances of her questioning (Onet, Polsat News, Radio ZET, Wirtualna Polska, wPolityce). An autopsy has been ordered (Do Rzeczy, Super Express), while prosecutors plan to release her testimony transcript (Wyborcza). In other news, Polish Post received a record 27 million PLN fine for GDPR violations during the 2020 "envelope elections" (Gazeta Prawna), Polish banks are breaking capitalization records with PKO BP exceeding 100 billion PLN (Rzeczpospolita), and reports examine Ukrainian refugees' situation after three years of war (OKO.press).
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14:49Skrzypek Questioning Protocol Finally Released

The newspapers extensively report on the released protocol of Barbara Skrzypek's questioning, with multiple outlets covering the document's publication by prosecutors (Onet, Polsat News, Wirtualna Polska, wPolityce, Wyborcza). President Duda has criticized Prime Minister Tusk over Skrzypek's death, calling the situation "bulwersujące" (outrageous) (Super Express, Wprost, 300polityka). Political tensions continue with Kaczyński threatening to sue Kalisz (Do Rzeczy) and the European Parliament's legal committee recommending lifting immunity for PiS MEPs Kamiński and Wąsik (Niezależna). International coverage includes the banned Equality Parade in Budapest (OKO.press) and renewed fighting in Gaza with reports of hundreds killed (Rzeczpospolita).
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Budżet centralny miał w pierwszych dwóch miesiącach tego roku 36,3 mld zł deficytu – podało Ministerstwo Finansów. Nominalnie to najgorszy w historii wynik państwowej kasy w pierwszych dwóch miesiącach roku. Najbliższy wynik to 21,7 mld zł deficytu odnotowane w styczniu i lutym 2011 r. Ale ekonomiści patrzą na tegoroczny rezultat z optymizmem.
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16:09Skrzypek Autopsy Reveals Heart Attack Cause of Death

The newspapers extensively report on the autopsy results of Barbara Skrzypek, revealing a "very extensive heart attack" as the cause of death (Do Rzeczy, Polsat News, Super Express, TVN24, Wirtualna Polska, wPolityce, Wprost). Questions continue about prosecutor Wrzosek's handling of Skrzypek's questioning, with criticism that a 4.5-hour interrogation produced a surprisingly short protocol (Niezależna). Other headlines mention Poland's record budget deficit in February (Gazeta Prawna), Russian advances in Ukraine's Kursk region (OKO.press), Trump-Putin phone conversation (Onet, Wyborcza), and renewed fighting in Gaza (Rzeczpospolita).
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Radio ZET

NA ŻYWO Miłosz Motyka gościem Radia ZET

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Radio ZET

NA ŻYWO Motyka: OZE i energetyka jądrowa będą "kręgosłupem". Morskie farmy wiatrowe "kręgami"

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„Kluczowym warunkiem zapobieżenia eskalacji konfliktu na Ukrainie musi być całkowite zaprzestanie zagranicznej pomocy wojskowej i dostarczanie informacji wywiadowczych Kijowowi” - takie między innymi informacje podają rosyjskie media po rozmowie Putina z Trumpem.
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17:37Putin Issues Ukraine Aid Ultimatum To Trump

The newspapers extensively report on the Trump-Putin phone conversation, with multiple outlets covering Kremlin's statements that Putin demanded ending military aid to Ukraine as a condition for de-escalation (Onet, Polsat News, Rzeczpospolita, TVN24, Wirtualna Polska, Wyborcza). Another major story involves political controversy following Barbara Skrzypek's death, with right-wing outlets claiming attempts to "humiliate Kaczyński" (Do Rzeczy) and criticizing prosecutor Wrzosek and youth wing of Civic Platform (PO) for disrespectful statements about the deceased (Niezależna, wPolityce). Other headlines mention a border incident where Belarusians allegedly pushed migrants into the Bug River with possible drownings (OKO.press) and Poland's energy strategy focusing on renewables and nuclear power (Radio ZET).
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Rozmowę telefoniczną Donalda Trumpa z Władimirem Putinem w sprawie wojny na Ukrainie amerykańskie media porównały do konferencji jałtańskiej w lutym 1945, kiedy Stany Zjednoczone i Związek Radziecki podzieliły się strefami wpływów w Europie.
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18:50Putin Agrees To Limited Ceasefire In Ukraine After Trump Call

The newspapers extensively report on Trump's call with Putin regarding Ukraine, with multiple sources covering partial ceasefire details, including Putin agreeing to halt attacks on energy infrastructure while making new demands of Kyiv (Interia, OKO.press, Onet, Polsat News, Radio ZET, Rzeczpospolita, TVN24, Wirtualna Polska, Wyborcza). The Barbara Skrzypek story continues with prosecutors revealing heart failure during a massive heart attack as cause of death (Polityka, Wprost), while controversy persists about Justice Minister Bodnar's handling of the case (Niezależna, wPolityce). Other news includes changes to RTV license fee exemptions with increased pension thresholds (Gazeta Prawna).
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20:30Trump-Putin Call Yields Minimal Results

The newspapers extensively report on Trump's phone conversation with Putin, with most sources analyzing its outcomes. Multiple outlets note Putin's limited concessions (Do Rzeczy, OKO.press, Rzeczpospolita, TVN24), Zelensky's reaction (Onet, Polsat News, Wirtualna Polska), and expert assessments that the call yielded "nothing substantial" (Interia). Simultaneously, coverage continues of controversy surrounding prosecutor Wrzosek's handling of Barbara Skrzypek's questioning, with Justice Minister Bodnar defending Wrzosek (300polityka) while a prominent lawyer criticizes her decision to exclude Skrzypek's attorney (Niezależna). Additionally, reporting mentions Poland and Baltic states considering withdrawal from an anti-landmine convention due to security concerns on the Russian border (Polityka).
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Rozmowa telefoniczna Donalda Trumpa z Władimirem Putinem we wtorek przyniosła zgodę Rosji na tylko cząstkowy rozejm w jej wojnie z Ukrainą. Putin stara się jak najbardziej opóźnić nawet czasowe zawieszenie broni, nie mówiąc o trwałym rozejmie.
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