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Warsaw Ghetto Uprising – 80 years on

Official ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Leszek Szymański/PAP

This week marked 80 years since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising broke out. The fight, the largest act of armed resistance by Jews in World War II, started 19 April 1943 and lasted just under a month until 16 May.

Today’s news round up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Polish, German, Israeli presidents light Remembrance Candles in Warsaw

The presidents of Poland, Germany and Israel, Andrzej Duda, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Isaac Herzog lit Remembrance Candles at the Nożyk Synagogue in Warsaw on Wednesday, on the 80th anniversary of the World War Two Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

Ghetto Uprising a struggle against all odds says Israeli president

The fighters of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising fought against all odds and although only a few survived it was a victory for the human spirit, the Israeli president said on Wednesday in the Polish capital at commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the 1943 insurgency.

German president speaks of 'deep shame' over Nazi crimes

The German president has expressed his "deep shame" over the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany against Jews during World War Two as he marked the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

Israeli and German presidents to attend Warsaw Ghetto Uprising commemorations

The presidents of Israel and Germany will visit Warsaw to take part along with the Polish head of state in commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, the Polish President's Office announced on Thursday.

Poland sees rise in Ukrainian refugees says president

The number of Ukrainian refugees has grown to about three million in Poland and this may also mean increased numbers of refugees in Germany, the Polish president, Andrzej Duda, has said.

Germany's air defence offer is important gesture says Polish president

Germany's offer to provide Poland with a Patriot air-defence battery is seen as a very important gesture from an ally, Polish President Andrzej Duda has said.

Duda and Steinmeier discuss Poland's WWII reparations claim

Poland's claim for reparations for WWII damages from Germany was one of the topics of Thursday's talks between the Polish and German presidents, Andrzej Duda and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Duda's aide has said.

Polish, German presidents discuss aid for Ukraine

The Polish and German presidents met for face-to-face talks in Warsaw on Tuesday to discuss ways of helping Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.

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