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History fan returns from epic voyage documenting the lives of Polish diaspora in South America

A Polish monument in the centre of Itaiopolis in Brazil (Santa Catarina State). Of the 25,000 inhabitants of the town, most of them have Polish roots. Śladami Polonii/Facebook

With Brazil’s Curitiba considered one of the most Polish cities in the world, 30-year-old Mateusz Jakubowski set out to track down people of Polish descent across the continent. His findings have now been turned in to an intimate and fascinating documentary.

Underdogs Poland thrash ‘the great Brazil’ 3-0 in Nations League finals

Despite being one of the most accomplished teams in the world, the Brazilian Canarinhos side couldn’t hold off the onslaught of the Polish Eagles."We played an amazing match, we beat the great Brazil 3-0.That speaks for itself,” said triumphant setter Marcin Komenda.

From Brazil to herring: famed Brazilian avant-garde art reflects on her Polish-Jewish heritage

TFN’s Jacek Borowski tracks down the Polish-Jewish roots of the internationally acclaimed Brazilian visual artist 85-year-old Anna Bella Geiger.

White, red and gold: Poland defends volleyball world champions’ title

Poland’s men’s volleyball team defeat Brazil again to secure consecutive championship.

World's biggest bell 'Vox Patris' made in Poland

At 55 tonnes, the 'Vox Patris' church bell is the biggest in the world. It was made by Polish craftsmen and will be transported to Trinidade, Brazil next year, to the Basilica of the Eternal Father, which commissioned it.

Poland seen as dark horse of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Poland has the best chance of being the "dark horse" of the 2018 FIFA World Cup football tournament, says a multinational team of analysts at the Japanese bank Nomura.

Brazil most promising partner in South America - Polish deputy FM

Brazil is Poland's largest and most promising partner in this part of the world, Polish Deputy FM Marek Magierowski said during his visit to Sao Paulo, South America’s largest economic and industrial centre.

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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