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Thursday, 26 January 2012
On the 27th of January, 1945, the Soviet troops arrived at the gates of Auschwitz Camp. Even though the Nazis had abandoned the property a week earlier, the view was still terrifying and blood- curdling. Most of the prisoners had been forced to join a march of death to the Bergen-Belsen Camp in Germany.
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Friday, 30 December 2011
Well, it is according to those who participated in a survey conducted by a Dutch tourism portal Zoover. The survey's objective was to create a list of the best European cities basing on tourists' opinions. Krakow ended up on the second position, giving place only to Berlin.
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Tuesday, 13 December 2011
.picture{ border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; padding: 4px !important; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: 16px !important; } Christmas is undoubtedly one of Poles' favourite holidays. We start our preparations long ('long' meaning up to two months) before the main festivities and when December finally comes, all we can think about are presents, Santa and Christmas Trees.
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Thursday, 08 December 2011
Everybody likes to eat out in a nice restaurant every now and then, and Krakow is a perfect city to enjoy a delicious meal.
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Battle reconstructions commemorating the beginning of World War II
Friday, 02 September 2011
Commemoration of 72nd Anniversary of WWII outbreak began yesterday with half-an-hour reconstruction of the Battle of Westerplatte. The battle started on 1 September, 1939 at 4:45 A.M. 182 Polish soldiers fought 3500 German soldiers for 7 days.
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Friday, 02 September 2011
Commemoration of 72nd Anniversary of WWII outbreak began yesterday with half-an-hour reconstruction of the Battle of Westerplatte. The battle started on 1 September, 1939 at 4:45 A.M. 182 Polish soldiers fought 3500 German soldiers for 7 days.
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One week contemporary music celebration - Sacrum Profanum Festival
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
One week contemporary music celebration - Sacrum Profanum Festival will start on 11th September in Krakow.
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Wednesday, 17 August 2011
One week contemporary music celebration - Sacrum Profanum Festival will start on 11th September in Krakow.
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Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Polish net surfers have chosen the most beautiful cities in Poland
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The biggest open-air festival in Europe
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
In the beginning of August, the biggest open-air festival in Europe - Przystanek Woodstock will take place in Kostrzyn, near Odra river.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011
In the beginning of August, the biggest open-air festival in Europe - Przystanek Woodstock will take place in Kostrzyn, near Odra river.
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Travel by train
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
What about visiting a couple of Polish cities during your holiday? PKP Intercity, a Polish train operating company, has prepared some special offers for the summer period.
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011
What about visiting a couple of Polish cities during your holiday? PKP Intercity, a Polish train operating company, has prepared some special offers for the summer period.
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Jazz in Poland
Friday, 20 May 2011
This summer, all fans of jazz should consider Poland as their holiday destination. Two famous cities are going to host plenty of recognized artists!
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Friday, 20 May 2011
This summer, all fans of jazz should consider Poland as their holiday destination. Two famous cities are going to host plenty of recognized artists!
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Thursday, 28 April 2011
On the last Friday of June, one of Krakow's districts, Kazimierz, is going to feel the vibration of Jewish culture. During ten days of festival, you'll have opportunity to get to know better the amazingly rich Jewish cultural heritage.
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The Krakow Film Festival
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
50 years of tradition, 7 days, 250 films - an event not to miss by cine lovers! Starting on May 23rd, for the 51st time Krakow is going to host filmmakers and enthusiasts of cinema from all around the world.
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Tuesday, 19 April 2011
50 years of tradition, 7 days, 250 films - an event not to miss by cine lovers! Starting on May 23rd, for the 51st time Krakow is going to host filmmakers and enthusiasts of cinema from all around the world.
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Friday, 25 March 2011
One night, over 23 museums, hundreds of fantastic exhibitions, street performances and totally unique atmosphere. There is only one such a night a year in Krakow and it is called The Night of the Museums!
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New Record of visitors number in Auschwitz Museum
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
1.38 million guests visited Auschwitz's – Birkenau National Museum in 2010. Over 80 thousand visitors more than in 2009. New records show how important the museum is. The former Nazi camp is the most often visited landmark of its kind and also has the most visited musuem in all of Poland.
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Wednesday, 19 January 2011
1.38 million guests visited Auschwitz's – Birkenau National Museum in 2010. Over 80 thousand visitors more than in 2009. New records show how important the museum is. The former Nazi camp is the most often visited landmark of its kind and also has the most visited musuem in all of Poland.
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Wednesday, 05 January 2011
They play every year from 1993 and since that time they raised almost 400 million zlotys (85 million pounds). This money saved uncountable number of lives. This year they are playing for a 19th time and collecting money for children with nephrological and urological diseases. As every year 2nd Sunday of January will be marked by the little read hearts with the sign of Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity – the biggest charitable foundation in Poland.
