News / Poland's PiS party members and crime [346]

Isn't it funny how the mouthpiece for PiS on this forum is strangely quiet about this snitch being outed?

Isn't it also funny how our PiS supporters here are trying to drive the topic away from the topic, which is that the husband of the (illegitimate) President of the Constitutional Tribunal cooperated with the Communist security services?

News / Poland's PiS party members and crime [346]


I'm thinking the same. This is the husband of the (illegitimate) President of the Constitutional Tribunal that we're talking about and a prominent ambassador, not just some random Party member.

Then again, it's nice to see this topic revived so that we can remind ourselves just how many criminals are within PiS.

One wonders why Polonius hasn't shown up yet to denounce this snitch.


Good idea, Ironside. We would perhaps find out how some people were able to live comfortable lives in the PRL, for instance. It's mysterious that some workers were able to gain luxury (for that time) accomodation in a wealthy part of Warsaw, while other workers were living in tiny cramped accommodation.

I'm all for it.

Food / Origin of the pierogi [127]


They've been made in this part of the world for much longer than that. Ukrainians know them as varenyky, and it's been part of the cuisine for centuries. The origins are completely unclear, however.

News / Poland's PiS party members and crime [346]

Merged:

PiS appointed ambassador to Germany revealed to a Communist-era snitch

Andrzej Przyłębska, PiS-appointed Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, has been revealed as a Communist-era snitch. His wife - illegally appointed President of the Constitutional Tribunal.


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The Przyłębski family are a family that are the beneficiaries of "good change". She - the president of the Constitutional Tribunal. He - Polish ambassador to Germany. Twitter comes alive on what has been found on the IPN website. The "inventory archive" of the Institute is a site dedicated to former communist collaborators to Communist-era secret services. Name - Andrzej Przyłębski. Nick operating - Wolfgang.

PiS really have outdone themselves this time. Appointing the wife of an Communist snitch to the Presidency of the Constitutional Tribunal is unbelievable, as is appointing such a snitch as Ambassador to one of the most powerful countries in Europe. As we've said all along, PiS = PZPRbis, and this just proves how much they are in bed with the scum.

Polonius, your comments please? Would you please explain your position on TW Wolfgang, and if such a person is suitable to serve as Ambassador to Germany, and whether you think that his wife (who was trained in the PRL and can be considered a Communist-era judge) should serve as a judge?

Work / Regarding demand of physiotherapy in Poland [21]


Hai.

You will find it nearly impossible to get your qualification recognised in Poland. There's no demand for physiotherapists here, and it's commonly seen as a career in which you need a rich partner in order to survive.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but there's simply no career for you here.

News / Good news: Poland's PiS to rule at least 12 years -- Morawiecki [91]


We're actually still waiting for a single example of innovation. Meanwhile, for all his talk, the Urząd Skarbowy is doing everything in their power to delay VAT returns alongside additional layers of bureaucracy.

Unfortunately, he's now wrapped up in Party business, which means plenty of meaningless slogans and little action.

News / Good news: Poland's PiS to rule at least 12 years -- Morawiecki [91]


Still waiting. Meanwhile, Poland is losing a huge amount of precious trees, some of which are 200 years old.

Even if it's stopped today, the damage will have been done. It's also becoming clear that the Minister of the Environment has connections to some influential lobbyists in the wood industry.

History / What do Poles think about Turks? [761]


Understandable, given the domination of Turks over Serbia for centuries and the mess that they left behind.

Back on topic please

Study / Easy to find a part time job in Poznan? - applying for the University of Poznan of Economics [30]

I don't agree with Dominic on everything (particularly about STEM being the only thing worth doing) - but he is absolutely right when he points out that most English language degrees in PL are a complete joke with very limited prospects for non-EU citizens.

Polonia / Polish people in Saudi Arabia [11]

From what I've heard about it, those compounds are often by choice because the authorities turn a blind eye to what goes on inside them, especially in relation to booze and other nefarious activities. As far as I know, there's no real restrictions on where you can live (except in Mecca, I suppose) there.

Mind you, their country will be finished within 50 years if they carry on at their current rate. Almost everything I've read about the place in Polish stresses just how lazy the Saudi youth are, and how they're not going to be able to take on the job of running the country.

Work / Is 400000PLN per year a very high salary in Poland? If so, what kind of job can make this money? [33]

Pigs will fly before we see that sort of salary being routine in Poland ;)

Polonia / Polish people in Saudi Arabia [11]

I think it's worth pointing out that there are thousands of Western women working in Saudi Arabia without any problems. They need female professionals, so to try and paint the entire country as being dangerous is disingenuous at best.

Of course, if you see an offer for a stewardess that pays 3x the going rate in Western Europe, something is obviously wrong. But there are many reputable, high paying employers out there, and Saudis aren't afraid to put up the cash to get the best.

Work / Is 400000PLN per year a very high salary in Poland? If so, what kind of job can make this money? [33]


I've heard of one company that was offering as much as 30k/month for really great programmers in a very specific field, but they were on short term contracts and were expected to give an invoice.

The idea of ordinary programmers being on over $8000/month is laughable. I suspect the person making such a claim is living in a fantasy land.

Work / Is 400000PLN per year a very high salary in Poland? If so, what kind of job can make this money? [33]


Which is a long way from a 30sqm flat with a huge mortgage secured on it, owned by the average foreign "investor".

Work / What are career opportunities for a foreigner in Poland? [16]


There's huge demand for so called eco-stores in suburbia, and that market is still immature. However, it requires staff that know the products, and also requires detailed local knowledge to know where to source products from.

