The culture minister called the decision “the most important and valuable return of stolen cultural heritage in modern Polish history”.
Culture
Poland’s Solidarity trade union wins legal battle for control of iconic logo
The logo has become famous around the world as a symbol of the struggle against oppression.
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Abandoned communist-era Kraków hotel added to register of historic monuments
The decision has been criticised by the owners of the building, who say it will hinder plans to redevelop the area.
Polish city’s (in)famous communist-era monument saved from demolition
The decision was welcomed by Rzeszów’s mayor, who says that residents want to keep the monument.
Poland recovers four further items looted during WWII
The culture ministry’s public database of lost works still contains around 70,000 items.
Poland’s culture minister calls for Eurovision boycott if Israel participates
“I think we shouldn’t participate if Israel takes part,” said Marta Cienkowska.
Kraków again named Europe’s best city break destination
Kraków was rated more highly for food and drink than both Paris and Rome.
Warsaw opens Poland’s first library in metro station
Metroteka – a play on the Polish word for library, “biblioteka” – offers commuters over 16,000 books to borrow.
Government unlawfully fired director of Polish History Museum, finds court
The decision to remove Robert Kostro caused widespread criticism, with some accusing the government of political interference.
Historical estate where Nobel laureate Sienkiewicz lived and wrote sold for €278
Sienkiewicz wrote Pan Wołodyjowski, part of his celebrated Triology, while living there.
Poland launches global network to “keep the memory of Polish Jews alive”
“The millennium-long heritage of Polish Jews forms an intrinsic part of the Polish history and culture,” says the foreign ministry.
Over 2,000 classic Polish films and TV shows to be digitised and made available online for free
Works by iconic directors Stanisław Bareja and Krzysztof Zanussi are among those included in the project.
Organ gifted to church in Belarus by Polish foreign minister set to be played for first time
The instrument was made using elements of an organ from a former German church demolished in communist Poland.
Polish tennis star Świątek baffles Brits with favourite dish of pasta and strawberries
The dish is popular in Poland, where many have fond memories of eating it during summer as children.
