The first official results from Sunday’s local elections have been announced.
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The struggle to save Warsaw’s enclave of wooden Finnish houses
Alex Webber
Activists warn that the city wants to squeeze out residents and gentrify the area.
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Notes from Poland’s most-read stories of 2020
Our most popular article from each month of a memorable year.
Polish king’s suit of armour returned by Hungary after 18th century bureaucratic error
The childhood suit of armour belonged to 16th century Polish king Sigismund II Augustus.
Lost painting by Polish-Jewish artist returns to Poland after discovery in New York storage
The self-portrait, which sold last year for 2.7 million zloty, will go on public display for the first time in over a century.
Court punishes driver of van that broadcasts anti-LGBT slogans in Polish cities
Activists and local authorities the ruling could be a precedent.
First racoon sighted in Warsaw, prompting fears that “alien predator” could cause havoc
There are fears it could threaten local wildlife and become an urban pest.
Polish opposition calls for ban on nationalist Independence March following violence
But the government has defended the event and blamed “provocateurs” for the clashes.
Poland’s Independence March to be held in cars after being banned amid pandemic
Patriotism means “taking responsibility for your community,” say the organisers.
Polish cities offer support to businesses and seniors amid tightened restrictions
Some local authorities are offering exemptions and helplines.
Warsaw tram driver attacked after asking passengers to wear masks, leaving her with broken leg
Police have detained the suspect
Ruling conservatives criticise Warsaw mayor for stopping priests leading prayers in schools
The city authorities says they are simply enforcing the secular state in accordance with the constitution.
First new Orthodox church in over 100 years opens in Warsaw
The last one to be built, in 1912, was demolished in the 1920s after Poland regained its independence.
Toilet-sharing “app” AirPnP highlights lack of public bathrooms in Warsaw
The group behind the venture also want to draw attention to the downsides of the “sharing economy”.
