PolandOwnership & classification
Founded: 2008
Ownership
Polsat News is the 24-hour news channel of the private Polsat television group, launched in 2008. Polsat was founded in 1992 by media tycoon Zygmunt Solorz (Solorz-Zak) and sits within Grupa Polsat Plus / Cyfrowy Polsat. Ultimate control rests with the Solorz family through the Liechtenstein-based TiVi Foundation, which is the majority owner of Cyfrowy Polsat; in 2025 the group was the subject of a public Solorz-family succession dispute that saw Zygmunt Solorz removed from the supervisory board.
Funding
It is financed commercially through advertising and as part of the listed Cyfrowy Polsat pay-TV, telecom (Polkomtel/Plus) and energy conglomerate; there is no state or party funding.
Affiliation & stance
Polsat News is generally regarded as a relatively centrist, mainstream commercial broadcaster without a strong party line. Because it is privately owned by the Solorz family's commercial media group with no government or party control, it is INDEPENDENT.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 548
81/100
Factual
73/100
Objective
716
Articles
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Recent coverage
Ukraine reports two dead after night attacks by Russia, with the death toll in Kiev rising to 30.
At least two people were killed and eight injured in Russian air strikes on the Sumy region and Kryvyj Rih in Ukraine during the night of Thursday to Friday, according to Ukrainian authorities. This follows a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv earlier in the week which killed at least 30 people and injured around 100 others. In response to the attacks, Ukraine conducted missile strikes on Belgorod in Russia, causing a fire at an energy facility and killing one woman, according to Russian media. The overnight strike on the city of Romny in the Sumy region hit a residential building, killing two women and injuring a man, reported regional administrator Oleh Hryhorov via Telegram. Another seven people were injured in a missile strike on Kryvyj Rih, according to military city administrator Oleksandr Vilkul. In Kyiv, teams discovered three more dead bodies during the night, bringing the total number of victims to 30, according to Reuters citing Ukrainian health authorities. Kyiv's military administrator Tymur Tkačenko stated that the attack injured 99 people. Moscow claimed the extensive attack was a response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, including those carried
Loans taken out, no housing, a developer in debt.
The article discusses the plight of residents who purchased apartments from a developer in Gdynia, Poland, but have yet to receive their homes. Many have paid off mortgages over several years without ever occupying the properties, while the construction has been repeatedly delayed due to financial issues faced by the developer. Some residents report significant personal and health-related losses, and there are concerns about the transparency and accountability of the developer. The situation has led to frustration among the affected individuals, with some considering legal action. The developer claims they are working towards completing the project, but promises made to residents have not materialized.
Trzaskowski announced the resignation of two vice-presidents of Warsaw
Rosja planuje prowokację na terytorium Polski, aby przetestować NATO, według źródeł wywiadowczych, w tym polskiego Onetu i brytyjskiego The Telegraph. Prowokacja może obejmować ataki dronów lub rakiet na infrastrukturę krytyczną, symulowane ataki powietrzne, oraz inne działania hybrydowe, takie jak awaria GPS lub operacje ratunkowe. Źródła sugerują, że Rosja chce zmusić Zachód do zawieszenia wsparcia dla Ukrainy i wywołać reakcję NATO. Wspomniano również o możliwości inwazyjnych działań przez Kaliningrad lub Białoruś. Z kolei źródła w NATO ostrzegają przed możliwymi odpowiedziami, w tym atakami na Kaliningrad. Szczątkowa decyzja o prowokacji nie została jeszcze podjęta, a stawką nadchodzącego szczytu NATO w Ankarze jest zaufanie do artykułu 5 pakietu NATO.
Police are looking for an 18-year-old who disappeared from the hospital in the middle of the night.
The Polish police are searching for an 18-year-old named Szymon Grzesik, who disappeared during the night from the Specialist Hospital in Jasło. According to reports, he left the hospital around 1:30 AM on Friday and has since gone missing without returning home or contacting his family. The police have released a description of the young man, including his height, build, hair color, and clothing, and are appealing for information from the public. They have provided contact details for those who might have information about his whereabouts.
Lukashenko is trying to "hide" from Putin.
The article discusses Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's efforts to reduce his dependence on Russia, particularly after recent tensions with Moscow and Kyiv. It highlights his visit to China shortly after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a closed summit, portraying it as a desperate geopolitical maneuver to secure support while balancing pressures from both sides. The author suggests that Lukashenko seeks to maintain stability within his regime by avoiding direct involvement in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which could threaten domestic order. The article also notes that Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s emphasis on protecting Belarusian sovereignty might serve Beijing’s economic interests, especially given Belarus’s strategic position as a land corridor to the EU. The piece frames Lukashenko’s actions as a test of China’s willingness to provide support amid growing regional instability.
Edwin Bendyk in The Big Questions
The article announces an episode of the Polish public affairs program 'Najważniejsze pytania' (The Most Important Questions), featuring a conversation between hosts Przemysław Szubartowicz and Karolina Olejak with Edwin Bendyk, president of the Foundation named after Stefan Batory. The program airs on Friday at 18:00 on Polsat, with live streaming available on Polsat News, polsatnews.pl, and Interii. Previous episodes are accessible via a provided link. The show is described as a publicist program featuring prominent Polish politicians and opinion leaders, known for its objective approach, in-depth discussions, and helping viewers navigate complex political and economic issues.
