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October 12, 2026

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Krakow has a new president after Łukasz Gibała won the city’s early mayoral election. His victory was built on a rare alignment of voters from both the Law and Justice (PiS) party and the left-wing Razem. For Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the loss of Poland’s second city to an independent marks a break in the momentum of his ruling coalition. The legal files of the previous government continue to grow. Prosecutors have opened an investigation into Michał Kołodziejczak, a member of the Sejm, while Prime Minister Tusk noted that over 30 million PLN was spent on the Pegasus spyware system. The prosecution has now confirmed that data from the system was leaked from Poland. Public safety has been punctured by a series of domestic incidents. While the unemployment rate for September remained unchanged, police are facing questions after a 44-year-old man was fatally shot by an officer in Bydgoszcz. Further investigations are underway after a woman died in a stabbing in Legnica and a knife attack was reported in Lublin.

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Łukasz Gibała has won the early mayoral election in Krakow, defeating the candidate backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's ruling coalition. This marks his fourth attempt at the position and a significant shift in local leadership.

Wyborcza: Prof. Łukasz Danel: Gibala must show he's not just a critic

Professor Łukasz Danel discusses how the politician Gibala, after years of building his position, needs to transition from criticism to making his own decisions, as indicated by his supporters' majority endorsement in Krakow's presidential elections.

Interia: Krakow Elects New President: Gibała Declares Post-Election Challenge

Lukasz Gibała, the newly elected president of Krakow, has stated that a specific challenge will be difficult to eliminate.

UA.NEWS: Łukasz Gibała becomes President of Krakow — RMF24

Łukasz Gibała won Krakow's early mayoral election runoff after a May referendum recalled Aleksander Miszalski. He announced plans to protect green areas in the Prądnik Valley and restore the 20-minute public transport ticket

Notes From Poland: Independent beats PM Tusk's candidate in Kraków mayoral election

Łukasz Gibała, an independent, has won the mayoral election in Kraków, Poland's second-biggest city, beating Monika Piątkowska, the candidate backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Facebook: Independent candidate Łukasz Gibała is set to become Krakow's new mayor…

The result marks a setback for Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing coalition ahead of Poland's 2027 parliamentary elections.

Onet: Ammunition Missing from Komenda. 1321 Rounds Found at a Hairdresser's Home

1321 rounds of ammunition disappeared from a police warehouse in Wodzisław Śląski and were later found at a hairdresser's residence.

Wirtualna Polska: Blow to Poland before winter. Moscow blocks key supply

Russia is reportedly imposing a blockade on the supply of a crucial raw material, potentially impacting Poland significantly before winter.

Onet: Expert: How Russia Views Poland Today. 'There Are Concrete Analyses'

An expert shares insights into how Russia perceives Poland currently, citing specific analytical reports.

Wirtualna Polska: "Warning for Russia." They write what the general will say in Warsaw

There are reports indicating a message of warning directed at Russia, detailing the expected statements from a general during a visit to Warsaw.

The prosecution has launched a formal investigation into politician Michał Kołodziejczak, who has appeared at the Internal Security Agency. This development follows allegations against the former Deputy Minister of Agriculture.

Fakt: Probe into Kołodziejczak. Prosecution takes action

The prosecution has initiated an investigation concerning allegations surrounding politician Michał Kołodziejczak.

Wirtualna Polska: Donations about Kołodziejczak. Prosecutor's office issues statement

The prosecutor's office has released an official statement regarding allegations and donations concerning politician Michał Kołodziejczak.

UA.NEWS: In Poland, MP Kołodziejczak arrives at the Internal Security Agency — Interia

Polish Sejm member and former deputy minister Michał Kołodziejczak arrived on Sunday at the Łódź branch of the Internal Security Agency. His visit is connected to allegations made by the politician's former female employees.

The prosecution has revealed that data from the Pegasus spyware was leaked from Poland, prompting Prime Minister Donald Tusk to comment on the over PLN 30 million allegedly spent on the system.

Fakt: Prosecution reveals: Pegasus data leaked from Poland. Tusk reacts

The prosecution has disclosed that data from the Pegasus spyware was leaked from Poland, prompting a reaction from Donald Tusk.

Onet: Donald Tusk on 'Revelation' About Pegasus. 'They Paid Over PLN 30 Million'

Donald Tusk commented on new information regarding the Pegasus spyware, stating that over 30 million PLN was spent.

Several new incidents of knife violence have been reported, including attacks in Lublin and Legnica, and a fatal police shooting of a 44-year-old man armed with a knife in Bydgoszcz.

Wirtualna Polska: Night horror in the streets of Lublin. 24-year-old knifeman behind bars

A 24-year-old man attacked two people with a knife in Lublin during the night and has since been apprehended by the police.

Wirtualna Polska: Legnica: Woman dies after stabbing. Perpetrator detained

A woman has died in Legnica following a stabbing incident, and the perpetrator has been arrested by the police.

Fakt: Police intervention in Bydgoszcz ends tragically: 44-year-old man dies

A police intervention in Bydgoszcz concluded tragically with a 44-year-old man, armed with a knife, being shot and killed by a police officer.

Onet: Police Officer Shoots Man with Knife. 44-Year-Old Dies

A police officer shot and killed a 44-year-old man armed with a knife in Bydgoszcz.

Poland's unemployment rate remained unchanged in September, according to preliminary data released by the Ministry of Labor.

Onet: Unemployment in September Unchanged. Ministry Provided Initial Data

The unemployment rate in Poland remained stable in September, with the Ministry of Labor releasing preliminary data.

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