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10/04/2023
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Lewica (The Left) press conferences will be held at 9:00 AM in Białystok - with the participation of Krzysztof Gawkowski and Paweł Krutul, at 9:00 AM in Cieszyn, and at 12:00 PM in Bielsko-Biała - with the participation of Adrian Zandberg, Anna-Maria Żukowska, and Przemysław Koperski. In turn, at 5:00 PM in Żywiec, an open meeting with residents will take place with the participation of Włodzimierz Czarzasty, Adrian Zandberg, and Anna-Maria Żukowska.
PSL President Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz will be visiting the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. At 10:00 AM in Grudziądz, a press conference will be held; at 12:00 PM in Toruń - a speech during the Local Government Forum; at 2:15 PM in Toruń - presentation of Senate candidates with the participation of the PSL leader and Senate Marshal Tomasz Grodzki. The last item on the agenda is a press conference at 4:15 PM in Turzyn.
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will be visiting the Mazovian and Podlaskie Voivodeships. The visits will take place at 11:00 AM in Sarnowo-Góry, at 12:50 PM - in Przasnysz, at 2:05 PM - at the Melvit company, and at 3:55 PM in Zambrów.
At 11:00 AM, a press conference regarding ORLEN Group's development plans in the biofuel sector will be held. The meeting will be attended by CEO Daniel Obajtek.
As part of the Civic Coalition's "Women for Elections" campaign, events will be held in the Lublin Voivodeship with the participation of: Aleksandra Gajewska, Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz, and Marta Wcisło - at 12:00 PM a conference in Lublin, at 12:30 PM - a meeting at the district PO office, at 2:00 PM - a meeting with nurses in Lublin, and at 5:30 PM - a meeting in Puławy.
At 5:00 PM, Donald Tusk will meet with residents of Konin.
At 5:30 PM in Łódź, a PiS provincial convention will take place with the participation of President Jarosław Kaczyński.
Wednesday also marks the second day of the Monetary Policy Council (RPP) meeting - a decision on a further interest rate cut may be made today. A press conference by NBP President Adam Glapiński is scheduled for tomorrow.
The IGF Digital Summit is an event that has permanently established itself on the map of the most important meetings concerning the future of the internet. Today, #IGFPolska will take place in Wrocław, and NASK, as a co-organizer of this event and host of IGF Youth, plans many interesting discussions, workshops, and lectures.
NASK encourages participation in the plenary session - "It Will Happen Tomorrow: The Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence," with the participation of experts: Paweł Lewandowski, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Digital Affairs, or NASK Director Wojciech Pawlak and Elżbieta Wojciechowska, President of the Digital University Foundation.
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9:00 AM - press conference by Krzysztof Gawkowski and Paweł Krutul in Białystok
9:00 AM - press conference by Adrian Zandberg, Anna-Maria Żukowska, and Przemysław Koperski in Cieszyn
10:00 AM - press conference by Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Grudziądz
11:00 AM - visit by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Sarnowo-Góry
11:00 AM - participation of President Andrzej Duda in the solemn inauguration of the 135th academic year 2023/2024 at the Krzysztof Penderecki Music Academy in Krakow
11:00 AM - press conference regarding ORLEN Group's development plans in the biofuel sector with the participation of Daniel Obajtek
12:00 PM - press conference by Adrian Zandberg, Anna-Maria Żukowska, and Przemysław Koperski in Bielsko-Biała
12:00 PM - press conference with the participation of Aleksandra Gajewska, Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz, and Marta Wcisło in Lublin
12:00 PM - speech by Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the Local Government Forum in Toruń
12:30 PM - meeting at the district office of the Civic Platform with the participation of Aleksandra Gajewska, Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz, and Marta Wcisło in Lublin
12:50 PM - visit by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Przasnysz
2:00 PM - meeting with nurses with the participation of Aleksandra Gajewska and Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz in Lublin
2:05 PM - visit by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at the Melvit company
2:15 PM - presentation of Senate candidates with the participation of Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Tomasz Grodzki in Toruń
3:00 PM - Elżbieta Witek in Grójec
3:55 PM - visit by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Zambrów
4:00 PM - Elżbieta Witek in Stromiec
4:15 PM - press conference by Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz in Turzyn
5:00 PM - open meeting with residents of Żywiec with the participation of Włodzimierz Czarzasty, Adrian Zandberg, and Anna-Maria Żukowska
5:00 PM - meeting of Donald Tusk with residents of Konin
5:30 PM - PiS provincial convention with the participation of Jarosław Kaczyński in Łódź
5:30 PM - meeting with the participation of Aleksandra Gajewska, Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz, and Marta Wcisło in Puławy
6:00 PM - Elżbieta Witek in Radom
07:36
Szefernaker:
Czechs Decided to Close the Border with Slovakia a Few Hours After Poland's Decision, and There Are No Elections There
07:44
Szefernaker:
All countries in our region want to block the Balkan route
07:47
- Today, Tusk's party is pushing the migration pact through the EP, which means forced relocation of immigrants. The effect of Tusk's European party's plan will be to bring danger upon Poles, leading to the forced relocation of thousands of immigrants. First, they will forcibly divide them among countries, and only then will they check who these people are. After all, PO has done this once before. In 2015, they agreed to accept thousands of illegal immigrants. And now Tusk's party is in favor of this in the EP. We will not allow it. We said "veto" in 2018 and we will repeat it now - says Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in a PiS clip published on social media.
