Poland is planning to buy a private art collection, including Leonardo da Vinci's "Lady with an Ermine", the culture ministry and local media said Wednesday.
Painted at the end of the 15th century, "Lady with an Ermine", the most famous painting exhibited in Poland, is part of a two-century-old collection estimated to be worth two billion dollars (euros).
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Heart-felt messages from Solidarity icon Lech Walesa and Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski were read out over the urn of Andrzej Wajda, as the legend of Polish cinema was laid to rest on Wednesday in Krakow.
"Three generations were raised on the films of Andrzej Wajda and so for millions of Poles, including myself, you will forever remain in yourRead more
Pope Francis heads to Poland on Wednesday for an international Catholic youth festival to preach charity and openness to migrants, a mission made tougher by a jihadist murder of a priest in France.
The Argentine pontiff is flying in to meet youngsters from across the world at a week-long faith extravaganza dubbed "the Catholic Woodstock", but is expected to tackleRead more