It is one of only two known existing autographs – manuscripts written in their composer’s hand – of Frédéric Chopin’s “Ballade in F minor”.
Agata Pyka
“Gay sex party” priest from Poland dismissed from clergy by Vatican
He was last year found guilty of four charges relating to a drug-fuelled sex party he held with two men in his apartment.
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Polish youth word of the year named as “rel”, short for “relatable”
The term “rel” is used by young Poles to express agreement with something or indicate that they relate to someone’s experiences.
Poland’s polonaise dance added to UNESCO cultural heritage list
“The polonaise is the genetic code, the cultural code of our nation,” says Poland’s culture minister.
Project launched to create “Polish ChatGPT”
The Polish Large Language Universal Model (PLLuM) will be open source and free to use.
Two bison killed in collision with Polish army truck following similar incident last month
Both incidents are being investigated by military police.
Polish couple receive UN award for housing 14,000 Ukrainian refugees in their hotel chain
The Grochowskis’ “philanthropic work has had an indelible impact on thousands of refugees”.
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.
