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Air pollution kills tens of thousands in Poland
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Air pollution kills tens of thousands in Poland

In Poland, 70 percent of electricity is generated by coal, and most residential heating systems are also coal or wood-fired. Following Kraków, Warsaw has recently introduced a coal ban that can save thousands of lives. Warsaw bans coal burning from October 2023. Yes, you have read correctly: 2023, and not
Sustainable workstations afloat on the Vistula
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Sustainable workstations afloat on the Vistula

Polish designer Agnieszka Białek dreamed up a coworking office that would float on water in the heart of Krakow. The workstation was inspired by the structure of water lilies, whose shape is reminiscent of interconnected cells. The units attached to the riverbed can be modified to better adapt to the
The best waterfront restaurants in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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The best waterfront restaurants in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

There’s no better feeling than sitting by the waterfront on a pleasant summer evening, listening to the waves crash against the pier while snacking. In our selection today, we have collected the unique waterfront restaurants of Eastern Europe, in which gastronomic specialties and exclusive interiors cannot be missed. Mlýnec
Unique cinemas in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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Unique cinemas in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Almost a year ago, we were forced to home cinema: we switch on Netflix sitting on the couch while craving the smell of popcorn. In our selection today, we present a bouquet of some of the most exciting movie theaters in Eastern Europe, which offer much more than just a
The best street food trucks in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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The best street food trucks in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Whether it’s the end of a long evening or a quick and filling lunch, street food trucks are becoming an increasingly popular appetite suppressant solution, often also home to some of the finest local specialties. In our regional top list, we will show you our favorite places that are
Timeless elegance with the best of design | Puro Hotel
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Timeless elegance with the best of design | Puro Hotel

The units of Polish hotel chain PURO Hotels are amongst the first rankers of our post-Covid bucket list for sure. Let’s begin with the hotel that has been recently renovated and reopened in Kraków old town! Zuza and Piotr Paradowski, the designers of Piotr Paradowski Interior Design Studio were
New memorial center handed over in Auschwitz
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New memorial center handed over in Auschwitz

Kraków-based architecture studio NArchitekTURA designed a sculpture park and an exhibition and education center in the place of the former Auschwitz concentration camp, in Oświęcim, Poland. Architecture firm NArchitekTURA designed a memorial sitting on a synagogue destroyed 80 years ago in Oświęcim, Poland. Dubbed Paths of Life, the seemingly randomly