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- 100 days of Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski's term of office
- 100 days of Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski's term of office
- It was exactly on the 2nd of March that the first 100 days of Rafał Trzaskowski's serving as the Mayor of Warsaw had passed.
- Warsaw raises teachers' pays
- Warsaw raises teachers' pays
- On 7 March 2019, Warsaw councillors adopted a resolution to raise the salaries of both teacher trainees and contract teachers. The pay-rise costs will be covered from the Warsaw local-government budget.
- Warsaw in Cannes
- Warsaw in Cannes
- Between 12 and 15 March, our Capital City will be showcased at MIPIM 2019, Europe’s leading property market. This will be an excellent opportunity to promote Warsaw’s economic and investment potential.
- Warsaw wins for the third time. Fot. F.Kwiatkowski
- Warsaw wins for the third time
- The latest ranking by the fDi Magazine, presenting the best Polish cities of the future 2019/2010, the Capital City has been appreciated again for its economic potential, human capital, quality of life, and accessibility. Warsaw was also recognised as the most business-friendly city.
- Renovation of the Warsaw Hospital for Children completed
- Renovation of the Warsaw Hospital for Children completed
- The Warsaw Hospital for Children opens its advanced intensive care room with three stations, and upgraded, comfortable wards.
- Israeli tourists choose Warsaw
- Israeli tourists choose Warsaw
- In the previous year, Warsaw found itself among the top 15 destinations chosen by Israeli tourists. The survey was conducted by Lametayel.co.il, the leading Hebrew tourist website. Our Capital City ranked among such renowned cities as Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, and Barcelona.
- Mayor of Warsaw signs the LGBT+ Declaration
- Mayor of Warsaw signs the LGBT+ Declaration
- Everyone is equal before the law. No form of discrimination is allowed, and Warsaw should be open to everybody. Guided by the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, the country’s fundamental law, and the vision of the Capital City as a friendly and inclusive place, Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski signed the LGBT+ Declaration.
- More police to patrol Warsaw’s streets
- More police to patrol Warsaw’s streets
- Local government has allocated PLN 4.6 m to pay for extra police patrols. The police are now to carry out as many as 20,000 patrol duties to ensure that Warsaw’s streets are safe.
- Zofia and Jan in the lead
- Zofia and Jan in the lead
- Julia is not as popular as two years ago. Zofia reached the top rank on the list of the most popular names given to children in Warsaw last year. The results for boys do not come as a surprise. Jan is still the leader of the ranking of the most popular names.
- Let “Pożar” (”The Fire”) be a warning
- Let “Pożar” (”The Fire”) be a warning
- Extinguishing burning oil with water, covering ventilation shafts or overloading electrical installations might result in a fire. “The Fire” is also a title of Warsaw’s educational film which educates Warsaw schoolchildren on how to behave in order to prevent fire hazards.
- What do Varsovians lose? Where to find and collect your belongings?
- What do Varsovians lose? Where to find and collect your belongings?
- A large number of documents, watches, mobile phones, wallets, laptops and e-book readers, as well as money are brought to the Warsaw Lost & Found Office each year. 9,700 items were deposited there in 2018, and 9,800 items in 2017.
- We are waiting for the submissions of institutions for the Night of Museums
- We are waiting for the submissions of institutions for the Night of Museums
- The 16th edition of the Night of Museums is due to be held on 18th May in Warsaw. Museums, galleries, public and cultural institutions are welcome to submit their entries to the event. The first free elections of 1989 are this year's leitmotif.
- A nursery for children with autism is open.
- A nursery for children with autism is open
- The new nursery at 4 Tarchomińska St. is available to children with autism spectrum disorder. Rafał Trzaskowski, Mayor of Warsaw, visited the children, their parents and teachers.
- The Warsaw Zoo Guide published in Braille
- The Warsaw Zoo Guide published in Braille
- A Guide on animals printed in Braille is available at the Zoo. Blind and sight-impaired persons will have a chance to learn about the history of the zoo and interesting facts on its inhabitants. The book is available at the Customer Service Centre at 1/3 Ratuszowa St.
- New equipment for Warsaw police
- Awards and new equipment for Warsaw police
- Due to the co-financing from the City of Warsaw budget, the Warsaw Police Headquarters was able to buy equipment for their Forensics Laboratory for PLN 1.3 m, and 14 unmarked police cars for PLN 462 thousand.
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