Lublin hopes that the prestigious title will help the city raise its profile, boost the economy and support local culture.
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Historical Warsaw building to be turned into music library after standing empty for decades
The building was damaged during World War Two, when the German occupiers set the collections inside on fire.
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Poland launches app to promote monuments
MonumentApp offers ready-made sightseeing tour plans on a variety of themes and interests.
Childhood home of Polish writer Kapuściński to be turned into reportage centre
The wooden house will serve as a meeting place for writers.
Polish and Belarusian tree beekeeping added to UNESCO list of cultural heritage
The practice aims to recreate primeval living conditions for bees in tree and log hives
Polish government suspends Covid culture fund after big-name stars claim millions
The fund is intended to compensate for losses due to coronavirus restrictions.
Schools, cultural institutions and many shops to close as Poland tightens Covid restrictions
Poland is now one step from full lockdown, the prime minister warned.
Poles rally to save “oldest cinema in the world” from closure amid pandemic struggles
Pionier 1907 in Szczecin describes itself as the oldest cinema in the world, but has now been forced to suspend operations.
Kraków’s post-industrial nightlife and culture hub forced to close as developers move in
Marcin Makowski
Filling the gap this unique space leaves behind will be a major challenge for the city.
Drama unfolds for Poland’s theatre scene amid the pandemic
Dariusz Kałan
Many artists warn that restrictions are unfair and theatres could die.
Witcher writer Sapkowski is Amazon’s most popular author after Netflix success
Following the success of the Witcher TV series, Andrzej Sapkowski becomes Amazon’s top-selling author.
Polish film “Corpus Christi” shortlisted for Oscars
A Polish movie about a young man pretending to be a priest has been shortlisted for an Oscar nomination and has stirred debate on the role of the Catholic church.
Polish cultural institutions are rotting from the top down
Piotr Kosiewski
There is growing concern about the situation at two major public museums in Warsaw, highlighting the problems caused by how the current government exercises power.
