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Krakow

Tischner European University educates masses

Friday, February 1, 2008
In the decades after it was founded in 1959, Znak Publishers became a center of independent thought that attracted intellectuals from Poland and internationally. Now one of the executives who helped nurture the company's intellectual climate has turned from publishing to another intellectual arena.

Poland overwhelmed by labor protests across public sectors

Friday, January 25, 2008
Public employees ranging from doctors, nurses and teachers to coal miners are either threatening or actively engaging in labor disruptions on a scale that Poland has not seen since the Solidarity movement 20 years ago.

German civilians killed in revenge

Friday, January 25, 2008
An isolated Baltic Sea island was the scene of an ugly chapter in modern Polish history - the revenge killing of dozens of ethnic Germans just after the end of World War II.

Thousands queue for collector's coins

Friday, January 25, 2008
Anyone on ul. Basztowa late last week had a chance to see something unusual: hundreds of people queued in front of the seat of the regional branch of the National Bank of Poland (NBP).

Jagiellonian University opens Center for Holocaust Studies

Friday, January 25, 2008
The Jagiellonian University in Krakow inaugurated its Center for Holocaust Studies on Jan. 17, as the first establishment among Polish colleges to concentrate on the study and research of Jewish annihilation.

Mystical minaret near Rynek Kleparz

Friday, January 25, 2008
As you hurry down ul. Dluga on your way to the Kleparz Market you might have noticed the building on the corner of Pedzichow. You can see it much better from the other side of the street once the tram passes and you have a clear view of the three majestic towers rising above the otherwise drab apartments.

Remembering Kieslowski at Juliusz Slowacki Theater

Friday, January 25, 2008
The Juliusz Slowacki Theater will host a concert Jan. 25 of Wojciech Kilar's music, commemorating Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski.

Xmas events raise 30 mln zloty in medical care for children

Saturday, January 19, 2008
This season's Great Christmas Orchestra Assistance events raised 30 mln zloty for children's medical needs, the charity's organizers reported.

Swiss to built wind power station in Krzywin

Saturday, January 19, 2008
There should be 10 times more wind power stations in Poland. EU requires that number in the face of rising prices of fossil fuels.

Nity council plans underground museum on Rynek Glowny

Saturday, January 19, 2008
Work has begun on a history museum beneath Rynek Glowny (Main Market Square) after the city planning and historical preservation offices signed off on plans for the facility.
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