Daniel Tilles
Ernest Wilimowski’s story is one of glory, betrayal and the upheaval of Central Europe’s tragic 20th century.
History
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.
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Polish rights commissioner wants to clear man jailed for throwing stones at communist police
The man took part in widespread demonstrations against the communist regime in August 1982.
Son of Polish officer who led resistance in Auschwitz seeks €5.5 million compensation for his execution
Witold Pilecki deliberately had himself imprisoned at Auschwitz to organise resistance and gather intelligence there.
Every Polish citizen should receive war reparations from Germany, says official overseeing claim
“I believe the German chancellor will come to his senses” but, if not, “they’ll have a problem”, says Poland’s incoming deputy foreign minister.
Questions in Poland after Macron hands pope book with Polish stamp
Some have wondered if the item was looted from Poland during the Nazi German and Soviet occupations of World War Two.
Poland summons Israeli ambassador to explain “misleading” Holocaust trip remarks
“It is absolutely incomprehensible to us that the Polish foreign ministry prohibits our citizens from coming to Poland,” said Israel’s ambassador.
Thousands evacuated in Polish city after half-tonne WWII bomb discovered
Army sappers were called in to remove the device and safely detonate it at a military training ground
NfP podcast: “We have the right to German reparations” – interview with MP behind Poland’s claim
Stanley Bill talks with PiS MP Arkadiusz Mularczyk about Poland’s claims for war compensation from Germany.
Poland’s “Elbow-High” king was taller than believed, finds camera probe of tomb
Poland’s 14th-century King Władysław I was nicknamed “Łokietek”, translating as “Elbow-high” in English.
Poland issues diplomatic note to Germany seeking war reparations
Reparations “will allow Polish-German relations to be based on justice and truth and will lead to the closing of painful chapters in the past”, says Poland.
Book on Nazi persecution of homosexuals and poetry collection win Poland’s leading literary prize
Jerzy Jarniewicz’s “Mondo cane” won the Nike Literary Award while Joanna Ostrowska received the readers’ prize.
Polish WWII “girl from the photograph” buried in London after being identified in online campaign
Poland’s state historical body, the IPN, last year appealed for help identifying the woman in the 1943 photograph.
20 Soviet memorials removed in Poland this year and 40 to go, says head of state history body
“These should have disappeared a long time ago, they are a symbol of the betrayal and suffering of Poles,” says the IPN’s president.
