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History | Life

Auschwitz museum launches fascinating photo album to coincide with 75th anniversary

Opened on the initiative of former prisoners on 2 July, 1947, the history of the museum has now been documented in the new album divided into six sections and entitled  '75 years of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial'.

Life

Warsaw bakery sparks outrage after posting images of children with ‘phallic-shaped’ pastries

Opening at the beginning of July, the ‘Dickery’ pastry shop in Warsaw which also sells ice creams said it hoped that the shape of the products would ‘evoke thoughts of joy, equality and acceptance.’

Art & Culture | History

150-year-old museum saved after threatened with expulsion from 13th century castle

Founded in 1870, the Polish Museum based in Rapperswil castle overlooking lake Zurich in Switzerland, had come under threat following petitions from locals who wanted to reclaim the castle for ‘other purposes’.

Art & Culture | Podcasts

British photography on show in Kraków

In this episode of The Debrief, we’re down in Kraków to check out the latest exhibition at the Museum of Photography.

History | Life

Cold cases of priests ‘murdered’ by communist secret police to be reopened

According to IPN president Dr Karol Nawrocki, chief among the renewed investigations are three opposition priests who died in suspicious circumstances in 1989.

Life

Ducklings have ‘quacky ending’ after escaping 10-metre high tree nest

After seeing one of the newly-hatched chicks plummeting to the ground, quick-thinking researchers from the University of Rzeszów rushed to the rescue.

Life

Mystery surrounds ‘spooky magic witch circles’ found ‘hidden in plain sight’ at opposite ends of the country

The apotropaic medieval signs used to ward off evil spirits were discovered in a secret stairwell at Kraków’s Wawel Castle and in the roof of an old cathedral in Kamień Pomorski by the Polish coast.

Art & Culture | Life

New bi-lingual book hailed as ‘love letter’ to one of Warsaw’s quirkiest streets

Laying bare the secrets and the stories behind Warsaw’s Hoża street, the new Polish-English language book is set to achieve cult status for its charming exploration of the city’s hidden side.

History | Life

‘Cursed soldier’ hero finally laid to rest after long-lost remains found in unmarked grave

Murdered by communists in Lublin Castle in 1949, the whereabouts of Henryk Wieliczko’s body remained unknown for six decades.

News & Politics | History

Auschwitz museum accuses Russia of ‘gross’ propaganda over fake social media posts

The museum said that social media posts claiming to show anti-Russian stickers placed around the site of the former WWII German death camp were fake and a ‘manipulation.’

Business | Life

New wave office inspired by Wrocław train station becomes darling of the design world

The 500 sq/m office in Wrocław has earned plaudits for capturing the spirit of the city whilst simultaneously breaking down concepts of hierarchy to instead place an emphasis on teamwork, creativity and the open exchange of ideas.

News & Politics | History | Life

Warsaw demands explanation after Belarus destroys Polish WWII memorial

The memorial, in the western village of Mikuliszki, consisted of the remains of the wartime headquarters of a Polish Home Army unit whose members died in combat in the area in 1944.

The first report:

  • Polish president argues for stronger army
  • Poland to direct aid to Kharkiv region says deputy FM
  • Poland will quickly ratify Sweden's and Finland's Nato accession
  • Defence minister signs deal for 70 unmanned carrier turrets
  • Government greenlights wind-farm bill

Exclusive

Four tonnes of Nazi gold found in buried 18th century palace canister, say WWII treasure hunters

Measuring between 1.3 to 1.5 metres long and 50cm in depth, the cylindrical metal canister was found in the conservatory of an 18th century palace used by Hitler’s SS as a brothel.

The Debrief
British photography on show in Kraków
Webber's World
Despite being in the middle of nowhere, Rzeszów is a treasure

Multimedia

British photography on show in Kraków

Training the engineers of Ukraine’s tomorrow

NGO launches legal office for Ukrainians in Warsaw

Shakespeare lives on in Gdańsk

News & Politics

Polish president argues for stronger army

Modernisation of the armed forces is going to cost Poland huge money but the expenditure is necessary in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has said.

