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Sticky: Why Do You Love Poland? 2 3 4 ... 15 16 southern: Maybe you wanted to see Madonna concerts. lol....something like that	450	LoneStranger Jan 28, 07, 05:22	rybnik Jan 8, 12, 19:47
Question about hot water in Poland and the use of water heaters? 2 I don't know either, except that the one I have keeps my flat warm even in the coldest winters.	41	cazadora Sep 18, 11, 17:43	scottie1113 Today, 00:56
Driving in Poland on a foreign license 2 drk: In reagrds to EU citizens residing in different EU states whever be it for work only, then the original...	43	jasiek2000 Jan 1, 08, 09:03	delphiandomine Yesterday, 23:59
International calling cards for public pay phones The things you have to look at before signing up for a service online. 1. Better to avoid hidden charges. Certainly,...	7	businessmaninpl Nov 16, 10, 14:34	rosedasan Yesterday, 11:29
Got Polish citizenship, now I need a Pesel and passport Yes you must have a registered address 'meldunek' if you want to apply in poland. Better to do it overseas...	23	Kay Dec 31, 10, 13:00	antheads Yesterday, 06:47
What is the school bus security standard in Poland? gumishu: you need to inspect and test vehicles to see their up to safety regulations They don't seem to...	17	hopin2012 Jan 30, 12, 08:52	Ant63 Feb 2, 12, 22:49
Good places to live in Krakow I was born in Espoo but now living in Helsinki. Which sites are good for searching apartment?	13	Finnlando Jan 31, 12, 20:24	Finnlando Feb 2, 12, 22:40
Advantages of getting Polish citizenship JChenry: Can I apply for Polish citizenship based on blood line of my mother? No. Your grandparents would never...	19	sobieski Jul 20, 10, 07:26	delphiandomine Feb 2, 12, 21:50
Can non polish EU citizens claim unemployment assistance here? delphiandomine: I'm sure it burns Polish-Americans inside that we superior Brits can claim cash from Poland and they can't....	6	vndunne Feb 2, 12, 17:30	Gustav Feb 2, 12, 19:18
What is wrong with Poznan? 2 3 4 ... 6 7 Gustav: Let's be honest you were desperately searching for it! If by "desperately searching", you mean "looking for something...	203	WhyMedSchool Jan 6, 12, 17:08	delphiandomine Feb 2, 12, 16:39
Genuine Polish driving license - what's the best way to get it? 2 just a cotton picking minute here folks before we aid a known fugitive just how did red lose his...	36	jack101 Nov 5, 10, 19:20	hythorn Feb 2, 12, 11:13
Need help on my driving license (lost my national license) "Be warned - if you get stopped while only having the IDP, you'll be prosecuted for driving without a licence."...	5	ddandan70 Dec 19, 11, 22:07	Scottypippins Feb 1, 12, 22:58
Funeral arrangements for a foreigner in Poland Yeah i agree with you that cremation is the cheapest option...	27	eberhart Jan 12, 12, 11:03	Peyton Feb 1, 12, 11:41
Price of cigarettes in Poland? 2 3 4 JonnyM: And of course you realise that one may have died by a million to one chance and the other...	116	Ash Jul 26, 07, 11:33	Jimmu Jan 31, 12, 23:26
Winter 2010/2011 in Poland, is it going to be bad? 2 3 4 Wroclaw Boy: Just heard its going to hit -30 over the next few days, na na na na na. When...	116	Wroclaw Boy Oct 9, 10, 19:12	JonnyM Jan 30, 12, 20:23
Moving to Poland - how to go about it? Thanks for the pointers. I was under the impression that the Land purchase restriction was to be lifted in 2012...	2	Scottypippins Jan 30, 12, 11:29	Scottypippins Jan 30, 12, 15:17
NEED HELP TO PICK CELLPHONE PLAN IN POZNAŃ (Abonament) el_easy: What I'm not clean is ''Cena telefonu 1 zł'' or ''cena telefonu w salonie 1 zł'' for Smartphone..So what...	9	el_easy Jan 25, 12, 12:56	JonnyM Jan 30, 12, 13:08
Take my CAR of Road (Statutory Off Road Notification) Scrap it then. It won't yield anything in terms of spare parts.	5	rt3d Jan 29, 12, 15:10	Richfilth Jan 29, 12, 16:18
Polish EU Drivers Licence 2 3 4 I am also in a bit of a predicament and am looking for help here if anyone can genuinly get...	111	tycoontwo Mar 3, 07, 00:25	cyberpunx Jan 29, 12, 14:50
