The man had an estimated height of 180cm (5’11”), exceptionally tall by the standards of the time.
Agata Pyka
Thousand-year-old wooden face sculpture found at bottom of Polish lake
Archaeologists say it provides a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual life of early medieval Slavs in the region.
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Poland to create commission investigating “attacks on civil society” under former government
“The creation of this commission was a moral obligation of the state,” said the commission’s chairwoman.
Polish university lecturer indicted over “inhumane” killing of carp during classes
She is accused of animal cruelty and exposing an animal to unnecessary pain, and could face up to three years in prison.
Photojournalists awarded compensation for treatment by Polish soldiers at Belarus border
“This is not how a Polish soldier behaves,” said the judge.
Polish resort town ordered to stop charging “climate fee” to tourists due to poor air quality
The tax brings in around 5 million zloty (€1.2 million) to Zakopane’s budget every year.
Poland signs $2bn air defence deal with US
“This is a sign of trust and an example of the deepening Polish-US partnership,” said the US chargé d’affaires.
Polish-French relations have gone “from darkness to light” under Tusk government, says ambassador
The two countries will soon sign a treaty “raising French-Polish relations to the same level as we maintain with our main partners”.
Poland plans to use EU Covid recovery funds for defence and security spending
The plans, which still require EU approval, would make Poland the first member state to do this.
Polish province affected by ongoing border crisis launches voucher scheme to encourage tourism
The scheme will offer visitors a voucher of up to 400 zloty (€96) to spend on accommodation.
Poland’s chief of police fined for disclosing private data of woman who had abortion
“The fine imposed on the police is the beginning of a symbolic restoration of justice,” said the woman.
Polish government approves bill to boost spending on social housing
The government wants to spend 2.5 billion zloty this year, up from 1 billion in 2024.
Poland’s electoral commission rejects financial report of far-right Confederation party
As a result, the party could lose millions of zloty in state subsidies.
Poland to investigate Brueghel painting stolen 50 years ago and now found in Netherlands
“Woman Carrying the Embers” by Pieter Brueghel the Younger disappeared from the National Museum in Gdańsk around 1974.
