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I am journalist based in Warsaw, Poland. Over 25 of experience in media. I wrote for newspapers (Gazeta Wyborcza, Rzeczpospolia), magazines (PRESS, SENS, Slużba Zdrowia, websites/ online media (OKO.press) and others. In last years mostly I write for OKO.press - polish well know online media team ( rule of law, democracy, civil society, human rights, LGBTQA+) and PRESS (magazin for journalists in POland). I was a photojurnalist for short time, was teaching journalism at schools, on trainings, also abroad (in Ukraine). Last years I also do FIXING for foreign media, mostly tv teams (topic: war, migrants, refugees, army, democracy etc). Leanguages: english (fluent), russian (communicative), I understand ukrainian and communicate with Ukrainians, know some basic german and french. Got driver licence (over 30 years), combi car (enough for 4 persons with equipment) and lots, lots, lots of contacts in Poland.
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Police massively pursued activists who commemorated Covid-19 victims. Now they are losing in courts
Activists from the Lotna Brygada Opozycji and their associates faced over a hundred legal cases for commemorating the tens of thousands of Covid-19 victims in Poland by laying flowers, drawing crosses, and lighting candles. The police accused them of 'littering' among other charges. However, the activists are now winning these cases in court. The article compares the situation to the treatment of Russians who tried to honor the late opposition figure, Alexei Navalny. The police's actions included detaining activists, confiscating materials, and issuing fines. Despite the numerous cases filed by the Warsaw Police Headquarters, almost all activists contacted have won their cases, with the exception of Katarzyna Augustynek, who did not appeal one of her cases. The court rulings have been overwhelmingly against the police, questioning the justification of their actions and the waste of judicial resources.
After the 'battle' in front of the Sejm. Witnesses: police responded to attacks adequately
During a protest in front of the Sejm in Warsaw on March 6, 2024, witnesses reported that the police responded adequately to attacks from aggressive demonstrators, who were described as being armed with flares, bricks, and bottles. The protest, which included farmers and nationalists, resulted in injuries to 14 police officers, with one hospitalized. The article details the chaos, including attempts to burn down the Miasteczko Wolności protest camp. It also criticizes right-wing politicians for their portrayal of the police response and suggests that the police were restrained compared to previous events.
Coup at TVP Info. PiS MPs as doormen in the building on Powstańców Square
The headquarters of TVP Info in Warsaw continues to be 'occupied' by dismissed propagandists, with Law and Justice Party (PiS) MPs and deputies controlling access to the building. They claim to be there on a 'parliamentary intervention' to ensure legal order at TVP. The situation was foreshadowed by Paweł Hałasik, a TVP Info manager, who informed employees to report to work as scheduled, with MPs assisting if access cards failed. Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and former Minister Michał Dworczyk were seen entering and leaving the building. Michał Adamczyk, who considers himself the legitimate 'president' of TVP following a decision by the National Media Council, has been sending emails to employees, denouncing the new management as 'false', 'pseudo', and 'usurpers'. Despite requests, neither Adamczyk nor Samuel Pereira agreed to meet with OKO.press journalists to answer questions.
The old TVP team still considers themselves the bosses of the company. Sikorski will decide the fate of TVP World
The former management of TVP, including Michał Adamczyk, Samuel Pereira, and Marcin Tulicki, continue to assert their authority within the company despite changes in leadership. They have been communicating with employees, promising financial settlements and criticizing the new management as 'usurpers.' The article details internal conflicts, the politicization of TVP Info, and the uncertain future of TVP World, which is awaiting decisions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The text also includes reactions from current and former TVP employees who condemn the previous management's actions and call for the depoliticization of public media.
Liquidation status at TVP will facilitate employee dismissals. New head of TAI for OKO.press about the team's situation
Following President Andrzej Duda's veto of the budgetary law, Culture Minister Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz placed TVP, Polskie Radio, and Polska Agencja Prasowa in liquidation, enabling new management to dismiss employees without the usual labor law protections. This move is seen as convenient for the ruling party, allowing dismissals of employees with long-term contracts and high severance packages, and bypassing union consultations. The liquidation status also limits severance pay to a maximum of 15 times the minimum wage. The new head of Telewizyjna Agencja Informacyjna, Grzegorz Sajór, discussed the challenges and plans for launching new programming, while the article also explores the political implications of the liquidation.
