Poland

No prison for murder culprits

Friday, November 2, 2007

Six men accused of killing a 60-year-old former prison inmate in northeastern Poland have been handed suspended sentences ranging from six months to two years, a far lighter punishment than that sought by prosecutors.

Six F-16 Fighting Falcons soon to arrive in Poland

Friday, November 2, 2007

Six F-16 Fighting Falcons, known to their pilots as "Vipers," will come to Poland in November.

Poles want Ireland to adopt third national language

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Polish immigrants in Ireland want their mother tongue to be recognized as a third official language alongside English and Irish Gaelic, Dziennik has reported. They believe their second nation is Ireland and it would be natural.

Poland to take part in the EU mission in Chad

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Polish soldiers will take part in a peacekeeping mission in Chad organized by the UN. Their departure is planned for November, but the exact number of troops remains unclear.

Prostitutes see world of opportunity in Euro 2012

Thursday, October 25, 2007

"We care about your fitness," "Just a little bit of pleasure," "Let's do it," "Let's train together," implores a topless woman, with a ball in hand on the Polish-language flyers that have appeared recently on Warsaw's streets. There is also the caption "Euro 2012" and a telephone number.

Chechen mother wants to settle in Wielkopolska

Thursday, October 25, 2007

The story of a Chechen woman who lost three daughters in the mountains of Poland while seeking a better life for her family has touched many hearts.

Polish culture spreads in Ireland

Thursday, October 25, 2007

The continuous growth in the number of Poles emigrating to Ireland has inspired the spread of Polish culture in the island nation through arts, education and food.

Orthodox icons from Bardejow in Poland

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Orthodox icons from Bardejow, Slovakia are being exhibited in Poland for the first time. Some of the icons on display in the Museum of Art in Sosnowiec are as much as 500 years old.

Eviction of rebellious nuns from Kazimierz Dolny

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Sixty-two former nuns from the Sisters of the Family of Bethany were evicted by police from the convent in Kazimierz Dolny.

Warsaw businesses acknowledge, cater to gay community

Thursday, October 25, 2007

The term "gay-friendly" doesn't mean that local owners want only gay and lesbian clients.