Family tragedy in Lesser Poland, four dead, including a newborn
W Małopolsce, w miejscowości Skawina, straż pożarna została wezwana do siłowego otwarcia drzwi w mieszkaniu, gdzie ujawniono ciała czterech osób, w tym noworodka. Informację przekazał rzecznik prasowy Komendy Wojewódzkiej Państwowej Straży Pożarnej w Krakowie, kpt. Hubert Ciepły. Ofiary to młode małżeństwo, dziecko i matka kobiety. Policja prowadzi dalsze czynności w sprawie. Przyczyny tragedii nie są jeszcze znane, a strażacy stwierdzili, że na tym etapie trudno komentować szczegóły. Rzecznik straży pożarnej podkreślił, że brakuje informacji od sąsiadów, a szczegółowe badania zostaną przeprowadzone przez policję i prokuraturę.
"Such a gift for Santa". There was an announcement about Trzaskowski.
The article discusses plans by organizers to hold a referendum in Warsaw regarding the removal of Rafał Trzaskowski as mayor. Maciej Wilk, president of the association 'Tak dla CPK' and the Polish Development Foundation, stated that collecting over 132,000 valid signatures from Warsaw residents would be a significant organizational challenge. The organizers aim to collect more than 150,000 signatures to account for potential rejections during verification. They plan to start the official collection in late July, preparing volunteers, funding, and materials beforehand. The campaign will primarily take place on the streets, with social media used for mobilization. The referendum could potentially occur around Christmas if the timeline allows. Wilk mentioned that the situation at the Southern Hospital was a catalyst but not the sole reason for the initiative.
Meeting of the Heads of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Poland.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Poland, Andriy Sybiha and Radoslaw Sikorski, held a meeting in Warsaw to address the ongoing dispute over the commemoration of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). During the meeting, Sybiha proposed a package of crisis measures aimed at resolving tensions, including consultations between foreign ministries, meetings with historians specializing in World War II, and appeals to religious leaders in both countries to support bilateral dialogue. Sybiha emphasized that Ukraine's decision to commemorate the UPA was not motivated by anti-Polish sentiments and expressed respect for Poland's historical narrative. He also thanked Poland for its swift response to incidents of xenophobia against Ukrainians in Poland and confirmed continued Polish support for Ukraine's defense capabilities. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged the importance of truth, respect, and remembrance in bilateral relations and highlighted progress in exhumation and search efforts in Ukraine. Both sides discussed economic cooperation opportunities, with Poland expressing interest in Polish companies participating in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction.
Marcin Bosacki is on "Guest of the Event".
The Polish news outlet Polsat News announced that Marcin Bosacki, the Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be a guest on the show 'Gość Wydarzeń' (Guest of Events), which airs at 7:15 PM on Friday. The interview will focus on current foreign policy issues. In the second part of the program, Daria Gosek-Popiołek, a member of parliament and Left Party candidate for mayor of Krakow, will also participate. Previous episodes of the show are available via a provided link.
Ziobro is to be taken into custody, it's final consent, now it's time for extradition
The Warsaw District Court has issued a final ruling allowing the temporary arrest of Zbigniew Ziobro, a former Polish justice minister who is currently hiding in the United States. The court ruled on July 1, 2026, after a lengthy hearing where Ziobro’s defense team attempted to delay proceedings by requesting the removal of judges from the panel. These requests were denied, and the court upheld the decision to detain Ziobro based on allegations related to the Justice Fund scandal. The prosecution claims there is sufficient evidence to justify the arrest, citing risks of flight, obstruction of justice, and potential criminal liability. With this ruling, Poland’s Minister of Justice, Waldemar Żurek, can now formally request Ziobro’s extradition from the U.S., where he sought asylum under the Hungarian government led by Viktor Orbán. Ziobro fled to Budapest in late 2025 to avoid arrest linked to the ongoing investigation into the Justice Fund affair.
Putin recognizes the oil map for the first time
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time that Russia is building 'some oil reserves' during a meeting focused on energy issues. He emphasized the need to strengthen domestic oil production and increase output. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continued their attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, detonating an oil purification plant in the southern Krasnodar region, which produces around four million tons of crude oil annually. The Krasnodar region is one of Russia's largest oil-producing areas located near the Black Sea. On Tuesday, Ukrainian forces launched large-scale air strikes on Sevastopol, the largest city on Crimea, including attacks on oil facilities. In response, Russia, which annexed Crimea in 2014, has restricted fuel sales to the public to counteract the energy shortages. According to reports, these attacks have had no impact on the front line. During an interview with a Russian state television station, Putin described the Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure as an attempt to destabilize Russian society. He stated that Ukraine's goal was to halt the deployment of Russian military units to improve their position in arms control talks.
Journalist Leszek Kraskowski has been released from custody.
Leszek Kraskowski, a journalist detained in June, may soon be released from custody after prosecutors decided to lift his arrest. The decision follows an investigation into whether he sent threatening emails to a police commander in Piaseczno. Prosecutors now cannot definitively confirm that Kraskowski was responsible for the threats, leaving open the possibility that others could have been involved. If Kraskowski pays a bail of 25,000 zł by July 17, he will be allowed to leave custody but will still face other preventive measures, including restrictions on contacting witnesses, staying within 100 meters of his ex-partner, and attending the police station twice weekly. These conditions remain due to concerns about potential interference with witness testimony. Initially, Kraskowski was arrested over alleged threats to a police officer, but the charges were later expanded to include allegations of physical and psychological abuse against close family members. His wife publicly detailed claims of domestic violence, which shifted public and political reactions.
Overlooked
Under-reported & one-sided
A new holiday on the calendar?
The PiS has nominated its candidate for Ombudsman, Adam Borowski.
Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz: Andrzej Szeptycki remains in government, we will not yield to such pressure
Trump announced the death of the gang leader.
