Hundreds of local residents gathered to watch the monument being demolished, with many applauding as it collapsed.
Daniel Tilles
Poland sees surge in measles cases after record number of parents refuse vaccination in 2023
Over 87,000 children did not receive compulsory vaccines in Poland last year, up from around 3,500 in 2010.
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Universities plan world’s first online degree in Polish Studies for international students
“Polish Studies is a unique educational offer dedicated to the Polish diaspora and the international community interested in Poland.”
Supermarket encourages Polish shoppers to buy “imperfect vegetables” for Christmas
“They look different but taste the same. Don’t waste food and support Polish farmers before Christmas.”
Trans woman wins legal battle with justice minister at Poland’s Supreme Court
The ruling – which is the first of its kind in Poland – is seen as a landmark in a country that is ranked as the EU’s worst for LGBT people.
Mercedes investing €1 billion in Poland to build first electric-only van plant
The new factory in Poland will be Mercedes-Benz’s first to exclusively produce electric vans.
Police in Poland seek man dressed like Christmas tree who slashed tires at meat warehouse
CCTV footage of the spruced-up villain has been released in the hope of finding him.
Poland to veto EU recognition of same-sex parents, says justice ministry
The European Commission wants the rights of same-sex parents to be recognised across the EU, but Poland is opposed.
“We will destroy these people,” says Polish leader Kaczynski in response to protests
“We don’t want to live under the German boot,” added the ruling party leader.
Polish state TV loses case against law professor who described it as “Goebbels media”
The Supreme Court has rejected the case brought by TVP against Wojciech Sadurski.
Poland’s entry ban on Ukrainian NGO head unjustified, rules top court
Lyudmyla Kozlovska has been unable to enter Poland for the last five years on unspecified security grounds.
We would leave government if it didn’t mean Tusk coming to power, says Polish coalition partner
Zbigniew Ziobro criticised the prime minister for giving the EU a “tool of economic blackmail” against Poland.
First Korean tanks and howitzers arrive in Poland
Poland’s president and defence minister welcomed the arrival of the military equipment from South Korea.
Support for nuclear energy in Poland almost doubles in a year
Three quarters of Poles support the development of nuclear power, up from 39% last year.