Poland to direct aid to Kharkiv region says deputy FM

Poland will focus on the Kharkiv region while helping Ukraine rebuild itself after the devastating war against Russia, a Polish deputy foreign minister has said.

Poland will quickly ratify Sweden's and Finland's Nato accession

Poland is determined to ratify Sweden's and Finland's accession to Nato during the summer holidays, the government spokesman has said.

Defence minister signs deal for 70 unmanned carrier turrets

Mariusz Błaszczak, Poland's defence minister, has signed an agreement for the delivery of 70 unmanned turret systems for the Rosomak wheeled armoured personnel carrier.

Government greenlights wind-farm bill

The Polish government has approved a bill loosening the distancing rules for onshore wind farms.

Science

EXCLUSIVE: Decades-old mystery solved after satellite shows ‘Bluetooth Viking king’ IS buried in Polish village

The long-lost burial site of a Viking king whose name was the inspiration for Bluetooth wireless technology has been found in a village in Poland.

Love at first bite: Lonely wolf treks across Czech Republic for 14 days to find love in Poland

A lonely wolf walked across the Czech Republic to find love in Poland – and is now thought to have started a family.

The tooth will out! Dentists examine ‘vampire skulls’ to discover more about their lives

A team of dentists from Katowice have subjected the skulls of six so-called vampires to tests in a bid to learn more about their lives.

Warsaw archaeologist solves 100-year-old mystery surrounding identity of anonymous god

A Polish archaeologist has unlocked a 100-year-old mystery after identifying over 200 inscriptions addressed to an anonymous god.

Poland introduces ‘pioneering’ hot dog-making robot

Poland’s largest retail grocery chain has gone where no others have gone before by introducing the country’s first hot dog-making robot.

Life

Warsaw bakery sparks outrage after posting images of children with ‘phallic-shaped’ pastries

A bakery selling pastries in the shape of male and female genitalia has sparked outrage in Poland with politicians slamming the foodstuff as ‘the worst sewage in the Western world.’

Auschwitz museum launches fascinating photo album to coincide with 75th anniversary

A photo album illustrating the history of the Auschwitz Museum has been published to coincide with its 75th anniversary this month.

Warsaw demands explanation after Belarus destroys Polish WWII memorial

Poland has accused Belarus of ‘barbarism’ after a Polish WWII memorial was ‘razed to the ground’.

Bronze cast of Chopin’s hand made 'seconds after he died' goes on sale for £18,000

A cast of Chopin's hand made from a mould taken on the day of the composer's death in 1849 has gone on display in the UK as part of a sale of classical music treasures at London Art Week.

‘Cursed soldier’ hero finally laid to rest after long-lost remains found in unmarked grave

A solider described as one of the “bravest and most dynamic” of Poland’s Cursed Soldiers has finally been honoured with a public funeral following the discovery of his remains last year.

Business

Inflation is Polish government's biggest challenge says spokesperson

Inflation and high prices are currently the most important challenges facing the Polish government, its spokesperson has admitted.

Inflation may drop in July thanks to discounts on petrol says economist

Special discounts on petrol, such as the one introduced by PKN Orlen, the dominant Polish fuel company, may play an important role in lowering inflation, PKO BP’s chief economist said on Monday.

Goldman Sachs predicts 75-bps interest rate hike in July

Analysts at investment bank Goldman Sachs (GS) have predicted a 75-basis point increase in interest rates at the next sitting of Poland's Monetary Policy Council (RPP), scheduled for July 7.

Intercity rail carrier handles record number of passengers

Railway company PKP Intercity carried a record number of passengers in the first six months of this year, the company has reported.

Poland's CPI hits 15.6 pct y/y in May - stats office

Prices of consumer goods and services (Consumer Price Index, CPI) increased by 15.6 percent year on year and by 1.5 percent month on month in May 2022, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported in a flash estimate on Friday.