Food / Kefir drink in Poland [79]

They're still around, just not as common as they were. The official reason was blamed on problems with building permissions, but from what I know, it was simply a matter of economics.

It's a shame, I was a huge fan of them, and it was one of the products that Poland could have made famous.

Food / Kefir drink in Poland [79]


The problem is the logistics more than anything else. It has to go straight from the cow to the mlekomat, and it has to be kept in very careful conditions. It's nearly impossible to make it work for 3-4zł/litre, yet the market won't really support much more than that price.

But yes, it's still available in some places, and they are also found in the Czech Republic. It's a fantastic idea, it's just a huge pity the market doesn't support them enough.

Life / Wish to settle down, which country to choose - Poland or Russia? [126]


Well, if he's looking for an authentic experience free of Western influence, PNG's not a bad bet.

Polonia / How Belarus counts the visa-free days? [13]

In theory, it is possible, as you can use the Sleepboxes located in Minsk Airport 24/7. There's some information here about them - airport.by/en/infrastructure/sleepbox - and here - airport.by/en/content/faq .

Polonia / How Belarus counts the visa-free days? [13]

Nice to see you too Ziemowit, looks like nothing has changed around here ;) No, I haven't been there yet, but I'm hoping to make a trip within the next couple of months. Grodno seems like a fascinating place, and it has the large Polish minority too.

Globetrekker, assuming Warsaw is your departure point, there's a flight via Kyiv at 05:50 that gets you into Minsk at 11:50, and you've got a return flight from Minsk at 19:30 local time. That gives you nearly 5 full days there, so it's not so bad. If you really want to push it, you can get a flight to Kyiv at 10:30pm, or Kharkov at 11pm.

Polonia / How Belarus counts the visa-free days? [13]

Day 1 starts on arrival. You have to leave (or at least, pass through passport control in Minsk Airport) by 23:59 on Day 5.


Yes. There are two zones, one around Belovezhskaya Pushcha and one around Grodno and the Augustów Canal. They have slightly different requirements, but both require advance booking online to obtain the visa waiver. It's painless, but you have to be careful as, for instance, the visa free regime does not apply to the Augustów Canal zone if you travel by train.

News / Mieszkania Plus programme - PiS fulfills yet another campaign promise [50]


The proof will be in what actually gets constructed. They've already said that potential renters should not expect to get modern, high quality apartments but rather functional ones - which means prefabricated, modular and with very little green space. If they're not located near city centres, near good roads or near good public transport connections, then they'll be even more undesirable.

Can't speak for all cities, but I'm wondering where this state-owned land actually is. There's a lot in rural areas, but for instance - in Poznań and Wrocław, I can't think of any large areas that are state-owned and not city-owned, except military land to the north.

News / Mieszkania Plus programme - PiS fulfills yet another campaign promise [50]

The land isn't "free" - it actually belongs to all of us. If it's being given away to people, then it represents a loss to the government. The land has a value, so what's happening here is that the government are giving away public property.

But anyway, this plan requires private investment, which means state-owned companies will be forced to buy government bonds to pay for the building of the properties.

News / Mieszkania Plus programme - PiS fulfills yet another campaign promise [50]

Seen it, but the changes that will come into force in July will only bring 15 billion in revenue according to the forecasts.

It is exactly why the EU VAT system is completely broken though. One rate, one tax office, job done.

News / Mieszkania Plus programme - PiS fulfills yet another campaign promise [50]


That number that you're quoting seems to change according to the source. It was claimed at nearly 50 billion, now you're saying 80 billon - the real number expected by the Ministry of Finance when they 'seal' the VAT system (which was planned by PO and is merely only being finished off by PiS) is about 15 billion.

VAT is a very badly implemented tax on the European level - all because stupid Europeans couldn't agree on a single pan-European rate. A lot of complexity and nonsense would be solved if there was a single VAT rate (say 20%) and a single EU tax office to collect it. Every single country has huge problems with VAT because the implemention of it is absolutely idiotic.

News / Mieszkania Plus programme - PiS fulfills yet another campaign promise [50]


They've already reported that social services here have encountered situations where the people got their 500zł and immediately spent it on some booze up - the kids got nothing. Entirely predictable, and it was completely irresponsible to let people spend the money freely.


It's even worse than you first think. If the woman is getting (in theory) 1000zł a month in wages and 300zł a month child maintenance, she gets nothing - even if the father isn't actually paying up.

News / Mieszkania Plus programme - PiS fulfills yet another campaign promise [50]


Exactly, or worse still, the government will guarantee the debts. Part of the plan apparently allows people to simply stop paying rent, with payments simply coming from the money that they've already paid.

News / Mieszkania Plus programme - PiS fulfills yet another campaign promise [50]

Unlikely, because they won't build if there's no money to build them. They've made it clear that the programme is budget-neutral, meaning that the plan is to mortgage the future rent payments to pay for the building of the apartments.

Of course, what people's expectations are (nice flats in nice locations) vs reality (PRL-esque blocks) is also interesting.

News / Mieszkania Plus programme - PiS fulfills yet another campaign promise [50]


But of course. Like in the PRL, Party membership will come with the ability to be mysteriously placed at the top of the list.


Except there's one slight problem : the plan relies on investments from private sources. We'll see what happens.

News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]

PiS really are the gift that keeps giving. Another day, another scandal.

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This time, it concerns the well known SB man, Jarosław Spyra. He's now working for the MSW, helping to organise the NATO summit in Warsaw. Time and time again, we see that PiS = PZPRbis.