Łukasz Gibała won at the fourth attempt, having previously stood in every mayoral election since 2014.
Daniel Tilles
Polish security services report alleged assassination plot against PM Tusk
Defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz was reportedly also a target.
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Polish opposition calls for deportation of Ukrainian conscription-age men not working legally
The proposal was criticised by the government, which called it “absurd” and “disgusting”.
Polish prosecutors end 10-year treason investigation into Tusk over Smolensk air disaster
They found that government officials acted in Poland’s interests when cooperating with Russia after the crash.
Unexploded WWII ordnance discovered under busy Warsaw street
The discovery led to part of the city centre being shut down.
Russia condemns Poland’s “sacrilegious” demolition of Soviet monument
Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance says the monument was a “Soviet propaganda object” that had to be removed.
Morawiecki confirms breakaway Polish opposition group will form new party
But he categorically ruled out ever cooperating with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Pole becomes first person to swim 160km Baltic Sea route between Sweden and Poland
Bartłomiej Kubkowski managed the crossing at his fifth attempt, raising hundreds of thousands for charity.
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The split in Poland’s opposition could help them unseat Tusk’s government [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
It may help broaden the opposition’s appeal by offering voters a more moderate, centre-right option.
Polish president obstructs windfall tax on fuel firms’ excess profits, prompting government criticism
The move blocks a revenue stream meant to offset the cost of measures taken to curb rising fuel prices amid the war in Iran.
Poland identifies remains of legendary anti-communist resistance fighter
Mieczysław Dziemieszkiewicz, codenamed “Rój”, led a unit that fought the communists for years after the end of WWII.
Poland bans chaining of dogs and cats
President Nawrocki vetoed an earlier version of the bill but has now signed a revised version into law.
Polish opposition PiS party set to split, with over 30 MPs being expelled
A group centred around former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki refused to sign a pledge of loyalty demanded by the party.
Poland appoints new human rights commissioner
The opposition argued that Sylwia Gregorczyk-Abram’s ties to the current ruling coalition make her unsuitable for the non-partisan role.
