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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.

‘Army of Shadows’ Lives On: President Duda Honors Katyn Victims on 85th Anniversary

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A mass grave at Katyń
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“Let this Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Katyn Massacre unite us—Poles—in reflection on the price of freedom. That ‘army of shadows’ still stands by the side of the soldiers of the Republic. Glory and honor to the Heroes!” President Andrzej Duda wrote on the 85th anniversary of the Katyn Massacre. He emphasized that for decades, communists systematically fought to suppress the truth about Katyn, and that the perpetrators of this crime were never punished.

Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Katyn Massacre

April 13 marks the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Katyn Massacre. Commemorations of the 85th anniversary of the crime began early Sunday.

“Almost 22,000 officers, officials, doctors, teachers—the nation’s elite—were brutally murdered by the Soviets. Their only ‘crime’ was their loyalty to Poland,” President Andrzej Duda wrote on the X platform.

He stressed that for decades, the communists systematically suppressed the truth about Katyn, and the perpetrators were never brought to justice.

“By paying tribute to the murdered, we honor their integrity, steadfastness, and patriotism. Let this Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Katyn Massacre unite us—Poles—in reflection on the price of freedom. That ‘army of shadows’ still stands by the side of the soldiers of the Republic. Glory and honor to the Heroes!” the president concluded.

On Sunday, central commemorations of the 85th anniversary of the Katyn Massacre are taking place in Warsaw, organized by the Office for War Veterans and Victims of Oppression, the Federation of Katyn Families, and the Polish Army Museum along with the Katyn Museum. Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Senate Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska will be among those attending.

At 3 p.m., the 18th Katyn March of Shadows will begin, passing through the center of Warsaw. It will set off from the former site of the Polish Army Museum (3 Jerozolimskie Avenue), with around 350 reenactors participating. This is intended as a tribute to the 22,000 Polish officers murdered by the Soviets in 1940 in Katyn and other execution sites.

President Duda will mark the anniversary in Kraków, where he will lay a wreath at the Katyn Cross in Adam Studziński Square.

By a decision of the Sejm (the lower house of Poland’s parliament), 2025 will be the Year of Polish Heroes from Katyn, Mednoye, Kharkov, and Bykivnia.

On March 5, 1940, the Soviet Politburo of the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party (Bolsheviks) decided to execute Polish prisoners held in the camps in Kozelsk, Starobilsk, and Ostashkov, as well as Poles imprisoned by the NKVD in the areas of the pre-war eastern provinces of the Republic of Poland and in cities such as Kyiv. The result was the Katyn Massacre, in which NKVD officers executed approximately 22,000 Polish citizens, including nearly 15,000 Polish Army and State Police officers.

TVP in Liquidation: Employee Rages Over Debate, Labels Rivals “Plankton”

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Aleksandra Pawlicka, an employee of the soon-to-be-dissolved public broadcaster TVP, criticized the format of Rafał Trzaskowski’s debate. She took issue with allowing a larger group of candidates to participate in the discussion.
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Aleksandra Pawlicka, an employee of the soon-to-be-dissolved public broadcaster TVP, criticized the format of Rafał Trzaskowski’s debate. She took issue with allowing a larger group of candidates to participate in the discussion. “Suddenly, an entire peloton of what you might call ‘plankton’ or third-tier politicians crashes in,” she said.

“Ms. Biejat and Mr. Hołownia—so, how does it feel? Billions for clean water instead of sick children. And yet, you’re still plankton and third-class,” one social media user wrote on December 13, addressing politicians from the coalition.

Debates in Końskie

Two electoral debates took place on Friday in Końskie. One—open to the public—was organized in the town square by TV Republika in response to a closed-door meeting prepared by Rafał Trzaskowski’s campaign. That second event was held in a sports hall and was accessible only to three TV stations and, in principle, to a single opponent—Karol Nawrocki.

The open debate hosted by TV Republika included Karol Nawrocki, Marek Jakubiak, Szymon Hołownia, Joanna Senyszyn, and Krzysztof Stanowski. During this open meeting, Trzaskowski announced that he was willing to debate the other candidates as well.

