Over 100 Poles were killed by Ukrainian nationalists in the village of Ugły in 1943 as part of the broader Volhynia massacres.
History
Exhibition on “ten centuries of Polish Russophobia” opens in Moscow
The display presents a revisionist view of history in keeping with the Kremlin’s narrative.
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“Be sensitive to all manifestations of intolerance” warn Auschwitz survivors on 80th anniversary of camp’s liberation
Auschwitz, the largest Nazi mass extermination camp, was built in Poland by the German occupiers.
The woman who has lived her whole life in Auschwitz
Stuart Dowell
Anna Odi, the daughter of two museum employees, has lived her entire life within the grounds of the former Nazi concentration camp.
Warsaw to turn Russian “spy” building into housing for public servants
The complex, built by the Soviets in the 1970s, later became known as “Spyville” amid claims it was used by Russian intelligence after 1989.
Polish opposition accuse Zelensky of “interfering” in presidential election in favour of government candidate
During a visit to Warsaw, Zelensky appeared to aim criticism at the opposition candidate and presented an award to Tusk’s candidate.
Polish mayor offers town’s castle to Elon Musk as European base
“Although he is focusing on Italy for now, today we decided to bravely offer him a much better location.”
Protest in Warsaw against government’s decision not to arrest Netanyahu if he visits Auschwitz
Participants, many waving Palestinian flags, chanted “Arrest Netanyahu” and “Free Palestine”.
Poland announces “breakthrough” on exhumation of WW2 massacre victims in Ukraine
The issue has long been a source of tension between the two neighbours and allies.
Polish opposition presidential candidate “can’t currently see Ukraine in NATO” and opposes ending abortion ban
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the opposition should be “ashamed” of Karol Nawrocki’s views.
Polish president asks government to guarantee Netanyahu won’t be arrested on Auschwitz visit
Poland must “reconcile respect for international law with the extraordinary nature of the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz”.
Traitor or legend? How one of Poland’s greatest footballers ended up playing for Nazi Germany
Daniel Tilles
Ernest Wilimowski’s story is one of glory, betrayal and the upheaval of Central Europe’s tragic 20th century.
Polish researchers create “Map of Monsters” from regional folklore
Devils, dragons, mermaids and ghosts are among the mythical creatures depicted on the map of Pomerania.
Viking remains at medieval burial site in Poland confirmed by DNA testing
Researchers describe the finding as “remarkable” and hope they can lead to a better understanding of the Viking presence in Poland.
