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Warsaw Independence Day preparations

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2026-10-28 12:52 UTC → 2026-11-09 13:50 UTC · added ~~removed~~

In preparation for Independence Day on November 11, 2026, Warsaw authorities and event organizers have announced various measures and activities. The Ministry of Interior and Administration has ~~drafted~~ issued a regulation ~~to implement~~ imposing a ~~strict weapons~~ temporary ban ~~across the entire city~~ on carrying or transporting any type of weapon within Warsaw for the full day. This prohibition is broad, covering not only the carrying of weapons but also the movement of unloaded weapons in cases or vehicle ~~trunks, which may require hunters or sport shooters to reroute around the capital.~~ trunks. Under current law, the term ‘weapon’ includes firearms, pneumatic weapons, and incapacitating launchers. This measure aims to ensure safety during large-scale public gatherings and state ceremonies. In addition to the ministerial weapons ban, the Mazovian Voivode has introduced a prohibition on the use of pyrotechnic products. Minister Marcin Kierwiński has called for coordinated efforts among security services to maintain public order and ensure the peaceful conduct of events, such as the Independence March, following existing high-level security alerts in effect across Poland. Simultaneously, the city is preparing for the 36th Independence Day Run. The 10-kilometer race, which has seen record interest with all 22,000 starting packages sold out in advance, will utilize a route through central Warsaw, including Jana Pawła II and Niepodległości Avenues. Organizers have adjusted the route near Prosta Street to maintain the exact distance and accommodate the high number of participants.

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