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‘Mountain-friendly’ wheelchair to help disabled enjoy Tatras being tested for suitability

The wheelchair with one wheel, a bucket-like seat and four grip-holds to help move it up the mountain, came to the attention of officials at the Tatra Mountains National Park after an employee launched a crowdfunding campaign to buy one for her disabled sister. Maria Król/TPN

The wheelchair, with one wheel, a bucket-like seat and four grip-holds to help move it up the mountain, came to the attention of officials at the Tatra Mountains National Park after an employee launched a crowdfunding campaign to buy one for her disabled sister.

Beautifully illustrated book explores fascinating architectural heritage of trendy Gdańsk suburb

Set between the city centre and the leafy suburb of Oliwa, till now Wrzeszcz has possibly been better-known as the childhood home of Nobel prize-winning author Günter Grass. However, its patchwork of architectural styles also offer a telling glimpse into the chronology of the city.

Locals build over 1,000 snowmen to raise money for dying toddler

The child’s desperate mum said: “We are starting a fight to save Bartek’s tiny heart. Doctors have no doubts –surgery is the only chance to save Bartek’s life! There's a bomb ticking in our son's chest.”

IT whizz creates incredible eco-computer to show how ‘real’ computers work

Built out of recycled wood, the fully-functional analogue ball computer known as KulKomp works in a similar way to an electronic digital computer, performing a surprising number of operations performed by an electronic computer, but in a visible and mechanical way, not electronic.

Piła firm to bring cult WWII video game Wolfenstein back to life with boardgame version

One of the planet’s most influential companies operating in the world of miniature boardgames, Archon’s Wolfenstein The Boardgame will revive the fictional Polish-American spy William “B.J.” Blazkowicz as he battles against a hulking mechanical Hitler and other Nazi villains.

Independent presidential candidate receives EUR 116,000 in crowdfunding

Szymon Holownia, an independent candidate in Poland's upcoming presidential elections, has received over half a million zlotys (EUR 116,000) in crowdfunding since he launched his funding appeal on Tuesday, his electoral commissioner has announced.

IT students find ‘foxy’ solution to hectic life schedules with new mobile-friendly app

The electronic ‘fox’ becomes a family’s or office’s helper, calendar and time management app. Anima is integrated with the smart home systems, such as interactive speakers or lights, turning them off for us according to our plans. It uses Bluetooth instead of localisation to conserve energy.

That’s a turnip for the books: Online vegan butchers such a roaring success plans are now afoot for expansion

Two years ago Warsaw entrepreneurs Igor Sadurski and Rafał Czech launched a crowdfunding initiative to open a business selling plant-based meat substitutes. Now their online shop stocks a full range of vegan charcuterie, from juniper kiełbasa to pepperoni. They also offer a grill package for the barbecue, with vegan burgers, bacon, gyros and kebab.

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Warsaw demands explanation after Belarus destroys Polish WWII memorial

The memorial, in the western village of Mikuliszki, consisted of the remains of the wartime headquarters of a Polish Home Army unit whose members died in combat in the area in 1944.

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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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