Information Service of Polish thought 13.01.2026
Poland. Ukrainians want Polish coal. Coal Energy hopes to apply for a coal mining licence in Poland in 2026. The Company hopes that at the end of this year it will apply for a licence to extract coal from the deposit Bobrek-Mechowice, while at the same time counting on projects in Romania and Albania, representatives of the company's board of directors informed. Representatives of the management board of the Ukrainian company stressed that Poland is simply a strategical improvement marketplace for them. According to him, the company should besides decision towards the extraction of critical materials specified as copper, cobalt or uncommon earth metals.
European Union. More and more Ukrainians in the European Union. In November 2025, the position of temporary protection in the European Union had 4.33 million Ukrainian citizens – according to Eurostat data. During the period more than 30,000 specified people arrived, mainly in Germany and Poland.
European Union. The express pace of Brussels. A deal with Mercosur can get in faster than planned. As KE spokesperson Olof Gill announced, EU law allows a gigantic agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay to take effect before MEPs vote on it.
European Union. Brussels is pushing Poland for censorship. 3 days ago, the president Karol Nawrocki vetoed the government amendment of the Digital Services Act, arguing that the government would introduce administrative censorship. European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier said that the EC noted the veto of president Charles Nawrocki's implementation into the national provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The EC powerfully encourages Poland to change its decision by the Polish authorities.
European Union. European Parliament president Robert Metsol announced in a letter to the MEPs “froman entry order for Iranian diplomats and government officials to all EP buildings in Brussels, Strasbourg and a secretariat in Luxembourg‘. Persons with Iranian passports will be checked at the entrance and those associated with Tehran authorities immediately denied access. The decision shall apply with immediate effect.
European Union.The European Commission is ready to propose fresh stricter sanctions against Iran for bloody suppression of protests," announced the European Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni.
European Union. European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho She said that at any point talks would besides be essential with the Russian president Vladimir Putin, but as she stressed, "this minute has not yet arrived". Ukraine expresses discontent with specified suggestions.
United States. president of the United States Donald Trump announced in the introduction of "immediately" 25% of customs duties on "interest-making" countries with Iran. He did not indicate who the decision would cover, but it is known that the largest trading partners Iran are China, Turkey and the United arabian Emirates.
United States. president Donald Trump expressed his concern about the possible annulment of duties imposed by his administration. The ultimate Court is presently considering the case, and the decision is due on Wednesday. president Trump, in his entry on the fact Social platform, warned that the annulment of duties could force the country to return "$1 billion", which would lead to long-term financial chaos.
United States. The planet is betting on coal. Demand for minerals will increase rapidly in the coming decades, which will require over $500 billion of fresh investments in mining by 2040 and $1.7 trillion in mining, processing and infrastructure by 2050.
United States. The press is writing about gold fever. The gold price rose by 2% and exceeded the level of $4,600 an ounce, says CNBC. She's never been this tall before. Currently, according to Goldprice, it is $4610. Only since the beginning of this year, the price of gold has increased by 6% – recalls CNBC. Over the course of last year, however, the aggregate has increased by as much as 65%, costing about $2,600 an ounce in January 2025.
Ukraine. The government in Poland solidaritys with Ukraine. Deputy Head of the MFA Marcin Bosacki he came to Kiev for a visit, which he stressed is to express his solidarity with Ukraine after Russia's last massive attacks on this country. Bosnian is accompanied by a delegation of parliamentarians and representatives of the defence and banking industry.
Ukraine. Another scandal in Ukraine. SBU and the police revealed 1 of the biggest cases of illegal arms trafficking from the front during the war. The service had a lead on a group from Kiev and djepropietrowski circuits, which was active in taking weapons from front and selling them to criminals. 75 firearms were requisitioned, including Kalashnikov assault rifles, 38 grenades, over 20 detonators, 2 grenade launchers and about 13,000 rounds, as well as a crucial amount of cash.
Norway. Oslo full supports Kiev. Head of Norwegian diplomacy Espen Barth Eide informed during his visit to Kiev that Norway will urgently hand over 4 billion Norwegian kronor (more than PLN 1.4 billion). This appropriation is intended to cover the strengthening of civilian energy infrastructure, which is regularly attacked by Russia.
Great Britain. London v. Moscow. The UK Government has confirmed that it has found legal bases for the detention and acquisition of shadow fleet tankers. According to The Times, Some 520 ships associated with the Russian shadow fleet have now been sanctioned. A large proportion of them regularly change names, owners and flag utilizing registers of countries offering simplified procedures and limited control. In fresh days, Britain has supported the United States during the detention of the Bella 1 tanker, which changed its name to Mariner and the flag to Russian during the cruise.
Great Britain. The quotes of copper on the LME metallic exchange in London are moving towards records. Investors fear that the influx of copper into the US – to avoid the duties of the president's administration Donald Trump “it will lead to shortages in another regions around the world”, the brokers inform.