Man with a backpack on the Smolensk monument. Threatened to blow himself up
On October 14, 2023, a young man climbed the Smolensk monument in Warsaw's Piłsudski Square, threatening to detonate an explosive device he claimed to have in his backpack. The area was cordoned off by police, and after negotiations, the man descended from the monument around 1:00 PM and was detained. The incident caused significant disruption in the vicinity, with streets being closed and buildings not evacuated. Eyewitnesses, including citizen journalist Rafał Łuczkiewicz, BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford, and photojournalist Ola Perzyńska, provided accounts of the situation, which included the presence of anti-terrorist units and snipers.
Police took away the banner 'Adrian, be silent today' because the wooden handle could pose a 'pyrotechnic threat'
On May 3, 2023, during a rally in Warsaw, activist Zbigniew Komosa's banner with the slogan 'Adrian, be silent today' was seized by the police, who claimed it insulted the head of state, President Andrzej Duda, and posed a pyrotechnic threat due to its wooden handle. Legal experts and the Office of the Prosecutor criticized the police's actions as illogical, unjustified, and not in accordance with the law. Prosecutor Kamil Kowalczyk ordered the immediate return of the banner, finding no basis for the accusation that Komosa insulted the president. Komosa, supported by his lawyer Jerzy Jurek, plans to take further legal action, including seeking compensation and holding the police accountable for their actions.
Migrant's wife, who died in a Polish camp for foreigners, has passed away
A young Syrian woman, the wife of Mahmoud who recently died in a closed center for foreigners in Przemyśl, Poland, has passed away from grief. The incident has prompted the District Prosecutor's Office in Przemyśl to accelerate the investigation into Mahmoud's death, which witnesses claim was due to a lack of timely medical assistance from the Border Guard officers. The case has raised concerns about the treatment of migrants and the conditions at the center, which has a poor reputation among activists. The Ombudsman's office has conducted an inspection, and the Border Guard has stated their cooperation with the investigation.
Police overturned activists, choked them, forcibly removed megaphones. The prosecutor's office discontinued the case
During the monthly Smolensk commemoration, police attacked a legal protest organized by the Lotna Brygada Opozycji, forcibly removing and destroying megaphones. Despite evidence and witness accounts of police brutality, the Warsaw Ochota District Prosecutor's Office, led by Magdalena Milewska, discontinued the investigation, stating there was no indication of a prohibited act. Activists criticized the prosecutor's office for ignoring evidence and failing to conduct a thorough investigation. The case's dismissal has been met with public scrutiny and is seen as part of a pattern of police aggression and judicial leniency towards such actions.
Bruno returned to his mother so quickly thanks to the publicity of the case - lawyer
The swift change in the court's decision regarding the custody of Andżelika Domańska's child, Bruno, is attributed to the case's publicity, according to his lawyer, Kamila Zagórska. The case gained attention, and the judge received new information not available at the time of the initial decision. The family court lacked immediate procedures for such cases, which contributed to the situation. The court's responsive communication via email facilitated a quick resolution, allowing Bruno to return to his mother's care within a week of the appeal, a rarity in such proceedings.
Prosecutor's Office Withdraws from Absurd Charges of Disrupting 'Religious Acts' - Monthly Anniversaries
The Warsaw Prosecutor's Office has withdrawn charges against members of the Flying Brigade of the Opposition for allegedly disrupting 'religious acts' during the monthly anniversaries commemorating the Smolensk tragedy. The charges, which took 15 months to be dismissed, were deemed absurd as the events were not considered public religious acts. The case, which generated significant legal documents and costs, highlighted the contentious nature of the monthly anniversaries and the actions of law enforcement against pro-democracy activists. The article also discusses the broader context of legal actions against activists in Poland, with a high percentage of cases resulting in acquittal or dismissal.
Courts increasingly award activists compensation for mass violations of their rights by the police
Polish courts are increasingly awarding activists compensation for wrongful detentions and police misconduct. Activist Arkadiusz Szczurek received 10,000 PLN for an unjustified two-day detention during a protest. Similar cases involve Katarzyna Augustynek, known as Babcia Kasia, who has been awarded compensation multiple times for various detentions. The article details several instances where activists were detained by police, often in harsh conditions, and later received compensation after courts ruled the detentions unjustified. The trend indicates a growing recognition of rights violations by law enforcement, with activists continuing to file claims for redress.
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