The city authorities have blamed the longstanding former mayor, who left office in May.
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Kraków appoints “night mayor” to reconcile tourists, residents and business owners
Kraków is Poland’s most popular tourist destination, which is a boon to the local economy but causes tension with residents.
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Kraków advertises for new bugler to continue 600-year-old tradition
The “hejnał 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
Edyta Gawron
The former Nazi German concentration camp in Kraków 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 Kraków after 45 years
The building, long nicknamed “Skeletor”, is now the city’s tallest by roof height.
Bike use jumps in Poland amid pandemic as cities encourage cycling
Cycle traffic has risen over 60% on weekends in Kraków compared to last year.
ArcelorMittal to permanently shut down blast furnace at Kraków steelworks due to pandemic
The decision has been met with opposition from unions, who threaten a strike.
Poland’s oldest university becomes first to allow transgender students to register preferred name
“To learn well, you have to feel safe,” says the Jagiellonian University.
Kraków forms partnership with Airbnb to encourage responsible tourism
It is the first such agreement in Central and Eastern Europe.
Ostatnie dni Dolnych Młynów. Co dalej z kulturalnym sercem Krakowa?
Marcin Makowski
Do końca września kultowe miejsce na krakowskiej scenie kulturalno-imprezowej zniknie.
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.
