Sienkiewicz wrote Pan Wołodyjowski, part of his celebrated Triology, while living there.
Alicja Ptak
Court ruling ends criminal probe into mask purchases by Polish government during pandemic
The deal drew controversy amid reports it was arranged through a ski instructor who was a family friend of the health minister.
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Polish president says agreement reached to end ambassadorial dispute with government
The dispute began in March 2024 when the government attempted to replace 50 PiS-era ambassadors, sparking opposition from Andrzej Duda.
Warsaw ranked third best city in Europe for investment potential by Financial Times
Meanwhile, Kraków and Wrocław also placed in the top three for cities of their size.
Almost 40% of Poles don’t believe humans evolved from animals
Meanwhile, one third of Poles believe that humans lived at the same time as dinosaurs.
Poland jails Ukrainian for eight years for preparing sabotage on behalf of Russia
He was accused of planning arson attacks on various buildings in the city of Wrocław.
Poland again ranked as worst country in Europe for contraception
Poland has been at the bottom of the ranking since 2019.
EU anti-fraud office recommends Poland repay €91m over irregularities in Ukraine aid procurement
The money was intended to be used to buy power generators for Ukraine.
Poland falls to lowest ever position in global corruption index
Poland’s score on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index fell for the sixth year in a row.
No decisions on Europe’s security without Europe, says Polish PM after Paris summit
He was speaking after an emergency meeting with European and NATO leaders about transatlantic relations and Europe’s role in the Ukraine conflict.
Russian Wagner Group recruiters handed jail sentences in Poland
The men were found guilty of working on behalf of Russian intelligence and recruiting for a terrorist organisation as part of a “hybrid war” against Poland.
Poland urges unity on Ukraine after Trump-Putin talks
“Ukraine, Europe and the US must be fully united and engage in peace talks,” says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Poland’s Solidarity trade union endorses opposition presidential candidate
Karol Nawrocki signed a pledge to uphold protections for workers and families, oppose the EU’s climate policies, and respect Christian values.
Roman sword discovered in Poland
“No one can quite say how or why this sword ended up there.”
