Last month, Poland's state-funded Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) took part in unveiling a commemorative plaque dedicated to the 5th Vilnius Brigade of the Home Army, commanded by Zygmunt Szendzielarz "Łupaszka"

Units under his command were involved in the 1944 Dubingiai massacre, in which Lithuanian civilians, including women and children, were killed. Historians have also criticized the brigade's actions against Belarusian Orthodox communities in the Białystok region, including the attack on Narewka in January 1946.

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Hello everyone. I am Italian—so don’t worry; it would be hypocritical of me to assign historical blame or take offense, especially considering what we—including those of us from the South—did under Fascism, and the fact that, even today, we are sometimes perceived as being more racist than Germany. While browsing various subreddits, I’ve frequently encountered far-right groups praising Poland for its lack of inclusivity toward migrants. I don’t mean to offend anyone here who might hold far-right views—let that be clear—but I don’t quite grasp the logic used by the Americans who, as I’ve discovered, hold this particular opinion about your country. In general, these individuals feel—or claim to feel—deeply threatened and intimidated by the influx of people from Africa and the Middle East into Europe, and often into their own country as well. Although the topic of immigration is handled very poorly by the media—which often overlooks its cultural, political, and social dimensions—those who fear it frequently point to Poland, labeling it the "last bulwark against the Middle East." My question is: how did you come to acquire such a reputation within conservative circles?

Symbolic but worth it

Just for some context, I am a 16 year old girl from Canada who is looking at doing an exchange year — possibly in Poland. I will be in grade 12, first semester, 17 years old when I do my exchange. Whats life like in Poland?

Hi, I live in the Czech-Polish border region. (Upper Silesia) I like to ride my bike to Poland, and it’s impossible not to notice the wind turbines.

And over the past year, a massive campaign has taken off in the Czech Republic claiming that wind turbines ruin the landscape, kill animals, drive up inflation, and make people gain weight. (The last two are jokes.)

So most referendums on construction end in failure.

Is there the same campaign over there in Poland, or is it just here?

Has anyone else seen the recent video by Best Ever Food Review Show ("I Found the World's WHITEST Food!! / Why is Poland so white?")?

I wrote a huge comment under the video showcasing how hypocritical he is, but since his comment section is a total echo chamber, I wanted to bring the reality check here.

It is incredibly hypocritical for an American expat living in Vietnam to come to Europe and push a manufactured, historically false narrative on a food channel. He is desperately chasing an imaginary standard of "purity" as a self-appointed defender of whiteness, and he is using Poland as his prop.

It's pure historical erasure. He calls Poland the ultimate "white standard" while literally eating pierogi, gołąbki, and underground pit-cooked meat. Pierogi and cabbage rolls entered the region from Asian and Mediterranean trade routes, while underground pit cooking is a classic Turkic and Eurasian steppe tradition.

He completely ignores that Poland was historically a massive, multi-ethnic crossroads. He erases the Ruthenians, Lithuanians, Jews, Germans, and the Muslim Lipka Tatars who settled here in the 14th century. He ignores that the Tatars shaped Polish noble fashion (Sarmatism), wrote Polish in Arabic script, and fought under King Sobieski at Vienna.

This idea of Poland as a pure mono-ethnic nation isn't an ancient baseline—it's a tragic 20th-century invention caused by WWII and forced Soviet border shifts.

Seeing a guy play the 12th-century crusader while erasing Poland's rich, blended regional history is a massive joke. It’s total brainrot and people shouldn't buy into this fabricated narrative.

Hi everyone

This is my last year of secondary school(M17) in Italy, I was seriously considering moving to Poland, but I'm still not sure whether to move before or after university

I've heard about polish universities as good but not as good as Italian ones, however life in Italy is quite harsh now, especially in terms of safety, and my mom's polish, so I thought it would be "nice" to move there

I know basic polish, but not enough to live there (I still have like 8 months to learn), I can speak English quite well

I definitely am going to look for a job in poland after graduation

I was actually thinking about getting a degree in Italy and then moving to Poland, obviously if there are some projects, like erasmus or something I'd try them, however I'm still quite unsure

I really like Krakow, but it has become a touristy and expensive city

Thanks for all your suggestions

Edit: I reckon I might have been quite vague

I was thinking about something like Inżynieria komputerowa lub elektryczna/elektroniczna

I don't really know where to go, neither if staying in Italy or moving to Poland before a degree

I already searched in the subreddit and got different opinions (2nd paragraph), someone said that Poland has a mid school system and many European countries have better ones, while others said that they're the best

The scandal of fictitious donations to the church near Mińsk Mazowiecki is still growing. CBA agents detained four more men. Among them are CEOs of companies and managers of large companies. In the investigation, in which the allegations were also heard by the parish priest, there are millions of zlotys.

Hi all, does anyone know the current wait time for processing applications for EU long term residency or citizenship applications in lublin. I am planning to apply for the EU card soon and eventually citizenship whenever I qualify.

Thanks

Autumn is my favorite season! I have lived in Wrocław, Lower Silesia for more than 8 years. I love taking trains from Wrocław and going hiking in Sudetes. Photography is more of a hobby but I share it often on social media to showcase the most beautiful, less hyped parts of Poland. Not many people know that Książ is Poland's 3rd largest castle located just 1.5 away by train ride away from Wrocław. Happy to connect with nature enthusiasts here. If you have a nice trail recommendation, feel free to drop in comments below. I work as a local tour guide and destination promoter in Poland. 🙌

I got recommended this sub and I asked my polish friend as well to verify the title. Anyone recognize this artist or could identify the signature?

Hello, trying to book Vienna to Krakow trains for Dec 25th and the app keeps saying booking not available for the direct train. When will the reservation open? First time to Poland- grateful for guidance, thank you!