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Doctor known as ‘Mother of Lepers’ takes first step towards sainthood with beatification

Wanda Błeńska who died at the age of 103 cured thousands of people of leprosy. Wanda Błeńska Archive/Wanda Błeńska Facebook

Known for helping her patients without wearing gloves during treatment so as not to frighten and discourage them, Wanda Błeńska who died at the age of 103 cured thousands of Ugandans of leprosy.

Poland to build European Film Centre Camerimage

The government has passed a resolution on the construction of the European Film Centre Camerimage in Torun, north Poland.

Two’s company: the lure of Toruń and Bydgoszcz

Just a short train ride from Warsaw are two contrasting cities that lie only a stone’s throw apart.

It's our duty to honour Ukrainians who saved Poles - PiS leader

Poland's ruling party Law and Justice leader told participants of a meeting of Catholic broadcasters Radio Maryja and TV Trwam, in Toruń, northern Poland, on Saturday that it was the obligation of Poles to honour Ukrainians who saved Poles during the Volhynia Massacre.

Skyway Festival of Lights sees Toruń lit up in spectacular colour

The 11th edition of the spectacle will be a drive-thru event along a 5km course consisting of 12 zones.

Whopping 35-billion-pixel Toruń photo is largest panorama in Poland and one of the largest in the world

Photography duo Jadwiga and Marek Czarnecki took over 1,700 individual photographs of the Toruń skyline before electronically stitching them together to create the incredible panoramat. Zooming in, even the smallest details can be observed, with highlights including the Sailor’s Gate, the soaring steeple of the Church of the Holy Spirit, the solid dimensions of St. John’s Cathedral and the city defensive walls running along the bottom.

Torun remembrance park honours Poles who saved Jews in World War II

A National Remembrance Park was opened in the north-central Polish city of Torun on Saturday in honour of those who risked their lives to save Jews in Poland during the Second World War.

Enchanting little ‘origami house’ has two-fold purpose of ‘isolation and reflection’

Located in the city of Toruń, the design inspired by the ancient Japanse art of paper-folding has been billed by the architects behind it as a small and cosy space away from everyday life.

The natural look: hand-made cosmetics on a roll

Once small, the market for hand-made cosmetics is increasing as people go green.

Monumental effort: Poland’s historic monuments stand tall

As world marks International Monuments Day, TFN looks at some of Poland’s finest.

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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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