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Day of freedom: when Poland regained its independence

Today marks the 103rd anniversary of Poland regaining independence after centuries of foreign rule. Marcin Bielecki/PAP

Today marks the 104th anniversary of Poland regaining independence after centuries of foreign rule.

Polish tall ship to dock in Gdynia on Thursday after 10-month voyage

The Polish tall ship Dar Młodzieży will dock on Thursday in Gdynia, northern Poland, from its round-the-world Independence Cruise marking the Polish independence centenary. During a ten-month journey, the ship visited 23 ports in several countries.

Stunning photos that capture 100 years of Poland's independence highlight fascinating new history book

The album of historic images provides a window on Poland’s turbulent history over the last 100 years, from the first steps of the republic to the present day.

How many fingers does a horse have and other Google searches from Poland in 2018

TFN takes a look a back at this year’s most popular searches and what inspired them. A little hint: football was at the top.

A group of military enthusiasts has recreated Poland’s first ever armoured vehicle

Named Piłsudski’s tank it had its baptism of fire in street fighting in Lwów in 1918 when Poles were fighting to establish the new country’s eastern borders. To raise morale it was also decorated with an American flag to show that Poland was not alone in its struggle but backed by US President Woodrow Wilson.

Gdańsk Shipyard among 14 new historical monuments - president

The Gdańsk Shipyard is among 14 new monuments to history established by the president. "Poland has 105 monuments to history on its independence centenary," President Andrzej Duda said during a gala at the National Theatre in Warsaw on Monday.

Musical based on Paderewski's life performed in New York

Parts of the musical 'Blacksmith', inspired by the life of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a renowned Polish composer, pianist and statesman, an icon of Polish independence, were performed in New York's Public Space in Manhattan on Thursday.

Carnegie Hall concert celebrates Poland's independence anniversary

A Polish music concert at Carnegie Hall and the unveiling of a relief depicting an icon of Polish independence, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, at the Polish Slavic Center dominated Sunday celebrations in New York of the centenary of Poland regaining independence.

US president congratulates Poland on Independence Anniversary

US President Donald Trump congratulated Poland in a Sunday Tweet on its 100th Independence Anniversary.

NATO, EU Council congratulate Poland on Independence Centenary

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg congratulated Poland, Romania, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on their independence centenaries on Sunday. Separately, the European Council highlighted Poland's achievements.

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A 76-strong team has set off to help in the rescue effort following the massive earthquake that hit the country on Monday morning as the teams head says: “The mission... will be one of the hardest we've been on so far."

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

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