Sport

Świątek crashes out of Wimbledon

Polish tennis star and world number one Iga Świątek has been knocked out of Wimbledon in one of the biggest upsets so far at the All England Club.

Poles take swimming silver, bronze in FINA World Championships 2022

Poland's Katarzyna Wasick won a silver medal and Ksawery Masiuk a bronze at the FINA swimming World Championships 2022 in Budapest on Saturday.

Poland's Hurkacz beats top-ranked Medvedev in Halle final

Hubert Hurkacz defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, 6:1, 6:4 to triumph in Halle Open final on Sunday.

Poland takes third medal at world rowing event

Poland won its third medal of the day by taking third place in the Men’s Eight Rowing Final at the 2022 World Rowing Cup II, held in the western Polish city of Poznan, on Sunday.

Poland wins second medal at world rowing event

Polish rowers took the bronze medal in the Men's Quadruple Sculls Final at the 2022 World Rowing Cup II to add to a silver medal won earlier on Sunday.

POLISH BRANDS

Exhibition of Poland’s mountain ‘wonder woman’ Wanda Rutkiewicz goes on show at PAP HQ

A display of unique archival photographs from the life of one the world’s most distinguished mountaineers is on show at Polish Press Agency on Warsaw’s Bracka Street until the end of February.

New exhibition reveals Poland’s Xmas traditions in 60s and 70s

How Poland celebrated Christmas in the 1960s and 1970s is the subject of a fascinating new exhibition organised by the Polish Press Agency (PAP).

Exhibition reveals unique pre-war photographs of Saski Palace

Previously unpublished pre-war photos of the Saski Palace have gone on show at an exhibition to celebrate the historic building’s reconstruction.

Meet the History of Polish Brands

For over 100 years, Polish Press Agency’s photographers have immortalised the most important social, political, cultural and sporting events in Poland and around the world.

Happy Ending! Twenty years ago today, production of the iconic ‘Maluch’ ended with a series called Happy End

The legendary Polish Fiat 126p known as the “Maluch” (the little one) ended production in Poland 20 years ago today.

Art & Culture

150-year-old museum saved after threatened with expulsion from 13th century castle

The oldest Polish museum abroad has been saved from closure after facing expulsion from a 13th century castle.

Bronze cast of Chopin’s hand made 'seconds after he died' goes on sale for £18,000

A cast of Chopin's hand made from a mould taken on the day of the composer's death in 1849 has gone on display in the UK as part of a sale of classical music treasures at London Art Week.

POLIN museum wins Europa Nostra Award

The Warsaw-based POLIN Jewish history museum has received the 2022 Europa Nostra award for its Jewish cuisine festival, POLIN spokesman said on Sunday.

British photography on show in Kraków

In this episode of The Debrief, we’re down in Kraków to check out the latest exhibition at the Museum of Photography.

New bi-lingual book hailed as ‘love letter’ to one of Warsaw’s quirkiest streets

Laying bare the secrets and the stories behind one of Warsaw’s quirkiest streets, a new book is set to achieve cult status for its charming exploration of the city’s hidden side.

History

Auschwitz museum launches fascinating photo album to coincide with 75th anniversary

A photo album illustrating the history of the Auschwitz Museum has been published to coincide with its 75th anniversary this month.

Warsaw demands explanation after Belarus destroys Polish WWII memorial

Poland has accused Belarus of ‘barbarism’ after a Polish WWII memorial was ‘razed to the ground’.

150-year-old museum saved after threatened with expulsion from 13th century castle

The oldest Polish museum abroad has been saved from closure after facing expulsion from a 13th century castle.

Bronze cast of Chopin’s hand made 'seconds after he died' goes on sale for £18,000

A cast of Chopin's hand made from a mould taken on the day of the composer's death in 1849 has gone on display in the UK as part of a sale of classical music treasures at London Art Week.

‘Cursed soldier’ hero finally laid to rest after long-lost remains found in unmarked grave

A solider described as one of the “bravest and most dynamic” of Poland’s Cursed Soldiers has finally been honoured with a public funeral following the discovery of his remains last year.

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