Victor Ambros says he wants to honour his family “and all those who fought and survived so that I could exist today”.
History
Polish rail operator launches special “unhurried” weekend trips in 1980s trains
The trains will use historical locomotives and refurbished carriages, with dining cars serving traditional Polish dishes.
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Poland launches global network to “keep the memory of Polish Jews alive”
“The millennium-long heritage of Polish Jews forms an intrinsic part of the Polish history and culture,” says the foreign ministry.
Polish museum criticised for exhibition on “Our Boys” who fought in Hitler’s army
Poland’s president and defence minister were among those to condemn the exhibition at Gdańsk city hall.
“Medieval knight” found buried in Polish city
The man had an estimated height of 180cm (5’11”), exceptionally tall by the standards of the time.
Thousand-year-old wooden face sculpture found at bottom of Polish lake
Archaeologists say it provides a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual life of early medieval Slavs in the region.
Ancient “pyramids” discovered in Poland, containing 5,500-year-old tombs
After excavation work has been completed, a decision will be made on whether to open the megaliths to the public.
Polish far-right leader declares Auschwitz gas chambers to be “fake”
Prosecutors have launched an investigation into whether Grzegorz Braun violated the law against denying Nazi crimes.
Controversy over proposed return of German “Kaiser” sign atop Polish bridge
When the bridge was built in 1910, the city of Wrocław – then known as Breslau – was part of the German Empire.
Israel condemns new plaques “distorting history” at site of Jedwabne pogrom in Poland
Yad Vashem says that the inscriptions “falsify history” by trying to absolve Poles of blame for the massacre.
Poland doubles budget for repatriation of ethnic Poles deported by Soviet Union
But it has also tightened the rules to ensure only genuine applicants qualify and to protect national security.
Poland to create museum to house uniquely preserved 15th-century boat
The 30-metre-long vessel is currently undergoing conservation work that could take another decade to complete.
How Poland shook off its past and became Europe’s growth champion
Alicja Ptak
Once one of Europe’s poorest states, Poland is now on track to match Spain and Italy.
Polish fisherman finds medieval sword in Warsaw river
The authorities praised the man for immediately reporting and handing over his find.
