Sochan was born in the United States to a Polish mother and represents Poland’s national basketball team.
Society
Steve McQueen withdraws from Polish film festival over organiser’s “offensive” comments on women
The festival’s director has apologised for his comments, which were condemned as sexist by many figures in the industry.
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Security services detain leader of radical nationalist group
The detained man is the publisher of a “Lone Wolf Guide” that “promotes a fascist system and incites ethnic and religious hatred”, reports Do Rzeczy.
Head of Polish Episcopate criticises ruling party for not banning abortion
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki has “expressed disappointment” that the ruling party has failed to fulfil its promise to “protect life from conception”.
Queuing, weather and formality: Norman Davies on the differences between Brits and Poles
Norman Davies
The historian highlights some cultural differences between Brits and Poles in an exclusive extract from his autobiography.
Polish state TV celebrates “emotional” arrival of first Pole without a visa in the US
The first Poles have arrived in the United States since Poland was admitted to the Visa Waiver Program.
Two detained for planning terror attacks on Muslims in Poland
The suspects were inspired by terrorist attacks committed in Norway and New Zealand, according Poland’s Internal Security Agency.
Independence March safest in history – police report
Police say that their preemptive action helped to ensure the event passed safely.
Kaczyński: Poland has “historical mission” to support Christian civilisation
Under PiS, rule Poland will “fulfil its historical mission” of supporting “everything that is the foundation of Christian civilisation”.
Nationalists clash with police in Wrocław after far-right march called off due to antisemitism
Wrocław’s far-right Independence March was called off due to antisemitic slogans and flares, but participants refused to disperse.
Polish Independence Day: live blog
Join us for live updates on Polish Independence Day, including the controversial march in Warsaw.
Ukrainian activist detained in Poland at request of Russia and faces extradition hearing
Ihor Mazur was detained while attempting to cross the border into Poland, and now faces an extradition hearing at a Polish court.
Nationalism or patriotism? Poland’s March of Independence
Stanley Bill
A controversial national march returns to the streets of Warsaw.
International firms “concerned” at nationalist tendencies and attacks on foreigners in Poland
A new report highlights concerns by firms such as Google, IBM and Amazon over the safety of foreign employees in Poland.
