Janusz Palikot will remain in custody without bail. Kamil L. “Budda” and his partner Aleksandra K. “Grażynka”, detained in another case, will also not be released. In turn, in Georgia, thousands of people protested to express their opposition to what they believed to be rigged parliamentary election results. Here are five things to know on Tuesday, October 29.
1. Palikot will not be released on bail
Janusz Palikot he will be detained without the possibility of being released on bail – the court decided, which accepted the prosecutor's appeal against the first instance decision.
However, the defense's complaints were not accepted. Due to the court's decision, Palikot will remain in custody at least until December 2.
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2. The court decided on the arrest of “Buddy”
Kamil L. “Budda” and his partner Aleksandra K. “Grażynka” will not be released. Today, the Szczecin district court considered an appeal against the decision to arrest and did not agree with the arguments of the suspects' defense lawyers.
Stopped by Central Police Investigation Bureau the man was charged, among other things, with “leading and participating in an organized criminal group whose aim was to organize games of chance.”
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3. Georgians protest against the “Russian dream”
Thousands of protesters gathered on Monday afternoon in front of the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi to express their opposition to the results of the parliamentary elections. President Salome Zourabishvili said that voters' votes “were stolen.” One of the opposition leaders, Giorgi Vashadze, announced that the opposition forces would demand a repeat of the vote.
In the capital Georgia appeared too Viktor Orbánwho was one of the first to congratulate the ruling Georgian Dream party on its victory. He was booed and booed by protesters.
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Protest in GeorgiaDAVID MDZINARISHVILI/PAP/EPA
4. Jakubiak is a candidate for president
MP Marek Jakubiak from the Wolni parliamentary group Republicans announced on Monday that he will run in next year's presidential elections. – Today we need a tough president and I will be one – he argued.
Jakubiak already tried his hand at the previous presidential elections in 2020. He obtained 0.17 percent then. votes. In the last parliamentary elections in 2023, he ran from the Law and Justice party lists, obtaining a parliamentary seat.
5. Rodri with the Ballon d'Or
The most prestigious plebiscite in the world of football has been resolved. He was the winner of the Ballon d'Or for the 2023-2024 season Rodri. National team midfielder Spain and Manchester City received the award at a gala in Paris on Monday.
His compatriot triumphed among the ladies Aitana Bonmati. We also met, among others: the best team and youth player.
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