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Republika TV Appeals for Public Support to Sustain Independent Journalism

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Republika TV has issued an appeal for public backing to continue its mission of delivering independent journalism. In light of the challenges facing free media, the station emphasized the need for viewer and reader support to remain a strong voice in reporting the truth.

The appeal underscores the station’s commitment to providing truthful coverage, particularly in politically turbulent times, and calls on viewers to stand by Republika TV to ensure the survival of free media.

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TV Republika Signs Cooperation Agreement with Associated Press

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TV Republika, a prominent Polish television network, has recently inked a collaboration deal with Associated Press (AP), one of the most influential news agencies globally.

According to the press department of Telewizja Republika, under this agreement, the network will have access to AP’s resources while also providing the agency with materials produced by the station.

Associated Press stands as a leading press agency worldwide, supplying approximately 6,000 radio and television stations, 1,700 newspapers within the United States, and over 8,500 media entities across other nations.

Telewizja Republika has been experiencing a steady surge in viewership since mid-December. Presently, among the news stations in Poland, it holds the second position in terms of popularity, with its individual programs garnering more viewership than the recent hegemon, TVN24.

PiS Calls for Referendum on Illegal Migration: “The Government Is Deliberately Endangering Polish Citizens”

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“We are deeply concerned by the current situation, which is why we are calling on Poles to sign the referendum petition. Only immense public pressure can compel this unstable government, focused on polls and positions, to make the right decisions at this critical moment to secure Poland’s borders,” declared PiS MEP Tobiasz Bocheński.

Referendum on Illegal Migration

Law and Justice (PiS) is collecting signatures for a referendum against illegal migration. The party emphasises that the influx of foreigners results in a decline in both personal and economic security.

During a press conference today, PiS MPs announced that over 500,000 people have already signed the petition for holding the referendum. MP Mariusz Błaszczak, referring to the situation on the border with Germany, stated that “restoring border controls is merely a facade in the face of a severe migration crisis.”

“If Donald Tusk truly cared about stopping the German services from pushing illegal migrants into our country, he would actually encourage volunteers from the Border Defence Movement to document the actions of the Polish Border Guard. But clearly, the directives for the Border Guard from Tusk’s government are different. They are still expected to accept illegal migrants being sent to Poland by German authorities. This is happening because the Border Defence Movement is being obstructed. Its leader, Robert Bąkiewicz, is once again under attack. Adam Bodnar is reopening an old case from years ago, when Bąkiewicz and volunteers defended churches from activists trying to disrupt religious ceremonies,” he said.

He reminded the public that “the migration pact is set to take effect on July 1 next year, what we’re seeing at the border is only the beginning of what Poland will face if the pact is implemented.”

“To stop the threat posed by the pact, Law and Justice has been collecting signatures for months to initiate a national referendum on the matter. We already have 500,000 signatures. We believe more are needed, knowing full well that the Tusk government and its representatives in the National Electoral Commission will likely challenge their validity. We strongly urge everyone who cares about our country’s security to sign the referendum petition rejecting the migration pact. Signatures can be submitted at parliamentary, senatorial, and MEP offices,” he appealed.

He added that “PiS does not accept the existence of districts or cities in Poland falling outside the control of state services, as has happened in parts of Western Europe, nor does it accept a situation in which women feel unsafe leaving their homes after dark.”

Bocheński: Tusk Was Aware of Merz’s Plans

MEP Tobiasz Bocheński stated that “what this government is doing amounts to a deliberate act of endangering Polish men and women, just look at Donald Tusk’s views on migration.”

“What has been happening on the western border for months, the inactivity of the services, voivodes, and other state inspections, is no accident. It was a conscious decision. As is known, Chancellor Merz, who announced a coalition agreement with the SPD, also declared a change in Germany’s migration policy. Donald Tusk knew this because he’s a party colleague of Mr. Merz. The fact that nothing was happening on our border was a deliberate act serving German interests, facilitating the transfer of illegal migrants from Germany to Poland. The Border Defence Movement has carried out a great, heroic task in stepping in where state services have failed,” he said.

The politician emphasised that “if Law and Justice were in power, the Polish state would use all its capabilities, services, and inspections to make it clear to Germany that illegal transfers of migrants across the border, against the will of Poles and against Poland’s national interest, would not be tolerated.”

“We are deeply troubled by the current situation, which is why we are appealing to Poles to sign the referendum petition. Only significant public pressure can compel this unstable government—preoccupied with polls and political positions—to make the necessary decisions to secure our border,” he concluded.

