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Builders find iconic WWII submachine gun hidden under roof

Lying undisturbed for over 70 years, the German-made MP-40 was discovered in near perfect condition during work on a tenement house in Tarnów alongside its magazine and several dozen rounds of ammunition. KMP Tarnów

Lying undisturbed for over 70 years, the German-made MP-40 was discovered in near perfect condition during work on a tenement house in Tarnów alongside its magazine and several dozen rounds of ammunition.

Today’s news round up in Poland

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

Bomb squad called after curious son hands horrified dad WWII missile found in grass

A family had the fright of their lives when their son turned up with an unexploded WWII bomb.

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.

Gran-tastic! Tarnów 78-year-old proves she is fastest granny in the world after running up Tatras in less than two hours

Sprightly Barbara Prymakowska outshone other pensioners in the over 60’s category of the race after running up the Kasprowy Wierch peak 1,986 metres above sea level in a staggering 1hr, 45 minutes.

Looking ahead to 2021, here’s a list of Top 10 places to visit after pandemic has gone

After travelling the length and breadth of the country in pursuit of pleasure, our man Webber says he’s hit the jackpot TEN TIMES!

Tarnów: exquisite, unexpected and utterly beguiling

From the quirky to the divine, Tarnów in southeast Poland pretty much has it all.

Marvel-ous! Drawing sensation from Tarnów to illustrate Marvel’s new X-Men series

After becoming first Pole to illustrate the Batman series of comics, followed by Superman and superhero action comic Green Lantern, Szymon Kudrański is now taking on the mutant world of the X-Men.

Polish archeologists find 2,700-year-old cemetery

The cemetery, which has been dated to 700 BC, was identified by archeologists from the District Museum in Tarnów (southern Poland). The finding consists of at least 22 graves where specialists have unearthed bones, pots and metal decorations.

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
Business | Life

Poznań added to Michelin Guides’ prestigious list of top culinary cities

Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides, said: “Its cuisine reflects its cosmopolitan outlook, with influences ranging from Italy to Japan and, while chefs show respect for traditional recipes, they are not afraid to interpret these in a modern fashion.”

The first report:

  • Poland votes against EU combustion engine ban
  • Belarus risks more sanctions after Russian nuclear declaration says PM
  • Polish PM praises defence cooperation with Romania
  • Poland to address problems with Ukrainian grain exports says PM
  • VAT cuts cost Poland EUR 7.9 billion in 2023

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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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