Już dziś debata o pilnym przyjęciu Paktu Migracyjnego na wniosek partii Tuska i PSL-u.
— Prawo i Sprawiedliwość (@pisorgpl) October 4, 2023
Polsce grozi wielkie niebezpieczeństwo ?#StopPrzymusowejRelokacji #4xNie pic.twitter.com/vT5ZMuP5Ji
07:51
08:00
Szefernaker:
Firefighters called out for the third time in Darłowo municipality due to frustrated individuals burning hay bales with my election banner
08:10
Kamiński:
The FSB Agreement Was Unprecedented. Who Approved It? The Prime Minister Is Always Responsible
- The agreement with the FSB was unprecedented. Indeed, a few years ago I familiarized myself with the content of this agreement, and I approached it with great disbelief that something like this could actually have been signed. Who approved it? The prime minister is always responsible. It is the prime minister who grants consent for special services to sign international cooperation agreements. The language was crude, it was evident that it was a translation from Russian, and it was known that the authors of the text were Russians - stated Mariusz Kamiński on the program "Morning of Polish Radio 24".
- If further actions had followed the agreement with the FSB, it would have been treason to Poland and an obvious violation of our commitments to NATO - he added.
08:22
Kamiński:
I Expect Tusk's Reaction. Let Him Justify Why He Agreed to an Agreement with Russia of This Content
- I would expect a reaction from Donald Tusk. Let him justify, he was the prime minister, he took responsibility, he agreed in writing, why he agreed to an agreement [with Russia] of this content. Where the Polish side undertook an obligation that it would combat subversive forces of third countries on the territory of the Russian Federation - stated Mariusz Kamiński on the program "Poranek Polskiego Radia 24".
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08:26
Wipler:
Bosak is Our Candidate for Marshal of the Sejm
- An experienced parliamentarian, a man of dialogue, well-liked, likeable, who reaches beyond the Confederation's electorate with his message. His name is Krzysztof Bosak [Confederation's candidate for Marshal of the Sejm] - stated Przemysław Wipler on Radio Zet.
08:27
Zgorzelski:
15% is what we want to fight for
- There is normal cooperation [between PSL and Polska 2050], good cooperation, we got to know each other, we liked each other, and we want to achieve a good result. 15% is what we want to fight for - stated Piotr Zgorzelski on Polsat News.
08:28
Wipler:
I Know How to Inflate Polls, I Once Knew How to Secure a 19% Poll for the Yet-to-Exist Republican Association
- I myself once said that I only believe in polls for which I paid myself. I know how to inflate polls, I once knew how to secure a 19% poll for the yet-to-exist Republican association. I know how sometimes someone wants to inflate someone so they don't grow naturally, then someone is corrected, cut down, and their numbers are lowered – stated Przemysław Wipler on Radio Zet.
08:47
08:50
Wipler:
The Prime Minister Cannot Be From Civic Platform or Law and Justice
- The Prime Minister cannot be from Civic Platform or Law and Justice. This is clear and unambiguous for us - stated Przemysław Wipler on Radio Zet.
08:55
Wipler:
We Believe Quick, New Elections Will Be Necessary
08:56
08:58
Bochenek:
I Believe We Will Win, That Poles Are Wise and Will Cut Themselves Off from the Lies of Private Media Supporting Civic Platform
09:27
09:31
Müller:
PO Will Do Anything, Even Insult Poland Abroad, Tarnish Its Image, Just to Get Closer to Election Victory
09:41
Müller:
It's absurd to claim Poland is at risk of expulsion from the Schengen Area
09:56
Müller:
Let Tusk Answer Today – Is He for Nuclear Power, or Does He Want to Listen to the Madmen in His Coalition?
10:02
Zandberg:
Recordings of Polish police simply killing a person are disturbing. We want the establishment of a Central Police Monitoring Bureau
10:14
Żukowska:
These Elections Are Neither Fair Nor Equal
11:07
Kamiński:
Sebastian Majtczak Detained in the United Arab Emirates
Specjalna Grupa Poszukiwawcza powołana przez Komendanta Głównego Policji na terenie Zjednoczonych Emiratów Arabskich wspierała lokalną Policję która dokonała dziś zatrzymania poszukiwanego Sebastiana Majtczaka. Zadania realizowane były w ścisłej współpracy z Prokuraturą Krajową.