Germans Complain About Polish Border Checks – They’re Bothered by Traffic Jams, but Only on Their Side of the Border

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On July 10, due to intensive border checks on the Polish side, a very long traffic jam formed on the A12 motorway near the Frankfurt (Oder) border crossing, reports Polski Obserwator. Following the reinstatement of controls at the Polish-German border, drivers must prepare for significant disruptions to road traffic.

According to the German automobile club ADAC, the current traffic jam on the A12 heading toward Poland, between the Müllrose junction and the Frankfurt (Oder) border crossing, has reached a length of 10 kilometres.

Previously, the Germans were unbothered when introducing their own controls, even as Poles were stuck in traffic jams. Now, the problem is affecting them as well.

Tusk Resumes Transfer of Illegal Migrants from Germany to Poland

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As reported by TV Republika journalists, despite Donald Tusk’s promises of a secure border, illegal migrants are once again being transferred from Germany to Poland. These handovers are taking place quietly, and Polish authorities, following government directives, are accepting the foreigners without objection.

Scandal at the Border

According to TV Republika’s findings, despite the introduction of so-called controls at the German border, Polish services are once again receiving illegal migrants handed over by German police. This is a result of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s policy, which, according to our sources, has failed to stop a practice ongoing for months.

“The Polish Border Guard continues to receive illegal migrants from the German side,” reported TV Republika’s correspondent Kamil Nieradka from Lubieszyn.

Based on information obtained by the editorial team, another migrant transfer occurred even after border controls were implemented. Nine illegal arrivals – eight citizens of Eritrea and one from Kazakhstan – were placed in Polish centres for foreigners. Subsequently, a court issued a ruling regarding their continued stay.

The Mission Nears Its End: Astronauts Prepare for Return to Earth

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Axiom Space has announced that the return of the crew from the International Space Station (ISS) will begin no earlier than Monday, July 14, at 1:05 PM Polish time. “This gives our astronaut and the rest of the crew additional time to carry out technological and scientific experiments,” the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) stated in a press release.

The current progress in completing the mission’s primary objectives has been assessed at 91.3%, while the completion rate of additional activities stands at 20.4%.

In Axiom Space’s daily report, the company emphasized that the astronauts are making the most of their final days in orbit, continuing experiments that “could shape the future of space exploration and improve life on Earth.” POLSA explained that on the 14th day of the mission, astronauts were engaged in research on changes in gut microbiota in space (Human Gut Microbiota), mental health during space missions (AstroMentalHealth), brain-computer interface applications (PhotonGrav), bone health, muscle stimulation, and sleep in orbit.

The Polish Astronaut’s Tasks

The 15th day of the mission has been described as particularly busy. The schedule includes a series of experiments, such as regulating emotional states using brain activity feedback (EEG Neurofeedback), testing MXene nanomaterials, and studying the survivability of genetically modified yeast in space conditions (Yeast TardigradeGene).

The Polish astronaut will also make another visit to the Cupola observation module and prepare additional promotional materials in the Columbus module, according to POLSA. The agency also explained that astronauts living aboard the ISS must cope with limited supplies, including water, which is essential for survival but difficult to transport. That’s why the station uses the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS), which, among other functions, recycles water for the astronauts. This system is capable of reclaiming over 90% of water on the ISS, which is crucial, as each astronaut consumes nearly 4 liters of water per day for drinking, meal preparation, and hygiene.

Meanwhile, another four-person crew is preparing for spaceflight. They are scheduled to launch to the ISS at the end of July.

President-Elect Karol Nawrocki: “The Victims of the Volhynia Genocide Deserve a Dignified Burial”

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“The victims of the Volhynia genocide deserve a dignified burial, and their surviving relatives have the right to pray at the graves of their loved ones. That is why I consistently call on the Ukrainian authorities to provide a systemic solution regarding permits for the search and exhumation of the victims of the Volhynia Genocide. Reconciliation can only be based on truth,” wrote President-Elect Dr. Karol Nawrocki on social media.

On July 11, 1943, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) launched a coordinated attack on Poles in 150 localities in the counties of Włodzimierz, Horochów, Kowel, and Łuck. According to researchers, as many as 8,000 Poles may have been killed that day alone—shot or brutally murdered using axes, pitchforks, and knives. It marked the peak of the massacres that had been ongoing from February 1943 to the spring of 1945.

To mark the anniversary, Dr. Karol Nawrocki, President of the Institute of National Remembrance and President-Elect, published a statement on social media:

“On July 11, as we do every year, we commemorate the Poles murdered by Ukrainian nationalists during the Volhynia Massacre. Bloody Sunday, July 11, 1943, symbolizes the height of cruelty perpetrated by UPA criminals. For us Poles, this day is a time of reflection and prayer, a time to remember the children, women, and elderly who were brutally murdered. It is also a remembrance of Polish villages that have vanished without a trace. Sometimes, all that remains today is a solitary cross…” wrote Nawrocki.

