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WWII German soldiers reburied in Poland [Oct 22, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - The remains of 618 German soldiers who died during Nazi Germany's World War II retreat through Poland and were buried in mass graves were laid to rest Friday, a memorial organisation said. [via YahooNews] More >>

WWII German soldiers reburied in Poland [Oct 21, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - The remains of 618 German soldiers who died during Nazi Germany's World War II retreat through Poland and were buried in mass graves were laid to rest Friday, a memorial organisation said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland braces for election pitched as key for economy [Oct 08, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - Poland braced Saturday for a general election in which centrist Prime Minister Donald Tusk aims to win an unprecedented second term, staking his claim as a safe pair of hands in tough economic times. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish club Legia under fire over 'Jihad' banner [Sep 30, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - Anti-racism groups on Friday called on European football's governing body Uefa to punish Polish club Legia Warsaw after fans brandished a 'Jihad' banner during a Europa League match against Israeli side Hapoel Tel Aviv. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polanski pays tribute to fellow director Morgenstern [Sep 12, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - Film director Roman Polanski, 78, on Monday paid tribute to fellow Polish movie master Janusz Morgenstern, who died last week aged 89. [via YahooNews] More >>

Child Holocaust survivors meet in Poland [Aug 22, 2011] WARSAW, August 19, 2011 (AFP) - Jews from around the globe who survived Nazi German genocide as children during World War II met in the Polish capital Warsaw Friday, for a four-day annual conference for child Holocaust survivors. [via YahooNews] More >>

Child Holocaust survivors meet in Poland [Aug 20, 2011] WARSAW, August 19, 2011 (AFP) - Jews from around the globe who survived Nazi German genocide as children during World War II met in the Polish capital Warsaw Friday, for a four-day annual conference for child Holocaust survivors. [via YahooNews] More >>

Polish family killed in 'shocking' Jersey attack [Aug 16, 2011] LONDON (AFP) - The normally peaceful Channel Island of Jersey was in shock on Monday after six people, including members of a Polish family, were stabbed to death, the island's top politician said. [via YahooNews] More >>

One killed, 56 hurt, in Poland train derailment [Aug 15, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - A passenger was killed and six gravely hurt in central Poland on Friday when an inter-city train derailed for reasons that were not immediately clear, the country's prime minister said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Graffiti for Dalai Lama's 76th birthday [Jul 07, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - Tibetan monks and Polish artists Wednesday unveiled graffiti murals in the Polish capital Warsaw hailing the Dalai Lama on the 76th birthday of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland's 'Crazy Day' a treat for classical music fans [Jul 06, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - Poland has organised a classical music festival in the capital this autumn, which will pack 70 concerts into a four-day period. [via YahooNews] More >>

Pressure on Poland to complete Euro 2012 stadiums [Jun 15, 2011] (Poland, Warsaw-AFP) - Delays and the threat of massive fines have overshadowed Poland's preparations for the Euro 2012 championships -- with just a year to go before kick-off. [via YahooNews] More >>

Pressure on Poland, a year before Euro 2012 [Jun 07, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - With just a year to go to Euro 2012, co-host nation Poland is under mounting pressure to get ready and is under the microscope on a daily basis, as organisers insist all is on track. [via YahooNews] More >>

EU first: Chinese workers rebuild Polish motorways [May 26, 2011] WISKITKI, Poland (AFP) - In the heart of the Polish countryside, about 500 Chinese workers toil frenetically on a new stretch of the A2 motorway connecting Berlin and Warsaw -- an unprecedented sight both here and across the EU. [via YahooNews] More >>

Stadium switch no problem for Poland manager [May 24, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - Poland manager Franciszek Smuda is unfazed by an embarrassing venue switch for the Euro 2012 co-hosts' friendly against France, arguing that it gives his squad a dry run for next year's contest. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland dreams of becoming shale gas El Dorado [May 02, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - Poland is dreaming of becoming a European shale gas El Dorado thanks to estimates of huge deposits, which if confirmed could make it an natural gas powerhouse and free it from energy dependence on Russia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland dreams of becoming shale gas El Dorado [May 02, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - Poland is dreaming of becoming a European shale gas El Dorado thanks to estimates of huge deposits, which if confirmed could make it an natural gas powerhouse and free it from energy dependence on Russia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland dreams of becoming the European shale gas El Dorado [May 01, 2011] AFP/Warsaw Poland is dreaming of becoming a European shale gas El Dorado thanks to estimates of huge deposits, which if confirmed could make it a natural gas powerhouse and free it from energy dependence on Russia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bitter herbs of Passover sweet for Poland's Jews [Apr 26, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - The Passover herbs are bitter, but the symbolism is sweet for Poland's Jews, a community which has emerged from the shadow of Nazi German genocide and communist-era anti-Semitism. [via YahooNews] More >>

Poland lets da Vinci gem travel [Apr 21, 2011] WARSAW (AFP) - The "Lady with an Ermine", a rare painting of a woman by Leonardo da Vinci and Poland's greatest art treasure, was set to hit the road Wednesday after a year of heated debate by officials and experts. [via YahooNews] More >>