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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will Dr. Michał Sopiński lose his position as rector? There is action from Minister Waldemar Żurek

Poland's Minister of Justice is considering the dismissal of Dr. Michał Sopiński from his role as rector based on potential legal violations.

Mar 20 • 12:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Argument Regarding the Amendment of Regulations. Żurek versus Nawrocki

The article discusses a public debate over an amendment to the criminal procedure code in Poland, focusing on tensions between Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek and President's chief Zbigniew Bogucki.

Mar 18 • 20:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can neo-judges decide in the Supreme Court? Soon a response from the CJEU advocate general

The CJEU will release an opinion regarding the legality of decisions made by improperly appointed neo-judges in a case relevant to them.

Mar 17 • 10:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Head of the President's Office Explains His Veto. 'It’s a Great Shame for Żurek'

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki vetoed changes to criminal procedure, citing concerns over citizen safety and the efficacy of legal proceedings.

Mar 16 • 16:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Karol Nawrocki vetoed the amendment to the criminal procedure. Waldemar Żurek reacts

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki vetoed an amendment to the criminal procedure law over concerns it could impede criminal investigations and procedural clarity.

Mar 14 • 09:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Karol Nawrocki vetoed the amendment to the criminal procedure. Waldemar Żurek reacts

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed an amendment to the criminal procedure, citing concerns over its potential to disrupt legal processes and safety for citizens.

Mar 14 • 09:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The Sejm selected six judges for the Constitutional Tribunal. Żurek appeals to Nawrocki

The Polish Sejm has appointed six judges to the Constitutional Tribunal, raising questions about the acceptance of oaths by the new members and potential challenges to the validity of parliamentary elections.

Mar 13 • 15:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Prosecutors' Association criticizes Waldemar Żurek's new guidelines. "This is not the way"

The Lex Super Omnia prosecutors' association has criticized new mandatory guidelines issued by Waldemar Żurek concerning the prosecution of certain traffic offenses in Poland.

Mar 13 • 10:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The assets of Waldemar Żurek examined. Reporter on the 'biggest shock', PiS MP on 'madness'

A report reveals that Minister Waldemar Żurek has substantial real estate holdings across Poland, with concerns raised about the secrecy of his financial disclosures.

Mar 10 • 19:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How prosecutors are to pursue road pirates. Waldemar Żurek issued guidelines

Poland's prosecutors have been directed to adopt uniform principles for handling repeat traffic offenders following a review of over 1,100 cases.

Mar 10 • 14:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It was supposed to be faster, but it is slower. How long did it take to wait for court rulings in 2025?

Recent data shows that wait times for court rulings in Poland have increased, contrary to government promises for reform.

Mar 10 • 03:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Żurek's victory, with Ziobro's repressions in the background. The court ruled that the minister does not have to return anything to his ex-wife

Waldemar Żurek has won a symbolic legal victory against former Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro, who had intervened in his financial dealings after their divorce.

Mar 6 • 19:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Minister Waldemar Żurek plans changes to courtrooms

Minister Waldemar Żurek proposes reforms to allow witnesses to provide testimony while seated in civil proceedings for health and comfort reasons.

Mar 6 • 11:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Zbigniew Bogucki writes to Waldemar Żurek. It's about the deputies of the Attorney General

Zbigniew Bogucki has raised concerns regarding the legality of the actions taken against four deputy attorneys general in Poland.

Mar 3 • 19:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New application by Waldemar Żurek regarding Grzegorz Braun. "There will be no consent for such statements"

Polish Minister Waldemar Żurek announced that statements made by Grzegorz Braun have been evaluated by prosecutors as violations of the law, particularly concerning Holocaust denial.

Feb 27 • 12:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Pole convicted in Germany for a murder he did not commit? Minister Żurek responds

A Polish man, Piotr P., has been imprisoned for over 20 years for a murder he did not commit, as new evidence points to another individual being responsible for the crime.

Feb 25 • 14:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Michał Romanowski: The President Wants Authoritarian Power Over Judges

President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a proposal by Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek to restore the rule of law and instead presented a counter-project that has sparked critique regarding its legal shortcomings.

