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31.05.2025

31.05.2025 — The Day Polonia Votes While Homeland Enters Silence

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Poland for 31.05.2025.

It displays 139 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

31.05.2025 ⇢ The Day Polonia Votes While Homeland Enters Silence
⌨Electoral silence descended on Poland as the presidential runoff officially began, though Poles abroad started casting ballots with record registration numbers. Early morning brought warnings about potential election fraud, with an electoral commission official claiming possibilities existed for "multiplying certificates."

International developments dominated coverage as Germany's Foreign Minister stated Berlin does not expect Russia's military defeat, while the Pentagon warned China prepares for military action. Highway accidents on the A4 caused multiple fatalities and traffic disruptions throughout the day.

Evening focus shifted to the Champions League final in Munich, where PSG demolished Inter 5-0 in what outlets called a "total demolition." Polish players Zieliński and Zalewski could only watch the rout. The day concluded with concerns about budget sector workers losing promised salary increases, struck from raise lists at the last minute.
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04:05⇢Electoral Silence Begins

⌨The newspapers report on Poland entering electoral silence as the presidential runoff begins, with multiple sources confirming the campaign blackout period has commenced (Polsat News, 300polityka, wPolityce). Final campaign appeals emerge as Trzaskowski emphasizes that "single votes will decide" and calls for 100% mobilization, while Nawrocki makes a "surprising appeal" telling supporters "you can do more" (300polityka, Do Rzeczy). Beyond the election, demographic crisis dominates discussion with sources describing a "demographic catastrophe" and claims of a "witch hunt against families" (Interia, Gazeta Prawna). International coverage includes Trump announcing doubled tariffs on all steel imports to the US, while domestic stories feature a mysterious Polish billionaire among the world's 500 richest people as the "only Pole" on the list (Onet, Wprost).
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08:31⇢Election Day Fraud Warnings

⌨The newspapers report on Election Day proceedings as Poland votes in the presidential runoff, with electoral silence in effect and preparations for voting underway nationwide (Polsat News). Concerns about election integrity emerge with allegations of potential fraud, as an electoral commission official warns about "possibilities of multiplying certificates" in what sources describe as attempts at election falsification (wPolityce). International developments dominate coverage as Germany's Foreign Minister states Berlin does not expect Russia's military defeat, while the Pentagon chief warns that "China is preparing to use military force" (Do Rzeczy, Onet). Germany reportedly will provide Ukraine with "bunker buster" missiles, though officials say "we won't know about it" (Radio ZET). Russia expands its African presence after losing Syrian bases, focusing on Sudan and Libya as key countries for maintaining Middle East and African influence (Rzeczpospolita).
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12:01⇢Poland Missing From Istanbul Peace Talks

⌨The newspapers report on post-election developments as Poland completes its presidential runoff voting. Political analysis focuses on party organization, with OKO.press examining how PiS failed to establish its own third sector network while the current government strengthens existing civil society organizations. International diplomatic concerns emerge as Rzeczpospolita questions Poland's absence from peace negotiations in Istanbul, asking why Prime Minister Tusk is not participating in talks that will determine global outcomes. Criminal justice stories dominate coverage, including the return of a fugitive known as the "whisky king" who evaded police for 20 years, and a fatal highway accident involving construction equipment on the A4 (Onet, Super Express). Educational scheduling receives attention with coverage of supplementary high school exam dates, while environmental concerns surface regarding an invasive species from Poland causing alarm in Sweden (Gazeta Prawna, Interia).
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15:22⇢Polonia Records Begin Presidential Voting

⌨The newspapers report on voting beginning abroad as Poles overseas cast ballots in the presidential runoff, with multiple sources noting record registration numbers and high mobilization among Polonia (Polsat News, Radio ZET, Wprost). International tensions surface as Russia reportedly conducts "perfidious games" in the Baltic, quietly crossing boundaries, while coverage includes German AfD leader Weidel's strong speech wanting "the world to know what's happening in Germany" (Wirtualna Polska, Do Rzeczy). Domestic practicalities receive attention with lists of remaining statutory holidays for 2025, alongside highway disruptions as the A4 toward Wrocław remains blocked following accidents (Gazeta Prawna, Onet). Poland's absence from Istanbul peace talks continues generating concern about the country's exclusion from negotiations determining global outcomes, building on earlier diplomatic worries about Prime Minister Tusk's non-participation in crucial international discussions.
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18:10⇢Budget Workers Lose Promised Raises

⌨The newspapers report on post-election domestic issues as budget sector workers face cancelled salary increases, with some employees struck from raise lists at the last minute (Do Rzeczy). Public infrastructure complaints emerge regarding Poland's playgrounds, described as "frustrating and boring" where "everyone has a bad time, adults too" (Polityka). Aviation incidents dominate coverage with a passenger refusing to give up his airplane seat to a child, causing anger among other passengers, while separately a sports aircraft crashed into a house killing two people (Interia, Super Express). Security concerns continue with warnings about Russian movements in the Baltic creating "risk of serious escalation," while Ukrainian forces evacuate civilians from Sumy region amid new Russian offensive (Polsat News, Radio ZET). The death of a Polish journalist was announced by family members (Wprost).
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20:38⇢Champions League Final Demolition

⌨The newspapers report on diverse international and domestic developments as post-election coverage shifts focus. International tensions escalate with rising US-China friction following Trump advisor statements that "caused a storm," while a former president criticizes Trump's decisions as having "demoralized relations with Putin" (Radio ZET, Polsat News). Military financing issues emerge as one EU country faces interest charges for late war contribution payments (Do Rzeczy). Domestic political disputes continue over border infrastructure, with PiS claiming the current government now praises barriers they previously opposed, stating "we effectively protect the Polish border" (wPolityce). Sports coverage dominates multiple outlets as the Champions League final ends 4-0 in what sources call "total demolition," with Polish player Zalewski participating (Super Express, Wirtualna Polska). Environmental concerns persist as Swedish authorities raise alarms about an invasive species from Poland described as a "killer" causing damage (Interia).
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