— Mariusz Kamiński (@Kaminski_M_) October 4, 2023
11:32
Buda:
The Prime Minister Said That in 2024 We Will Likely Adjust the Limit to the Number of Interested Parties, So That Everyone Can Benefit from the Credit
- We had a rule planned, based on the fact that we created a joint budget for 2023 and 2024. We are not limiting in any way what happens in 2023, meaning every beneficiary will be served and will be able to take advantage of it. However, in 2024, we will add to this sum as much as needed. It is difficult with a program that is so revolutionary, new, completely unknown on the market, and which turns out to be very attractive, to predict the exact number of beneficiaries and the amount of loans that will be taken out under this program. Please remember that we were coming from a low point where loans were essentially not being granted at all. Only the accumulated demand led to more and more people deciding to take out this credit. We are waiting; at the end of the year, we will update these values and add more funds. The Prime Minister, and this is binding for me, said that in 2024 we will likely adjust this limit to the number of interested parties, so that everyone can benefit from it - stated Waldemar Buda in an interview with Jacek Prusinowski on the program 'Sedno sprawy' (The Essence of the Matter) on Radio Plus.
11:33
Buda:
No Significant Fuel Price Hikes Should Occur
- It all depends on the fuel market, on the price of a barrel, and on the zloty-dollar exchange rate. The zloty could weaken further, and the price of a barrel could rise further. Unfortunately, this also stems from the price of Russian barrels; we most often have Arab oil. So, it's a very flexible and sensitive market. I cannot say for certain, but I believe there should be no significant [fuel price] increases - stated Waldemar Buda on the program “Sedno sprawy” on Radio Plus.
11:33
Kosiniak-Kamysz:
Poles are happy they have cheaper fuel. The question is for how long and for whom.
11:53
Morawiecki:
I've instructed the Minister of Agriculture to prepare a compensation scheme for farmers' losses
- Today, I heard from you about a very important issue for northern Mazovia, and not only there, but in other parts of the country as well. Due to the particularly warm September, cauliflowers and broccoli began to ripen very quickly, and a problem arose with their collection. They have practically over-ripened in many places already, and the losses incurred by farmers are significant. Today, we had a teleconference with farmers and the Minister of Agriculture. I have instructed the Minister of Agriculture to prepare a comprehensive scheme for compensation for the losses that have occurred for farmers. The Polish state is acting. We have no influence, of course, on weather conditions, nor on what Russia will do with Ukraine, what further crisis it will provoke. However, where we do have influence – the blockade of Ukrainian grain to avoid destabilizing the Polish market, we are acting. Where we have influence, compensation for the losses farmers have suffered on cauliflower crops – stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press briefing in Sarnowo-Góry.
11:59
Morawiecki:
Life in the countryside, in rural areas, must also be a life of high standards
- A moment ago, the mayor told me that funds have been allocated from our government resources for transporting children to school, and modern buses have been purchased. This is just a small example with which I want to conclude my brief address. Life in the countryside, in rural areas, must also be a life of high standards. A high quality of life, convenient access to various public institutions, to the municipality, to the hospital, to school, to friends, must be at the same level as in cities, and that is what we are doing - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a press briefing in Sarnowo-Góry.
12:08
Obajtek:
This Year, Investments in Security and Business Total 36 Billion Zloty
- The development of companies is very important; the development of companies strengthens our economy. There is no strong company, no strong state, no strong economy if we do not invest in new technologies, invest in the future, truly invest for the next generations. In the economy, in business, in industry, nothing is permanent. Technologies change, trends change, customer conditions change, the world moves forward, and only this way can we ensure job stability. A modern, innovative economy requires a significant investment process. I say this with conviction because I see how many technology companies we are engaging in a powerful investment process, an investment process that Orlen has never seen before. We see this perfectly at Orlen, because this year, investments in security and business amount to 36 billion zloty – stated Daniel Obajtek during a press conference.
12:08
Morawiecki:
No Tolerance for Pedophilia and Toxic Internet Celebrity Behavior; Services Ordered to Act Swiftly and Decisively
- This latest scandal with this pseudo-celebrity, these internet pseudo-celebrities, would not have come to light if not for the victims reporting it. But I also want to promise you that we will not abandon this matter. As a parent and as Prime Minister, I believe that the Polish state must also do everything here to, while respecting privacy, of course, primarily protect children and young people from trauma, from events that begin on the internet but later leave a lifelong mark on their real lives - he continued.
- In the Polish state, there is no tolerance for pedophilia, there is no tolerance for such toxic internet celebrity behavior. This is the action of degenerates, and we will strive to eradicate it as effectively as possible. I am not interested in any opinions from the Warsaw salon or celebrities. I know what their opinion is on this matter. I have instructed all services to immediately address this issue and expect quick and decisive action - declared the head of government.
- I warn all those who wish to harm children and young people – you will face punishment, you will face the most severe punishment provided for in Polish law - he emphasized.
