When the bridge was built 1910, the city of Wrocław – then known as Breslau – was part of the German Empire.
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Israel condemns new plaques “distorting history” at site of Jedwabne pogrom in Poland
Yad Vashem says that the inscriptions “falsify history” by trying to absolve Poles of blame for the massacre.
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Poland launches first signals intelligence spy ship
It will help to “counter acts of sabotage and security breaches by Russia”, says Poland’s defence minister.
Polish opposition proposes entry ban for migrants from Middle East and Africa
PiS says the measure will help stop Germany sending migrants back to Poland who have illegally crossed the border.
Disputed Supreme Court chamber confirms Polish presidential election result
The decision has been mired in controversy as the government does not recognise the legitimacy of the chamber that issued the ruling.
Poland to reintroduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania in response to irregular migration
“Poland’s patience is running out,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Polish government criticises “citizen patrols” blocking migrant returns on German border
It accuses them of disrupting the work of border officers and of spreading misinformation about Poland being “flooded” with migrants.
World’s oldest boomerang, found in Polish cave, even older than previously thought
The item was carved by early humans from a mammoth tusk around 40,000 years ago.
Polish state energy giant Orlen celebrates ending final oil contract with Russia
“The entire region will be free from Russian crude oil,” says Orlen.
Head of Poland’s Catholic news agency resigns in protest against bishops’ “totalitarian” takeover
Catholic Information Agency’s board believe the church’s plans are illegal.
Polish “citizen patrols” formed on German border to prevent migrant returns
They have been supported by the right-wing opposition, which accuses the government of inaction.
Guide dog receives honorary diploma at Polish university
The black Labrador, named Melisa, accompanied psychology student Anna Zielińska throughout her time at SWPS University.
Couple charged with selling tap water as “innovative product” to Poland’s biggest power plant for €5m
They claimed the product would help with the power station’s system for reducing emissions.
Auschwitz Museum launches educational material on homosexuals imprisoned at the camp
“The aim is to shed light on the history of one of the lesser-known victim groups of Auschwitz,” says the museum.
