The 1629 painting, hanging at the National Museum in Wrocław, depicts local nobleman Johann Vogt.
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Controversy over proposed return of German “Kaiser” sign atop Polish bridge
When the bridge was built in 1910, the city of Wrocław – then known as Breslau – was part of the German Empire.
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Standoff between authorities and anarchists occupying “Pandemic” squat in Polish city
Anarchists occupied the empty building in protest against a lack of housing, but the authorities say it is in a dangerous state of disrepair.
Polish firm repairs and donates 15,000 pairs of used shoes for homeless people
A shoe repair shop in Wrocław cleans, mends and donates unwanted shoes in a zero-waste drive.
Polish city registers second worst air pollution in the world as smog descends on Poland
Pollution in some places was up to nine times above the maximum recommended safe limits.
Tokarczuk uses Nobel money to launch foundation supporting writers and translators
Tokarczuk’s foundation also aims to promote Polish culture, fight discrimination, and support civil liberties and animal rights.
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.
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.
