Przemysław Babiarz was suspended after saying that Imagine, which was played at the opening ceremony, presents a “communist vision”.
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Swiftmania hits Warsaw with Eras Tour concerts expected to bring city €44 million
Accommodation prices in Warsaw have soared this week for the nights of Taylor Swift’s three concerts.
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Polish state radio accused of censorship after removing chart-topping song critical of ruling party chairman
The head of the station claims the chart was “manipulated”
NfP podcast: a journey through Poland’s swinging interwar music scene
Stanley Bill talks to Juliette Bretan about the music, cinema, and stars of interwar Poland, presenting seven classic songs.
Polish museums, theatres and universities move online during coronavirus shutdown
Institutions in Poland are expanding online offerings for those stuck at home during the shutdown.
Catholic streaming service Katoflix launches in Poland
The new streaming service is run by a Catholic religious and offers films that viewers “can show your children without fear”.
New album celebrates rich heritage of Polish-Jewish interwar tango
Interwar Polish music has been experiencing a revival in recent times.
The return of disco polo: how Poland’s populists are using music to serve their agenda
Marek Kępa
The uniquely Polish genre of dance music has made a dramatic comeback, including featuring prominently on public TV.
Kraków in TripAdvisor’s top 10 trending destinations for 2020
Kraków welcomed a record 14 million visitors last year, who spent 7.5 billion zloty.
Locals demand removal of “demonic, pagan” sculptures on tourist folklore trail in Poland
Yet some also want to keep the sculptures to promote local mythology and attract visitors.
Polish game giant’s stock rises ahead of Cyberpunk 2077 launch
CD Projekt’s first new release in five years is being keenly awaited by both gamers and investors.
Former Jewish museum director steps down after standoff with Polish culture ministry
Dariusz Stola withdraws his candidacy after minister refuses to formalise his reappointment as Polin museum director.
Poland’s twelve: all the country’s Oscar nominees reviewed
Filip Mazurczak
We look back at all twelve Polish films nominated for Best International Feature at the Oscars.
NfP podcast: The Witcher, an interview with executive producer Tomek Bagiński
Our editor-at-large talks to Tomek Bagiński, executive producer of the hit Netflix series.
