Alicja Ptak
How did voters split by age, sex and education – and how did eliminated candidates’ supporters vote?
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How Nawrocki won a remarkable presidential victory – and what it means for Poland [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles
His triumph is a huge blow to the ruling coalition, but also raises questions for the conservative opposition.
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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.
The poisoning of the Oder river: what we know so far
Wojciech Kość
Over 80 tonnes of dead fish have so far been found.
