Poland

Sushi takes on traditional kielbasa nationwide

Thursday, September 13, 2007

With an increase in the fresh fish distribution sector sushi bars are sprouting across Poland like mushrooms after the rain.

Climate changes may reverse Europe's tourist destinations

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Climate changes are constantly progressing. Scientists, ecologists and politicians have for many years warned of global warming, but it seems that some European countries may profit from the environment's changes, the newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza reported.

Early winter in September: First snowfall in Tatras

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Winter is expected to hold fast in the mountains for at least the week. Over thirty centimeters of snow has fallen on Kasprowy Wierch in the Tatra Mountains this week.

School starts with new fashion

Thursday, September 6, 2007

A new school rule was recently introduced by former Education Minister Roman Giertych. Education officials said a key reason for mandating uniforms is to prevent students from being distracted by fashion to the detriment of their studies.

Minister Lepper tries to domesticate buffalo

Thursday, September 6, 2007

A former minister of agriculture tried to change ministry regulations to designate the American buffalo a domesticated animal instead of a wild animal.

Election campaign commences

Thursday, September 6, 2007

As developments unfold in Poland's internal politics, citizens should start thinking about who to vote for in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The most likely voting date is October 21.

Doctors wanted for mission in Afghanistan

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Nations can be triumphant in war by defeating the enemy on the battlefield ? or by winning the battle for "heart and minds" with kindness and good will.

Poland shedding borders to Europe

Thursday, September 6, 2007

On January 1, 2008, Poland will join 30 European countries that have removed systematic border controls. Parliament voted last week to remove the controls when it accepted the Schengen Zone Agreement.

Religion course to be included at school

Thursday, September 6, 2007

A controversy over whether the grade for a religion course should be included in the grade average of all school subjects continues to bubble.

Physician's good deeds may lead to arrest

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Dr. Ilona Rosiek-Konieczna, 58, is suspected of wangling 300,000 zloty (around 80,000 euro) from the regional Health Fund in Malopolska province in 1999, reported the newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza.