Kraków has obtained the rights to the Rio coffee bar’s name and logo and is now auctioning off the lease.
Ben Koschalka
Andy Warhol works part of Polish museum’s new exhibition on art of Rusyn ethnic group
The Rusyns are from a region that today lies around the borders between Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary and Romania.
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Germans cross into Poland to tank up after Polish government cuts fuel taxes
German newspapers have printed a glossary of useful terms in Polish to make sure motorists not use the wrong pump
Polish city invites residents to vote on hedgehog road safety signs
Around 40,000 hedgehogs are killed on Poland’s roads each year.
Polish city records worst air pollution in the world as winter smog descends
Kraków yesterday topped a global air pollution ranking, coming ahead of Lahore and New Delhi.
Blood donors in Poland to receive free Christmas tree from state forests
All people giving blood in Poland this Thursday will receive a Christmas tree “straight from the forest”.
Poland ordered to pay compensation for air pollution violating resident’s rights
But the judge noted that the ruling does not automatically open the way for anyone in Poland to demand compensation.
Oldest known decorated jewellery from Europe or Asia found in Polish cave
Carbon dating shows that the item dates back around 41,500 years.
Preschools can give priority in recruitment to vaccinated children, top Polish court rules
A number of cities in Poland have tried to ban or restrict the entry of unvaccinated children to preschools and nurseries.
Polish city wins awards for “trailblazing” cargo bike sustainable mobility projects
Gdynia won environment ministry and EU prizes for its sustainable urban mobility schemes.
Poland renews push for war reparations amid signs new German coalition may be more amenable
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki confirmed the formation of a state Institute of War Losses.
Polish government has “abdicated” fight against pandemic, says opposition leader Tusk
He claimed that the government ignores the recommendations of its medical advisory board.
Education superintendent warns schools against trips to “anti-government” play
The new production of Adam Mickiewicz’s “Dziady” is “against the national interest”, said Barbara Nowak, who was thanked by the education minister.
Historic bomb shelter unearthed in Polish city after being hidden for decades
The shelter in Lublin dates back either to WWII or to the early Cold War era.
