Warsaw Ghetto

Warsaw Ghetto tram fully restored to become central feature new ghetto museum

Recognised as being the only one of its kind in the world, the pre-war tram that once rolled through the Warsaw Ghetto has been fully restored and will act as one of the central elements of the future Warsaw Ghetto Museum. Albert Zawada/PAP

Although Warsaw’s Jewish population found themselves sealed off in the Ghetto in November, 1940, the vastness of the area demanded that it be serviced by its own tramlines.

Duda hails Israeli president's visit as sign of renewed friendship

Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has said a visit by his Israeli counterpart is a good sign of friendship being renewed.

German president speaks of 'deep shame' over Nazi crimes

The German president has expressed his "deep shame" over the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany against Jews during World War Two as he marked the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

Warsaw Ghetto Uprising a symbol of bravery says president

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is a symbol of bravery and determination, Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, said on Wednesday during commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the 1943 battle that set a small group of Jews against the German army.

‘Around Us A Sea of Fire’: Haunting new exhibition reveals the lives of civilians during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

As touching as it is troubling, the exhibition looks set to be remembered as one of the most powerful ever to be presented by POLIN. Novel in its topic matter, and clear in its message, it finishes by lingering on the point, “thou shalt not be indifferent”.

Yellow flowers of spring - and of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings, daffodils have become synonymous with the beginning of spring. But in Poland, they have yet another meaning - the commemoration of the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

Polish PM pays tribute to Warsaw Ghetto insurgents

Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has honoured the bravery of the Warsaw Ghetto insurgents on the 80th anniversary of the uprising.

Polish capital to commemorate Ghetto Uprising

Ceremonies will take place in the Polish capital on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the start of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

Today’s news round up in Poland

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

Ten thousand Jews and Poles take part in March of the Living

Around 10,000 Jews and Poles, including Holocaust survivors, took part in the annual March of the Living in southern Poland on Tuesday to pay tribute to Holocaust victims.

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