November
On November 1, Polish media prominently covered All Saints' Day, with initial reports in the morning commemorating notable Poles who passed away in 2025 across several outlets. Discussions also touched upon the political implications of Jarosław Kaczyński's concerns regarding the CPK project and Zbigniew Ziobro's legal challenges, alongside a "coup attempt" investigation involving Hołownia.

As the day progressed, reports continued to highlight remembrance, with a focus on unusual graves in Lower Silesia. Concurrently, an alleged hacker attack on a travel agency and Ukraine's financial difficulties also received attention.

Later in the afternoon, discussions shifted towards geopolitical tensions, with assertions of a Poland-Russia conflict at the special services level. The day concluded with continued remembrance themes and further political discourse concerning the proposal for foreigners to serve as judges and prosecutors.
On November 2, Polish media initially focused on All Saints' Day, with reports on unusual grave celebrations and general remembrance across various outlets. Early morning reports also included a knife attack on a train to London, with nine people seriously injured, quickly becoming a prominent topic.

By late morning, the London knife attack continued to be a major story, alongside geopolitical discussions concerning the West's approach to Russia and India's stance on Russian oil. Additionally, a significant cyberattack in Poland became a new focus, with warnings of its serious nature.

In the afternoon, former Justice Minister Ziobro's legal challenges re-emerged in the headlines, particularly threats against judges. The day concluded with continued reports on the London attack, the ongoing cyberattack, and political discussions regarding PSL's plans for the 2027 parliamentary elections and economic concerns over interest rate cuts.
Polish media on November 3 continued its extensive focus on Zbigniew Ziobro's legal challenges, which dominated headlines throughout the day. Early morning reports included renewed speculation about his potential asylum in Hungary. By late morning, discussions intensified with the PiS party's chief announcing a lack of discipline regarding Ziobro's immunity. Concurrently, reports emerged detailing Ziobro's strong denials of charges, asserting he would not relinquish anything. In the afternoon, new developments included Ziobro filing a notification against Judge Żurek, alleging public interest harm. The day concluded with further allegations from PiS about Ziobro being prosecuted for fighting "white-collar crime" and "mafias," emphasizing political motivations behind the accusations.
Polish media on November 4 continued its focus on the legal challenges surrounding former Justice Minister Ziobro. Morning reports indicated a potential turn in his immunity case, with conservative outlets highlighting his filing of a notice against judges. Early afternoon brought further discussions, with Kaczyński asserting Ziobro's serious illness and comparing his treatment to a "death sentence," further intensifying the political rhetoric. Later in the day, the controversy surrounding the sale of CPK land re-emerged, with Tusk reportedly issuing an ultimatum and threatening resignations, suggesting internal coalition tensions. Meanwhile, Belarus's decision to close its borders with Poland and Lithuania became a prominent international story, raising concerns for the transport industry.
Polish media on November 6 consistently focused on the legal challenges facing former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro. Morning reports detailed ongoing discussions regarding his potential fate, the prosecution's arguments, and alleged inconsistencies from key witnesses. Early afternoon coverage centered on Ziobro's statements from Budapest, where he claimed Donald Tusk was orchestrating a political vendetta against him and that he had received information about an impending arrest upon his return to Poland. Later in the day, the parliamentary commission's decision to recommend lifting Ziobro's immunity and his potential arrest dominated headlines, with Ziobro stating he would remain in Budapest due to alleged provocations aimed at him.
Polish media on November 7 continued to intensely focus on the legal challenges for former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro. Morning reports detailed the parliamentary commission's recommendation to lift his immunity and allow for temporary arrest, highlighting his fight and perceived political motives. By early afternoon, public opinion on his visit to Viktor Orbán in Hungary and internet reactions to his situation were discussed, alongside questions about his potential arrest and health status. The evening was overwhelmingly dominated by the Sejm's decision to lift Ziobro's immunity, allowing for his detention and temporary arrest. This development led to reports indicating ABW was ordered to bring Ziobro to the prosecutor's office, with Ziobro vowing to defend himself amidst criticism.
Polish media on November 8 continued its intense focus on the legal situation of Zbigniew Ziobro. Early reports reiterated the ongoing discussions around his potential detention and his lawyer's assertion that he was not in hiding. By early afternoon, headlines detailed the ABW's potential involvement in detaining Ziobro and internal coalition divisions regarding support for him. The narrative further developed with Ziobro's testimony concerning a former deputy and new reports of his planned legal actions from Budapest. The day concluded with President Duda criticizing the justice system regarding Ziobro's potential arrest and the ongoing legal battles.
On November 9, Polish media continued its focus on the ongoing legal challenges involving Zbigniew Ziobro. Morning reports indicated strong support for another politician, Obajtek, with headlines from Do Rzeczy. By early afternoon, the narrative shifted significantly as Donald Tusk publicly mocked the 'PiS actions' related to Ziobro's situation, suggesting that PiS would soon "run out of bricks" for their defense (wPolityce, Do Rzeczy). Ziobro responded later in the afternoon, speaking out against what he perceived as politically motivated attacks and accusing Tusk of having motives for revenge (wPolityce). The day concluded with further discussions on the US government shutdown's potential impact on Poland and additional legal actions involving Konfederacja MPs (Radio ZET, Rzeczpospolita, wPolityce).
