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What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it?

June 20, 2020June 21, 2020 Steven Hoffman 10 Comments

The phrase “LGBT ideology” makes about as much sense as “redhead ideology” or “left-handed ideology.”

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[PHOTOS] Krakow Manifa March for Women’s Day 2020

March 9, 2020March 10, 2020 Krakow Post 0 Comments

March 8th was International Women’s Day, a holiday on which Polish women traditionally receive flowers. But te holiday – first

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Holy Spirit Square in Krakow (phot. Zygmunt Put)
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Human bones found beneath Krakow’s Holy Spirit Square

January 16, 2020February 3, 2020 Krakow Post 0 Comments

Human bones have been found by city employees beneath the Holy Spirit Square in Krakow. Workers for the City Green

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5 takeaways from the 2019 Polish parliament election

October 18, 2019November 3, 2022 Steven Hoffman 1 Comment

5 takeaways from Poland’s 2019 parliamentary elections

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2019 election for Poland’s parliament: What you need to know

October 12, 2019 Steven Hoffman 1 Comment

Tomorrow, Poles go to the polls to vote on the next parliament. How does it work, and what should we

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QUIZ: How much do you know about the Polish constitution?

May 3, 2019 Krakow Post 1 Comment

Today is May 3rd Constitution Day, celebrating Poland’s legal foundation. Take our quiz to find out how much you really know about the Polish constitution!

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100 remarkable women from Polish history to celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage

November 28, 2018October 20, 2020 Dagmara Dziekan 32 Comments

100 years ago today, Polish women got the right to vote and serve in government. To celebrate, here are 100 women who influenced Poland and the world

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Józef Retinger: Adventures of an Enigmatic Polish Patriot

September 7, 2018 Michal Karski 4 Comments

Krakow-born Józef Retinger (1888-1960) led a life of intrigue, adventure, controversy, and influence that shapes Poland and Europe even today

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(phot. Guillaume Paumier)
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Same-sex spouses have equal residency rights across EU, top court rules

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 Steven Hoffman 1 Comment

The European Court of Justice has ruled that all member states must grant residency rights to same-sex spouses of EU citizens – including Poland, where gay marriage is illegal

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Poland’s Complex Relationship with Labor Day

May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 Steven Hoffman 9 Comments

Labor Day is rooted in the international workers movement, but many Poles now struggle with the legacy the communist regime left it with. Is the holiday still relevant in capitalist Poland?

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