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Fascinating never-before-seen photos offer rare glimpse of pre-war Poland

Taken in the 1930s by a French WWI veteran visiting the country, the candid pictures offer a remarkable insight into a long-forgotten past. National Library of Israel

Taken in the 1930s by a French WWI veteran visiting the country, the candid pictures offer a remarkable insight into a long-forgotten past.

Today’s news round up in Poland

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

Innovative technology reveals over 900 previously unknown ancient monuments in Bialowieża Forest

The colossal discovery, which includes 577 ancient burial barrows, 246 charcoal kiln sites, 54 tar plants, 19 complexes of ancient farmlands, 30 tranches, 51 semi-dugouts and 17 war cemeteries, and was made by archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw.

Investigation launched following rumours that mysterious Lublin ruins belonged to long-forgotten monument to the Unknown Soldier

Although the ruins at the site of the 1st Military Clinical Hospital in Lublin were known for some time, investigations were launched after an intrigued worker recalled stories from post-war doctors at the hospital about their origins.

New monument honours “largest cavalry battle of 20th century”

Unveiled near Zamość, the huge monument recalls the 1920 Battle of Komarów, a triumph that was deemed vital in Poland’s struggle for independence.

PM strongly criticises destruction of Polish monument in Belarus

Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has criticised the demolition of a monument in Belarus that commemorated Polish WWII underground soldiers.

Iconic Warsaw building that bore witness to one of history’s darkest moments given prestigious ‘historical monument’ status

Awarded only to those places deemed to have a “supra-regional significance, and high historical and artistic values”, the distinction was handed out to: “preserve a building which is an exceptional example of the public architecture of the inter-war period and a symbol of the martyrdom of the Polish nation”.

Saving Ukraine’s heritage

What is the remit of Poland’s National Heritage Institute at home and how can it help save Ukrainian cultural heritage from Russian missiles?

Georgian PM praises Poland's regional involvement

Irakli Garibashvili, the prime minister of Georgia, has praised Poland's support for his country and Ukraine in their struggles against Russian aggression.

Once a cultural hub for Warsaw’s A-listers, Empik building is placed on Register of Monuments for its rich history and “significant artistic values”

Featuring a subterranean dance floor for jazz fans, a cocktail bar, international press, and a first floor terrace that would allow guests to enjoy the summer breeze blowing in from the riverfront, it became a place of legend, with its sumptuous marble and chrome interiors attracting the city’s A-list.

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Top 5 articles:

  • Over 100,000 slaughtered with axes, pitchforks, scythes and knives: The Wołyń massacre started 76 years ago today and lasted for two years
  • The systematic massacre of all children under 10 will forever be a stain on humanity, says TFN’s Stuart Dowell
  • Mayor offers reward to first couple to have a boy in village where only girls are born
  • It’s official! Kraków is the best place in Europe for food, says European Academy of Gastronomy
  • Poland in COVID-19 LOCKDOWN! PM orders bars, restaurants, shopping centres and borders closed - and cancels ALL flights
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‘Hardest mission ever!’ Polish search and rescue team head to Turkey as earthquake death toll mounts

A 76-strong team has set off to help in the rescue effort following the massive earthquake that hit the country on Monday morning as the teams head says: “The mission... will be one of the hardest we've been on so far."

The first report:

  • Proposed wind turbine law fulfils EU milestone, says minister
  • Poland could see EU fund delays says S&P in CEE report
  • No Poles reported hurt in Turkey earthquake, says MFA
  • Patriot training a warning to aggressors says minister
  • Polish rescuers on the ground in Turkey

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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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