12:10
Obajtek:
We Are the Largest CIT Payer in Poland
12:10
Obajtek:
Today We Launch Second-Generation Biodiesel Production
12:29
Szydło:
We are conducting extensive humanitarian and aid policy, but we will never agree to jeopardize the security of Poles and Europeans
- Manfred Weber, let us recall, is from the same group to which Donald Tusk's party belongs. He allowed himself to make a statement or insinuation that because 3 million refugees from Ukraine have arrived in Europe, we must now adopt the solutions being pushed by the EC. This is, of course, nonsense. Poland has helped and will continue to help all those in need of assistance. We have helped refugees from Ukraine, we will continue to provide humanitarian aid, we will help on the ground, in countries where people are suffering. We are conducting a very extensive humanitarian and aid policy, but we will never agree to jeopardize the security of Poles and Europeans - stated Beata Szydło at a press briefing in the European Parliament.
12:30
Jaki:
October 15th Presents a Very Simple Choice – Poland or Germany
- We are currently facing one of the most important decisions regarding our state's security. And have you seen the leaders of the Polish opposition in the European Parliament today? Where are they on this matter? Do you know where they are? Today, we saw them hiding behind Weber's back, and that best illustrates our current position. October 15th, contrary to appearances, presents us with a very simple choice. Either Poland or Germany. One must decide – stated Patryk Jaki at a press briefing in the European Parliament.
13:41
Morawiecki:
'Friendly Estate' Program Crucial for Over 8 Million Living in Panel Block Estates
13:49
13:52
Czarzasty:
I Wanted to File an Indictment Against PiS From This Podium
- Ladies and gentlemen, I wanted to file an indictment against PiS from this podium. I accuse you of lying to people, both during the election campaign, and of taking away the opportunity for an equal start for everyone in Poland. I accuse the representatives of State Treasury companies of two things. Firstly, State Treasury companies have become involved in the election campaign. They are financing PiS's program. They are financing program elements with state money and are publicizing all the things that PiS deems most important in its program. You are not here to participate in an election campaign using your own companies' money, against the interests of your own companies – said Włodzimierz Czarzasty in Bielsko-Biała.
- I remind Mr. Kaczyński that 8 years ago you came to power by criticizing such principles, by criticizing such behavior. What you are doing is obviously dishonest, and in my opinion, it is also unlawful – he added.
- I remind public television. You are the property of all citizens and you should behave accordingly. You should behave decently. Do you know what decency is, do you know what ethics is, do you know what morality is, do you know what honest politics is. You do not – he continued.
13:53
Zandberg:
Convince those still undecided to vote; a good result for Lewica and TD guarantees political change
- There is one way to make your vote even stronger. Convince someone who is hesitating to vote. Convince someone who doesn't know if they should go to the polls. I know there are still many people who are still asking themselves this question. That is why we are constantly on the streets, that is why we are talking about Lewica's program. About housing, about the labor market, about liberalizing the anti-abortion law, about finally introducing the principles of a secular state in Poland. About strengthening public services, about specifics that will change your lives if we manage to win these elections – said Adrian Zandberg in Bielsko-Biała.
- Ladies and gentlemen, I haven't heard so many positive messages on the streets in recent days for a long time. You are all telling me, keeping your fingers crossed for Lewica, that you are keeping your fingers crossed because you know that a good result for Lewica is crucial here, because it is true. A good result for Lewica and a good result for TD – whether political change will occur will depend on this. Convince those who are still undecided to vote, we will win – he continued.
13:54
- We are saying one thing. Dear voters, do not take the referendum ballot. This is Kaczyński's manipulation, do not participate in it. What you must do is, upon entering the polling station, approach the table and clearly state, I refuse to take the referendum ballot, please note this in the voter registry. Ensure that such an annotation appears next to your name. Only this method is the only legal method that will ensure this vote does not count towards the turnout – stated Anna Maria Żukowska in Bielsko-Biała.
- I appeal to all opposition voters, do not take the referendum ballot. Kaczyński is taking it, you are not – she added.
14:11
PARTNER TEXT
Training, practical exercises in cybersecurity and IT, and the exchange of experience and expert knowledge – KGHM has signed a letter of intent on cooperation with the Ministry of National Defence, represented by the Command of the Cyber Defence Forces. The specialized division of the copper company, the Central Information Processing Centre (COPI), will coordinate these activities.
Cybersecurity is a crucial area of operation for enterprises vital to national economies, as well as for public administration, medical services, police, and the military. KGHM, as a mining and smelting company operating in several cities in Poland and possessing foreign assets on several continents, has an extensive IT infrastructure that ensures operational continuity and, among other things, the safety of employees both underground and on the surface, requiring the company to provide round-the-clock protection.
– In the national cybersecurity system, the Polish Army is a key element in terms of actions and projects responsible for cyber defence. Cooperation in this field offers KGHM an opportunity to strengthen a system capable of counteracting contemporary threats in cyberspace and beyond. We anticipate close cooperation between our specialists and military experts – said Tomasz Zdzikot, CEO of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.
