The auction was cancelled after international criticism and intervention by Poland’s government.
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Auschwitz Museum criticises Germany for failing to mention Nazis’ Polish victims in commemoration
“It is deeply troubling that the statement commemorating the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz failed to mention the Polish victims of the camp.”
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Israeli teenager fined for Nazi salute at Auschwitz
The 17-year-old admitted to the crime of promoting Nazism.
Auschwitz museum debunks Russia’s claim that Pole abused fellow camp prisoners
Material published by the Russian security services contains numerous, glaring inaccuracies, notes the museum’s head of research.
Over 64,000 sign petition demanding education minister be fired for saying “Polish Nazis” built camps
Barbara Nowacka has apologised for the remarks, which she said were a “slip of the tongue”. But the opposition wants her to be fired.
Polish PM Tusk criticises “ominous” Musk remarks at AfD rally
The Tesla CEO’s comments were made just two days before the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
“Be sensitive to all manifestations of intolerance” warn Auschwitz survivors on 80th anniversary of camp’s liberation
Auschwitz, the largest Nazi mass extermination camp, was built in Poland by the German occupiers.
The woman who has lived her whole life in Auschwitz
Stuart Dowell
Anna Odi, the daughter of two museum employees, has lived her entire life within the grounds of the former Nazi concentration camp.
Protest in Warsaw against government’s decision not to arrest Netanyahu if he visits Auschwitz
Participants, many waving Palestinian flags, chanted “Arrest Netanyahu” and “Free Palestine”.
Poland confirms it will not arrest Netanyahu on ICC warrant if he attends Auschwitz anniversary
“No representative of Israel will be detained” if they attend the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, says Donald Tusk.
Polish president asks government to guarantee Netanyahu won’t be arrested on Auschwitz visit
Poland must “reconcile respect for international law with the extraordinary nature of the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz”.
Israeli official condemns report Poland would arrest Netanyahu if he attends Auschwitz anniversary
“We are obliged to respect the decisions of the International Criminal Court,” says a Polish deputy foreign minister.
Auschwitz Museum criticises Israeli ambassador for “gas chambers in Poland” comment
His remarks were also criticised by Polish politicians, one of whom called for the ambassador to be expelled.
Facebook apologises for flagging Auschwitz Museum’s posts as violating community standards
The posts were identified for alleged violations including “bullying and harassment” and “sexual solicitation”.
