Wrocław

Far from the madding crowd: Ambitious start-up launches pop-up hotels to reach ‘spots of untouched beauty’

The first of its kind in Poland, the pop up hotels are aimed at those who want to experience Poland’s undiscovered areas of natural beauty, far away from traditional tourist hotspots. GoodSpot

The first of its kind in Poland, the pop up hotels are aimed at those who want to experience Poland’s undiscovered areas of natural beauty, far away from traditional tourist hotspots. And as they are mobile, they can circumvent pandemic rules. 

Kraków scientist tells cleanup do-gooders ‘LEAF them leaves alone!’

Dr. Tomasz Figarski, who is a specialist at the Forest Management and Geodesy Office, has joined the ‘Leaves aren’t Rubbish’ campaign, pointing out that fallen leaves have multiple environmental benefits.

UK’s Prince Philip found to have Polish relatives

TFN’s John Beauchamp explores the intriguing family connections between The Duke of Edinburgh and Poland.

Little wonders: micro-apartments take property market by storm

Offering “a safe investment” with “guaranteed returns”, the market for micro-apartments has proven resilient in the face of covid.

Coronavirus mum-in-a-coma gives birth to baby girl

The baby named Amelka was delivered via caesarean section two weeks ago at the University Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw where the mother, who was unaware she had given birth, is now said to be recovering.

Top dogs join top models in Pawsome new calendar

​The idea of photographer Pamela Porwen, the calendar features some of Poland’s most celebrated faces alongside pooches in desperate need of a permanent home and looks set to be one of one of the more enviable accessories of 2021.

Polish archbishop accused of sexual abuse - apostolic nunciature

Archbishop Henryk Gulbinowicz has been forbidden from celebrating Holy Mass, taking part in public meetings and using the bishop's insignia as the result of accusations of sexual harassment, the Apostolic Nunciature in Poland announced on Friday.

Wrocław docs give Irish baby life-changing surgery

Six-month-old Olivia had been receiving treatment in Dublin but specialists were unable to help the toddler who suffered from problems caused by an overgrown oesophagus, the tube that connects the throat with the stomach.

All a board: Wrocław company chugs into the future by making cardboard furniture

Offering an alternative to wood furniture Świat Tektury produces a range of furniture including cardboard desks and chairs.

Locals come to rescue of ‘loveable’ balloon-seller and raise over 150k after his livelihood erupted into flames

After reading about the fire that had destroyed the homeless 72-year-old’s car and balloons, kind-hearted locals rallied around and, with the support of Wrocław’s mayor and a TV celebrity, not only raised over 150,000 PLN but also found him a new home.

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