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Miracle surgeon wins American fellowship

Maciejewski is head of the Department of Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery in Gliwice. Andrzej Grygiel/PAP

Miracle surgeon Adam Maciejewski has been awarded the prestigious Godina fellowship for his ground-breaking multi-organ transplants.

Polish studies big in Japan

A new documentary film reveals how Japanese students are embracing Polish studies.

Kinder KZ: Hitler’s concentration camp for children

In marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we take a look at the only concentration camp in German-occupied Poland which was purely for the incarceration of Polish children.

Poland’s economic forecast for 2020

This week we take a look at what’s in store for Poland’s economy in 2020.

Murder most foul

This week we take a look at a story of a 14th century murder which was so gruesome even Skakespeare was inspired by it to write one of his plays hundreds of years later.

Napoleonic necklace

This week we take a look at the story behind a necklace that French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte gave to his Polish lover Maria Walewska.

It’s Christmas… and a time for reflection

We take a quick glance back at our favourite stories on TFN during 2019.

Poland to Nepal by… truck!!!

The son of a Polish alpinist who took part in a 1979 expedition to Annapurna which ended in tragedy is planning to return to the Himalayas.

The Buried Treasure of Ferdynand Ossendowski

An incredible tale of derring-do, hidden treasure, and a deadly curse surround the tale of soldier and spy Ferdynand Ossendowski.

Welcome to The Debrief

TFN launches its first-ever podcast to bring you a look behind the scenes of some of our most interesting stories.

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Top 5 articles:

  • The systematic massacre of all children under 10 will forever be a stain on humanity, says TFN’s Stuart Dowell
  • Over 100,000 slaughtered with axes, pitchforks, scythes and knives: The Wołyń massacre started 76 years ago today and lasted for two years
  • Mayor offers reward to first couple to have a boy in village where only girls are born
  • It’s official! Kraków is the best place in Europe for food, says European Academy of Gastronomy
  • Poland in COVID-19 LOCKDOWN! PM orders bars, restaurants, shopping centres and borders closed - and cancels ALL flights
Art & Culture | History | Life

16th century Wrocław coat of arms uncovered in school assembly hall after found hidden behind plaster

Dating from the turn of the 20th century when the school was founded, the city’s coat of arms was in use from 1530 to 1938 when the Nazis ordered that all the old coats of arms be replaced with a new two-field one.

The first report:

  • Ruling party still in lead, poll shows
  • Germany should lead in building European security, says Polish FM
  • Poland to receive long-awaited EU funding in Sept says gov't spokesman
  • Poland expects Ukraine reconstruction fund, says president
  • Poland hopes Germany will replace tanks given to Ukraine

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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.

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