The city authorities have blamed the longstanding former mayor, who left office in May.
Politics
Polish justice minister asks EU parliament to lift immunity of opposition politicians
Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik have been charged with violating their ban on holding public office.
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Poland remains EU’s biggest importer of Russian LPG, paying €710 million to Moscow last year
Almost two thirds of all Russian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imported to the EU last year was bought by Poland.
Poland aims to produce three quarters of power from renewables and nuclear by 2040
By 2040, 51% of Poland’s electricity would come from renewables and almost 23% from nuclear.
Poland has transferred first MiG fighter jets to Ukraine, says presidential aide
Poland has become the second country, after Slovakia, to donate fighters to Ukraine.
Polish left proposes housebuilding programme, more childcare and boosting energy transformation
The Left wants to build 300,000 social housing units over the next four-year parliamentary term.
Will Poland have a referendum on its abortion law, and what might the outcome be?
Daniel Tilles
Polling shows most are opposed to the current law, but it will be tough to overturn.
Poland’s “symmetrists” stand out in a polarised political landscape
Krzysztof Mularczyk
Are they simply being even handed or do they have an agenda of their own?
Marches in Poland defend Pope John Paul II following accusations of child sex abuse neglect
Tens of thousands – including government ministers – joined the processions.
Polish far right eyes role as kingmaker after this year’s elections
Daniel Tilles
Confederation is now running third in polls, with double-digit support.
Poland is facing a housing crisis, but politicians are offering the same failed solutions
Wojciech Kość
The prices of buying and renting have soared.
Poland announces €427 million investment in ammunition production
Poland’s efforts to ramp up ammunition production this week received EU backing.
Poland seeks to limit inflow of Ukrainian grain onto EU markets following farmer protests
Farmers say that increased Ukrainian grain exports have caused a drop in prices.
Russians and Belarusians banned from European Games in Poland despite IOC recommendations
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended yesterday that Russians and Belarusians be allowed to return under a neutral flag.