Feb 25 • 04:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles in the Epstein Affair. There is a communication from the ministry and the prosecutor's office

A newly established team in Poland is tasked with investigating the involvement of Polish citizens in the Epstein scandal, following a recent announcement from government officials.

Feb 23 • 15:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles in the Epstein Affair. There is a statement from the ministry and the prosecutor's office. Tusk writes about hell

Poland has established a team to investigate the involvement of Polish citizens in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Feb 23 • 15:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Latest ECHR Ruling is a Problem for Minister Żurek. Experts Explain Why

A recent European Court of Human Rights ruling indicates that the removal of judges due to defects in their appointments is contrary to the Convention on Human Rights, raising concerns for the Polish judiciary.

Feb 21 • 14:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Survey for 'Rzeczpospolita'. Poles support milder penalties for offending religious feelings

A proposed amendment to Poland's penal code seeks to reduce penalties for offenses against religious feelings, largely influenced by a recent European Court of Human Rights ruling.

Feb 20 • 03:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What next with the reform of expert witness regulations? New hourly rates and flat fees will be introduced

The article outlines proposed reforms and regulatory changes regarding expert witnesses in Poland, including new payment structures and certification procedures.

Feb 19 • 03:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Żurek wins against Ziobro's prosecutors. Ad Vocem has a court ban regarding the minister's photo

Polish Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek has won a court ruling that prohibits the distribution of a manipulated photo of him by the prosecutor's association Ad Vocem.

Feb 15 • 15:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Damian Żurek for 'Rzeczpospolita': 'I take these two fourth places on the chin'

Polish speed skater Damian Żurek reflects on finishing fourth twice at the Olympics, expressing a mix of pride and disappointment over narrowly missing a medal.

Feb 14 • 21:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Again fourth place. Is Damian Żurek the unluckiest athlete of the Olympics?

Polish speed skater Damian Żurek narrowly missed an Olympic medal, finishing fourth in the 500m event, despite demonstrating exceptional performance leading up to the games.

Feb 14 • 17:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Kacper Tomasiak like Adam Małysz and Kamil Stoch. Two medals at one Olympics

Kacper Tomasiak, the young Polish ski jumper, has won two medals at the current Olympics, drawing comparisons to legendary athletes Adam Małysz and Kamil Stoch.

Feb 14 • 16:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

He Revealed a Scandal, Then Died in Prison. Żurek: It Was Indeed an Astonishing Situation

The death of Polish boxer Dawid Kostecki, who had previously revealed a scandal, raises questions about potential foul play involving Russian special services.

Feb 13 • 19:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Increasing Hate Crimes: How Waldemar Żurek Wants to Combat This Phenomenon

Polish Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek announced new measures to combat the rising number of hate crimes in Poland during a press conference.

Feb 12 • 13:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Will there be two commissions regarding the Epstein scandal? Żurek: analytical and investigative

Poland is set to request the U.S. government to release secret documents related to the Epstein scandal amidst concerns of potential Polish involvement in human trafficking and pedophilia.

Feb 12 • 13:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Stop Hate Speech. Żurek: There will be a textbook and mandatory training

Poland's Minister of Justice, Waldemar Żurek, announced plans to combat hate crime by introducing a new textbook and mandatory training for prosecutors and police.

Feb 12 • 12:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Żurek on serious violations by Ziobro. He quoted a letter from Kaczyński

Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek criticized the management of the Justice Fund under Zbigniew Ziobro, highlighting issues of political misuse and lack of transparency.

Feb 12 • 12:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Damian Żurek fourth in the 1000m race

Damian Żurek finished fourth in the 1000m race, with Dutch athlete Jenning de Boo winning silver and China's Ning Zhongyan taking bronze.

Feb 11 • 18:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Damian Żurek without an Olympic medal. Just 0.07 seconds from the podium

Polish speed skater Damian Żurek narrowly missed an Olympic medal by just 0.07 seconds in a highly competitive race.

Feb 11 • 18:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Waldemar Żurek: We have a second path in the case of Zbigniew Ziobro

Waldemar Żurek discusses the implications of Zbigniew Ziobro's asylum in Hungary and the Polish response to it.

