Polish government orders protection of journalist investigating Russian influence
Grzegorz Rzeczkowski says he has received threats in response to his latest book.
No students enrol at conservative Polish university established under PiS government to “forge elites”
Collegium Intermarius claims it is being deliberately “destroyed” by the new government.
Previously unknown Chopin waltz discovered in New York library
It is the first time in almost a century that a new work by Chopin, who died in 1849, has been discovered.
Polish government’s Russian influence commission wants ex-defence minister investigated for treason
“The incidents revealed by the commission testify to the deliberate weakening of Poland’s security,” said its head.
Voice of Google Maps in Poland loses job after being replaced by AI
A competing Polish app that uses the same speaker saw an 8% increase in new users after it pledged to keep using his human voice.
President and church support Left’s proposal to make Christmas Eve day off work in Poland
Poles traditionally celebrate Christmas on the evening of 24 December, but it is not a day off work.
Polish cities encourage more environmentally friendly grave decorations ahead of All Saints’ Day
Millions of Poles will leave candles and other decorations at the graves of loved ones, creating huge amounts of waste.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Poland must regain 100% control over who comes to Poland.”
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announcing that his government will seek to temporarily suspend the right to asylum in Poland due to the ongoing migration crisis on the border with Belarus.
