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Raphael Minder

Raphael Minder

Financial Times

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Chopin-mania grips Poland as pianists battle it out

The composer’s soft power remains undiminished as competitors gather for the five-yearly contest

14.10.2025 9

Financial Times

Raphael Minder

The political problem of Polish spirits

Poland is not Europe’s heaviest-drinking nation but it ranks second for alcohol-related deaths

28.05.2025 10

Financial Times

Raphael Minder

Warsaw’s QueerMuzeum defies anti-gay hostility in Poland

The nation’s first LGBTQ museum offers hope for a community still struggling with inequality

11.12.2024 10

Financial Times

Raphael Minder