It is one of only two known existing autographs – manuscripts written in their composer’s hand – of Frédéric Chopin’s “Ballade in F minor”.
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Polish ex-PM Morawiecki waives immunity over 2020 postal election case
Morawiecki, who rejects the accusation of abusing his powers, says he believes “that truth, law and justice will prevail”.
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Discount chain Biedronka becomes the largest employer in Poland
The firm, owned by Portuguese conglomerate Jeronimo Martins, has overtaken longstanding leader Poczta Polska, the state post office.
“EU is reaching its dirty hands for Polish children,” warns justice minister
The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against Poland for allegedly failing to enforce rulings on family matters by courts in other countries.
Warm winter “saved” Poland from gas shortage but more investment needed, says energy official
Poland must boost its gas storage facilities but also upgrade its electricity grid to allow for more supplies from renewable sources.
Boy shoots 11-year-old sister with WW2 rifle he found in Polish forest
The boy told police that the shot which hit his sister was fired accidentally while he was cleaning the gun.
State audit office notifies prosecutors of alleged crimes by Polish oil giant Orlen
The Supreme Audit Office accuses Orlen of illegally blocking audits, but Orlen says the audits had no legal basis.
Kaczyński donates to Ukraine’s armed forces to settle defamation case with opposition politician
The head of Poland’s ruling party has transferred 50,000 zloty (€10,621) to Ukraine to support its armed struggle against Russia.
Lowest number of births since WWII in Poland last year
Last year was the tenth in a row in which deaths outnumbered births.
Poland to spend 4% of GDP on defence this year, highest current level in NATO
NATO’s current largest relative defence spenders are Greece (3.76%) and the United States (3.47%).
Polish PM demands that state rail operator reverse ticket price rises
PKP this month raised prices on its ExpressIntercity services by an average of 17-18%.
Police investigate disappearance of historic gate from former Warsaw ghetto wall
The gate and the wall it was part of have been listed in Poland’s Registry of Cultural Property since 1994.
Polish armed forces recorded highest recruitment in 2022 since end of compulsory military service
There were almost 14,000 new recruits, though also a higher-than-expected number of departures.
Polish state TV suspends correspondent who criticised anti-Russian “hate” among Poles
Not all Russians should be blamed for the invasion of Ukraine but Poles “suckle hatred with their mother’s milk”, she tweeted.
