On 6 December 1942, the Germans killed over 30 Poles, most of them children, in two nearby villages.
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Local authorities take action after unknown person repaints 200-year-old Polish village shrine
The shrine is on the official register of monuments, meaning vandalism of it can carry a prison sentence of up to two years.
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Previously unknown Chopin waltz discovered in New York library
It is the first time in almost a century that a new work by Chopin, who died in 1849, has been discovered.
Police investigate mystery of 100 Bronze Age artefacts illegally excavated then abandoned in Poland
If identified, the perpetrators could face up to eight years in prison.
Wreck of Polish navy ship sunk at start of WWII found on riverbed
The ship may have been deliberately sunk by Poland in 1939 to prevent it from falling into the hands of the invading Nazi-German forces.
Poland seeking return of 15th century peace treaty looted by Germany in WWII
Warsaw wants the restitution of 73 historical documents, including the 1422 Treaty of Melno, currently held at an archive in Berlin.
Poland identifies remains of 17 victims of Nazi-German occupation and postwar communist regime
Identification documents for the victims were handed to members of their families at a presidential palace.
Poland cautiously welcomes Ukrainian plans to search for victims of WWII massacres
“This is good news and a step in the right direction but we expect decisions, not plans.”
Iconic Polish painting appears on new Lady Gaga album cover
The National Museum in Warsaw, where the “Stańczyk” painting is held, expressed “shock” at the news.
European Parliament rejects call for Ukraine to apologise over WW2 massacres of Poles
The idea caused disagreement among Polish MEPs, with right-wing politicians criticising left-wing ones for voting against it.
Polish foreign minister likens Russian kidnapping of Ukrainian children to Nazi crimes in UN speech
Radosław Sikorski also reminded Moscow of Soviet collaboration with Nazi Germany during the war.
Netherlands pays tribute to Polish paratroopers on Operation Market Garden anniversary
“Today, let us consider their example a call to stand firm for the freedoms and values they fought for with such dedication.”
Reconstruction plans for Warsaw palace destroyed in WWII win International Architecture Award
The Saxon Palace was, like most of Warsaw, destroyed by the German occupiers during World War Two.
German archive returns items to families of Polish victims of concentration camps
The objects, which included watches, jewellery, wedding rings, letters and photographs, were handed over at a ceremony in Warsaw.