Poland driving licence, non EU, non resident (Poland) Well, I'm looking for some other advices, since one says no, and the second says yes :-)))	14	Dinesh Jun 8, 10, 16:59	permis Jan 26, 12, 10:20
English speaking AA group in Warsaw The bit with the names and phone numbers. I'll PM you with a link to the site with their contact...	3	sobieski Jan 24, 12, 17:25	JonnyM Jan 25, 12, 06:31
Restoring old Polish cars cheers cyga, thats a beautiful restoration job on the pickup. its an older version than mine,, i love the split...	10	newtownsam Jan 15, 12, 16:09	newtownsam Jan 23, 12, 21:16
Please recommend - shopping in Warsaw Shopping in Warsaw, check it out ;)	28	Maija Dec 10, 11, 22:58	engin Jan 23, 12, 19:29
Weapons laws in Poland. Carrying a concealed handgun? 2 3 4 scottie1113: There's nothing even remotely related to gangs and street crime, say in Washington DC, New York or Los Angeles...	99	ryanb May 14, 11, 21:54	gumishu Jan 22, 12, 23:17
My experience on mobile phones in Poland I just paid a bit less than a thousand for a nearly new Nokia N8 in Qatar - even the...	3	JaynGarrick Jan 19, 12, 14:10	JonnyM Jan 19, 12, 14:27
Do Polish Marlboros differ? szkotja2007: Polish Marlboros seem a bit "lighter" than others. yes, they are. Polonius3: Is...	20	Polonius3 Jul 18, 10, 13:29	FUZZYWICKETS Jan 19, 12, 11:45
Moving to Lodz/ Strykow area Summer 2012 Described as "David Lynch's favorite city": http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Poland/Lodz-Province/Lodz/blog-437346 .html	5	CherylM Dec 18, 11, 00:40	jasondmzk Jan 17, 12, 10:53
Will they really stick up the price of booze this summer? it is more likely to local publicans thinking that they can hike the prices due to many tourists coming to...	2	rant2012 Jan 16, 12, 20:41	hythorn Jan 16, 12, 21:02
Can i get insurance for a British car in Poland? hythorn: what can I say? I am a class act :-) You might have started something there.	17	Forfour44 Jan 15, 12, 20:46	Wroclaw Boy Jan 16, 12, 20:36
Ipad 3G in Poland iPad 2 3G AT&T I have put in the play microsim. However, I getting a no service message. Is the...	5	Spaceman77 Jun 9, 10, 19:29	Joeboogie Jan 15, 12, 19:36
Temporary Residence card-Karta pobytu 2 3 4 -----Correction-------- All Documents has to be translated in polish by a sworn translator and form has to be filled in...	116	love_sunil80 Oct 16, 08, 16:02	love_sunil80 Jan 15, 12, 10:54
HOW LONG DOES THE APPLICATION FOR KARTA POBYTU TAKE TO PROCESS! love_sunil80: It is upto the officer. There is no specific rules for the same. Very true.	10	mauritius_2302 Jan 13, 12, 20:00	scottie1113 Jan 15, 12, 00:21
Immigration Open for Foreigners In Poland? He's obviously not Italian, indian most likely. Quite the usual attitude, in fact - "how much do I have...	3	rajaamir Jan 13, 12, 03:47	Midas Jan 13, 12, 21:29
Cannabis in Poland... How much does marijuana cost per gram in Poland? 2 3 4 ... 10 11 No one is poland will ever sell you weed over the internet. Everyone is going to be scared that you...	322	RockyMason Feb 18, 08, 03:02	Polepole Jan 13, 12, 14:09
School system in Poland? 2 Wroclaw: A standard week would be thirty hours holy crap	57	mania Dec 11, 05, 11:32	mayson099 Jan 13, 12, 01:32
Question About: PKO Mieszkaniowa Ksiazeczka Oszczednosciowa I don't know if that woul be possible. This is PKO infoline number: (+48)81 535 65 65 Hope that would...	3	Anon Jan 12, 12, 21:36	Alligator Jan 12, 12, 22:26
Telephone - Is there a similar offer to the UK O2 international favourites in Poland? Good evening. I was wondering if anyone has heard of a similar service being offered in Poland. Currently I...	0	Jars777 Jan 12, 12, 00:16	—
Fat People in Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 BLS: Strange as it may seem, they have a website... Not strange at all. I just forgot about websites(the...	153	Ogien Jan 11, 10, 04:37	rybnik Jan 11, 12, 00:48
Who's Leaving Poland? 2 3 4 5 rozumiemnic: it's true there are so many sickly pampered tiny kids, they are not taken out for fresh air if...	138	FUZZYWICKETS Jul 22, 10, 10:59	pip Jan 10, 12, 13:29
Sending SMS online from/to Poland? hythorn: I do not believe that Play has its own network Trust me on this (I know a fair bit...	12	Harry Jan 7, 12, 16:18	Harry Jan 9, 12, 14:08
