Polish thought Information Service 02.01.2026
Poland. Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurekwants to appoint a peculiar regulation by respective prosecutors, "specialising in the pursuit of hate, including Ukrainians". The prosecutor is to be active in the actions Maciej Młynarczyk – what the OKOpress portal wrote about. Virtual Poland informs that "teams designated for these tasks will be stationed in cities specified as Łomża, Bydgoszcz, Sosnowiec, Radomsko and the capital districts of Warsaw".
Poland. Letters from the Military Recruitment Centres, which contain mobilization cards and information to the addressee connected with defining his functions in the military, will be sent to Poles and Poles. Military Recruitment Centres study that: "In the event of a threat to armed conflict, the military may declare military mobilization – universal, covering the full country, or partial, limited to selected regions".
Poland. It'll be more expensive. President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a government bill drastically raising excise work rates on alcohol. That doesn't mean there won't be a raise. inactive There are inactive provisions introduced under the Law and Justice on the gradual increase of this tax. In 2026 the excise work on cigarettes will besides go up.
Poland. The Regional Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw sent a indictment to the court against the erstwhile Minister of Agriculture Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski. The case concerns irregularities related to the activities of the National Agricultural Support Centre, as well as the provision of bank and credit guarantees for 2 companies. The erstwhile minister is facing 10 years in prison.
European Union. It'll be more expensive. Entry into force of the EU carbon tax for dense manufacture goods. Imports of steel, aluminium, cement and another dense goods to the European Union will start paying for CO2 emissions. According to Brussels, the taxation is intended to defend EU producers.
United States. President's success Donald Tump. Gas prices in the United States have fallen to the lowest level since the pandemic announcement period. president Trump, promised in the campaign. The Democrats campaigned that this was an unfulfilled promise.
Russian Federation. The Russian government has asked the United States to halt pursuing a tanker headed for Venezuela, which has been followed by the American Coast defender in the Atlantic for respective days," reported the paper "New York Times".
Ukraine. Leader of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski He said: "On 3 January, a gathering of national safety advisers will be held in Ukraine. This is the first specified gathering in Ukraine, and its subject is peace. It will be attended by representatives of Europe, and the American squad will join us online."
Belarus. In conversation with BelTA Agency president of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenka stressed that "Russia had and inactive has all chance to attack 1 of Zelenski's residences". He besides added that "When the Oriesznik rocket was first used, any arsonists offered Putin: let's hit those terrorists, and even the decision centres, with a second strike. Putin firmly rejected the idea‘. president Aleksander Lukashenka added that “Putin told him himself” during 1 of their talks.
Great Britain. According to statistic of the British Ministry of Interior, over 41,000 migrants defeated the La Manche Canal illegally on boats and pontoons in 2025, reaching England. This is 13% more than in 2024 and 41% more than in 2023.
United Kingdom/France. London and Paris are ready to send their troops to Ukraine “as part of the armistice supervision”. Only an invitation from Kiev, as “Die Welt” states, would suffice. citing diplomatic sources in Brussels, “Die Welt” informs that within the framework of “a coalition of willing” "Europeans are ready to participate in monitoring possible ceasefires between Russia and Ukraine". According to Russian experts, specified a situation could origin the conflict to spread across Europe.
The Netherlands. fresh Year's Eve in the Netherlands ran in the shadow of tragedy and riot. respective people were killed in accidents with fireworks, respective twelve fires and attacks on police and paramedics. Emergency safety measures have been introduced in many cities. Among another things, the historical church in Amsterdam – Vondelkerk, which since the 1970s ceased to service as a Catholic temple and became the site of many concerts and meetings. Across the country there have been many fires of residential buildings, garages and public facilities, including sports halls and single-family houses. Nationalist organizations blame the situation of legal and illegal migrants from Africa and Asia.
Switzerland. At least 10 people were killed, and another 10 were injured after the explosion, which occurred in the ski hotel of Crans-Montana in confederate Switzerland on fresh Year's Eve. The origin of the incidental may have been the usage of pyrotechnic materials in 1 of the bars.
Turkey. "About 520,000 people gathered in Istanbul on the first day of the fresh year on a march of support for Palestine, demanding the end of the war in the Gaza Strip", said the agency of Anadol. Demonstrators had previously attended morning prayers in respective historical mosques of the city specified as Hagia Sophia, Fatih and Suleymaniye. Many carried Turkish and Palestinian flags.
Iran. Anti-government demonstrations are underway in Iran. On the 5th day of mass protests, a safety officer was killed. This is the first fatal victim of the largest anti-government demonstrations in Iran in respective years. Protests began in Tehran – among shopkeepers angry with another sharp decline in the value of Iranian currency compared to the US dollar in the open market. president Masoud Peseshkan stated that his government would hear “reasoned demands” of protesters. lawyer General Mohammad Movahedi-Azad However, he warned that any effort to make instability would be "decisive".
India. Archbishop of Goa and Damian Philipe Neri Ferrão He warned against the increasing sense of uncertainty and fear among Christian spiritual minorities in India. The Cardinal pointed out that while the constitution guarantees "free and fair practice of religion", persecution continues to take place "with the silent agreement of the authorities". He called on politicians to "fulfill their constitutional work and moral responsibility" in 2026, to hold the perpetrators accountable and thus strengthen assurance in the "democratic values of our large nation".
Israel. The anti-Turkish alliance of Israel. Under the agreement, Cyprus, Greece and Israel will intensify military exercises and intelligence cooperation in the east Mediterraneanfrom the first days of 2026. In Jerusalem, the Prime Minister of Israel Binjamin Netanjahu hosted the president of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakosa Micotakisa. The Greeks undertook to acquisition elements of Israeli air defence under the Achilles Tarza programme and PULS artillery systems to strengthen the defence of Greek islands close the Turkish coast.
China. China's president Xi Jinping in a fresh Year's speech in Beijing announced that "unification with Taiwan is inevitable". These words fell only a day after the end of intense military maneuvers around the island.
Gambia. A boat carrying migrants to the Canary Islands has crashed off the coast of Gambia. According to the Ministry of Defence of Gambia, at least 7 migrants were killed and 96 people were saved. Search continues.
Zambia. This African country formally adopted Chinese yuan as the currency utilized to pay taxes and licenses for mining minerals. Zambia is 1 of the world's largest copper producers. According to Bloomberg, this proves China's increasing function as the largest copper recipient in Zambia and its largest creditor. The South African country is in debt in China for $5.7 billion.
Venezuela. president of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro reported in a VTV interview that he was willing to talk to US president Donald Trump and its administration on combating drug trafficking, oil exports and wider economical cooperation. president Maduro said: “If they (US government) want to seriously discuss the fight against drugs, we are ready. If they want Venezuelan oil, Venezuela is ready for American investment, as is the case with Chevron. erstwhile they want, where they want and how they want".
Mexico. As expected by the U.S., Mexican services stopped a drug traffic suspect Pedro Inzunza Noriega. There are US terrorism charges in custody. Previously, Washington accused Inzunza Noriega of directing a large smuggling operation that carried fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin across the border.
The Information Service was prepared by the editorial squad of Polish Thought.