Germans. ‘Sueddeutsche Zeitung’ provides that The European Union, as a community of liberal democracies, may cease to be in its present form, as early as 2027. The paper fears the triumph of sovereigns in France and Poland. As the biggest threat in Germany itself, ‘SZ’ indicates the strong position of the alternate to Germany.
Slovakia. president of Slovakia Peter PellegriniPrime Minister Robert Fico and president of the National Council Richard Raíč They announced that they had agreed refusal to supply military support to Ukraine. The Update Service informed about this.
Hungary. Head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs of Hungary Péter Shijjártó warns against the impending war with the Russian Federation. As instigators of war, he convicts France and Britain. A memorandum on the desire to deploy European military forces in Ukraine was signed by the president of France Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of large Britain Keira Starmera and leader of Ukraine Zelenski Volodymyr Last week. This decision was very badly assessed in Hungary. Péter Szijártó said: “Since 2 atomic powers located in the western part of Europe have practically declared war, the question is whether we besides will be drawn into this war by the West... The decision of the British and French governments practically carries a critical threat to the direct conflict between NATO and Russia." Minister Szijjártó explicitly called the possible confrontation a "third planet war".
Hungary. ‘Member Zbigniew Ziobro received global protection and political asylum in Hungary due to violations of rights and freedoms in Poland guaranteed by global law" - said erstwhile Minister of Justice on Platform X Bartosz Lewandowski.
Moldova. president of Moldova, Maia Sandu, expressed her support for possible union with Romania, highlighting geopolitical challenges. According to the Moldovan leader, now the request to unite with Romania is not supported by most people in the country. The fresh Taster portal recalled in its article a September poll in which 33.4% of Moldovan citizens supported the union with Romania, 45.7% were against it, and 16.7% did not have a definite opinion on it.
Georgia. erstwhile Prime Minister of Georgia Iraq Garibashvili he will spend 5 years in prison after admitting large-scale money laundering. Police found $6.5 million in cash during a search at his home in October 2025. erstwhile Head of safety Services Grigol Lilaszvil threatens to jail for 15 years in a bribery case.
Israel. Authorities in Israel demolished over 2500 buildings in the Gaza Strip Since the 10th October 2025 truce with the Palestinians and Hamas, he reported in the fresh York Times. The demolitions are continuing.
Israel. The government in Israel plans to carry out intensive military action in the Gaza Strip in March to grow its controlled area, says unofficially “Times of Israel”. Experts are afraid of expanding conflict. Hamas announced that he would “give power erstwhile a technocratic committee ruling the enclave was called”.
Iran. After 2 15 days of violent protests that shook Iran, Iran's head of the MFA announced that the situation was under the control of the safety forces. Minister Abbas Araghchi He accused the United States and Israel of fueling riots resulting in hundreds of deaths. The Chinese press, however, writes of besides much optimism from the authorities in Iran.
Iran. Influenced Mullah Mohsen Araki announced a global jihad in the event of a possible US intervention or an attack on Iran's spiritual leader. The clergyman threatened that US politicians, embassies, economical assets and military bases would be the mark of the attacks, and jihad would include European countries, including France, large Britain and Germany.
China. Beijing and Brussels reached an agreement on setting minimum prices for Chinese electrical cars. This information was provided by the Beijing Ministry of Commerce, which indicated that Brussels would shortly print detailed guidelines on Chinese exporters' price undertakings. The Chinese side stated: “This advancement full reflects the spirit of dialog and the result of consultations between China and the EU. The Parties shall have the capacity and will to decently address differences through consultations within the framework of the planet Trade Organisation (WTO) principles.’ After a fewer hours, however, the European Commission spokesperson stated that Beijing was given "only guidance and nothing more".
China/Canada. Close-up between China and Canada is observed. Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney China is visited as the first government typical in almost a decade. Associated Press reports that Carney's visit to China is simply a signal that Ottawa wants to become independent of the American marketplace and diversify exports. It is besides an effort to rebuild relations after years of tension, including the detention of Meng Wenzhou and the retaliation of China. Canada announces doubling exports to countries another than the US over a decade, and China is the key direction of this strategy.
United arabian Emirates (UAE). No Limits athletics based in the United arabian Emirates seriouslyConsiders entering the Russian football market. The main mark of investors is Rotor Volgograd, a club with a rich past that presently fights to return to the Russian extraclass. According to the next No Limits Sports suggestion, Rotor is just the beginning. The Fund examines the situation of 2 more Russian clubs, and besides has an eye on 10 teams from Uzbekistan, Belarus, Georgia and Kazakhstan.
Venezuela. Venezuelan authorities have released 116 political prisoners," said AFP. The release came after a series of pressures from the US. "These actions included people who were deprived of liberty in connection with acts involving violations of constitutional order and threatening the stableness of the state", said Venezuela's Ministry of Prison Service on Monday.
The Information Service was prepared by the editorial squad of Polish Thought.
