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Polish envoy criticises decision to establish Nord Stream 2 foundation

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The Polish ambassador in Germany has criticised plans to establish a foundation to support the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. The German-Russian pipeline, to run along the Baltic seabed, has been strongly protested by Poland and the Baltic countries.

Taiwan donates EUR 338,000 to Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation

Taiwan will become a donor to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation by providing PLN 1.5 million (EUR 338,000) for the support of educational projects devoted to the history of the Nazi German death camp, the foundation announced on its website on Monday.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation donates EUR 2.62 mln for conservation work

Last year, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation donated a record amount of PLN 12 million (EUR 2.62 million) towards conservation work at the Auschwitz Memorial, the head of the foundation, Marek Zajac, has announced.

Polish plastic organisation joins global fight to rid world of plastic pollution

The organisation includes some of the country’s biggest retailers and food producers.

A helping hand for Poles in Ukraine

A foundation is helping Poles living in Ukraine get through the COVID-19 crisis.

All together now: Polish foundation raises money for Ukrainian Poles hit by pandemic

The funds will go to help people, especially the elderly, who are struggling to make ends meet because of the lockdown.

Bone marrow foundation teams up with tattoo artists to encourage body art lovers to become donors

The DKMS Foundation and tattoo artists across Poland are looking to raise awareness that despite those who get tattooed not being able to donate blood they are still eligible to be donors for bone marrow.

Foundation asks US president to rename Fort Bragg Fort Kosciuszko

The New York-based Kosciuszko Foundation has requested US President Donald Trump that Fort Bragg in North Carolina be renamed Fort Kosciuszko. In an open letter to the US head of state, it stated that all Americans could be proud of Kosciuszko.

Ear we go! Volunteers arrive in Cameroon to help children with hearing problems

At the moment the only help the children get is from a shaman who identifies who "put a spell on the family.” The team will provide the children with hearing aids and education.

Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity holding its finale today

Poland's Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOSP) organisation is holding its 28th Finale on Sunday. WOSP volunteers countrywide are gathering funds into their distinctive collection boxes.

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Documentary makers race to raise cash for Oscars nomination

The documentary describes Warsaw University archaeology professor Andrzej Niwiński’s life-long search in the Valley of King’s for the hidden tomb of 11th century BC Egyptian ruler Herhor. 

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