Lublin hopes that the prestigious title will help the city raise its profile, boost the economy and support local culture.
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Polish government criticised over firing of director of Polish History Museum
Robert Kostro had led the museum for 18 years since its founding.
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EU deducts €30 million from Poland’s funds to cover unpaid fines
It is the first time the EU has ever withdrawn funds from a member state for failing to comply with an ECJ ruling.
Macron accuses Polish PM of “interfering in French election” in favour of Le Pen
The French president accused Poland’s prime minister of supporting fellow “extreme right” politician Marine Le Pen.
“Corpse containers” and brushes for “sweeping away guilt”: Polish artist puts fake labels in Leroy Merlin
The French DIY giant has refused to stop trading in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
Polish activist “Grandma Kate” to again face trial for attacking police
It is the latest in a series of similar charges against the activist, though she is yet to receive a binding conviction.
Polish government publishes survival guide in case of war
The booklet offers advice on how to survive under foreign occupation as well as in other types of crises.
“You were right about Russia,” UK foreign minister tells Poland
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss also thanked Poland for “supporting those who have fled this appalling war”.
Polish county launches legal action to be “free from LGBT ideology” again
Tarnów county’s anti-LGBT resolution was invalidated earlier this year by a court, which found it to be discriminatory.
Over 30,000 Ukrainians have started work in Poland since Russian invasion
“We want Ukrainians to be able to stand on their own two feet here in Poland,” says a minister.
Kaczyński: Smolensk crash “was attack decided at highest level of Kremlin”
Donald Tusk’s government then “covered up” the incident as part of a “macabre reconciliation with Russia”, claims Jarosław Kaczyński.
Poland calls for tough response to Russia’s “genocide” in Ukraine
Mateusz Morawiecki criticised Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz directly for their response to the war.
Polish state firms direct advertising cash to government-friendly media, data show
Almost half of the 128 million zloty spent in magazines last year went to government-friendly weeklies.
“Huge increase” in mental health problems among children during pandemic, says Polish health minister
The number of psychological counselling sessions for children and teenagers last year doubled compared to 2020.
