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“Culture triumphs over evil”: Kyiv Symphony Orchestra woos Warsaw and performs for first time since invasion

Given special permission to leave their homeland, last night saw musicians from the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra take to the stage in Warsaw for their first proper performance since war began. Kyiv Symphony Orchestra/Facebook/Dina Pysarenko

Given special dispensation to leave Ukraine, the orchestra will next perform in Łódź before leaving for Germany. “These musicians are carrying an optimistic message – that culture is winning,” said Deputy PM Piotr Gliński.

Former death camp secretary who skipped trial is caught after police launched manhunt

The 96-year-old woman who went on the run after getting in a taxi to stand trial for WWII war crimes has been captured. 

Cops seize over 3 tonnes of cocaine worth more than 3 billion PLN hidden inside barrels of pineapple pulp

Officers found over 144 barrels containing the drug after it had travelled from Ecuador to Hamburg and then by road to Gdynia. Three men in their 60s and 70s have now been charged and held for questioning.

Polish coach accident in Germany leaves 13 injured

A Polish coach with 50 people on board was involved in an accident that occurred on the A1 highway, northeast of Hamburg, on Saturday morning. Local police reported 13 passengers were injured, seven seriously.

Former SS death camp guard goes on trial

According to prosecutors, 93-year-old Bruno Dey was a “cog in the murderous machine” and is guilty of complicity in the murder of 5230 of the camp’s victims.

Mission Im-pasta-ble? Not for the Kraków pasta kings behind fast-food chain Makarun

From a simple pasta bar for students to global franchising, TFN chats to pals Przemysław Tymczyszyn and Marcin Szworak about the phenomenal success of their fast-food franchising.

Poland is both pro-American and pro-European - Polish PM in Hamburg

Poland is both pro-American and pro-European, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stated during the Future of Transatlantic Relations (FOTAR) international conference held in Hamburg on Saturday.

PM in Hamburg for conference on transatlantic relations

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is in Hamburg on Saturday to attend the Future of Transatlantic Relations (FOTAR) international conference.

The ‘heart and soul’ of Polish music at the Elbe Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg

Germany’s Elbe Philharmonic Hall is playing host to a veritable Who’s Who of Polish music to mark the country’s 100 years of independence.

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