“The victims of the Volhynia genocide deserve a dignified burial, and their surviving relatives have the right to pray at the graves of their loved ones. That is why I consistently call on the Ukrainian authorities to provide a systemic solution regarding permits for the search and exhumation of the victims of the Volhynia Genocide. Reconciliation can only be based on truth,” he added.

Matecki: “A series of robberies in Szczecin involving foreigners.” Police respond

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On Thursday, a jewelry store in one of Szczecin’s shopping malls was robbed. The incident has been confirmed by the police. According to Dariusz Matecki, a Law and Justice (PiS) MP, a series of similar incidents occurred in the city, allegedly involving foreign nationals.

On Thursday evening, Dariusz Matecki, a PiS MP from Szczecin and an outspoken advocate for border protection, submitted an inquiry to the Provincial Police Headquarters (KWP) in Szczecin. He asked whether two robberies committed by foreigners had taken place in jewelry stores across the city that day.

One of the incidents was said to have occurred in a shopping center in the Turzyn district, and the other in an outlet mall on the city’s Right Bank (Prawobrzeże).

The Szczecin police responded to the MP’s inquiry this morning.

“On July 10th, in the afternoon hours, a theft of jewelry was committed by three unidentified men at a jewelry store located in the Prawobrzeże area. An investigation is underway, and due to its early stage and the need to ensure its proper conduct, the security footage obtained from the scene will remain confidential and accessible only to the investigative team. We would also like to clarify that the report of a similar incident occurring at any jewelry store in the Turzyn Shopping Center is false,” the police stated.

Matecki added that his source from the store in Prawobrzeże “claims that a group of migrants carried out the theft at the jewelry salon.”

“There are recordings. The police refuse to release them,” the MP said.

President of the European Parliament Rejects Request for Moment of Silence for Volhynia Victims

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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola rejected a request by MEP Anna Bryłka for a moment of silence in memory of Poles murdered by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The decision came on the eve of the 82nd anniversary of the Volhynia Massacre’s “Bloody Sunday” — a genocide that remains deeply etched in the memory of many Poles.

The Victims Call Not for Revenge, but for Memory and Truth

On Thursday, the day before the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Genocide committed by Ukrainian nationalists, Anna Bryłka — an MEP from the Confederation party — appealed to EP President Roberta Metsola to honor the victims of the Volhynia Massacre with a minute of silence. Her request was denied.

“There will be no minute of silence in the European Parliament for the victims of the Ukrainian genocide in Volhynia. President Roberta Metsola has rejected the motion I submitted on behalf of Patriots for Europe,”
Bryłka announced.

“Not all victims of totalitarian regimes are treated equally in the European Union. The victims cry out not for revenge, but for memory and truth!”
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This marks yet another instance in which EU institutions have avoided officially commemorating the Volhynia Massacre, despite historians estimating that around 100,000 Poles were killed by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) between 1943 and 1945.

The Sunday That Shook Volhynia

The National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Genocide, observed on July 11, marks the peak of the mass killings of Poles carried out by the UPA. On that day in 1943, Ukrainian nationalists launched coordinated attacks on more than 150 Polish villages and settlements. The massacres were premeditated: entire families were slaughtered, homes were set ablaze, and those who tried to flee were hunted down and murdered in brutal fashion.

Historians point out that the decision to exterminate the Polish population was made by a small circle of leaders within the OUN-B (Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists – Bandera faction). Among them were Dmytro Klyachkivsky, Vasyl Ivakhiv, and Ivan Lytvynchuk. Although Stepan Bandera, the formal leader of the OUN, was imprisoned by the Germans at the time, researchers believe he remained in contact with the organization.

Sikorski Stands Firm. Schnepf Remains Poland’s Ambassador-Designate to Rome

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Radosław Sikorski has no intention of changing his nomination of Ryszard Schnepf as Poland’s ambassador to Rome. If President-elect Karol Nawrocki refuses to sign the appointment, the diplomat will remain only a chargé d’affaires.

Tusk Government’s Battle Over Ambassadors

Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced that he would not alter the nomination of Ryszard Schnepf as Poland’s ambassador to Italy. Despite opposition from President-elect Karol Nawrocki, Sikorski emphasized that Schnepf is “a good representative of our country” and that there is no reason to seek another candidate.

“I see no reason to change it. He is a good representative of our country,” Sikorski said when asked about the possibility of replacing Schnepf.

Speaking to RMF FM, the foreign minister noted that if the president refuses to approve the nomination, Schnepf will serve only as chargé d’affaires. President Andrzej Duda opposes Schnepf’s appointment, viewing him as a figure aligned with the political camp of Donald Tusk. In the president’s opinion, an ambassador should be a nonpartisan figure who enjoys broad trust and ensures consistency in foreign policy.

