Daniel Tilles
Sławomir Mentzen has led an effective campaign and is detoxifying his party.
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The VoiCEE podcast: what Belarus’s “sham” elections mean for the country and the region
Joshua Coe
In this episode, we discuss Lukashenko’s ties to Russia, as well as the Belarusian opposition — inside and outside the country.
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Łódź art museum epitomises failures of Polish government’s cultural policy
Piotr Kosiewski
An inexperienced political appointee as director threatened to undermine the Museum of Art’s global prestige.
Bellotto: the 18th-century artist who helped Warsaw rise from the ashes of WWII
Aleksandra Janiszewska-Cardone
Bernardo Bellotto, also known as Canaletto, painted detailed views of Warsaw which were crucial in the rebuilding process.
Seeking votes from further right could be Polish ruling party’s last hope
Piotr Trudnowski
There are three ways PiS could seek to neutralise the threat of Confederation as it seeks a third term.
The legal questions behind Poland’s claim for war reparations from Germany
Mateusz Piątkowski
Why is Poland demanding reparations, does it have a valid legal case, and what will happen next?
A way out of Poland’s conundrum on joining the eurozone
Krzysztof Mularczyk
PiS looks set to make stopping Poland joining the eurozone a central plank of its political platform.
Ten Polish scientists and inventors who changed the world
Filip Mazurczak
Many immense contributions to science have been made by Poles – some household names, and others less so.
Is Poland’s right-wing ruling party becoming more Eurosceptic?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Amid a dispute over the rule of law and EU funds, PiS has toughened its rhetoric.
How will Poland’s new anti-migrant border wall impact the environment?
Tom Diserens
The wall, which was exempted from environmental laws, runs through protected natural habits.
Polish government steps up anti-German rhetoric ahead of re-election bid
Daniel Tilles
There is a “German-Russian plan” to “enslave Poland”, warns ruling party chief Jarosław Kaczyński.
New biography explores complex legacy of Poland’s founding father Piłsudski
James Jackson
Despite his importance, the marshal remains relatively little known outside his homeland.
Volleyland: how Poland became a volleyball powerhouse
Krzysztof Sędzicki
Poland is co-hosting the men’s volleyball world championships today, with the world number 1 Polish team defending their title.
Harsh winter ahead for poor households in Poland amid coal shortages
Anna Rzhevkina
Millions of Poles still heat their homes with coal but now face skyrocketing prices.