On November 10, Polish media extensively covered Karol Nawrocki's escalating dispute regarding officer nominations. Morning reports from wPolityce and Do Rzeczy connected the issue to broader political maneuvers, including accusations against Donald Tusk. Throughout the day, Nawrocki's role and calls for accountability intensified, with Radio ZET and Wprost highlighting his demands for apologies from service chiefs. By the evening, Polityka questioned his potential prominence on November 11, while wPolityce emphasized his determination despite governmental opposition to the Independence March. The controversy became a central editorial focus, linking to ongoing political tensions and anticipated public events.
November 11 in Poland was dominated by Independence Day celebrations, particularly the Independence March in Warsaw. Morning reports covered various tributes to historical figures and political discussions surrounding the event, with President Nawrocki expected to participate. By early afternoon, media attention overwhelmingly focused on Nawrocki joining the march, with detailed accounts of large crowds, flares, and his public statements emphasizing national unity and critiques of political adversaries. Later in the day, discussions continued regarding the march's attendance figures and Nawrocki's role, alongside reports on Zbigniew Ziobro's conditional offer for questioning and Donald Tusk's decisions, though these were secondary to the day's central narrative of the Independence March.
November 12 in Poland was dominated by President Karol Nawrocki's decision to refuse the nominations of 46 judges. Morning reports highlighted ongoing political tensions, including the aftermath of Independence Day and the legal scrutiny of Zbigniew Ziobro. By early afternoon, the narrative shifted decisively to Nawrocki's judicial blockade, with various outlets reporting his formal announcement and immediate reactions from Minister Żurek and former President Andrzej Duda. The evening continued to see extensive coverage of this decision, with Donald Tusk also commenting. Separately, discussions emerged around Poland's potential exemption from the migration pact and a corruption scandal in Ukraine, alongside Ziobro's conditional return to Poland.
November 13 in Poland was largely dominated by the prosecutor's request for the arrest of Zbigniew Ziobro, a significant development following ongoing legal scrutiny. This news, which emerged in the early afternoon, quickly became a central focus across various media outlets, including Do Rzeczy, Interia, Onet, Polsat News, TVN24, and Wirtualna Polska. Concurrently, President Nawrocki's ongoing blockade of 46 judicial nominations remained a prominent story, drawing further attention as Ho łownia resigned from his position as Sejm Marshal in the early afternoon. Discussions also continued regarding the European Parliament's decision on Grzegorz Braun's immunity and the European Court of Human Rights' ruling on abortion in Poland.
November 14 in Poland saw a continued focus on former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, with the request for his arrest leading to his condemnation of the actions as "mafia-like" in the morning. Simultaneously, the Collegium Humanum scandal gained prominence throughout the day, with multiple outlets reporting in the early afternoon that services had secured documents and signatures from Szymon Hołownia related to the affair. This development intensified scrutiny on Hołownia's political standing and future. Meanwhile, President Nawrocki's political actions, particularly his conflict with the government over judicial nominations and his intention to convene a Cabinet Council, remained a consistent theme, with Prime Minister Tusk calling Nawrocki a "rapist of the constitution" by late afternoon. The day concluded with continued reports on the football match between Poland and the Netherlands.
November 15 in Poland was dominated by public threats against President Nawrocki. Early morning reports from wPolityce highlighted a photo of a weapon and a menacing comment directed at him. This escalated throughout the morning and early afternoon, with Niezależna, Interia, Onet, and Polsat News extensively covering the police's investigation into these threats, including a picture of a pistol. By late evening, the police announced the arrest of a 19-year-old in connection with the threats, a development reported across multiple major outlets. Concurrently, discussions continued regarding former US President Donald Trump's positive remarks about Poland and Nawrocki. Also, the prosecutor's office pursued the revocation of Marcin Romanowski's passports.
November 16 in Poland saw a dual focus, with the arrest of a 19-year-old for threatening President Nawrocki initially dominating early morning reports. However, by early afternoon, media attention shifted significantly to two other major stories. The controversial German auction of Nazi crime victim memorabilia, and reportedly Katyń artifacts, garnered widespread condemnation, with Foreign Minister Sikorski's intervention leading to the swift removal of all items. Concurrently, reports emerged of damaged railway tracks in Mazovia, which Prime Minister Tusk later described as a potential act of sabotage. This quickly became a central and urgent concern, alongside the ongoing fallout from the German auction.
November 17 in Poland was dominated by confirmed acts of sabotage on railway tracks, with reports of hundreds of Russian drones flying towards Poland (Onet, Super Express) early in the morning. Prime Minister Tusk confirmed an act of sabotage on the Warsaw-Lublin line by 8:00 AM, with later statements indicating the explosion was likely intended to derail a train (Do Rzeczy, Interia). By early afternoon, ministers confirmed an explosive device detonation, and the Prosecutor's Office initiated an investigation into the 'terrorist' nature of the acts by evening (Radio ZET). Concurrently, the national football team's unexpected and difficult win against Malta also garnered significant media attention, with some outlets describing it as a 'horror' or 'humiliating' victory after a controversial VAR decision (Interia, Radio ZET, Super Express).
