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Dubbed the Land of Fields, Poland boasts plenty of must-see places…
Why you need to take time off to explore Poland; Mitreyi Venugopal; Gulf News
11 Best Things to Do in Wrocław, Poland; Europe Up Close
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Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour from Krakow, Poland | What to Know Before Visiting the Famous Mine; Parenthood and Passports
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UNESCO Site: Visiting Malbork Castle, Poland; Traveling with MJ
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Poland asks UN to step in as it pushes Germany for WWII reparations; Caitlin McFall; Fox News
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Poland on Tuesday appealed to the U.N. chief to step in and assist Warsaw as it looks to secure reparations from Germany amid alleged resistance from Berlin.
Source: Poland asks UN to step in as it pushes Germany for WWII reparations
Jewish Solidarity, the Ideal and the Reality in the Turmoil of the Shoah; Alex Grobman; Jewish Press
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An essential scholarly volume on the Shoah…
Source: Jewish Solidarity, the Ideal and the Reality in the Turmoil of the Shoah
City Trip to Wroclaw and the Church of Peace in Swidnica Creativelena; CreativElena; Elena Paschinger
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The city of Wroclaw is about five hours’ drive north of Vienna. It is ideally accessible from both Austria and Germany. On the way, there are interesting stops like Prague or Brno (Elena recently wrote about her stay in the second largest city in the Czech Republic); it’s easy to get there by train as well as by car.
Rangers & Celtic Champions League draw: A guide to each city Old Firm fans could travel to; Paul Drury; Scottish Sun
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Welcome to Warsaw; Stars Insider
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Warsaw, the capital city of Poland, is one of Europe’s most exuberant cities, and a major international tourist destination. Its picturesque Old Town, a cluster of castles, palaces, and parks set around a picture-book square of colorful town houses, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Several excellent museums chronicle the capital’s glittering cultural heritage, and its tumultuous past. A thriving arts and music scene, plus a plethora of clubs, bars, and restaurants, further seduce the visitor. Click through the gallery and wander through Warsaw.
Source: Welcome to Warsaw
Wawel Castle: The World’s First World Heritage Site; Aaron Joshua Spray; The Travel
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Live-Guided Auschwitz & Birkenau Tour from Cracow; Hello Cracow; TripAdvisor
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Poland feels the strain of Ukraine’s refugees; Mark Lowen; BBC
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The eastern town of Zamosc has welcomed thousands of refugees but locals wonder how long they can cope.
Source: Poland feels the strain of Ukraine’s refugees
NGOs ask EU to stop Poland building border wall in primeval forest; Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk; Reuters
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More than 150 non-governmental organisations are asking the European Commission to intervene to halt the construction of a wall on the Polish-Belarusian border running through protected areas, including one of Europe’s last primeval forests.
Source: NGOs ask EU to stop Poland building border wall in primeval forest
Poland’s border wall to cut through Europe’s last old-growth forest; Douglas Main; National Geographic
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Polish-Belarus border wall threatens primeval forest, environmentalists say; Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk & Kacper Pempel; Reuters
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Visiting Krakow? Do These Historic Things During Your Trip; Joshua Chiedu; The Travel
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There’s a reason that Krakow sees millions of visitors each year, and these historic must-do things are all part of the experience.
Source: Visiting Krakow? Do These Historic Things During Your Trip
Poland’s White Gold: The Story Behind one of the World’s Biggest Adaptive Reuse Projects; Dima Stouhi; Arch Daily
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In this AD Narrative, Dima Stouhi explores the history of the Wieliczka Salt Mine and how it was transformed into a multipurpose complex today.
Things to do in Krakow: 3-day Itinerary; Dale Cullen; Amateur Traveler
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So you’re on your way to Poland! You’ll want to start planning your trip and working out the best things to do in Krakow. In fact, you’re probably thinking, “wouldn’t it be great to have an itinerary of what to see in Krakow in 3 days?”
Source: Things to do in Krakow: 3-day Itinerary – Amateur Traveler
One Man’s Quest to Save the Last Quiet Places on the Planet; Kathleen Rellihan; Newsweek
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Wooden Tserkvas of the Polish Carpathians; In Your Pocket
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