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Sappers help to open treasure boxes found in a basement in Wałbrzych

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Three metal boxes, discovered in a basement of a tenement house in Wałbrzych, have been opened with the help of firefighters and sappers. Inside the boxes they have found mainly clothes, but also a portrait of Adolf Hitler. Conservators have an idea who might have hidden their belongings in the welded boxes. "The woman was most likely a tailor, whereas the man owned a metalworks business," they say.

"I told them to avoid silly bookings". Poland qualifies from Group C despite losing to Argentina

Poland coach Czesław Michniewicz had instructed his players to avoid unnecessary bookings in their final World Cup Group C clash against Argentina on Wednesday, where fair play points could have decided their fate in the tournament. Lionel Messi missed a first-half penalty but Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored in a 2-0 victory over Poland at Stadium 974 as both teams booked their places in the knockout stages of the World Cup. Poland next face a tough test on Sunday, when they will play the reigning world champions France.

President Duda: a secure Europe, is a Europe where Russia is defeated

"A secure Europe, is a Europe where Russia is defeated political, military, and economic way," Poland's President Andrzej Duda said on Friday at an international conference "The Idea of Europe" held in Kaunas, Lithuania. "A defeated Russia means safe Ukraine, safe Poland, safe Lithuania, safe Latvia, Romania, and frankly, also the rest of Europe," the president added.

Poland and Saudi Arabia to clash on Saturday in contrasting moods

Contrasting moods will accompany Poland and Saudi Arabia into their World Cup Group C clash on Saturday, with all the pressure on the Poles after they started with a disappointing goalless draw while the Saudis shocked Argentina. Poland coach Czesław Michniewicz appeared upset when asked to comment on general dissatisfaction with the defensive lineup in their draw against Mexico in their World Cup opener, asking who should he drop to bolster the attack.

Polish ambassador to USA: we are interested in an increased number of American soldiers in Poland

"We realize how huge importance in terms of deterrence the physical presence of American soldiers has in this or any other NATO country," Polish Ambassador to the United States Marek Magierowski said in an interview for "Fakty" TVN correspondent Marcin Wrona. Although the diplomat reminded that the US V Corps permanent HQ has been established in Poznań, he argued that "it's obviously not enough for us". "We would like to have as many (U.S.) soldiers as possible," he added.

Statistics Poland: retail sales increase much lower than expected

Retail sales at constant prices in October 2022 increased by 0.7% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, and by 0.3% compared to September 2022, Poland's Central Statistical Office (Statistics Poland) said on Wednesday. Retail sales at current prices increased by 18.3% year on year.

Woman charged for living in a tent with a 2-year-old daughter

A 24-year-old woman has been charged for living with her 2-year-old daughter in a tent in Gdańsk. The girl has been taken to a hospital due to severe upper airway infection. According to the Gdańsk District Prosecutor's Office, the woman claims she has been taking good care of her child. She is facing 5 years in prison. The prosecutors requested the woman be temporarily detained. Her daughter will be placed in a foster home.