Polish publication Obserwator Międzynarodowy announced that it is dismissing its deputy editor-in-chief Vitaliy Mazurenko, who compared president Karol Nawrocki to a 'crime boss'. This was reported by 'Glavkom' citing Obserwator Międzynarodowy.
In an appearance on Polsat News, Mazurenko made ambiguous statements about the Polish president. In particular, the journalist compared Nawrocki's rhetoric and behavior to that of a 'crime boss'. This term in criminal jargon refers to the leader of a criminal gang or a prominent criminal.
The editorial board suspended the journalist for insulting the president
'The editorial board of the Obserwator Międzynarodowy portal wants to emphasize that this was the personal opinion of this individual, expressed without the knowledge and consent of the editorial board. It in no way reflects the position of our editorial board and does not correspond to the values that guide us,' the Polish media reported.
The media reported that the decision was made to immediately terminate cooperation with Mazurenko and to relieve him of his duties as deputy editor-in-chief. 'As a Polish portal, we categorically do not accept and do not tolerate undermining the authority of the office of the president of the Republic of Poland. Our values are based on honest journalism, responsibility for words, and full respect for the institutions of the Polish state and its representatives,' the editorial statement reads.
The Polish publication Obserwator Międzynarodowy decided to dismiss deputy editor Vitaliy Mazurenko after he made offensive comments about Polish president Karol Nawrocki. The editorial board stated that it supports the values of honest journalism and respect for public officials.