The building sits alongside Warsaw’s famous Palace of Culture and Science, but has not been universally popular.
Agata Pyka
Wreck of Polish navy ship sunk at start of WWII found on riverbed
The ship may have been deliberately sunk by Poland in 1939 to prevent it from falling into the hands of the invading Nazi-German forces.
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Poland files complaint to EU court against Germany over illegal export of waste
This step comes after last month’s decision by the EC supporting Polish claims against Germany.
Kraków museums receive biggest private art donation in 100 years
The Starmachs are donating 50 million zloty worth of works, including pieces by Magdalena Abakanowicz and Mirosław Bałka.
Oder river disaster resulted from “years of inaction and mistakes” by Polish state, finds auditor office
Last year’s crisis resulted in the death of over half the river’s fish.
Warsaw bans pro-Palestine demonstration outside Israeli embassy
The mayor cited security concerns and pointed to an antisemitic sign that appeared at a previous march in support of Palestine.
Polish border town asks Czechs to stop getting naked in its swimming pool locker rooms
“Czechs have a more liberal approach to nudity” than Poles, reports a local newspaper.
Street cat who became Polish city’s top-rated tourist attraction finds new home
Gacek has found a new home, a new name and a new slimmed-down figure. He is now helping the animal shelter raise funds to help other cats.
Tens of thousands join nationalist Independence March in Warsaw
The event passed peacefully, unlike in some previous years.
Polish president moves to change Supreme Court rules of procedure
The move would allow judges appointed under the rule of the PiS party to adopt resolutions independently.
Polish tech entrepreneur launches free “Code with Pope” classes for children with Vatican’s blessing
The 60-hour course will be available in Spanish, English, Italian and Polish and provide a foundation of knowledge of Python.
Poland’s annual smog ranking shows improvements in air quality
The average amount of harmful air-borne particles was within safe limits in all monitored places for the first time since 2015.
Film adaptation of classic Polish novel becomes global hit on Netflix
Forgotten Love (Znachor) is on track to be be among Netflix’s most successful ever non-English titles.
Journalist convicted of attacking police while covering Polish abortion protests acquitted on appeal
Her detention three years ago prompted protests from fellow journalists and international press organisations.
