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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Fact-check: is the Netherlands going to send abortion pills to women in Poland?
Agata Pyka
Contrary to Polish media reports, the Dutch parliament did not pass any such new law
EU closes Article 7 rule-of-law proceedings against Poland after seven years
The European Commission “considers that there is no longer a clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law in Poland”.
Polish surveillance law violates human rights, rules European court
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Poland to change the relevant legislation.
US ambassador criticises Polish regulator for not renewing licence of US-owned TV channel
It risks undermining the confidence of foreign investors as well as the “common values and interests” of Poland and the United States, said the ambassador.
Poland’s largest convenience chain Żabka opens first store abroad
The company has opened its first store in Romania and plans to have 200 there by the end of the year.
Tusk pledges further “fortification” of Belarus border amid “hybrid war of illegal migration”
Film director Agnieszka Holland accused Tusk’s government of continuing the “inhuman rhetoric” of its predecessor.
Seventeenth-century Polish coin sold for €1.3 million
The coin, depicting King Sigismund III Vasa, was described by the auction house as “exceptional” and “almost uncirculated”.
Polish football fan completes 100 km charity walk to meet goalscoring keeper
Jan Jurek had promised to walk to the stadium of any team whose goalkeeper scored in a top-flight league match.
Poland’s support for the EU lowest in over a decade
The score comes after years of record-high support for EU membership.
Poland launches “Refugeebook” app to help asylum seekers
Available in Polish, English, Russian and Ukrainian, it provides asylum seekers with information on their rights and obligations.
Construction of Polish highway delayed after discovery of Bronze Age settlement
The discoveries include an “intricately made arrowhead” from the Mierzanowice culture, which was present in the area around 2,300-1,800 BC.
Facebook apologises for flagging Auschwitz Museum’s posts as violating community standards
The posts were identified for alleged violations including “bullying and harassment” and “sexual solicitation”.
