The decision to remove Robert Kostro caused widespread criticism, with some accusing the government of political interference.
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Polish PM seeks to prevent new president’s security chief from having security clearance
Without the clearance, Sławomir Cenckiewicz would be “paralysed” in his new position, says one ally.
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One of Europe’s largest Roman-era pottery production sites discovered in Poland
The site was discovered in the 1990s, but only now probed with modern technology.
“Wars welcomes you”: the 70-year-old Polish dining cars that have become an institution
Juliette Bretan
Wars bars have generated a large following among train buffs.
Author responds to criticism and death threats over New Yorker article on Polish Holocaust complicity
Masha Gessen claims the criticism is based on a misunderstanding.
Poland marks day of remembrance for Poles who saved Jews from Holocaust
National and local politicians, as well as foreign diplomats, paid tribute.
Court orders German broadcaster to apologise for portraying Polish resistance fighters as antisemites
“Generation War” has been accused of downplaying German responsibility.
Polish town commemorates lost Jews with new memorial
Jews made up half the population before being wiped out in the Holocaust.
Poland and Israel condemn naming of Ukraine stadium after officer linked to killing of Poles and Jews
A stadium in Ternopil has been named after Roman Shukhevych.
Polish toymaker withdraws Nazi models following US criticism
The firm’s boss has also apologised.
Owner unhappy with restoration of Virgin Mary statue in Polish village
The local conservative says that the figure’s original appearance was restored.
Controversy over state commemoration of Polish anti-communist partisan accused of war crimes
The administrators of one building refused to allow the IPN to hang a banner honouring one of the “cursed soldiers”.
“The Polish government doesn’t prosecute anyone for writing about history”
An interview with Jakub Kumoch, Poland’s ambassador to Turkey.
Map of Warsaw’s surviving pre-war businesses encourages public to support them through pandemic
The oldest shop dates back to 1819, while the list also includes Poland’s first coffee roaster, established in 1882.
