Dear Luiza: Friends With Benefits
Dear Luiza, I arrived in Krakow nearly a year ago to finish my studies, and everybody seem to have a
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Month: May 2014
Poland’s Hidden Religious Diversity
The 95 Percent When asked what it means to be Polish, most people will agree that being Catholic is a
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Kino Mania: Hardkor Disko (Hardcore Disco) 2014
After establishing himself as one of the most sought-after music video directors in the Polish market, Krzysztof Skonieczny prepared himself
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Referendum Ends Krakow’s Winter Olympics Bid
Krakow will not proceed with its bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics following a 70 percent ‘no’ vote in
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On Two Wheels: The Bike Hire Soap Opera
Krakow was the first city in Poland to operate a bike hire scheme, even before London or New York for
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Loose Change: The Sexy Shop
I had high hopes for the Sexy Shop. Nestled comfortably in double-fronted premises of moderate size on ul. Tomasza, ‘sexy’
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Krakow Film Festival 2014
The Krakow Film Festival, the oldest and most highly regarded in the country, runs from May 25 to June 1,
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Are Krakow’s Property Developers Simply Fat Cats?
A perusal of any online real estate forum will show that Krakow’s property developers are much maligned – often seen
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Poland’s New Immigration Law
Beginning in May, non-EU nationals interested in settling in Poland will benefit from a new law signed by President Bronisław
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Wojtek the Soldier Bear Monument Unveiled In Krakow
A statue of Wojtek the Soldier Bear was unveiled in Krakow’s Jordan Park on Sunday at the climax of a
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