Alicja Ptak
Poland is Europe’s leading producer of lithium-ion batteries and second globally, behind only China.
Insights
“A sanctified symbol of Polishness”: new exhibition explores the work of Józef Chełmoński
Aleksandra Janiszewska-Cardone
His realist depictions of rural life and nature were initially disparaged by contemporary critics.
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Stigmatisation and medication: Poland’s outdated approach to mental health
Hanna Szukalska
Stories of patients and doctors from inside Poland’s broken mental health system.
At Warsaw’s historic market halls, small vendors struggle to survive the lockdown
Percy Metcalfe
Hala Gwardii and Hala Mirowska have survived Warsaw’s tumultuous history, but the pandemic presents new challenges.
Polish media under the pandemic: fears over financial future and political interference
Barbara Erling
Polish media have suffered during the global crisis, but also face some unique challenges and dangers.
How Chernobyl fake news poisons nuclear energy debate in Poland
Karolina Baca-Pogorzelska
Nuclear energy remains controversial in Poland, despite relatively high support for building a power station.
NfP podcast: a journey through Poland’s swinging interwar music scene
Stanley Bill talks to Juliette Bretan about the music, cinema, and stars of interwar Poland, presenting seven classic songs.
Poland’s coronavirus restrictions are unconstitutional, unlawful and risk years of legal chaos
Mikołaj Małecki
Without declaring a state of natural disaster, the government’s restrictions are not legally justified.
Eight experts on how the coronavirus epidemic will change Poland and the world
Leading figures from different fields explain what effect the crisis has already had, and offer a vision of what could emerge from it.
Poland set for “one of the worst droughts in over a hundred years”
Wojciech Kość
Climate change and poor water management are to blame; higher food and energy prices will be the result.
False positives: the argument against mass coronavirus testing
Adam Czerwiński
Mass screening could even be counterproductive.
Locked down with a violent partner: domestic violence soars in Poland during coronavirus pandemic
Agnieszka Wądołowska
NGOs are doing their best to help, but government intervention is also needed.
Poland’s colourful Easter traditions in pictures
As Poles spend Easter under lockdown, we offer a virtual tour through some of the traditions that would normally be seen around Poland.
In deeply Catholic Poland, society prepares for Easter in isolation
Paulina Olszanka
Society is having to find ways to adapt its traditions and support the vulnerable.
