According to information Gazeta Wyborcza Ukrainian teenagers are said to regularly gather in the evenings near the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, where, according to witnesses, fights, alcohol consumption and disturbances occur.
Local police describe this place as one of the most problematic in the capital. Officers emphasize that the area around the Palace of Culture and Science is becoming a “crossroads for various groups,” attracting young people, homeless people, and people “looking for trouble.”
According to data cited by Gazeta Wyborcza, from January to November 2025, the police intervened in this place as many as 946 times – which means an average of three calls a day.
Growing tensions and media narratives
There are voices in the public debate that some of the accusations against Ukrainian youth may result from growing stereotypes and social tensions related to the large wave of migration following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Experts point out that the phenomenon of young people gathering in the centers of large cities is nothing new — similar problems also occur among Polish teenagers.
Simultaneously The police appeal not to point to one nationality as the source of problems, emphasizing that the situation requires preventive measures, work with youth and increased patrols, and not creating negative narratives towards refugees.
The need for honest discussion
The matter is being widely commented on social media – some claim that the problem is being exaggerated, others that the city authorities should have reacted faster.
The local government announces that it will review the situation and engage in dialogue with services and organizations working with youth.
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