Hundreds of local residents gathered to watch the monument being demolished, with many applauding as it collapsed.
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Polish-Israeli Hamas hostage Alex Dancyg confirmed dead
Holocaust historian Alex Dancyg was an active advocate for Polish-Israeli dialogue.
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Trial begins for abortion protesters accused of “interfering with religious act” in church
If found guilty, the protesters could face up to two years in prison.
Polish archbishop bans priests from receiving children in their homes
The new set of rules for priests, which aim to protect children from abuse, are the first of their kind in Poland.
Polish government considering tax on vacant properties
“It is important that the apartments that are built on the Polish market go to Polish families,” says a deputy minister.
Bishops grant Catholics dispensation to eat meat on New Year’s Eve in Poland
31 December this year falls on a Friday, when practising Catholics are supposed to abstain from meat.
Poland to launch demographic plan “based on pro-family policy, not migration”
The aim is to boost one of Europe’s lowest birth rates.
Former anti-communist dissident indicted for criminal defamation of Polish soldiers
Władysław Frasyniuk called soldiers serving amid a migration crisis “trash” and a “pack of dogs”.
Former dissident awarded 425,000 zloty compensation for communist-era internment
Andrzej Gwiazda was one of the leaders of the Solidarity trade union that helped bring down communism.
Polish bishops call for reception of refugees in Christmas homilies
“This is what Jesus teaches. He too was a refugee,” said the archbishop of Gniezno.
Attempted crossings from Belarus into Poland fall to lowest level since August
Only 1,200 attempts to cross the border from Belarus have been recorded this month, compared to 17,500 in October.
The changing face of Poland’s Christmas dishes
Natalia Parzygnat
While traditional staples remain, new variations are emerging to cater to changing tastes and diets.
UN: Belarus and Poland “violating rights of refugees and migrants” at border
Both countries refused to give the UN team access to the border.
Most Poles support government policies on Belarus border and reject asylum for crossers, finds poll
Two thirds fear the crisis could lead to armed conflict, and a declining proportion think Poland can rely on NATO allies to help defend its border
