The monument to director Piotr Skrzynecki sits outside the iconic “Vis-à-vis” bar on Kraków’s market square.
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Poland’s Catholic influencers spreading the faith on social media
Caroline Zielinski
With hundreds of thousands of followers, they are connecting to younger audiences by blending modern technology with ancient scripture.
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Planned new database of attempted suicides raises privacy concerns in Poland
Plans for a national register of people who have attempted suicide could “violate fundamental rights”.
Poland’s anti-LGBT campaign explained: 10 questions and answers
Daniel Tilles
Why has this issue suddenly reappeared and how will it impact the election?
As Poland faces another drought, its energy sector is better prepared to avoid outages
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Poland is in a much stronger position than five years ago.
Polish town mortgages 12th-century castle to pay for new sewage system
With budgets restricted during the pandemic, authorities in Wleń have put up Lenno Castle, built in 1160, as collateral.
Polish city helps migrant workers left jobless, homeless and stranded by employer during crisis
A number of local communities have sought to help migrant workers hit by the crisis.
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Agnieszka Wądołowska
“Stop calling me Murzyn” – te słowa wywołały debatę nad językiem.
“Stop calling me Murzyn”: Black Lives Matter sparks linguistic debate in Poland
Agnieszka Wądołowska
We present seven views from experts, commentators and members of the black community.
Poland rejects “cultural experiment of relocating illegal immigrants” ahead of EU migration pact
Seven EU member states say they wikk not accept compulsory relocation of migrants within the EU.
Court orders Polish state broadcaster TVP to take down online anti-LGBT film
The half-hour documentary “Invasion” violated personal rights, said the court.
Parliament approves president’s “solidarity payments” for those who lost jobs during crisis
People put out of work during the pandemic can receive three monthly supplements.
President grants pardon from defamation conviction to activist fighting Warsaw property corruption
The decision has sparked debate.
Two million foreigners live in Poland, making up 5% of population, finds government study
Following unprecedented recent immigration, GUS has compiled its most comprehensive ever study.
