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New species of lizard-eating snake is named after Łódź professor after being found in misty ‘Lost World’ forest

Described as ‘beautiful and intriguing’, the tiny 18cm-long, red-eyed reptile is the only one specimen that has been found so far. D. Bruce Means

The previously unknown species of red-eyed snake was discovered by Prof. Philippe Kok during a National Geographic research expedition to a remote, misty forest in the highlands of western Guyana.

Poznań is best city to live in Poland, says new study

According to Business Insider Polska, the city took top spot based on various factors including remuneration, access to healthcare through the National Health Fund and air quality.

Photographers set record after capturing Łódź chimney from over 113km away

Capturing the image from Poland’s tallest building, the Varso Tower, lensmen Paweł Kłak and Łukasz Wawrzyszko photographed the EC-4 chimney in Łódź, a staggering 113.6 km away, making it the farthest ground view to be taken from the capital.

Extraordinarily realistic mural wows Łódź with its vibrancy and gorgeous details

Covering an area of 90 sq/m, it’s not the project’s size that has enthralled the public, but rather its unique and captivating visual style. 

Three cheers for the birthday girl: Łódź hits 600!

Celebrations marking the city’s 600th birthday reach a climax tomorrow – TFN’s Alex Webber uncovers what makes the city so special.

Acclaimed Łódź artist who uses ‘robot dog’ called Basia to paint hits out at AI

Amid growing concerns about the unchecked growth of AI, internationally-renowned artist Agnieszka Pilat, who is famed for her work with robots, has added her voice to the debate against the over-use of Artificial Intelligence.

Going underground: Łódź reveals one of its true hidden treasures

The underground water reservoir in Łódź revealed its full, staggering glory after being drained for the first time in years.

EC to co-finance high-speed railway line in central Poland

The European Commission (EC) has offered EUR 65.9 million to the Central Transportation Hub (CPK) company for the construction of a high-speed railway line connecting Warsaw and Lodz in central Poland where the massive air, road and rail hub is to be built.

Wall inspiring: the duo behind some of Poland’s most impressive, and largest street art

The work by Etam Cru can been seen around the world, and has taken Polish street art to a new level.

Orientarium scoops Poland’s top architectural prize

The Orientarium ZOO Łódź has once again been honored with a prestigious award, this time winning the SARP 2023 Grand Prix – the most important architectural award in Poland.

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Culture | History

‘Tarantino-style western’ about Kościuszko Uprising wins coveted Golden Lion award for best film at Gdynia film festival

VIDEO: Dubbed a ‘Tarantino-esque Western in 18th century Poland’, the film’s compelling blend of grotesque violence and black humour is set against the tumultuous backdrop of Poland in 1794, when Tadeusz Kościuszko, the eponymous 'Kos', returns to Poland to with a freed slave to rally support among the peasantry for his insurrection against the Russians.

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Warsaw’s secret war against Moscow’s spies: Poland’s intelligence services have gone into overdrive to combat Putin’s covert assault

The arrest last week of a ‘dangerous’ spy network in Poland is the latest in the country’s secret war against Russian intelligence since Putin’s troops attacked Ukraine.

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