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A week to go before Poles go to the polls in close-fought election
In a week's time Poles will be electing a new parliament. They will be choosing between seven parties and blocks. Who are the main players and what is the real choice…
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Kaczynski, Kwasniewski go head to head in TV debate
The people of Poland go to the polls in just two weeks' time, with general elections being held two years ahead of schedule. It is hoped the vote will end the turmoil that…
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Poland's early election - an uncertain outcome?
In five weeks time, two years earlier than scheduled, the Polish people elect a new Parliament. Opinion polls show it's going to be a close-run event between the two main…
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Pole's upset as Vaclav Havel suggests international election observers
There's quite some upset in Poland over comments made by the former Czech president Vaclav Havel. Speaking in Krakow he said international observers should be invited to…
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Wroclaw - big ambitions in a dynamic region of Poland
Wroclaw in south-western Poland is one of the country's most dynamic cities. It's attracting major international companies and it has big ambitions to raise its profile…
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Why is Warsaw walzing? Summer sees a rush on the dance schools
What is the best time to learn how to dance or to upgrade your dancing skills? Most people would say - in the run-up to the carnival season - and they are probably right…
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Democracy Deficit: Does Poland lack tolerance?
Democracy standards are declining in many Central European countries - according to a recent report from the US based human rights group Freedom House. In this Insight…
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Krakow booms and marks a 750th anniversary
Poland's former royal capital of Krakow is marking its 750th anniversary this month. The historic city is enjoying something of a new golden era as it attracts hundreds of…
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Poland's Andrzej Wajda a guest at Cannes
A special guest at the Cannes Film Festival this year is the renowned Polish director Andrzej Wajda. He presides over Cannes Classics, a series of screenings and events…
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Will Poland provoke the Kremlin with its law on monuments?
There's a big row on between Estonia and Russia over the removal of a Soviet era monument from the centre of the capital Tallinn. The Kremlin is furious that the statue of…