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OFF Festival will be held in Katowice

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This festival is one of the biggest cultural events in Katowice, which unites such musical styles as pop, rock, folk, punk and jazz. The main feature of the OFF Festival is presenting not only famous musicians, vibrant musical performances and concerts, but also a variety of cultural events such as art exhibitions, seminars and workshops, as well as film screenings.

Photo month festival begins in Krakow

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There are only few days left before the start of one of the most important events in the cultural life of Krakow - the 10th anniversary of the Photo month festival in Krakow. The official opening of the festival will be held in Krakow on Friday, May 18 at 18.00 at the Starmach Gallery (ul. Węgierska 5).

Anti-terrorist exercises are being held in Poland

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Due to the future Euro-2012, which will begin in Poland and Ukraine on June 8, 2012, anti-terrorist units are actively training to prevent any potential threat.

“Behind the Iron Curtain” exhibition will be opened in Gdansk

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The National Museum of Gdansk offers a unique exhibition of Polish and Soviet art of the Cold War era.

Sopot is the richest Polish city

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The richest city in Poland is the resort of Sopot. Such data were published by the Central Statistical Office of Poland. According to the Polish Radio Abroad in 2010 the average per capita income in Sopot was 6509 PLN (about 1570 Euros).

Red Hot Chilli Peppers will come to Warsaw

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The “peppers” will visit Poland as part of their European tour. In addition to Poland during the tour the musicians will also visit other Eastern European countries.

Poland is losing small shops

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Small private shops in Poland lose competition to major retailers. According to the Polish Radio, for the past two years about 50 000 small shops were closed down across the country.

Polish Pass for Euro 2012 travels

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On the eve of the European Football Championship Euro 2012 in Poland the tournament organizers decided to significantly ease traveling for many fans, who will come to the country this summer. All tourists during Euro 2012 in Poland will be offered a special Polish Pass.

Krakow will develop religious tourism

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The authorities of one of the most beautiful cities in Poland, cultural and student capital of Poland - Krakow - announced its plans to create a company on promoting the city as the main Polish center of religious tourism.

Frosts killed 97 people in Poland

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Severe frosts in Poland brought not only the long-awaited winter fun, but also the indispensable winter tragedy. According to the Government Security Centre, about a hundred people died in Poland due to the cold snap.

Poland will meet Euro 2012 fans with hot dogs and kebabs

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Poland, famous for its hospitality and such culinary delights as beer soup, fragrant flyaks and bigos, will meet Euro 2012 guests with hot-dogs, nuggets, French fries, kebabs and other fast food.

Poland promotes Euro 2012 in Dublin

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Opportunities for holidays in Poland will be actively represented at the forthcoming tourism exhibition The Holiday World Show, which is one of the world's largest annual tourist events and this year will be held in Dublin from 27 to 29 January 2012.

Prices for accommodation in Poland continue to fall

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Polish real estate market is experiencing another phase of decrease. According to the Polish Radio, in the third quarter of 2011 prices for apartments, houses and other types of real estate property in Poland decreased by 1.5% compared with the price level for the same period in 2010.

British rock-group Coldplay will play in Warsaw

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Famous British artists Coldplay, whose albums are sold in millions all over the world, confirmed the information about a big concert in Warsaw.

Documentary Film Festival WATCH DOCS 2012 will be held in Warsaw

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Annual International Festival WATCH DOCS 2012 is one of the largest and oldest European documentary film festivals devoted to human rights. Human Rights in Film will start in Warsaw on Thursday, December 8.