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Krakow Christmas Market
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Until 26th December Krakow inhabitants and visitors can buy all kinds of Christmas articles right on the Old Market Square. Merchants set their stands next to famous cloth hall and they offer hundreds of diverse products like food, souvenirs and ornamentation.
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Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Until 26th December Krakow inhabitants and visitors can buy all kinds of Christmas articles right on the Old Market Square. Merchants set their stands next to famous cloth hall and they offer hundreds of diverse products like food, souvenirs and ornamentation.
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Wednesday, 29 September 2010
The biggest underground exhibition in the World, one of the most modern museums in Europe and totally unique tourist attraction of Poland was opened at 24th September in Krakow. Museum placed under the Krakow Old Square and Clothes Hall is another must-see for all of those who visit former capital of Poland.
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City of Ruins
Monday, 02 August 2010
1st August is the anniversary of the most glorious event in Warsaw's history. In 1944 citizens of Polish capital decided to fight for freedom. On that day, at 5pm sound of sirens announced The "W" hour. Warsaw had upraised!
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Monday, 02 August 2010
1st August is the anniversary of the most glorious event in Warsaw's history. In 1944 citizens of Polish capital decided to fight for freedom. On that day, at 5pm sound of sirens announced The "W" hour. Warsaw had upraised!
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No more trade on the stadium
Sunday, 01 August 2010
One of the most famous symbols of right Vistula’s bank and the biggest marketplace of eastern Europe is disappearing. Along with the progress of National Stadium’s building, merchants from “Europa” Market have to replace their businesses. History of trade around the stadium is inextricably connected with Warsaw. Giant marketplace always had a lot of supporters as also opponents, but now it’s becoming the history.
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Sunday, 01 August 2010
One of the most famous symbols of right Vistula’s bank and the biggest marketplace of eastern Europe is disappearing. Along with the progress of National Stadium’s building, merchants from “Europa” Market have to replace their businesses. History of trade around the stadium is inextricably connected with Warsaw. Giant marketplace always had a lot of supporters as also opponents, but now it’s becoming the history.
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The 600th anniversary of Battle for Grunwald
Saturday, 10 July 2010
This year we’re celebrating the 600th anniversary of Battle for Grunwald, one of the greatest battles of medieval. On 15th July 1940 the combined forces of Polish and Lithuanian knights routed the army of Teutonic Order. This is one of the most famous military events in as also the glorious card in Polish history.
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Saturday, 10 July 2010
This year we’re celebrating the 600th anniversary of Battle for Grunwald, one of the greatest battles of medieval. On 15th July 1940 the combined forces of Polish and Lithuanian knights routed the army of Teutonic Order. This is one of the most famous military events in as also the glorious card in Polish history.
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Arsenal London vs. Legia Warsaw - The Great Opening
Friday, 09 July 2010
It will be an amazing sport event! To celebrate the great opening of new stadium on Lazienkowska street our capital city’s team - Legia Warsaw will play a friendly match with Arsenal London. “Legionaries” waited for new playing field for a long time. But from 7th August they will train and play on modern, beautiful stadium.
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Friday, 09 July 2010
It will be an amazing sport event! To celebrate the great opening of new stadium on Lazienkowska street our capital city’s team - Legia Warsaw will play a friendly match with Arsenal London. “Legionaries” waited for new playing field for a long time. But from 7th August they will train and play on modern, beautiful stadium.
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“Happy birthday Mr. President…”
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Presidential Elections in Poland are ongoing. First round on last Sunday showed us who have the biggest chances to become the most important person in our country. The winner is Bronisław Komorowski with 41,5% of votes. His main opponent Jaroslaw Kaczynski get 36,5% of votes. It means that due to Polish constitution second round of elections will be conduced. Poles will go to the ballot-boxes second time on 4th July.
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Thursday, 24 June 2010
Presidential Elections in Poland are ongoing. First round on last Sunday showed us who have the biggest chances to become the most important person in our country. The winner is Bronisław Komorowski with 41,5% of votes. His main opponent Jaroslaw Kaczynski get 36,5% of votes. It means that due to Polish constitution second round of elections will be conduced. Poles will go to the ballot-boxes second time on 4th July.
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16th Jewish Festival in Krakow
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
From 25th June to 11th July Krakow will be the capital of Jewish Culture. Festival of Jewish Culture has place every year from 1988 in historical Jewish district of Krakow - Kazimierz. During nine days of festival there are over 200 events connected with Jews - concerts of Jewish music, art galleries, workshops where participants will be able to learn how to play Jewish folklore instruments, singing songs and do many other things, Jewish plays in theatres, conferences and discussions about their traditions and many more.