– Cooperation in the field of cybersecurity is crucial in combating increasingly advanced cyberattacks. Organizations, government institutions, corporations, and services must exchange information about threats and best practices to effectively defend themselves against cyberattacks. I am convinced that our cooperation will bring tangible benefits to both parties and contribute to building a cyber-secure future – added Karol Molenda, Major General, Commander of the Cyber Defence Forces Component.
The aim of the letter of intent is primarily the cooperation between the Ministry of National Defence and KGHM to enhance the level of cybersecurity in the Republic of Poland. The parties will exchange experiences and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. Promotional activities on this topic and joint security-related projects are planned.
The parties also intend to organize joint training sessions on incident response and conduct analyses related to cybersecurity activities.
The Cyber Defence Forces are a specialized component of the armed forces responsible for ensuring security in the so-called operational domain, which, alongside water, land, air, and outer space, is also cyberspace. The Cyber Defence Forces have the capabilities to carry out a full spectrum of operations – from defensive and reconnaissance to offensive ones. Within the Ministry of National Defence, DKWOC is responsible for areas related to cryptography, cybersecurity, and the construction and operation of IT systems.
The key tasks of the Cyber Defence Forces include ensuring the IT security of the entire ministry, conducting research, designing, building, implementing, using, and protecting national cryptographic technologies, and developing new products for the state by integrating scientific and industrial potential in the field of advanced information and cryptographic technologies. The Command of the Cyber Defence Forces also engages in scientific-educational, implementation, research and development, and advisory activities.
Since 2022, KGHM has been organizing a cyber range for companies in the energy sector and the mining industry. The workshops serve to prepare teams from individual firms and companies for threats in cyberspace. Scenarios of attacks are prepared for participants, requiring swift actions and critical decision-making for the respective organizations. The training provides an opportunity to leverage experience and learn new solutions.
In turn, KGHM's division, the Central Information Processing Centre, runs the educational program "Digital Future of Copper," focused on topics related to digitalization, cybersecurity, and the development of modern technologies. The project is aimed at post-secondary school students: technical schools with IT-focused classes and general high schools with STEM tracks – future potential students of IT programs. Eight schools from the Copper Belt and the Lubusz Voivodeship have already declared their willingness to cooperate with KGHM.
14:11
Tusk:
Waste disposal and restoration of this part of Zgierz could cost billions
- The disposal of this waste and the reclamation of this area, restoring this part of Zgierz to its residents, could cost billions. The hope was very specific because a significant portion of these funds was guaranteed in the KPO, in funds that PiS blocked. They should have been put to work many, many months ago, because this is our Polish money, it was granted on quite a good scale, precisely for securing this area - stated Donald Tusk at a press briefing.
14:12
Tusk:
We Will Report the Highly Inappropriate Behavior of Aggressive and Uncultured People Posing as Journalists
We will, of course, be submitting information about the highly inappropriate behavior of aggressive and uncultured people who are posing as journalists to the relevant institutions. This is not the first time, but what happened here today has crossed all possible boundaries. Especially since we informed you that there would be a briefing where we would cover all interesting topics," stated Donald Tusk at a press briefing.
14:27
Tusk:
Morawiecki Has Every Right to Consider Himself the Author, or Co-Author, of Poland's Retirement Age
- He advised raising the retirement age. There was no one more engaged in my circle, as an expert or a politician, in promoting the raising of the retirement age than Morawiecki, so Prime Minister Morawiecki has every right to consider himself the author, or co-author, of Poland's retirement age - stated Donald Tusk at a press briefing.
14:33
Tusk:
Morawiecki and Kaczyński are responsible for the Polish state doing nothing about pedophilia despite clear impunity and brazenness
-I heard the same Morawiecki with extraordinary zeal decide to attack pedophilia in Poland and defend the victims of pedophilia in connection with an online scandal involving so-called YouTubers and influencers who were exposed as participants in abuses against teenage girls, using their positions as popular YouTubers via the internet. I hear Prime Minister Morawiecki saying he will fight pedophilia in Poland. I remind you that I am directing these words primarily to TVP Info, because you have now returned and started discussions, and I think it will be very interesting for your television to convey information to all your viewers that in Poland, following the scandal revealed in the film about pedophilia among representatives of the Polish clergy. You remember that loud film, there was a debate, there were serious emotions, and it was decided to establish a state commission for the prevention and fight against pedophilia, and PiS established this commission - stated Donald Tusk at a press briefing.
- You know that this commission took no action beyond its headquarters, perhaps using a company car. After some time, the head of this commission, appointed by PiS, said that he was actually no longer interested in fighting pedophilia. They have done absolutely nothing to date. We have two very disturbing scandals: the one spoken about in the Sekielski brothers' film, i.e., pedophilia in the church, and what has heated up the internet in recent hours, i.e., pedophilia online in relationships between very young people and the environment of very popular YouTubers. Both of these had to be revealed by journalists; you [TVP journalists] were not there - he continued.
