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Seeing red! Across Poland Soviet war memorials are being vandalised and defaced

Where once many would have sought to defend such landmarks as valuable historic relics, it is Russia’s own actions that have seen this resistance significantly diluted. Jakub Kaczmarczyk, Marcin Bielecki/PAP

Where once many would have sought to defend such landmarks as valuable historic relics, it is Russia’s own actions that have seen this resistance significantly diluted, says TFN’s Alex Webber.

Poznań reveals its latest weapon in fight against illegal billboards

Making its debut last week, the Department of Town Planning & Architecture have unveiled a customized car embellished with hi-tech gadgets in a bid to audit outdoor ads and identify those that break the law.

VW's Polish units to halt production amid supply chain problems

The Polish unit of vehicle maker Volkswagen will temporarily halt production at two Polish plants, in Poznan and in Wrzesnia, as of March 10, due to supply problems caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the company wrote in a press release.

TFN’s ALEX WEBBER likes castles. But what does he make of the 'new wave' palaces springing up across the country?

Poland is a country that never ceases to surprise me – and can there be anything more surprising than the mind-boggling castles and palaces that have been built from scratch in the last few decades?

Singing waiter-robot with cat’s face being tested in Poznań restaurants

Named BellaBot, or Bella to its friends, the black and white robot waits for visitors at the entrance alongside a (live) waiter or waitress, greets the guests and escorts them to their table, then delivers their ordered dishes.

Bookworm heaven: Automatic 24hr book dispensers set to become 2022’s newest trend

First appearing in Łódź’s Manufaktura complex in the summer of 2020, the idea has since taken off rapidly with an increasing number of cities getting in on the act.

Built in just one day, this pretty Poznań prefab has become a darling of the design world

Named by the popular Archilovers portal as one of the Best Projects of 2021, several critics have lauded the aptly-named ‘Portable Cabin’  as one of the top container adaptations to date.

Wielkopolska Uprising finally gets its official day of honour as country marks anniversary with national holiday, albeit a working one

Writing on Facebook today, prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki said: "The Greater Poland Uprising was a great and victorious act of courage and heroism (which) contributed significantly to the rebirth of the independent Republic of Poland!”

Top tourist destinations awarded for excellence. TFN takes a look at the winners

The winners of the Best Tourism Product 2021 competition were selected from a total of 72 entries: 49 entries in the main competition, 9 entries for the Gold Certificate and 14 in the Special Certificate categories.

Poland has new public holiday

December 27 will become a new public holiday in Poland to mark the 1918-19 Greater Poland Uprising after President Andrzej Duda signed into law a bill instituting the new holiday on Tuesday.

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Top 5 articles:

  • The systematic massacre of all children under 10 will forever be a stain on humanity, says TFN’s Stuart Dowell
  • Over 100,000 slaughtered with axes, pitchforks, scythes and knives: The Wołyń massacre started 76 years ago today and lasted for two years
  • 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
History

The Polish Titanic: TFN explores the sinking of the MS Piłsudski

TFN’s Stuart Dowell visits the myths and mysteries associated with the legendary luxury liner that was the MS Piłsudski.

The first report:

  • No signs that Odra water affects human health says minister
  • Governing coalition holds slight lead in polls
  • Poland launches fund to aid Ukrainian orphans, women
  • Prosecutors to look into state authorities' response to Odra river crisis
  • Poland reports 22,712 coronavirus cases, 81 deaths between Aug 11-17

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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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