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Wednesday, 23 June 2010
From 25th June to 11th July Krakow will be the capital of Jewish Culture. Festival of Jewish Culture has place every year from 1988 in historical Jewish district of Krakow - Kazimierz. During nine days of festival there are over 200 events connected with Jews - concerts of Jewish music, art galleries, workshops where participants will be able to learn how to play Jewish folklore instruments, singing songs and do many other things, Jewish plays in theatres, conferences and discussions about their traditions and many more.
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Tropical Heat in the middle of Europe
Friday, 11 June 2010
Do You like sunny weather, high temperatures and tropical atmosphere? If You do, You don’t have to travel to Africa or other tropical places. All that You need, You can find now much closer. It’s hard to believe, but in last few days Poland turned into the scorching country. If You’re going to visit Polish land during this summer, make sure that You prepared ethereal clothes, sandals, sunglasses and accommodation somewhere close to the nearest watering place!
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Friday, 11 June 2010
Do You like sunny weather, high temperatures and tropical atmosphere? If You do, You don’t have to travel to Africa or other tropical places. All that You need, You can find now much closer. It’s hard to believe, but in last few days Poland turned into the scorching country. If You’re going to visit Polish land during this summer, make sure that You prepared ethereal clothes, sandals, sunglasses and accommodation somewhere close to the nearest watering place!
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Flood is going away
Friday, 28 May 2010
Situation is going back to normal. Water level in many places is still over danger point, but there is no risk of breaking the embankments and serious flooding bigger cities. Culmination waves on Vistula and Oder are running down to Baltic Sea. Also the weather is getting better, so now we can say for sure, the flood is gone.
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Friday, 28 May 2010
Situation is going back to normal. Water level in many places is still over danger point, but there is no risk of breaking the embankments and serious flooding bigger cities. Culmination waves on Vistula and Oder are running down to Baltic Sea. Also the weather is getting better, so now we can say for sure, the flood is gone.
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Auschwitz Camp won’t sink!
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Works aimed to protect Auschwitz-Birkenau Extermination Camp from the effects of great flood in southern Poland are ongoing. At night swollen water of Vistula river broke levees and reached the area of concentration camps borders.
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Thursday, 20 May 2010
Works aimed to protect Auschwitz-Birkenau Extermination Camp from the effects of great flood in southern Poland are ongoing. At night swollen water of Vistula river broke levees and reached the area of concentration camps borders.
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Krakow Under Water - Optimistic Forecasts
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Situation in Krakow seems to getting better. Water level is still very high, but there is no direct threat of serious flood. In addition weather forecasts are optimistic, it should stop raining tomorrow, so we can have a hope, that everything will back to normal soon.
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Thursday, 20 May 2010
Situation in Krakow seems to getting better. Water level is still very high, but there is no direct threat of serious flood. In addition weather forecasts are optimistic, it should stop raining tomorrow, so we can have a hope, that everything will back to normal soon.
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Music Week
Wednesday, 05 May 2010
Between 9th and 16th of May Warsaw has something amazing to offer for all music lovers. Our city will host the greatest composers of classical music in the World during the 23rd Warsaw Musical Meetings. This is a great opportunity to take part in one of the most unique musical events in Europe.
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Wednesday, 05 May 2010
Between 9th and 16th of May Warsaw has something amazing to offer for all music lovers. Our city will host the greatest composers of classical music in the World during the 23rd Warsaw Musical Meetings. This is a great opportunity to take part in one of the most unique musical events in Europe.
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Immortal Magic of Cinema
Wednesday, 05 May 2010
Krakow invites all cinema lovers for the greatest film event of this year. This is already 50th Krakow Film Festival and as befits a large anniversary amount of attractions will be enormous. If You feel enough of poor commercial movies and You’re hungry for real art, You should visit Krakow between 31st of May and 6th of June.
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Wednesday, 05 May 2010
Krakow invites all cinema lovers for the greatest film event of this year. This is already 50th Krakow Film Festival and as befits a large anniversary amount of attractions will be enormous. If You feel enough of poor commercial movies and You’re hungry for real art, You should visit Krakow between 31st of May and 6th of June.
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Hurray for 3rd of May!
Tuesday, 04 May 2010
1st constitution in Europe and 2nd after USA in the World. This is something that Poles can be proud of! It’s no wonder that anniversary of 3rd May 1791 is one of the most important national days in Poland! Every single year Poles celebrate the day of resolution which was the first step of real democracy in Poland and Europe!
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Tuesday, 04 May 2010
1st constitution in Europe and 2nd after USA in the World. This is something that Poles can be proud of! It’s no wonder that anniversary of 3rd May 1791 is one of the most important national days in Poland! Every single year Poles celebrate the day of resolution which was the first step of real democracy in Poland and Europe!
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Night full of culture
Tuesday, 04 May 2010
Street performances, concerts, marches of artists, hundreds of marvelous things to see and many, many other attractions during only single night! One of the greatest cultural enterprises in Poland will take place for the 6th time in Warsaw. Already 16th of May, all the museums and art galleries in Warsaw, will be open for free all night! We want to invite You for The Night of Museums!