In response, all participants from the first debate made their way from the town square to the sports hall, where the closed-door event was taking place.

Pawlicka: “Suddenly, an Entire Peloton of Plankton Shows Up”

The fact that Rafał Trzaskowski, at the last minute, invited more candidates to participate in his debate apparently displeased Aleksandra Pawlicka, who works for TVP in liquidation. She referred to Trzaskowski’s opponents as “plankton” and “third-tier politicians.”

“It was supposed to be: ‘We’re showing my main opponent, I’m going to face off against him.’ And suddenly, an entire peloton of so-called plankton, or third-tier politicians in polling terms, just shows up,” she complained.
A user on the social media platform X had a strong reaction to Pawlicka’s words, addressing Magdalena Biejat and Szymon Hołownia:

“Ms. Biejat and Mr. Hołownia—how does it feel now? Billions for clean water instead of sick children. And you’re still just plankton and third class.”

Reports suggest that similar opinions were expressed on the TOK FM radio station.

“Candidates who have no chance only get in the way during debates […] It doesn’t serve democracy […] Public media are in a difficult position because they have to invite all the candidates,” Professor Maciej Mrozowski allegedly said on the air.
Krzysztof Stanowski, one of the candidates, responded:

“The rules of democracy don’t serve democracy. We need to limit democracy to protect it,” he wrote.

The Ministry of the Interior and Administration Publishes Footage of an Attack on Polish Border Guards. Among the Assailants—”a Uniformed Officer”

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On Sunday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of the Interior and Administration (MSWiA), Jacek Dobrzyński, shared a video on social media documenting an attack on Polish Border Guard officers near Mielnik, in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. “Within the group of aggressors, a uniformed officer of the Belarusian service is captured on camera, also throwing stones at our officers,” he wrote.

The Incident Near Mielnik

“The border near Mielnik. Several dozen individuals are attempting to breach the security barrier in an illegal attempt to enter Poland. When a Border Guard patrol arrives, the attackers begin pelting the approaching vehicle with stones. Among the group of aggressors, a camera records a uniformed officer of the Belarusian service, who is also seen attacking our officers with stones. Thanks to the swift and effective response of the Border Guard and soldiers, no one succeeded in breaching our national territory,” wrote Jacek Dobrzyński, spokesperson for the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, on social media.

The posted footage depicts a man in uniform accompanying a group of migrants. A close-up shows him hurling an object in the direction of the Polish uniformed personnel.

Growing Tensions on the Polish-Belarusian Border

For several weeks, tensions have been escalating along the Polish-Belarusian border. The Border Guard has been reporting near-daily incidents in which Polish patrols are attacked with stones or other objects.

“The number of illegal migrants storming the border from the Belarusian side is steadily increasing. What were once just a few or a dozen cases per day have become several dozen. Moreover, the migrants persist in attacking Polish patrols. Dangerous objects are thrown at our officers and border personnel. There are also reported attempts to damage the border barrier. Thus, the grim scenario is materializing—namely, that with the end of winter and the arrival of milder weather, the hybrid warfare waged by Russia via Belarus, using migrants as a tool, will escalate further,”

 we reported in mid-March.

Yellow Tulips for Maria Kaczyńska. This Sunday at Noon on Krakowskie Przedmieście

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Tulips for the late Maria Kaczyńska from the Clubs of the "Gazeta Polska"
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On Sunday, April 13 at noon, a special commemorative event will take place in front of the Presidential Palace in Warsaw (on Krakowskie Przedmieście) in honour of the late Maria Kaczyńska. All are invited to lay yellow tulips— the favourite flowers of the late First Lady.

On April 13, 2010, when the body of Maria Kaczyńska was brought back to Poland, crowds of Poles gathered on Krakowskie Przedmieście in Warsaw carrying yellow tulips, the First Lady’s favourite flowers. In this way, they paid tribute to her, and the entire route of the hearse was lined with these blooms.

Thus, a beautiful tradition was born. Unfortunately, in 2011, when people once again laid yellow flowers in front of the Presidential Palace, the municipal police and other security services began removing them almost immediately. This “arrest of the tulips” became an infamous episode. As a result, people have continued to bring them every year, exactly on April 13.