Feb 11 • 08:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Does the government have a Plan B regarding Ziobro? Żurek: There is an atomic option

Polish Minister Żurek discusses the situation of former Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, emphasizing that his asylum in Hungary does not grant him impunity and outlines potential paths for his return to Poland for legal proceedings.

Feb 11 • 08:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Waldemar Żurek omitted representatives from the Supreme Court and KRS. Małgorzata Manowska reacts

The President of the Supreme Court, Małgorzata Manowska, criticizes Minister Waldemar Żurek for excluding judicial representatives from the appointment of KSSiP's Program Council.

Feb 10 • 13:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Żurek is going to war against hate speech and hate towards Ukrainians. 50 prosecutors in the country will pursue it

Polish Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek has appointed 50 prosecutors to combat hate speech against Ukrainians.

Feb 9 • 19:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Damian Żurek for "Rzeczpospolita": "I always want to ride fast and win"

Damian Żurek discusses his recent achievements and preparations for the upcoming Olympics, expressing a calm and strategic approach to his training.

Feb 8 • 16:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The Piebiak Association loses to Żurek. Received a court ban regarding the minister's photo

A Polish court has prohibited the Piebiak Association from distributing a manipulated photo of Minister Waldemar Żurek, marking a judicial victory for the minister against his adversaries in the ongoing political and judicial disputes.

Feb 8 • 15:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The incident involving Minister Waldemar Żurek on the road. It is known how much it will cost him

Polish Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek had a road incident while being interviewed during a YouTube program, which he has agreed to take responsibility for.

Feb 8 • 07:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The final verdict in the case of Waldemar Żurek. How many penalty points for the minister?

Poland's Minister of Justice, Waldemar Żurek, has been fined and received 15 penalty points for a traffic violation caught on a live television show.

Feb 8 • 06:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Ministry of Justice wants homeless dogs to live in prisons

During a press conference, Minister Waldemar Żurek announced a strategy for the protection of animal rights in collaboration with the Prison Service, emphasizing the urgent need for a systemic approach to improve the welfare of animals amid recent public discussions.

Feb 6 • 19:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Epstein Act. Żurek: We have traces that the recruitment of women took place in Poland

Poland's Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek announced intentions to investigate traces of women recruitment related to Jeffrey Epstein's case in Poland and seek documentation from the United States.

Feb 6 • 15:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Justice Fund in December, or in February. The ministry boasts, organizations are devastated

Minister Żurek announces that the ministry is recovering and funds from the Justice Fund will soon be distributed to victims, but social organizations express their disappointment and confusion over delays.

Feb 5 • 18:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Żurek wants disciplinary action against judge Schab for participating in Braun's party congress

Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek has appointed an ad hoc disciplinary spokesperson to investigate Judge Piotr Schab for potentially violating judicial impartiality rules by attending a party congress.

Feb 3 • 15:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Judge Piotr Schab at the congress of Grzegorz Braun's party. Minister Waldemar Żurek responds

Judge Piotr Schab participated in a panel at Grzegorz Braun's party congress, calling for a widespread verification of judges and a complete overhaul of the judicial system.

Feb 3 • 15:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Fine for the Minister of Justice of Poland for not giving priority to a pedestrian while driving: Watch the video

The Minister of Justice of Poland, Waldemar Żurek, has been fined €350 for failing to yield to a pedestrian while driving.

Feb 2 • 17:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

"I'm waiting for action". Doda to Minister Żurek

Doda is raising awareness about the inadequate care of animals in Polish shelters, particularly those receiving government funding, and highlights the closure of a problematic shelter in Sobolew, Mazowsze.

Feb 2 • 15:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Minister Żurek will receive a fine for not yielding to a pedestrian

Minister Żurek has been found guilty of violating traffic rules and will accept a fine just like any other driver in such a situation.

Feb 2 • 13:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Minister Żurek Renounced His Immunity. This Is the Finale of His Mishap Behind the Wheel

Minister Waldemar Żurek has renounced his immunity and agreed to accept a fine after being found guilty of a driving offense, as confirmed by the Krakow Police Headquarters.

Feb 2 • 09:18 UTC

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