Polish symbols will be removed from the Katyn cemetery that houses the remains of thousands of Poles.
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Police detain over 100 at Belarusian rap concert in Warsaw and investigate Ukrainian nationalist flag
The displaying of the red-and-black flag of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) caused anger in Poland.
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Jewish museums in Poland “outraged” by Israelis’ “illegal” removal of artefacts from Warsaw Ghetto
Authorities in Warsaw will notify police of a crime.
Poland’s 1979 “winter of the century” in photographs
The winter of 1978/79 in Poland was one of the harshest in living memory
New monument to commemorate Warsaw Ghetto archive buried during Holocaust
Donors from Poland and around the world have supported the project.
Polish translation of Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” to be published as “warning to future generations”
It is believed to be only the second scholarly version of the book published since WWII.
NfP podcast: a brief history of Poland, part 4 (the golden age)
The fourth episode of our history series looks at the last Jagiellonian kings, religious diversity and tolerance, and the Polish Renaissance.
Contents of police chest buried for 75 years after German invasion of Poland restored
The wartime chest was discovered accidentally in a field, 75 years after it had been buried.
Poland issues arrest warrant for former Nazi concentration camp guard living in Berlin
Polish prosecutors want the 97-year-old woman to face charges for crimes against humanity.
Polish king’s suit of armour returned by Hungary after 18th century bureaucratic error
The childhood suit of armour belonged to 16th century Polish king Sigismund II Augustus.
Kraków advertises for new bugler to continue 600-year-old tradition
The “hejnał mariacki” trumpet call is a symbol of the city.
Poland’s oldest mosque renovated with public funds
The building dates back to the 18th century, serving the Tatar Muslims who have lived in the area for 600 years.
Family of activist killed by Poland’s communist authorities granted compensation after 36 years
The leader of a farmers’ union was killed by the communist authorities in 1984 while distributing underground publications.
Lost painting by Polish-Jewish artist returns to Poland after discovery in New York storage
The self-portrait, which sold last year for 2.7 million zloty, will go on public display for the first time in over a century.