November 18 in Poland began with continued reports on the railway sabotage and suspected Russian hybrid warfare, alongside discussions about the national football team's performance. By mid-morning, parliamentary proceedings to elect a new Sejm Marshal gained prominence, with Włodzimierz Czarzasty ultimately succeeding Szymon Hołownia, a decision met with protests from PiS MPs. The political focus intensified as Prime Minister Tusk announced in the early afternoon that two Ukrainian citizens, cooperating with Russian services, were responsible for the railway sabotage, prompting the government to introduce a CHARLIE-CRP alert. Concurrently, Foreign Minister Sikorski revealed the immediate invalidation of Zbigniew Ziobro's diplomatic passport, drawing further political commentary and criticisms from the opposition.
November 19 in Poland focused heavily on the railway sabotage investigation, with initial reports in the early morning of Polish and allied fighter jets scrambling due to Russian attacks on Ukraine, alongside temporary airport closures. By late morning, Foreign Minister Sikorski announced the closure of the last Russian consulate in Poland in response to the sabotage, prompting a strong reaction from the Kremlin. The investigation into the railway acts progressed rapidly, with several arrests made by early afternoon and two Ukrainian citizens officially charged by the evening. Concurrently, the Minister of National Defense launched "Operation Horyzont," involving up to 10,000 soldiers and police, as concerns about national security and cross-border information exchange with Ukraine were raised.
November 20 in Poland saw prominent reporting on President Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine in the morning, with media speculating on its potentially shocking conditions for Kyiv, while discussions continued on alleged Russian railway sabotage. By late morning, attention shifted to an attack on the Polish ambassador in Russia, with details emerging throughout the day about the incident and the global pursuit of sabotage suspects. In the early afternoon, a key development was the Constitutional Tribunal ruling the KRS amendment unconstitutional. The day concluded with overwhelming focus on the prosecutor's office securing Zbigniew Ziobro's assets, alongside President Nawrocki's authorization of military involvement in "Operation Horyzont" for infrastructure protection, and ongoing debates surrounding alleged Russian intelligence operations in Poland.
November 21 in Poland saw persistent media focus on President Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine. Early reports highlighted a specific point concerning Poland, with some outlets viewing the plan as a capitulation. Prime Minister Tusk warned that Russia had crossed a "critical boundary" and called for unity. The discovery of ammunition on railway tracks was widely reported as a "provocation." By early afternoon, the narrative shifted to Ukraine reportedly rejecting parts of the plan, with Zelensky's statements about facing a choice between losing a key partner or dignity gaining prominence. The day culminated with Trump issuing an ultimatum to Ukraine regarding the peace plan, setting a deadline for acceptance. Tragically, the death of a seven-year-old Polish girl in a Russian attack in Ukraine also became a major focus, drawing reactions from top Polish officials.
November 22 in Poland saw persistent media focus on Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine. Early reports highlighted Belarus considering handing over sabotage suspects in Poland, linking to previous days' events. By late morning, the media discussed the implications of Trump's plan for Ukraine's sovereignty, with European leaders expressing concern and preparing an alternative. The afternoon brought news of a summit in Geneva with Trump's envoys, while Tusk engaged in discussions with Zelenskyy, emphasizing Poland's involvement in any agreements. Concurrently, reports on Russian diversion and sabotage continued, alongside internal political tensions regarding figures like Nawrocki and Kierwiński, and debates on societal defense preparedness.
November 23 in Poland saw a concentrated focus on a developing European counter-proposal to Trump's peace plan for Ukraine. The morning began with initial reports of Tusk's declaration concerning a Ukraine peace plan and discussions around anti-Ukrainian sentiment potentially benefiting Russia. By early afternoon, details of the European counter-proposal started to emerge, with multiple outlets highlighting Poland's role as a key element and a potential location for NATO fighter jet stationing. This was juxtaposed with Poland's reported opposition to Trump's plan. Concurrently, discussions continued around alleged railway sabotage, with renewed scrutiny on the Minister of Justice and concerns about pro-Russian propaganda. The day concluded with further revelations about the European proposal and a reported Russian spy.
November 24 in Poland saw persistent focus on the evolving peace plan for Ukraine. Early reports highlighted an "improved peace plan" and ongoing negotiations. By late morning, discussions centered on the US proposal demanding Ukraine's capitulation and Europe's counter-proposal, with public opinion polled on Minister Żurek's actions. During the afternoon, Prime Minister Tusk stated a specific point concerning Poland had been removed or was unacceptable, while the ongoing arrests related to railway sabotage also received attention. By evening, reports indicated discussions between Trump and Xi, and Zelenskyy stating that the number of agreed points in the peace plan was now less than 28, suggesting a significant shift in the negotiations.
Polish media on November 25 prominently covered Donald Trump's evolving peace conditions for Ukraine. The morning began with reports of a massive attack on Kyiv and initial discussions about a developing peace plan. By late morning, attention shifted to a breakthrough EU Court of Justice ruling requiring Poland to recognize same-sex marriages performed abroad. In the early afternoon, reports detailed divisions between US and European peace plans, with a focus on Ukraine's potential agreement to limit its army size. The evening saw continued intense coverage of Trump's conditions for a peace meeting with Ukrainian and Russian leaders, along with Poland's objections to the initial US plan and the absence of European representation in certain Geneva talks.
Polish media on November 26 began the day focusing on Russia's peace plan presented to Trump's team and ongoing security concerns, with calls to prepare for a 'Russian tsunami'.

