Stuart Dowell
Most famous among them was pianist Władysław Szpilman.
Insights
Five expert views on Poland’s new “slimmed down” school curriculum
Richard Greenhill
Around 20% of material is being cut from the curriculum.
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Does Poland’s ruling party still have a parliamentary majority?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Despite losing its majority, PiS should still be able to gain enough support.
The little frog that has taken over Poland’s high streets
Maria Wilczek
Almost a third of Poland’s population now lives within 300 metres of a Żabka store.
Anna Bilińska: the groundbreaking 19th-century artist who defied adversity to inspire others
Aleksandra Janiszewska
A new exhibition introduces a wider audience to her work and history.
“Black is Polish”: young black Poles create platform to discuss race in Poland
Zula Rabikowska
They aim to promote awareness and understanding.
In Poland, house prices continue to boom despite pandemic
Anna Rzhevkina
Prices are growing at one of the fastest rates in the EU, and could be further stoked by the government’s economic plan.
What does the Global Corruption Barometer tell us about Poland?
Grzegorz Makowski
Some 72% of Poles believe corruption is a major problem and 37% that it has worsened in the last year.
How has the coronavirus pandemic crisis affected Polish politics?
Aleks Szczerbiak
A continuing crisis could undercut the government’s recovery plans and exacerbate tensions in the ruling camp.
NfP podcast: “The opposition is in crisis; our hope lies in Trzaskowski” – interview with Barbara Nowacka
Stanley Bill talks to one of the leaders of Poland’s Civic Coalition about the opposition’s current troubles.
The glittering nightlife and thriving culture of interwar Warsaw
Juliette Bretan
The sights and sounds of a short-lived cultural explosion.
The trailblazing female academic who advocated women’s suffrage and Poland’s independence
Grażyna Kubica
Maria Czaplicka was the first female lecturer of anthropology at the University of Oxford.
Bars in disused stations and raves in a communist hotel: eight reclaimed historical sites in Poland
Maria Wilczek
Abandoned buildings have been repurposed for a new generation of Poles.
The forgotten Polish priest who was one of the first advocates for international human rights
Filip Mazurczak
Paweł Włodkowic called for tolerance towards pagans, Jews and Muslims.
