Robert Kostro had led the museum for 18 years since its founding.

Robert Kostro had led the museum for 18 years since its founding.
The idea caused disagreement among Polish MEPs, with right-wing politicians criticising left-wing ones for voting against it.
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Die Welt’s Warsaw correspondent has “received thousands of threatening messages” as a result.
Maria Wilczek
After an impressive showing in the presidential election, Szymon Hołownia has launched a new political movement.
With results reported from 99.97% of districts, Duda has an unassailable lead.
Given the narrow margin, nothing will be confirmed until official results are released.
The opposition candidate does not “have a Polish heart and soul”, says the ruling party chairman.
The public broadcaster continues to be used to support President Duda’s re-election bid.
Andrzej Duda wants groups from centre-right to far right to meet for talks after Sunday’s election.
A binding ruling is issued in a long-running court case.
Opposition-controlled Warsaw and the government have been blaming one another.
The two rivals discussed EU relations, the budget and obligatory vaccinations at two separate events.
Aleks Szczerbiak
The key to the election may be moderate conservatives in provincial towns.
Stanley Bill talks to political scientist Ben Stanley about the candidates’ prospects, the controversies, and the scenarios after the election.