Września was this weekend meant to hold a series of concerts and lectures celebrating Louis Lewandowski, who was born there in 1821.
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Last surviving Warsaw Ghetto Uprising fighter dies
Michael Smuss passed away, aged 99, at a care home in Israel.
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Poland to invest €1bn in expanding key rail hub linking EU to Ukraine and Asia
The terminal is intended to play a central role in rebuilding Ukraine after the war and strengthening Poland’s regional transport links.
Conservative Polish presidential candidate denies claims of procuring prostitutes
Karol Nawrocki called the report a “bunch of lies and hatred”.
BBC to launch Polish-language news service
The broadcaster aims to “deliver independent and impartial news” and “help counter a wave of disinformation in the region”.
Scientists unearth 17-million-year-old crocodile ancestor remains in Polish mine
The tiny fragment of skin armour represents the northernmost known occurrence of this type of reptile from that period.
Conservative presidential candidate Nawrocki responds to demands of radical-right rival Braun
Braun asked whether Nawrocki would “reject Jewish claims” against Poland, oppose abortion, and “stop the Ukrainisation of Poland”.
Poland joins eight countries calling for rethink of European rights convention in relation to migrants
They want to make it easier for countries to expel foreign criminals and stop “hostile states instrumentalising migrants”.
Tens of thousands gather for rival presidential marches in Warsaw one week ahead of vote
Polls suggest a very close race.
Ukrainian ambassador criticises Polish presidential candidate’s opposition to NATO membership
Vasyl Bodnar called Karol Nawrocki’s stance “unacceptable” and said that it “plays into Russia’s hands”.
EU approves Polish plans to use Covid recovery funds for defence and security
Poland is “the first and so far the only one in the EU” to finance security with Covid funds, says Poland’s regional policy minister.
Government’s removal of religion grades from student averages unconstitutional, rules Polish top court
The court says that the education ministry should have first reached an agreement with the Catholic church on the changes.
Polish opposition presidential candidate signs far-right leader’s list of demands
Karol Nawrocki has pledged to not sign any laws ratifying Ukraine’s entry to NATO or expanding the EU’s competences.
Duda’s former national security advisor swaps sides and joins Trzaskowski’s presidential campaign
Trzaskowski is a fierce rival of Duda and is running to succeed him as president.