By late morning, attention shifted to the appointment of a new metropolitan bishop in Krakow and reports of a tragic incident in Wrocław involving a kidnapped man's death. Concurrently, an incident at Vilnius airport where a Polish LOT plane skidded off the runway also garnered significant coverage.

In the evening, Polish media heavily focused on a shooting incident near the White House in Washington, D.C., where two National Guard soldiers were reported killed. This event dominated headlines across multiple news outlets.
Polish media on November 27 began with continued focus on the White House shooting and the critical condition of soldiers. By late morning, attention shifted dramatically to Russia's retaliatory closure of the Polish consulate, a move widely reported as Moscow's "revenge" for earlier diplomatic actions. This development dominated headlines across numerous outlets, prompting calls for a firm stance against Russia.

In the early afternoon, domestic political disputes escalated with government ministers clashing over EU funds and criticism directed at the president. The evening saw extensive coverage of President Nawrocki's veto of two laws, including the election code amendment, a decision that drew strong reactions and was labeled "sabotage" by Donald Tusk.
Polish media on November 28 began with continued focus on the White House shooting aftermath and President Nawrocki's vetoes. By late morning, attention shifted to Russia-Ukraine peace discussions and reports of a potential new war, alongside Donald Trump's declarations on migration. In the early afternoon, the ABW detained five individuals suspected of working for a foreign intelligence service, dominating headlines across multiple outlets. This was closely followed by news of Andriy Yermak's resignation as head of President Zelenskyy's office amid a corruption scandal in Ukraine. The day concluded with reports of the leaked German war plan and President Trump's annulling of Joe Biden's decrees.
Polish media on November 29 began with reports of Poland scrambling fighter jets in response to Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, a recurring theme from previous days. Concurrently, the leaked German war plan and political analyses on Donald Tusk's support drew attention. In the early afternoon, media shifted focus to an urgent appeal from Donald Trump regarding Venezuela's airspace, following reports of Ukraine's Black Sea attack. By late afternoon, a helicopter crash in Podkarpacie, resulting in fatalities, became the dominant story across numerous outlets, with detailed reports continuing into the evening. The day concluded with renewed discussions on US-Russia talks, characterized by some as a "smokescreen."
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