Journalist Assaulted by Trzaskowski’s Security Undergoes Forensic Examination – Results Are Shocking

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Journalist Assaulted by Trzaskowski’s Security Undergoes Forensic Examination – Results Are Shocking
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A journalist from TV Republika who was assaulted by the security of Rafał Trzaskowski has been hospitalized. A forensic examination was performed, and the results clearly indicate that Janusz Życzkowski sustained significant bodily harm lasting more than seven days. According to legal provisions, such a result qualifies the act as a criminal offence, and the matter should be prosecuted ex officio.

On Thursday, Rafał Trzaskowski visited the town of Wieluń. After a meeting with his supporters, he was asked a difficult question by journalist Janusz Życzkowski from TV Republika. The journalist did not receive an answer; instead, he was attacked by the politician’s security guards.

“I was struck in the torso and pushed. My equipment fell to the ground and was destroyed. I also lost my glasses,”

Życzkowski reported.

On Friday, it was announced that Życzkowski’s condition had deteriorated, and he required medical attention.

“Our journalist Janusz Życzkowski, who was beaten yesterday by Trzaskowski’s security, felt worse and was taken to the hospital,”

said Tomasz Sakiewicz, President of TV Republika.

Forensic Examination Results Revealed

Due to the deterioration in Janusz Życzkowski’s health, a forensic examination was ordered. As reported today by the portal tvrepublika.pl, the results confirmed health impairment lasting over seven days. According to legal provisions, such a result qualifies the act as a criminal offence, and the matter should be prosecuted ex officio.

“Cervical spine torsion accompanied by a post-traumatic pain syndrome affecting the cervical and thoracic regions. The above injuries resulted from the described events (…). They are the consequence of impact with a blunt and blunt-edged instrument. These injuries (…) caused a disruption to the state of health,”

reads the opinion of the court-appointed medical expert, accessed by tvrepublika.pl.

The portal also contacted Janusz Życzkowski for comment.

“I am still trying to recover, both mentally and physically. I did nothing to anyone. I merely wanted to ask a question, as previously agreed with the campaign team representatives. Instead, I was treated brutally. Freedom of speech and the right to ask questions are priceless,”

he stated.

Sakiewicz: We Will Broadcast by Every Possible Means

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Spontaneous Demonstration at TV Republika. Sakiewicz: We Will Broadcast by Every Possible Means
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A crowd gathered in front of the headquarters of TV Republika for a spontaneous demonstration in defence of the Free Speech Zone network, protesting efforts to revoke the station’s broadcasting license. 

Following the large Warsaw march commemorating the millennium of the Kingdom of Poland, a spontaneous demonstration arose in defence of TV Republika, which proceeded to the station’s headquarters at Bankowy Square. There, the station’s president addressed those assembled.

“Thank you very much. Your presence is a testament to being a free human being,” said Tomasz Sakiewicz, President of TV Republika. “TV Republika is the solidarity of millions of viewers who support us every day,” he emphasized, asserting that all of this constitutes a great community.

Sakiewicz also spoke about the previous day’s TV Republika debate:

“We saw the true face of politics. It wasn’t about who was from the left or who was from the right. People very distant from my views—and those of our viewers—came, but they had the courage to take the stage and engage in debate, like Marshal Hołownia or Professor Senyszyn. There were also those who were cowardly, who ran away, hiding in an empty hall behind security guards,”

he recalled.

The president of TV Republika also mentioned the debate involving Rafał Trzaskowski, which took place after TV Republika’s own:

“This embarrassment, this disgrace, will be regretted by all who contributed to it. And the fact that they cannot determine who organized it—well, it’s like with a crime. Good things have many fathers, but bad things are orphans,”

he noted.

“That’s why they want to cut off our signal—because they’re afraid that a real debate will take place in Poland!”

Sakiewicz declared.

Tomasz Sakiewicz also affirmed that TV Republika will not give in and that the fight for free speech will continue.

“We will broadcast by every possible means. We are securing TV Republika! They ultimately won’t shut down our signal. At most, it will become more difficult or more expensive to broadcast—but they won’t succeed in shutting us down unless they want to turn Poland into North Korea and cut us off from modern technologies. We will find legal and technological means to reach the people,”

he said.