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Tuesday, 04 May 2010
Street performances, concerts, marches of artists, hundreds of marvelous things to see and many, many other attractions during only single night! One of the greatest cultural enterprises in Poland will take place for the 6th time in Warsaw. Already 16th of May, all the museums and art galleries in Warsaw, will be open for free all night! We want to invite You for The Night of Museums!
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Underground Museum in Cracow
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
After the summer vacations, Cracow’s market square will became further more attractive for tourist. Everything because of the largest underground museum which is coming to being under the draper’s hall. In this museum visitors will be able to admire remains of Kramy Bogate (Rich Stalls) - the oldest part of Cracow’s marketplace.
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Wednesday, 21 April 2010
After the summer vacations, Cracow’s market square will became further more attractive for tourist. Everything because of the largest underground museum which is coming to being under the draper’s hall. In this museum visitors will be able to admire remains of Kramy Bogate (Rich Stalls) - the oldest part of Cracow’s marketplace.
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National Tragedy
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Shock and disbelief, these were first reactions for information about crash of Polish presidential plane and 96 victims, among who was our president Lech Kaczynski with wife. News about this unbelievable tragedy get around Poland on Saturday morning.
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Saturday, 10 April 2010
Shock and disbelief, these were first reactions for information about crash of Polish presidential plane and 96 victims, among who was our president Lech Kaczynski with wife. News about this unbelievable tragedy get around Poland on Saturday morning.
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March of Living
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
March of Living is an event, organized every year from 22 years in the area of Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, to celebrate Jewish Day of Holocaust Victims and commemorate those who died in such camps during World War II.
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Tuesday, 30 March 2010
March of Living is an event, organized every year from 22 years in the area of Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, to celebrate Jewish Day of Holocaust Victims and commemorate those who died in such camps during World War II.
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March of Memory
Saturday, 13 March 2010
13th March 2010 was a day of 67th anniversary of Cracow Ghetto liquidation. To commemorate Jews murdered by Nazis in 1943, the next day the March of Memory was organized. Over 500 people celebrated anniversary of World War II tragically event, by marching trough the area of ghetto to reach Ghetto Heroes Plaza and pray for those who lost their lives in this place. Participants has also put a flowers under the remained fragment of ghetto wall.
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Saturday, 13 March 2010
13th March 2010 was a day of 67th anniversary of Cracow Ghetto liquidation. To commemorate Jews murdered by Nazis in 1943, the next day the March of Memory was organized. Over 500 people celebrated anniversary of World War II tragically event, by marching trough the area of ghetto to reach Ghetto Heroes Plaza and pray for those who lost their lives in this place. Participants has also put a flowers under the remained fragment of ghetto wall.
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Summary of Winter Olympics - Vancouver 2010
Monday, 01 March 2010
Winter Olympics in Vancouver is done. Many countries have reasons for celebrations. First of them is Canada, which won fourteen gold medals. But among those who are happy now, after this Olympics there is also Poland!
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Monday, 01 March 2010
Winter Olympics in Vancouver is done. Many countries have reasons for celebrations. First of them is Canada, which won fourteen gold medals. But among those who are happy now, after this Olympics there is also Poland!
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Euro 2012 drawing
Monday, 08 February 2010
On Sunday, 7th of February in Warsaw took place drawing of groups for eliminations to Euro 2012. This event was relating by six hundred of journalists from over one hundred countries. Defending champions - Spain, will play with Czech Republic, Scotland, Latvia and Lichtenstein.
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Monday, 08 February 2010
On Sunday, 7th of February in Warsaw took place drawing of groups for eliminations to Euro 2012. This event was relating by six hundred of journalists from over one hundred countries. Defending champions - Spain, will play with Czech Republic, Scotland, Latvia and Lichtenstein.
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65th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Former prisoners, Polish president, prime ministers of Poland and Izrael, many international guests from Germany, France and Italy, members of parliament, representatives of police, fire-brigade, cities, schools and other institutions have taken part in celebrations of 65th anniversary of Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz’s liberation.
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Thursday, 28 January 2010
Former prisoners, Polish president, prime ministers of Poland and Izrael, many international guests from Germany, France and Italy, members of parliament, representatives of police, fire-brigade, cities, schools and other institutions have taken part in celebrations of 65th anniversary of Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz’s liberation.
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Shocking Robbery in Auschwitz
Monday, 14 December 2009
The sign “Arbeit Macht Frei”, from the gates of extermination camp in Auschwitz has been stolen on Friday, 11th of December. This information caused shock and indignation all around the world.
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Monday, 14 December 2009
The sign “Arbeit Macht Frei”, from the gates of extermination camp in Auschwitz has been stolen on Friday, 11th of December. This information caused shock and indignation all around the world.
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