English channels on Cyfra+ andrewwright: Anybody know if you can do this to n Television? Yes you can!! We got N a few months...	12	Jay24 Apr 15, 10, 11:54	dhrynio Jan 9, 12, 12:16
Life in Lomza This one I can help with! I live in Lomza and have for 7 years now. The owner of Lingua...	6	liljohn400 Jan 7, 12, 16:16	dhrynio Jan 9, 12, 11:21
Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. 2 3 4 ... 27 28 Wedle: If you are not aware of it, this place is worthwhile visiting for fresh ideas http://www.idealhomeshow.co.uk/. If you are...	832	aphrodisiac Sep 24, 10, 10:09	pip Jan 8, 12, 19:38
Automobiles vs. Pedestrians in Poland 2 3 teflcat: gumishu: what do you do if you need to go to the neighbouring village on the same road -...	76	BLS Dec 5, 11, 11:17	gumishu Jan 8, 12, 10:23
Where can i leave my cat during summer? [Wroclaw] user8104: I'll be away 3 months. Well I don't have a cat yet, just want to get organized in advance......	2	user8104 Jan 5, 12, 18:11	gumishu Jan 5, 12, 22:42
Any suggestions for wedding venues in South of Poland If you need weeding photojournalist, check this one.	16	philofwales Oct 25, 11, 17:07	mocilla Jan 5, 12, 20:15
English speakers near the Mazury Lakes Mazury Lakes/ Hows the fishing ??	15	hotcarl Oct 9, 09, 00:39	Sobieski1 Jan 4, 12, 15:30
Car registration in Poland (bought a car from Holland on a temporary license) Hi Harry;) To your first comment: Not that much hassle. IF there's a EU citizen then they register their...	9	rdhir Jan 23, 11, 01:14	Olaf Jan 4, 12, 13:34
Moving back to Krakow: PESEL, bank account, passport, TEFL, work, accommodation I think you are making a mountain out of a molehill. You do not need an army of translators...	4	Oberon123456 Dec 31, 11, 00:49	jaso77 Dec 31, 11, 19:52
Is January 2 really not a public holiday in Poland? Richfilth: In 2011 a certain element of society wanted the 6th of January returned as a national holiday; another religious...	3	okayokok Dec 31, 11, 02:17	delphiandomine Dec 31, 11, 12:32
Married to PL citizen. The steps I need to follow to get in Poland and live there? You and your husband will need to go to the local immigration office. Being from a non EU country you...	3	tabascorez_2302 Dec 19, 11, 17:49	Spaceman77 Dec 31, 11, 03:06
Recycling skillets in Krakow BLS: Any suggestions? Try calling a local thrift shop & ask what advice they recommend.	2	BLS Dec 30, 11, 18:34	beckski Dec 30, 11, 22:06
Polish Website similar to amazon.com? teflcat: Do you get preferential treatment? I have to spend 30 quid min. I just checked now (i.e. am...	4	longwalker Dec 23, 11, 18:20	Harry Dec 29, 11, 20:19
Are Polish roads really this bad? 2 3 4 ... 6 7 jwojcie: State of Polish roads according to SCC forumers (as of 12.12.2011) Final say - I'd say. They...	201	rybnik Apr 8, 11, 01:56	delphiandomine Dec 28, 11, 01:24
Good books or sites for preparation for life in Poland? The Polandian blog is worth reading, though it's a bit repetitive these days - http://polandian.com/ I'd start...	6	Jars777 Dec 27, 11, 15:15	delphiandomine Dec 27, 11, 16:37
Some Polish dogs have a very miserable life 2 I'd be very careful about smearing allegations against Poles without more solid evidence. Yes, I have seen isolated incidents...	42	jasminek Nov 21, 11, 17:47	Seanus Dec 24, 11, 23:00
Shipping a car to Poland 2 3 I would like to send a car from Seattle to Gdynia. Do you have info on that? Thanks, GG...	71	fmari Mar 10, 07, 18:13	GeGe Dec 24, 11, 20:07
Polish citizenship through marriage, I've just got it. 2 brotherhood: How if an asian want to live in poland? Just apply for a visa and then a residency permit...	37	Rodrigo Apr 19, 11, 22:30	Harry Dec 23, 11, 20:05
Program on DMAX 'Trouble in Poland' Hey Guys, just watching a program on DMAX titled Trouble in Paradise, attacked in Poland. Its about a couple...	0	irishguy11 Dec 22, 11, 23:19	—
Motorcycle Polish drivers license? Buy a licence....? I will sell you a photo copy of mine if you want... 200 zloty...	27	hrgarm Mar 22, 07, 07:34	wildrover Dec 22, 11, 19:45

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