- Morawiecki himself and Jarosław Kaczyński personally are responsible for the Polish state doing nothing in this matter, despite so many instances of impunity and brazenness of pedophiles. The commission turned out to be a fiction, we still don't hear of anyone being seriously held accountable, and the fact that the entire internet is buzzing today and not only that, and people are receiving this news with disbelief (...). If Morawiecki had truly thought about the victims of pedophilia for even a moment, there would be no need to wait for Wardęga or Sekielski. That is what the state and this commission are for. They should exist to protect our children from pedophilia, and Morawiecki only deals with it at press conferences. I consider his statement a scandalous demonstration of helplessness and indifference, in reality, towards the fate of pedophilia victims in Poland - he added.
14:37
Tusk:
PiS and Kaczyński Have Grown Accustomed to Squeezing State-Owned Companies Mercilessly
- I have no doubt that PiS and Jarosław Kaczyński personally have grown very accustomed to state-owned companies being used to mercilessly milk them in order to fill their own pockets, but also to, for example, use state-owned companies in campaigns. This is on a scale completely unprecedented in Europe; I want you to be aware of this – it poisons our public life in Poland just as much as those dangerous waste products in Zgierz – stated Donald Tusk at a press briefing.
15:12
Morawiecki:
Unemployment Skyrocketed Under Our Predecessors, Now Job Creation is Soaring
- Unemployment skyrocketed under our predecessors, now job creation is soaring. Never in Poland's history have so many people been employed simultaneously, exceeding 17 million people. The number of jobs created and the unemployment rate, according to the latest EC data, are among the absolute lowest in the EU - stated Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at the Melvit company.
15:18
The Monetary Policy Council has decided to lower NBP interest rates by 0.25 percentage points. The main reference rate has fallen to the level of 5.75%.
15:44
NASK:
European Cybersecurity Month Kicks Off – The 11th Edition Has Begun
PARTNER CONTENT
On October 1st, the European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) launched for the 11th time. This year's campaign, organized by ENISA at the initiative of the European Commission, focuses on threats that utilize social engineering.
It is at the initiative of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) that October is designated as a cybersecurity month every year. During this month, particular emphasis is placed on disseminating knowledge, increasing awareness, and exchanging best practices in cybersecurity among all internet users, including professionals, educators, and those involved in child and youth prevention. It also presents an excellent opportunity for collaboration with various organizations and partners. The Polish edition of the ECSM campaign has been coordinated from the outset by the NASK National Research Institute.
– Our society is ready to utilize e-services. Electronic banking, online shopping, mobile ticketing, and handling official matters via the mObywatel app are a reality for many people, regardless of age. We also know that an increase in the number of users simultaneously increases the number of attacks, which is why cybersecurity is so important. Ensuring cyber protection is one of the most significant challenges faced not only by individual governments but also by private sector experts and researchers – stated Minister of Digital Affairs, Janusz Cieszyński. – European Cybersecurity Month is an excellent opportunity to focus even more strongly on issues related to cybersecurity. We live in a "digital age" where more and more aspects of our lives are being digitized. Cybersecurity is therefore not an abstract term, but a crucial factor influencing our well-being. Hence, it is worthwhile to deepen our knowledge in this area through initiatives like ECSM – emphasized Wojciech Pawlak, Director of the NASK National Research Institute. – One of the weakest links in cybersecurity is the human element. Therefore, explaining how social engineering works in practice increases user awareness and makes it easier for them to avoid potential traps – said ENISA's Executive Director, Juhan Lepassaar.This year's edition of the European Cybersecurity Month focuses on issues related to social engineering (socjotechnika), which refers to the broad use by criminals of various manipulation techniques employed in phishing campaigns targeting internet users.
What is social engineering in the context of online fraud?
Social engineering is employed when an individual is manipulated into taking specific actions or revealing confidential information. Criminals exploit this information to defraud their victims and steal their money. Social engineering attacks can be carried out using various methods, such as email, instant messaging, phone calls, or in-person contact. To attract the attention of potential victims, fraudsters use numerous false messages, such as notifications about unpaid invoices, the need for additional payment for a package, winning a contest, or information that a computer has been infected.
– Scammers are becoming increasingly creative in their attacks on individuals and organizations. Therefore, it is necessary to remain vigilant towards new technologies and take online security seriously. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and citizen behavior can play a crucial role in ensuring cybersecurity. This is our shared responsibility – stressed Thierry Breton, ENISA's Commissioner for the Internal Market. Submit your own initiative for this year's ECSM!The idea behind the ECSM campaign is for companies, institutions, and other entities to submit cybersecurity initiatives aimed at raising awareness and competence in this area. The campaign is non-commercial, and participation in its initiatives is free of charge. Examples of such initiatives include webinars, conferences, actions to improve cybersecurity skills among clients and employees, and thematic classes in schools. Participating in the campaign is a great way to expand your own knowledge and that of others about cyber threats – at home, at work, or at school. Education is the best prevention!