Sakiewicz also called for the promotion of other right-leaning media outlets, stating:

“Through this, we are building a shared network of free speech that they will not tear apart. We are together and we will remain together!”

“Without Tomasz Sakiewicz, there would be no freedom of speech today”: Bąkiewicz expresses gratitude for the work of TV Republika

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"Without Tomasz Sakiewicz, there would be no freedom of speech today": Bąkiewicz expresses gratitude for the work of TV Republika
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“This is a man without whom there would be no freedom of speech today, and without whom we would not be able to organize together many important patriotic events,” said Robert Bąkiewicz, head of the Rota of the Independence March, in his appraisal of Tomasz Sakiewicz, President of TV Republika.

On Saturday, the Great March commemorating the 1000th anniversary of the Polish Kingdom took place. Immediately following the event, a spontaneous demonstration in defence of TV Republika was organized at the initiative of the Gazeta Polska Clubs. Among those who spoke during the rally held in front of the station’s headquarters was Robert Bąkiewicz, initiator of the Border Defense Movement.

“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to TV Republika for showing the truth—for showing how Polish patriots today are fighting, how they are working, how they are striving to defend a free and independent Poland,”

he said to the gathered crowd.

He added that “Donald Tusk and his associates would like to eliminate TV Republika and the channel wPolsce 24.” He continued: “They would like to suppress freedom of speech because the despotism they are preparing for us is a form of tyranny that should not allow us to access information about our ongoing struggle.”

Bąkiewicz expressed his gratitude to Tomasz Sakiewicz, President of TV Republika. “I think history will judge this. However, he is an exceptional individual […] I don’t want to flatter him excessively, but I believe that objectively speaking, he is a man without whom freedom of speech would not exist today, and without whom we would not be able to jointly organize many important patriotic events,” he stated.

He also encouraged participation in his initiative:

“The Border Defense Movement is an important cause. It defends not only the borders but also protects Poland from mass migration. I encourage us to act together, to organize together, so that when the time comes, we will stand here in our millions to defend free media, to defend TV Republika, to not yield—so that those politicians with totalitarian ambitions understand that they will never defeat us and that we will never give in.”

Bąkiewicz also announced that an Anti-Migration March will begin at noon on April 26 at Dmowski Roundabout. “We invite everyone to join us, so that we may show our opposition to Tusk’s policies, to Trzaskowski’s policies—of flooding Poland with migrants who are culturally alien,” he added.

A Spontaneous Demonstration in Defense of TV Republika! Crowds Gather Outside the Station’s Headquarters

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A Spontaneous Demonstration in Defense of TV Republika! Crowds Gather Outside the Station's Headquarters
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“People are willing to give up a lot in order to be free. And today, TV Republika stands for freedom,” declared Tomasz Sakiewicz, President of TV Republika. His remarks were in response to a spontaneous march organized in defence of the television station, which commenced immediately following the conclusion of celebrations marking the 1000th anniversary of the coronation of Poland.

On Saturday, the Great March commemorating the millennium of the Polish Kingdom took place. The event was organized by the Committee for Civic Initiatives of the Millennium Celebrations, led by Professor Andrzej Nowak, Marshal Marek Jurek, and Patryk Jaki.

A sea of white-and-red flags flowed through the streets of Warsaw. Poles from across the country came together for the occasion. Numerous members of the “Gazeta Polska” Clubs were also in attendance. Following speeches delivered at Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy), Adam Borowski, head of the Warsaw branch of the “Gazeta Polska” Club, addressed the gathered crowd.

“I hereby declare this a spontaneous assembly. This is because yesterday the authorities prevented TV Republika from participating in a debate. We are also here to show our support for TV Republika. Do not disperse — the alarm bell is sounding for our homeland. Today, we must ask ourselves whether the great celebration of the Polish Crown will end with this millennium,”

he said.

Sakiewicz: TV Republika Represents Freedom

From Miodowa Street, a spontaneous march proceeded toward the headquarters of TV Republika.

