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Poland in the EU

Poland in the EU: The Build-Up to Accession and Economic and Social Progress

June 8, 2024
by Steven ArticlesGeneral

Reflecting on the steps that led to Poland’s accession to the EU. How has Poland developed socially, economically and environmentally in the 20 years the country has been a member of the EU?

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Piotrkowska Street - part of the regeneration of the city centre of Łódź

The Regeneration of the City Centre of Łódź

July 26, 2023
by Steven ArticlesGeneralŁódź

The City Centre (Śródmieście) district of Łódź is undergoing massive revitalisation. Check out how the programme is progressing.

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the green city of Warsaw

What are the Greenest Cities in Poland?

July 1, 2023
by Steven ArticlesGeneral

Find out what the greenest cities in Poland are. Based on extensive research and satellite images.

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Polish neighbours

My Polish neighbours

October 22, 2022
by Steven ArticlesGeneral

Check out my not so “love thy neighbour” experiences living in an apartment block Gdańsk.

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Lagiewniki Lodz

5 stereotypes about Polish people and Poland which deserve to be quashed

May 23, 2021
by Steven ArticlesGeneral

Five stereotypes about Polish people and Poland which truly deserve to be quashed.

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Do Polish people speak English?

Do Polish people speak English well?

May 5, 2021
by Steven ArticlesGeneral

An in-depth analysis of the proficiency levels of Polish speakers of English.

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buy a used car

Do you want to buy a used car in Poland in 2024? Proceed with Caution

March 14, 2021
by Steven ArticlesGeneral

My disturbing experiences hunting for a used car in Poland.

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visit Warsaw

Top four reasons to visit Poland

July 11, 2020
by Steven ArticlesGeneral

Four cracking reasons (out of a million reasons!) to make Poland your next travel destination.

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Polish train

Polish rail travel has become a real pleasure

February 29, 2020
by Steven ArticlesEveryday life in PolandGeneralTravel

Polish rail travel – now a pleasure and not a chore. Dive in to read about my memories of Polish rail travel from 2005. Find out how the rail network in Poland has come on in leaps and pounds in recent years.

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Poland shopping

The Sunday trading ban in Poland – complete guide

November 24, 2019
by Steven ArticlesGeneral

On March 1, 2018, a law banning almost all trade on Sundays in Poland came into effect. Read on to find out what the Sunday trading ban looks like in reality and how it has been received by Poles.

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