– The first and most important way to protect against social engineering attacks is to raise cybersecurity awareness, both for ordinary internet users and for employees of companies and institutions. The ability to recognize threats, and above all, sensitivity to various manipulation methods, can protect us and our companies from social engineering attacks. European Cybersecurity Month is an excellent opportunity not only to participate in initiatives organized by others but also to conduct your own awareness-raising actions and implement good practices in your environment – encourages Anna Kwaśnik, Head of the Information and Popularization Projects Team at NASK, and ECSM coordinator in Poland.This year's campaign has received patronage from, among others, the Minister of Digital Affairs, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Police Headquarters, the Warsaw Banking Institute, the Safe Cyberspace Foundation, and others. More information is available here.
How to submit your initiative?
We invite you to participate in this year's European Cybersecurity Month and submit your initiatives via the form and follow the news on social media:
15:50
Petru:
If I Were NBP President, Inflation Would Be Half as Low
16:11
PiS - 34% (-3)
KO - 30% (-1)
Lewica - 10% (+4)
Trzecia Droga - 9% (+1)
Konfederacja - 8% (-1)
Bezpartyjni Samorządowcy - 2%
Inny komitet wyborczy - 2%
Nie wiem/trudno powiedzieć - 5%
According to TVN, the opposition would thus gain 244 seats and take power. PiS would introduce 188 MPs, KO - 157, Konfederacja - 27, Trzecia Droga - 41, Lewica - 46, and 1 seat for the German Minority.
16:19
17:11
Morawiecki:
As Long As PiS Leads the Government, We Will Continuously Allocate More Funds to Improve Seniors' Lives
17:19
Tusk:
We Will Win Against Them Because We Love Poland
17:23
Tusk:
Over a Million People in Warsaw Streets – We Have Very Precise Data, Measurements, Calculations
17:31
Tusk:
When I Returned to Polish Politics, KO Was at 14-16%. Today We Have Steadily Surpassed 30%.
17:31
Tusk:
On October 15th, We Can Save the Fatherland from Serious Misfortunes Without Armed Effort
17:43
Tusk:
Light won't return to Poland if we don't hold thieves, liars, and those who violated the Constitution accountable
17:45
Tusk:
Today I had another encounter with the functionaries of the PiS television, extremely aggressive types
17:57
Tusk:
I Have Knowledge They Are Planning to Lead Poland Out of the EU
18:00
Tusk:
PiS is leading us to tragic isolation. Whatever they say about patriotism, they are a threat to our homeland
18:14
Kaczyński:
Only We in Poland Guarantee Peace
- Only one formation, which, while in power, takes an unambiguous stance on this matter and does not yield to pressure. This formation is Law and Justice, the United Right, because only we in Poland guarantee peace – stated Jarosław Kaczyński in Łódź.
18:18
– Tactically today, [our competitors], like the PSL, are ready to say a decisive "no." We heard that recently, I think even today we heard it. But this is entirely a tactic, understandable today. All polls indicate that the vast majority of Poles do not support solutions involving admitting immigrants, not these kinds, the illegal ones. But is the PSL a credible formation? No, not at all. They want one thing – to remove us from power so they can be in power and continue to reap various profits from that power as they did before – stated Jarosław Kaczyński in Łódź.
– Do they represent the Polish countryside? Polish farmers, the ordinary farmers and other residents, because nowadays more people live in the countryside who are not involved in agriculture, who do not make a living from agriculture, than those who are and live from it. But everyone is somehow connected to agriculture, because everyone has family ties, present and past, so agriculture remains the most important thing for the countryside. No, they represent those who, to put it very mildly, in the complicated 1990s, and one could also date it to the late 1980s, enriched themselves in various ways, privatized various things, and today they own them, and today they very often use their property to play games based on the principle: we will lower the price, and the state will pay. Not from their own pockets, because the state has no money of its own, it has the money of its citizens – he continued.
– These people truly do not deserve trust, in any matter, and especially not in this one – added the PiS chairman.
18:20
Kaczyński:
Kosiniak-Kamysz Once Took On Raising the Retirement Age for Rural Women by 12 Years
- If they [PSL] are told to do it in Brussels and here in Warsaw, their older brother, PO, will tell them to do it. After all, Mr. Kosiniak-Kamysz once took on matters like the retirement age, raising the retirement age for rural women by 12 years. From 55 to 67. And he also took on taking money from the OFE, about PLN 140 billion. People from PO themselves spoke about it, I will quote here this somewhat colloquial language, please forgive me, that this guy took the heaviest matters upon himself - stated Jarosław Kaczyński in Łódź.
18:23
- This is [the Third Way] the same path. Exactly the same path as it's been all these years. It's the same path, and we must remember this all the time – stated Jarosław Kaczyński in Łódź.
