The culture minister called the decision “the most important and valuable return of stolen cultural heritage in modern Polish history”.
History
Former Auschwitz prisoner can sue German publisher for writing “Polish death camp”, rules court
Stanisław Zalewski, a former member of the Polish underground resistance who turned 100 this year, has fought a long-running legal battle.
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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.
“Symbol of a brighter future”? Three views on Germany’s memorial to Polish victims of WWII
Kate Martyr
The Bundestag has approved a memorial in Berlin.
“A hidden hero”: documents reveal how Polish consul helped Jewish WWII refugees
Juliette Bretan
Wojciech Rychlewicz provided Jews with false Catholic baptismal certificates.
Post-industrial “Venice of Szczecin” to be revitalised
The derelict complex will be transformed into a new headquarters for the state water agency.
“We had to rewrite history”: how Poland is using games to shape historical memory
Weronika Strzyżyńska
The Institute of National Remembrance aims to reach young Poles and an international audience.
“History is of overriding importance in our relations with Poland”: interview with Germany’s ambassador
Philipp Fritz
We also asked the ambassador about Nord Stream 2, media ownership and the pandemic.
Germany using “systematic information activities” to evade WW2 responsibility, says Polish spokesman
The security service spokesman discussed Germany alongside Russia and China as states using “coordinated information measures”.
German parliament approves memorial in Berlin for Polish WW2 victims
Every party in the Bundestag apart from the AfD voted in favour.
Communist security service files intercepted at Warsaw airport after being posted to US
Thousands of pages of documents were discovered.
Roman Polański honours Polish family who saved him from the Holocaust
“She provided me with shelter, putting her own life and that of her family in danger,” said the director.
