She was among the great hopes of Poland for glory at the London Olympics, but Agnieszka Radwańska fell at the first stage – being beaten convincingly by 24th-seed German Julia Goerge…
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Holiday-makers in Krakow fear they could lose thousands of złoty, after a travel agency cancelled and postponed some trips. Atena began to issue cancellations and postponements to customers, by SMS and email. The firm has been the subject of several official complaints…
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When someone pumps up the volume on their MP3 player on the bus, opens or shuts a tram window without first asking fellow passengers, or rests his feet on the train seat opposite, is this something that makes your fume? Have your say in our poll…
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Tennis hero Agnieszka Radwańska carried the Polish flag at the opening of the London Olympics on Friday. She is on of 218 athletes who will be looking to improve on the nation’s 2008 medal haul, when Poland won three golds, six silver, and a bronze in Beijing…
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Third-league Polish football team Hutnik got more of the limelight than they were used to this summer, as they opened the doors of their ground and training facilities to the English national team during the European Championships. Now they are…
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A new hospice for the care of terminally ill patients has been opened, in tribute to the former prisoners of Auschwitz concentration camp. The hospice will be home to 20 people, and has been designed to be what the German Minister of Health Daniel Bahr described as…
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We’re all taking a breath, it’s coming to the end of the year, and the older students are leaving, exams over, a whole summer ahead of a whole new life of vast possibilities stretching out before them. It’s wonderful to see the relief on their faces as they leave the room knowing no exam looms…
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On the one hand, owning a car in Krakow makes it a lot easier to get to work or school, particularly if you live in outlying areas. On the other, there’s the question of pollution, accidents and cost. But a new report suggests there could be a quick fix where everyone wins. Have your say here…
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Kidnap, murder, suicide and police incompetence – Krakow journalist Robert Socha’s overview of a decade of shocks to Poland’s criminal justice system…
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Hop on board a tram on any Sunday or public holiday from now until the beginning of September, and you may be forgiven for thinking that you have stepped back in time. For the historic ‘0’ route has reopened for the summer, offering a chance to view the city from on board…
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