18:30
Kaczyński:
Remember Kosiniak-Kamysz applauding Jażdżewski? This is fundamentally an extremely anti-clerical formation
- Remember that this will return, if they win, it will return. So, the PSL in reality had nothing against it. Do you remember Kosiniak-Kamysz, how he applauded that Jażdżewski? Do you remember? Well, precisely, these are their views. This is a formation that is in essence extremely anti-clerical – stated Jarosław Kaczyński in Łódź.
- I am not claiming that bad things don't happen in the Church, because they do, and we must talk about it, and we must also fight against it, although that is primarily the Church's task. However, the Church in Poland is, in particular, the foundation of the entire invisible order I spoke about – continued the PiS chairman.
18:32
18:34
Tusk:
If We Win the Election and They Lose Power, I'm Completely Uninterested Whether They Had 30% or 50% Turnout in the Referendum
18:46
Tusk:
Nobody Wants to Raise the Retirement Age. Poles Said They Don't Want It, the Decision Was Made Long Ago
18:52
Tusk:
No Significant Political Force in Poland Supports Mandatory Relocation of Migrants
18:55
Tusk:
I Will Have No Problem Forming a Government with Hołownia, Kosiniak-Kamysz, and the Left. We Are Already Agreed
19:11
Tusk:
Kaczyński has repeatedly shown contempt, those jokes about transsexuality. The President isn't exactly an expert on sexuality.
19:19
20:09
Morawiecki:
You Need to Know the Dangers of Voting for Civic Platform and Other Opposition Parties, as They Also Voted Against the Referendum
- Therefore, ladies and gentlemen, you need to know the dangers associated with voting for Civic Platform and other opposition parties. Because other opposition parties also voted against the referendum, they also voted against, not all of them to be fair, the barrier on the border with Belarus – said Mateusz Morawiecki in Łomża.
- This, ladies and gentlemen, is a fight against this plan of Tusk. We must convince everyone, let's reach out to our friends too, let's reach deep into our nation. Our nation must fully awaken, but I also want everyone to wake up by looking around and seeing what has been achieved – he continued.
- In eight weeks, they will destroy all of this, why? Because they are acting on behalf of their masters from Germany, from Brussels, and what do they want? Cheap labor from Poland, they want Poles to emigrate, when Poles emigrate for bread, when there is no decent work here – he added.
20:10
Morawiecki:
What Was Once an Unreachable Dream is Now Attainable Thanks to the PiS Government and the Hard Work of Poles
- I spoke about this vision for the future so that Poles can live, and this is possible. The leader of the Labour Party [UK] said something along these lines: if Poland continues to develop as it has in recent years, it will catch up to the average earnings and GDP per capita of the UK in 6 years. In terms of purchasing power, these are not my figures. They say this, meaning that what was once an unreachable dream is now becoming a dream that can be fulfilled, thanks to the PiS government and the hard work of Poles, including those returning from emigration – said Mateusz Morawiecki in Łomża.
20:10
- In this way, he broke the principles of the NATO pact, meaning he betrayed the pact that gives us security. See what kind of man he is, for vile German orders, which I would be ashamed to even pick up. He allowed himself to be pinned here on his lapel, the Walther Rathenau Order – stated Mateusz Morawiecki in Łomża.
20:33
- This is a very bad pact that does not solve the migration crisis; quite the opposite, it will be an incentive for illegal immigrants to keep coming to Europe, and for the smugglers involved in this activity, it is an incentive that they can simply make money. So, once again, the European Commission is trying to pull the wool over our eyes, claiming to be seeking solutions, while in reality, it is endangering Europeans and Europe. We have definitively said 'no,' the Hungarians have said so too, but there are also countries that have abstained – stated Beata Szydło on TVP Info's 'Gość Wiadomości' program.
20:41
Szydło:
PO and Tusk are known for saying one thing during election campaigns and doing the opposite when in power
- By their deeds you shall know them. On the one hand, one can declare anything, and PO and Tusk are known for saying one thing during election campaigns, and then, when they governed, doing something completely opposite. Raising the retirement age is the best example of this. After all, they swore during the election campaign that the retirement age would not be raised, and when they took power, when they started governing after the elections, they did it immediately - stated Beata Szydło on the program "Gość Wiadomości" on TVP Info.
20:55
Szydło:
During today's debate on the Migration Pact, I heard Weber say he is a staunch supporter of accepting illegal migrants
- Tusk is lying in the election campaign right now, saying there will be no consent to accepting illegal migrants. This is because Civic Platform and the Polish People's Party are members of a political group in the European Parliament at the European level, the EPP, headed by Manfred Weber. This morning, while participating in the debate concerning the Migration Pact, I heard what he said; he is a staunch supporter of adopting these solutions, of accepting illegal migrants - stated Beata Szydło on the TVP Info program "Gość Wiadomości".
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