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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Poland’s antitrust authority stops radio group merger over competition concerns
Poland’s ruling party has previously expressed opposition to media firm Agora’s takeover of a rival radio group.
Polish spa town offers all residents free Covid tests in effort to draw back tourists
The pandemic has left 90% of local businesses without work.
Poland’s first eco sex shop aims to sell organic toys and educate customers
The owner hopes the shop will help change attitudes towards sex in Poland.
Poland’s winter swimmers take to snowy mountains for trekking in shorts
Growing numbers of Poles participate in chilly outdoor swims, with clubs sprouting up.
Poland has administered third most Covid vaccines in EU so far
Only Germany and Italy have higher figures.
Polish post office gets millions in compensation for abandoned presidential election
The National Electoral Office has awarded a total of 56 million zloty in state compensation.
Hospital that gave celebrities Covid vaccine to receive large fine for “deliberately violating rules”
The health minister has announced initial findings of an inspection.
Contents of police chest buried for 75 years after German invasion of Poland restored
The wartime chest was discovered accidentally in a field, 75 years after it had been buried.
Poland recorded more deaths in 2020 than any year since WWII
Almost half a million people died in Poland last year, 20% higher than the recent annual average.
Anger in Poland as celebrities and politicians get Covid vaccine before being eligible
Only medical staff are supposed to currently be eligible to get the jab.
Poland to create compensation fund for Covid vaccine side effects
The planned fund is intended to dispel doubts about the safety of Covid jabs.
Poland issues arrest warrant for former Nazi concentration camp guard living in Berlin
Polish prosecutors want the 97-year-old woman to face charges for crimes against humanity.
