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Poland, an EU member since 2004, is the birthplace of the Solidarity movement, which helped bring down Soviet-style communism in the late 1980s. It was also the site of some of the 20th century's greatest tragedies.
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Auschwitz theft
Three Polish men have been jailed for their role in the theft of the infamous Auschwitz sign.
March 18, 2010
Auschwitz theft
Sweden allows the extradition of a former neo-Nazi leader for the theft of an infamous sign.
March 11, 2010
Auschwitz arrest
Police have arrested a man in Sweden relating to the theft of the entrance sign at Auschwitz.
February 12, 2010
Claim renounced
A controversial politician has renounced her claim to a post on the advisory board of a new expellee
February 11, 2010
Midem audiobox
John Axelrod and Sinfonietta Cracovia perform Penderecki.
February 8, 2010
Ukraine's shift
Ukraine's shift toward Russia leaves Czechs and Poles alone in their fears of a resurgent Russia.
February 8, 2010
Auschwitz sign theft
Poland has issued an EU arrest warrant for a man linked to the theft of the Auschwitz sign.
February 2, 2010
Europe freezes
At least 40 people have died as temperatures in Europe plummet - and the worst is yet to come.
January 25, 2010
Afghanistan strategy
Chancellor Angela Merkel meets key ministers to discuss Germany's Afghanistan strategy.
January 25, 2010
Missiles in Poland
Russia expressed confusion at Poland's announcement to station missiles near the Russian border.
January 22, 2010
Charlemagne prize
Polish Premier Donald Tusk has been awarded a German prize for his service to European unification.
January 16, 2010
Chopin Year
Warsaw is celebrating Frederic Chopin's 200th birthday with a new museum and a 3D cartoon.
January 14, 2010
Youth culture
Two new Polish films deal with teen prostitution and damaged morals in a post-communist era.
January 12, 2010
Refugees row
A German lawmaker has offered to drop her bid for a post in a museum for WWII expellees.
January 5, 2010
Oil supplies cut
Russia cuts oil supplies to Belarus after the two nations fail to reach price agreements.
January 4, 2010
Ordered from abroad
The mastermind behind the theft of the 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign is believed to be a foreigner.
December 23, 2009
Sign recovered
Polish police have recaptured Auschwitz's stolen "Arbeit macht frei" sign and arrested five men.
December 21, 2009
Stolen Auschwitz sign
Poland tightens border security in its search for the stolen "Arbeit Macht Frei" Auschwitz sign.
December 19, 2009
Protest train
Refugees protesting living conditions in Poland had their train stopped at the German border.
December 15, 2009
Ukraine plays host
Europe football body UEFA has approved cities in Ukraine to host the Euro championships in 2012.
December 11, 2009
Polish culture
Polish culture thrived better under communism, artists say.
December 8, 2009
Ownership controversy
A Polish court has ordered that a house must be returned to its ethnic German owner.
November 20, 2009
Expulsion controversy
A proposed board member for a museum on expulsions divides German coalition partners.
November 16, 2009
Debate over court on crucifixes in Italian classrooms spills over into Poland
The ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that crucifixes should be removed from school classrooms in Italy has touched a nerve in Poland, reopening rifts over Catholic influence in Polish society.
November 13, 2009
Visa restrictions
The US says five EU countries aren't likely to get the visa-free rights of their EU partners.
November 6, 2009
Westerwelle in Poland
In a surprise move, the new foreign minister travels to Warsaw for his first official state visit.
October 31, 2009
Poland's revolution
The dismantling of communism started in Poland some 10 years before the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
October 30, 2009
Who foots the bill?
An internal row threatens to derail the EU's bid to push for substantial climate protections.
October 29, 2009
Price of pollution
A Polish plan to sell surplus emissions rights could hinder the fight against climate change.
October 27, 2009
Forced castration
Polish lawmakers have approved controversial new legislation targeting convicted pedophiles.
October 22, 2009
U.S. receives backing from Poland for new missile defense
Poland is ready to take part in a revamped US missile defense system in which it would host SM-3 interceptors that target short and medium-range missiles.
October 21, 2009
Diplomatic trip
US Vice President Joe Biden is in Poland where he is to discuss new defense shield plans.
October 21, 2009
Poland remembers
Poland commemorates slain Solidarity priest Jerzy Popieluszko 25 years after his death.
October 19, 2009
Biden trip
US Vice President Biden's trip to eastern Europe reiterates US commitment to its defense
October 19, 2009
Secular Poland
Two decades after communism, Poland must better separate church and state, critics say.
October 18, 2009
Car deal
Opel's tortured path to new ownership reaches a new milestone with the announcement of new funding.
October 16, 2009
Holocaust remembrance
The museum of the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz launches a profile on social network Facebook.
October 16, 2009
Success story
In 1989, Poland's economy was in tatters. Now, it has one of the best growth rates in the EU.
October 15, 2009
German criticism
Czech President Vaclav Klaus continues to hold out on the European Union's reform treaty.
October 12, 2009
Praise for Poland
The latest signature on the Lisbon Treaty leaves the Czech Republic the only unsigned EU member.
October 11, 2009
Political shake-up
Poland's prime minister is overseeing a huge shake-up of his cabinet over a gambling scandal.
October 8, 2009
Lisbon Treaty
Ratification of the EU's Lisbon Treaty still needs the approval of Warsaw and Prague
October 4, 2009
Irish "Yes"
Irish voters may have averted an institutional crisis in the EU by endorsing the Lisbon Treaty.
October 3, 2009
Divided loyalties
Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski's arrest in Switzerland is causing controversy in his homeland.
September 30, 2009
Polanski arrest
Film director Roman Polanski has been arrested in Switzerland on a 31-year-old charge of sex abuse.
September 27, 2009
Poland condemns WWII invasion
A new resolution from the Polish parliament condemns the invasion - and irks Russia in the process.
September 25, 2009
Emissions trading
The EU's carbon emissions trading system has been thrown into disarray by its own court ruling.
September 23, 2009
EU coffers
Greece and Poland top the EU's 2008 handouts list, while Germany paid the most.
September 22, 2009
Missile shield plan
President Obama is aiming to get Russia onside as an ally against Iran, say experts.
September 17, 2009
Missile shield
The US is poised to shelve plans to build a long-range missile defense system in Eastern Europe.
September 17, 2009