If you needed proof that the Georgian war was a PR set-up, it came soon enough. Within days, Donald Tusk hurriedly signed up for US missiles while John McCain topped the media ratings.
The majority of ordinary Poles aren’t so enthusiastic. ‘It puts our head between the hammer and the anvil’, as my friend [...]

If you take Poland’s imaginary motorway to Berlin, you’ll discover that - contrary to the encouraging and optimistic road signs, you get thrown off at Nowy Tomysl, where the motorway comes to an abrupt end.
However, you can always capitalise on this opportunity to visit Swiebodzin, a town of incomporable time-warp charm. It’s best enjoyed with [...]