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USS Gravely moored in Polish port

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) has arrived in Poland for a one-day visit to the Port of Gdynia, northern Poland.

From Poland with ‘love’: Gdynia woman joins Tinder to tell Russian men about Putin’s atrocities in Ukraine

Determined to combat disinformation in Russia, Kinga Szostko created a fake account  on the dating app and now deluges men who swipe right with photos of atrocities carried out by Russian troops.

Customs officers send tonnes of seized goods to help Ukrainians

After being sorted by officials in Gdynia, the half a million items of shoes, clothing and bedding are sent to Ukrainian refugees in Poland and those remaining in their homeland.

Fascinating tale of Muslim princess who fought for Poland during WWII wins short film award

VIDEO: Directed by Tomasz Popakuł for the Gdynia Emigration Museum and entitled ‘Dzennet’, the six and a half minute film tells the story of refugee Dzennet Dżabagi-Skibniewska, whose mother was a Polish Tatar and father the son of the last ruler of Ingushetia, a republic of Russia located in the North Caucus.

Fairytale castles, forest retreats and historic cities - TFN’s top travel tips for 2022

With the final curtain drawn on 2021, TFN's Alex Webber takes a look at the year that awaits and those unmissable places that demand your attention.

Gdynia joins UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network as a City of Film

VIDEO: The announcement made by Director General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay sees the city become the second in Poland to join the list, the first being Łódź which was awarded the title in 2017.

Self-service ‘honesty shop’ where customers are trusted to not steal goods or cash is doing a roaring trade

With just a price list, the products on display and a cash box where shoppers leave their money, Daniel Wojtyński’s little self-service shop has become a hit with both locals and hikers.

The dark side of Gdynia: stunning images reveal city’s night time persona

Haunting and ethereal in their stillness and beauty, Oskar Lewiński’s photographic portrayal of Gdynia at night has charmed the public.

Wish you were here? With staycations becoming the new ‘new thing’ TFN takes a look at what Poland has to offer - and it’s a lot!

Whether it be lavish tented luxury, historic old towns, moody eccentric palaces, wild untamed forests or cool seaside vibes, Poland has them all.

A priest, diamond dealer and singer Anna Maria Jopek’s grandmother; just three of the Polish men and women onboard the Titanic when it sank

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, Alex Webber looks back at the fate of the Polish families and travellers who were on board when the ship hit an iceberg and sank on this day 109 years ago.

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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:

  • Poland reports 1,871 coronavirus cases, 60 deaths between May 19-25
  • Polish PM secures new investments at Davos
  • April unemployment down to 5.2 percent - stats office
  • Belarus border barrier to be finished by end-June
  • Putin weaponising Ukraine’s crops, Polish PM tells BBC

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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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