The Polish consulate in Switzerland issued fake Latin American documents to help recipients survive under German occupation.
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Russia closes Polish consulate in St Petersburg and expels diplomats
The decision was made in retaliation for Poland’s closure of a Russian consulate last month.
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Polish town offers free house designs based on famous 19th century style
Otwock hopes that the Świdermajer style can be “revived in our town and be an inspiration to residents”.
Poland bans sale of energy drinks to under-18s
Producers or importers who fail to properly label energy drinks can be fined up to 200,000 zloty (€44,677).
Remains of medieval tower uncovered in Polish city
The tower was part of the city’s fortifications before it was handed over to the Jesuit order.
EU wants Ukrainian grain to “destabilise” Poland ahead of elections, says minister
An EU-approved ban on Ukrainian grain imports is due to end next month and Poland wants to extend it.
Poland brings first charges over sale of Ukrainian industrial grain for human consumption
One of the those charged is accused of customs fraud on goods valued at over 6.3 million zloty (€1.4 million).
Polish opposition parties agree joint candidates for Senate election
A similar pact in 2019 helped the opposition win control of the chamber from the ruling PiS party.
Referendum to ask Poles if they support EU “imposing thousands of illegal immigrants”
The ruling PiS party has now unveiled all four of its proposed referendum questions.
Almost 14,000 evacuated in Polish city after unexploded WWII bomb found
The bomb, which was found during construction of a housing development, has now been safely removed by army sappers.
Remains of medieval synagogue thought to be one of largest in region discovered in Poland
Researchers believe that the remains, which date from the 14th-century, could belong to one of the largest medieval synagogues in Central and Eastern Europe.
Right to pick mushrooms in Poland at stake in elections, warns Kaczyński
In response, many opposition politicians expressed their amusement and bewilderment at Kaczyński’s claims.
Poland to get new public holiday commemorating children of war
The holiday honours Polish children who suffered under German and Soviet occupation during World War II.
Locals hold party to “celebrate” 10th birthday of unused road bridge in Warsaw
Not a single car has been able to cross the bridge, which was completed in 2013 but remains unconnected to the road system.
