Eat the City: The Burgers of Krakow
I vividly remember my mother preparing sandwiches for my father, who worked night shifts at the steelworks. These were no
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On Two Wheels: Victory for Cyclists!
Last month, I was pretty anxious about the local referendum, which included a question about the desirability of more cycle
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Kino Mania: Ostatni dzień lata (The Last Day of Summer) 1958
Although a prolific novelist, Tadeusz Konwicki also built a solid cinematic reputation on a short filmography devoid of any literary
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Furious Fred: Changing Krakow’s Politics
On the 25th of last month, together with the elections for the European Parliament, a referendum took place in Krakow
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Kino Mania: Jaskółka (Caged Swallow) 2013
Krakow-born director Bartosz Warwas received a rare privilege when he became only the second filmmaker in the history of the
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Bull on the Page: The Players Exit the Stage
History is written by the victors. They that control the past, control the present. Even if they’re not secure in
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Tales From The Chalkface: Walking Away
Summer days make me more inclined to take a stroll home rather than jump on the tram, so last week,
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Kino Mania: Powstanie Warszawskie (Warsaw Uprising) 2014
This is a big year for Polish directing sensation Jan Komasa, who has mobilised on multiple fronts. Komasa became so
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The Real Wine Guy: Natural Wine in Poland
Get ready – the natural wine phenomenon is about to hit Poland. Natural wine? It means wine made with grapes,
Read moreFurious Fred: If Mayors Ruled the World
If you install the Air Quality app on your phone or tablet, you can see day by day how bad
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