Friday marks a day commemorating the Volhynia massacre. Zgorzelski: “It was genocide marked by exceptional cruelty”

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On Friday, July 11, for the first time, the Day of Remembrance for Poles – victims of the genocide committed by the OUN-UPA in the Eastern Borderlands of the Second Polish Republic – will be officially observed. Deputy Speaker of the Sejm from the Polish People’s Party (PSL), Piotr Zgorzelski, stated in an interview with TV Republika that this is a way to pay tribute to those who were murdered and to bear witness that we will remember their fate and continue to speak the truth about those horrific times.

The victims cry out for truth

In Danuta Holecka’s program “Dzisiaj,” Piotr Zgorzelski reminded viewers that the Sejm passed the bill unanimously, with only one abstention, and added, “Tomorrow we can fly national flags.”

He noted that Saint John Paul II described the Volhynia massacre as genocide marked by exceptional cruelty.

“Never before in the history of Slavic nations has one brotherly Slavic nation treated another in such a way. Let me just mention that axes, crowbars, and other tools were used; pregnant women had their bellies cut open, the unborn children removed, and animals sewn inside. A tragedy. Nearly 200,000 of our compatriots were slaughtered in the name of Banderite ideology,” he emphasized.

He also noted that nearly 85 percent of the victims were Polish peasants.

Piotr Zgorzelski stressed that today we must demand the truth from Ukrainians about that period – including the issuance of permits for exhumations and a ban on honoring Banderites in Ukraine.

Von der Leyen Survives No-Confidence Vote: MEP Mularczyk Predicts More Challenges Ahead

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“The European Commission’s policies are becoming unacceptable for many reasons. This is an incredibly weak mandate for both the Commission and its President, Ursula von der Leyen, considering that only 360 MEPs voted to reject the motion. But there will be more: soon, representatives of the Patriots for Europe group intend to submit another one,” said Arkadiusz Mularczyk, a Law and Justice MEP, in a statement to the portal Niezalezna.pl.

There were no surprises. In yesterday’s European Parliament vote on a motion of no confidence against the President of the European Commission, the proposal submitted by Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea received the support of 175 MEPs. 360 MEPs voted against it, and another 18 abstained. A total of 553 MEPs participated in the vote, despite the Parliament consisting of 720 members.

The motion of no confidence in von der Leyen was submitted by Gheorghe Piperea from Romania’s AUR party. The reasons cited included the deletion by the Commission President of text messages exchanged with the CEO of Pfizer during COVID-19 vaccine procurement, the mismanagement of post-pandemic recovery funds, and the financing of NGOs by the Commission that lobbied MEPs in favour of the Green Deal.

Among the Polish MEPs who voted against the motion of no confidence in the European Commission were, among others, Ewa Kopacz, Janusz Lewandowski, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Dariusz Joński, Adam Jarubas, Bartosz Arłukowicz, Krzysztof Brejza, Andrzej Halicki, Łukasz Kohut, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, and Marta Wcisło. All of these politicians are members of the European People’s Party (EPP).

Niezalezna.pl asked Law and Justice MEP Arkadiusz Mularczyk, a member of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group, for a comment on the vote.

“It’s worth noting the large number of MEPs who deliberately left the chamber before the vote and returned immediately afterwards. Among them were many members of the EPP. Those who left showed that they did not want to officially support von der Leyen,” he pointed out.

“Only 360 MEPs voted to reject the motion, which is essentially half of the European Parliament. This shows that half of today’s Parliament, across various groups and political backgrounds, either voted in favour of the motion or were absent,” the MEP added.

“It’s clear that, for many reasons, the European Commission’s policies are becoming unacceptable. This is an incredibly weak mandate for the Commission and its President, Ursula von der Leyen,” Mularczyk stated.

“This dissatisfaction will only deepen with time. I know that another motion will soon be submitted by representatives of the Patriots for Europe group. Everyone is seeing the disastrous effects of this Commission’s policies in areas such as migration, the Green Deal, bureaucracy, the cost of living, and double standards. I believe this crisis will only grow deeper,” said the Law and Justice MEP.

“It’s similar to Tusk’s government, which, based on all indications, is losing the support of its coalition partners. Similarly, here in the European Parliament, those who officially support the current Commission prefer not to show it publicly,” he added.

“I expect more motions to be submitted; another debate lies ahead. This shows that the Commission’s policies do not serve Europe or the interests of Europeans, but rather a narrow group of states, elites, large corporations, and conglomerates seeking to become even richer,” he concluded.

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