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Don’t mention the war? Why Poland won’t give up on its claims for WWII reparations

Poland’s secretary of state at the foreign ministry, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, has recently returned from the United States where he was explaining the reasons for Poland’s claims to US lawmakers and Jewish groups. Piotr Polak/PAP

Poland’s secretary of state at the foreign ministry, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, has recently returned from the United States where he was explaining the reasons for Poland’s claims to US lawmakers and Jewish groups.

Webber’s World: Inherently Polish, Gdynia has it all

Gdynia, it must be said, is about the now. Whether you’re sipping specialty coffee in artistically ascetic cafes like Tłok or glugging maverick craft beers in Ale Browar, there’s an energy and edge that feels irresistibly vivid.

Nowa Huta joins prestigious list as it is named a ‘Monument of History’

The distinction comes after many years of efforts to give the Stalin-era district ok Kraków the prestigious label and paves the way for a listing on UNESCO's world heritage list.

Culture minister highlights risk of trade in stolen Ukrainian artefacts

Ukraine’s cultural heritage could be looted and traded on illegal markets as a result of the Russian invasion, Poland’s culture minister warned on Wednesday.

Gorgeous winners of annual nativity crib comp revealed

The tradition, known in Polish as Konkurs Szopek Krakowskich, sees entrants compete to make the most colourful, imaginative and intricate hand-made nativity scenes, almost always set against the backdrop of the iconic spires of Krakόw’s St Mary’s Basilica.

Campaign to save Kashubian language gathers steam

A crowdfunding campaign is underway to raise finance for an online Kashubian dictionary – a necessity, say campaigners, if the language is to be kept alive by younger generations.

Swedish MP wants to return precious Polish document to Poland

A Swedish right-wing MP has suggested that Sweden should return to Poland a precious document dated 1505 which was looted by the Swedes during the Deluge (1655-1660).

Kraków mayor urges UNESCO to relocate conference planned in Russia

The mayor of the southern Polish city of Kraków has called on UNESCO not to organise the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in the Russian city of Kazan, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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?

Ukrainian artist whose work has become symbol of peace is honoured in Warsaw

Maria Prymachenko’s dazzlingly colourful renderings of life in the Ukrainian countryside showcase a world that is gradually being destroyed by Russian bombs.

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