News / Electronics v stadium hooligans to be implemented by Polish authorities [16]

What a pillock, Ojczyzna. I'm English, so don't worry, I know all about football matches. God knows what point you're trying to make.

News / Electronics v stadium hooligans to be implemented by Polish authorities [16]

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Going to a football match in Poland - don't forget your Pesel!

Went to the Arena Lublin to see Motor last weekend. Queued for longer than you'd expect for a 4th-tier club match, only to get to the front of the queue to see a notice saying to get your Pesel out and ready to hand to the cashier.

So you can't get into a match as a tourist! What?!

Life / Babysitting in Poland - unwritten rules [7]

Well, it was done in good will, as a favour - didn't want any money. I was just a bit taken aback that their late return wasn't even particularly acknowledged - just a regular "thanks for helping out".

Love / Should I bring gifts? - help with a Polish wedding [46]

Definitely received around 500zl per person 20+ years ago when I had my wedding in Lublin, and been paying at least that (plus inflation) when attending weddings in PL since. It's kind of expected.

Law / Maintenance Claim From Mother - Poland [19]

Sorry Rich, I didn't realise. Terrible laws in Poland. Once that generation has gone, life can go back to normal. What kind of relationship does this mother expect to have with her daughter and you once she's taken you to court? Great, so she might get a few zlotych, but at what price? I feel so bad for you and your wife. Good luck with it. I hope you find a way.

Law / Maintenance Claim From Mother - Poland [19]

What are you talking about? You don't have any legal obligation to your mother-in-law in the UK. Tell her to go hang!