The authorities praised the man for immediately reporting and handing over his find.
History
Search for legendary “Nazi gold train” set to resume in Poland
A group of researchers are the latest to claim to have discovered the location of the train.
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Union of Poles in Germany celebrates centenary
“Old problems remain unresolved” while “new ones” have arisen, wrote Jarosław Kaczyński.
Secret Hitler speech outlining planned WW2 genocide of Poles genuine, say German historian
Ten days before invading Poland, Hitler outlined his war aims for the “physical destruction” of “Polish men, women and children”.
New biography explores complex legacy of Poland’s founding father Piłsudski
James Jackson
Despite his importance, the marshal remains relatively little known outside his homeland.
Three quarters of Ukrainians have a better opinion of Poles since Russian invasion
Some 83% of Ukrainians surveyed have a good or very good opinion of Poles.
Anti-communist “Solidarity is alive” inscription from 1980s found during building renovation in Poland
The inscription is likely to have been created during the period of martial law, when Solidarity was outlawed.
Nine-year-old girl finds Neolithic arrowhead while holidaying at Polish lake
Local authorities thanks the girl for “opening a new chapter” in the history of the town.
Ten classic Polish films you can now watch online for free
Filip Mazurczak
A unique opportunity to get a taste of one of the world’s most important national cinematic canons.
Rare 1000-year-old sword found in Poland
Historians say the weapon, found only 30 cm below ground level, is one of the most valuable discoveries in the region in a long time.
Ashes of 8,000 victims found near former Nazi-German camp in Poland
Over 17 tonnes of ashes were discovered in two mass graves, where the Nazis had sought to hide evidence of their crimes by burning the bodies.
Warsaw ghetto archaeologists find children’s shoes and books
The excavations are taking place at a site where the Jewish underground resistance was based.
Russia’s war offers chance for Poland and Ukraine to reconcile over WWII massacre, says Polish PM
Around 100,000 Poles were killed in an ethnic cleansing operation led by Ukrainian nationalists between 1943 and 1945.
Commemoration for victims of “founding murder of communist Poland”
During the Augustów roundup, the communists interned thousands of Poles and killed hundreds.
