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Awards for Pedagogues in Resocialization Facilities on National Education DayNews✦ AI
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Awards for Pedagogues in Resocialization Facilities on National Education Day

Awards for Pedagogues in Resocialization Facilities on National Education Day

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S8 Remodel in Warsaw: Nighttime Closure of the Parallel Carriageway in Białołęka and Grota-Roweckiego BridgeNews✦ AI
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S8 Remodel in Warsaw: Nighttime Closure of the Parallel Carriageway in Białołęka and Grota-Roweckiego Bridge

From November 2 to 6, 2026, repair works are scheduled on the S8 route in Warsaw's Białołęka district. Nighttime asphalt removal and new surface laying will cause the closure of the parallel carriageway and the suspension of selected public transit stops.

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Mazovia transfers nearly PLN 1.3 million to equip 61 Warsaw and suburban volunteer fire brigadesNews✦ AI
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Mazovia transfers nearly PLN 1.3 million to equip 61 Warsaw and suburban volunteer fire brigades

The Masovian Voivodeship allocated funds from the “Mazovia for Fire Brigades” program for the renovation of fire stations and the purchase of equipment for Volunteer Fire Service units in Warsaw and eight surrounding counties.

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New PSZOK in Targówek: Free Waste Collection at Zabranieckiej 4 from November 2News✦ AI
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New PSZOK in Targówek: Free Waste Collection at Zabranieckiej 4 from November 2

Warsaw's municipal cleaning company opens its sixth stationary selective waste collection facility in the capital. The point at Zabranieckiej 4 Street will accept furniture, household appliances, and batteries.

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A Century of Firearms and Ballistics Research in the Polish PoliceNews✦ AI
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A Century of Firearms and Ballistics Research in the Polish Police

Warsaw University of Technology and the Police Central Criminalistics Laboratory marked the 100th anniversary of ballistics research specialization. The conference gathered experts, while previous shooting competitions strengthened bonds between laboratories.

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Warsaw Celebrates November 11: 'Shared Independence' Concert and National CockadesNews✦ AI
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Warsaw Celebrates November 11: 'Shared Independence' Concert and National Cockades

The capital has prepared a program for Independence Day. A concert with 16 artists, attractions at the Citadel, free bus lines, and national cockades on poles.

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End of illegal dump in Nowe Miszewo: 12,500 tonnes of waste removedNews✦ AI
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End of illegal dump in Nowe Miszewo: 12,500 tonnes of waste removed

The Masovian regional government dismantled the illegal dump in Nowe Miszewo, removing 12,500 tonnes of waste. The operation cost 65 million PLN and concluded in September 2026.

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End of Escapetruck Fall Edition: 1677 Participants in Anti-Trafficking Education Across Three VoivodeshipsNews✦ AI
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End of Escapetruck Fall Edition: 1677 Participants in Anti-Trafficking Education Across Three Voivodeships

The seventh edition of the Escapetruck anti-trafficking project concluded on October 29, 2026. Across 16 localities in three voivodeships, the campaign educated 1,677 people and trained 507 police officers.

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38-Year-Old Wanted by Ireland for Arms and Drug Trafficking ArrestedNews✦ AI
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38-Year-Old Wanted by Ireland for Arms and Drug Trafficking Arrested

Police from Kielce, supported by counter-terrorist and criminal units from other districts, arrested a 38-year-old hiding from Irish justice in the Szczebrzeszyn commune. The man faces a prison sentence of nearly 30 years.

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Białołęka: Contract signed for the design of Lewandów Street expansionNews✦ AI
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Białołęka: Contract signed for the design of Lewandów Street expansion

A contract was signed in Warsaw with PROMOST CONSULTING to prepare the design documentation for the expansion of a roughly one-kilometer section of Lewandów Street. The works will include a new traffic lane, a bike path, and drainage.

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GUS quick estimate: Inflation in October 2026 stood at 3.5%News✦ AI
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GUS quick estimate: Inflation in October 2026 stood at 3.5%

According to preliminary GUS data, consumer prices in October 2026 rose by 3.5% year-on-year. However, a month-on-month price drop of 0.4% was recorded. The most expensive category was fuels.

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Prosecutors charge 13 individuals for raids on tobacco shipments, including in WarsawNews✦ AI
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Prosecutors charge 13 individuals for raids on tobacco shipments, including in Warsaw

The National Prosecutor's Office concluded the investigation into 13 members of an international criminal group. Police seized machine guns, grenades, and 2.4 kg of explosives, while the group leader was extradited from Spain.

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