Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski has revealed the findings of an audit at the Southern Hospital, citing unjustified pay raises and a doctor attempting to defraud the hospital. The audit also highlighted instances of excessive duty hours, including one doctor working 110 hours.
A campaign has been launched to initiate a referendum for the recall of Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, with organizers collecting signatures. They need to gather 132,000 signatures to proceed with the referendum.
A municipal secretary in Poland earned 432,000 PLN, a salary higher than that of Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski. This significant income has drawn public attention and comparison to top political figures.
Details have emerged regarding an attempt to recall Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, with a potential referendum possibly taking place later this year if the signature collection campaign begins soon.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski's image has been negatively impacted by the scandal surrounding the Southern Hospital, with commentators suggesting he has one month to recover or potentially step aside for the coalition's interest.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski announced a new supervisory board for the South Hospital, stating it will not include politicians. This comes after reports of irregularities and warnings from a head of department.
Agnieszka Gierzyńska-Kierwińska, a councilor and wife of Minister Marcin Kierwiński, holds a position as Director of Strategy and Development at Mazovian Railways. Her salary reportedly exceeds that of the Mayor of Warsaw, raising questions about public sector employment.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, often a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, has shown hesitation in implementing a European Court of Justice decision regarding same-sex marriage.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski commented on a cryptocurrency scandal, stating that the responsibility lies entirely with the President and PiS, not the ruling coalition.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski announced that the city is working on implementing a Supreme Administrative Court ruling regarding the transcription of same-sex marriage certificates. He noted that the ruling applies to a specific case and the method of its execution is still under development.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski has announced that "personnel decisions" may be made if necessary, in response to reports that staff at a hospital on Madalińskiego Street obstructed an investigation into a patient's death.
A petition to recall Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski has garnered 15,000 signatures in four days. This initiative follows Trzaskowski's accountability measures for politicians, which led to members of company boards leaving their parties.
The 'Capital Referendum Operation' has begun collecting signatures for a motion to recall Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski and the City Council, citing issues such as administrative bloat and investment problems.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski responded to the Supreme Audit Office's findings regarding the Southern Hospital, denying the existence of a 'VIP lounge' but acknowledging a separate designated space.
A recent poll indicates that over half of Poles are calling for the resignation of Warsaw's mayor, Rafał Trzaskowski, following a scandal involving the Southern Hospital.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski announced his intention to file a complaint with the Prosecutor General following an interview with a former chief physician. This action indicates a serious response to information or allegations that emerged from the interview.
Rafał Trzaskowski, Mayor of Warsaw, has confirmed irregularities at the Southern Hospital, leading to the dismissal of a doctor, an audit, and a report to the prosecutor's office. The National Health Fund and the prosecutor's office are now investigating the matter.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski's asset declaration has been released, showing an increase in savings compared to the previous year, totaling nearly 482,000 PLN by the end of 2025.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski expressed deep sadness and outrage over the brutal beating of Ukrainian teenagers on the Świętokrzyski Bridge, calling on politicians to address the issue.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski announced that nearly 200,000 children from almost 600 institutions are participating in the "Rowerowy Maj" campaign, pledging further investments in cycling infrastructure.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski addressed the controversial culling of wild boars in the Bemowo and Mokotów districts, stating it was a difficult but necessary decision despite public outrage over the dead animals.
According to a local politics trust ranking, Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski is the most trusted politician in Poland but also evokes the most animosity among the public.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski issued an ultimatum to politicians in city companies: resign from party membership or their positions. As a result, 21 individuals resigned from their party.
A CBOS poll indicates a drop in public trust for Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, while Karol Nawrocki leads the trust ranking and Grzegorz Braun sees an increase in confidence.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski is set to announce two new deputy mayors on July 15, filling vacancies left by recent resignations, with expectations that two women will be appointed.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski is struggling to retain close associates, leading to instability in the city hall with a long list of vice-presidents, city secretaries, treasurers, and directors departing during his nearly eight-year tenure.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski has decided to remove politicians from the supervisory boards of municipal hospitals, with names beginning to disappear from institutional websites following the announcement.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski announced on X that the entire board of the Warsaw Southern Hospital has been dismissed at his request, with Aneta Gom set to become the new president.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski has submitted a request to the Ministry of Culture to make the Wilanów Palace and its gardens freely accessible to the city's residents.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski announced plans for a new bridge to be built over the Żerański Canal, located at Zdziarska Street, to improve connectivity for residents of Białołęka.
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski criticized current political chaos, attributing it to Kaczyński, and noted that he had at least a "thread of understanding" with President Duda in the past.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski met to discuss the political situation, with reports suggesting they 'smoked a peace pipe' and Tusk gave a 'green light' for future cooperation.