“This was an initiative of the ‘Gazeta Polska’ Clubs. I found out only recently that they had such a plan. The demonstrations held over the past several days in front of the ‘Gazeta Polska’ headquarters inspired others — many of whom arrived in Warsaw for the first time today. They wanted to show they stand with us, that they support freedom of speech, and that they want the hope brought forth by TV Republika to endure,”

Sakiewicz explained.

“People are ready to give up a lot in order to be free. And today, TV Republika means freedom,”

he affirmed.

Why does the government want to shut down TV Republika? “Yesterday we saw how his deputy cowardly avoided the debate at TV Republika. An elderly professor, Mrs Senyszyn — who holds completely different views — came and received applause even though the audience disagreed with her,” Sakiewicz recalled. He added: “They are incapable of governing under democratic conditions — they must suppress freedom of speech!”

In the view of TV Republika’s president, “something has emerged — created by the efforts of the people, by journalists — which has become a powerful social movement.”

Borowski: We Will Defend TV Republika!

Adam Borowski, Chairman of the Warsaw “Gazeta Polska” Club, delivered a speech in front of the station’s headquarters.

“We are together — and that is what matters most. TV Republika is one of the most important values to us. It is our fortress — a bastion of free speech. We will defend it! Tomek (Sakiewicz, the President of TV Republika – ed.) and his entire team are doing everything in their power to make this fortress impregnable, and it is our duty to ensure that it is not overrun. I am truly glad you are here. We will defend TV Republika!”

said Borowski.

Will Trump Help Ukraine Achieve Peace? Andrzej Duda Makes It Clear in Sky News Interview

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President Duda Slams Germany's Nord Stream Accusations as a Smokescreen for Berlin's Collusion with Russia
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U.S. President Donald Trump is the best chance for bringing peace to Ukraine, Polish President Andrzej Duda stated in an interview published Saturday by British broadcaster Sky News.

“Shock Therapy”

“If there is anyone who can end the Russian war, it is most likely the President of the United States. The question remains whether he will be determined enough to do so in a way that ensures lasting and just peace,” he added, emphasizing that this is especially important for Europe.

The Polish president referenced Trump’s actions during his first term—targeting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and “thwarting Putin’s energy ambitions”—as proof that the American leader “knows where to hit to make it hurt.”

President Duda described Trump’s tariff policy as “shock therapy” carried out by a man who has achieved “tremendous business and trade successes in the past.”

“This is not something European politicians are used to, but Donald Trump answers to American taxpayers, not European partners, who must remain calm in the face of the new reality of transatlantic relations,” President Duda noted.

Prof. Majchrowski: “We must not allow Poland to be handed over by Polish hands”

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We must not allow Poland to be handed over by Polish hands. Anyone who does so—may their hand wither. Such a person falls away from the Polish nation like a dead limb from a living body. They cease to be Polish, said Prof. Jan Majchrowski, a retired Supreme Court judge, in an interview with Niezalezna.

Thousands of people are marching through the streets of the capital in the red-and-white Great March, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of the Kingdom of Poland. The solemn celebration has drawn many opposition politicians, as well as representatives from academia, the judiciary, and the media.

When asked about his motivation for joining the march, Prof. Majchrowski responded simply:

— Because I am Polish—what more is there to say?

— My country has existed for a thousand years as an independent, sovereign state—a kingdom. That crown symbolizes the freedom of our state, its independence from others. The essence of this is that we are a separate entity, sovereign, not a part of another political body or someone’s colony or dominion. And we want to remain sovereign. Especially now, when the European Union is trying to transform into a centralized organism that would engulf all European states—we are saying clearly, on this day of celebration: we want to remain ourselves — he added.

Prof. Majchrowski emphasized that today, “we are at a crossroads.”

— The decision is in our hands, and there is one thing we cannot allow: in the past, we were attacked, invaded, partitioned—but it was never done by Polish hands. We must never allow Poland to be surrendered by Polish hands. Whoever does so—may their hand wither. They separate themselves from the Polish nation like dead flesh from a living body. They cease to be Polish.

— Here are people who not only identify with Poland—they love Poland, the judge concluded.

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