The Latest Breaking News from Warsaw

Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain

In the final part of our series on the country, Poles tell how wages have soared – along with the cost of living

The Guardian - UK · 22h ago

Winter of the Crow: this taut escape thriller explores life under martial law in cold war Poland

It’s surely no surprise that amid today’s geopolitical turmoil, filmmakers are turning to the events of the cold war for inspiration. A flurry of productions set in the 1980s have been released just this year.

The Conversation · Oct 14

Winter of the Crow review – Lesley Manville magnificently on edge in intriguing cold war thriller

Manville’s academic psychologist finds herself trapped in a tower block wasteland in 1980s Warsaw. Bizarre and surreal details add to the sinister vibe

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

Third school attack in Poland in a week sparks safety concerns

Three school attacks recently occurred in Poland, resulting in injuries to multiple individuals. The first attack involved a 19-year-old student injuring nine people at a vocational school. A second incident by a 15-year-old resulted in the death of a custodian and injuries to others. Authorities responded by tightening security measures…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Poland’s economic rise - Can it last? The Ring in Warsaw

The Ring travels to the Polish capital for a political discussion on the country’s economic transformation and the challenges ahead.

Euronews · Oct 7

Seven injured in knife attack at Polish vocational school; student arrested

Polish police have arrested a 19-year-old man after a knife attack at a vocational school in Ostrołęka, north of Warsaw, left at least seven people injured on Wednesday, according to police and local authorities.

The Times of India · Oct 7

Poland’s ‘solidarity’ push for EU energy resilience in face of Russian aggression

In the second article in a series on the Polish economy, we look at how the country is forging closer ties with its neighbours

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Mermaids compete in Warsaw's deepest swimming pool

Warsaw’s Mermaid Polska Deepspot Cup turns mermaiding into sport and art, with acrobatics, races and growing popularity among women and children.

Euronews · Oct 6

Polish activists launch abortion pill locker to bypass near-total ban

‘AbortOmat’ in Warsaw offers novel way to challenge country’s restrictions and allow women swift and anonymous access to pill

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4

Brain Lesions Can Shift Spiritual Belief Up or Down, and a Tumor That Made a Woman Sing Religious Songs Adds a Strange Twist

A woman's tumor-linked religious singing is a vivid example of how brain damage can shift spiritual behavior, a link researchers have mapped.

Medical Daily · Sep 29