Polish law currently does not allow for a tourist tax.
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Polish neighbourhood ranked among “coolest in the world”
Zab艂ocie in the Polish city of Krak贸w made it onto the list compiled by Time Out magazine.
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Fire rages for days in Krak贸w archive, destroying documents and raising safety questions
The fire was made worse by the modern construction of the newly built archives.
Polish cities use coffee grounds to clear ice instead of salt
The idea for the experiment came from Lviv in Ukraine.
Pioneering anti-smog measures improve air in one of Poland’s most polluted cities
Krak贸w had some of the worst smog in Poland – which itself has the EU’s most air pollution – but has taken steps to tackle the problem.
Krak贸w records third worst air pollution in the world as smog descends on Poland
An annual problem returns.
Congregants protest against proposed repurposing of Krak贸w church owned by city
Activists want the building to be deconsecrated and turned into a concert hall.
Krakow loses billions as tourist numbers halve in 2020 amid pandemic
The city suffered an estimated four billion zloty shortfall in revenue.
Krak贸w advertises for new bugler to continue 600-year-old tradition
The “hejna艂 mariacki” trumpet call is a symbol of the city.
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
Commemoration or recreation? Dispute over former Plaszow concentration camp
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The former Nazi German concentration camp in Krak贸w featured in the film Schindler’s List.
German local authorities provide Covid medical supplies to Poland
Other German authorities have also provided equipment to Polish cities and regions.
Polish cities offer support to businesses and seniors amid tightened restrictions
Some local authorities are offering exemptions and helplines.
Communist-era skyscraper completed in Krak贸w after 45 years
The building, long nicknamed “Skeletor”, is now the city’s tallest by roof height.
