USA, Canada / 9/11 firefighters with Polish background [2]

I've found a Polish article about heroic firefighters in WTC, but unfortunately without any mention about some with Polish background.

remiza.com.pl/artykuly/pokaz/2366-Bohaterowie_11_wrzesnia.html

Here is the site with known 343 firefighters who died during the attacks:

fdnylodd.com/9-11-Never-Forget/Memorials/343-Firefighters.html

Some of them have Polish surnames like Krukowski, Kopytko, Tarasiewicz, Sikorsky...

Life / How can I get Canal+? Will I need a satellite dish? [2]

You have two options:

The easiest way would be to have cable tv witch canal + premium channels - but cable isn't available everywhere - it depends on the area.

Satellite dish - online purchase here: ncplus.pl/sklep/oferta/comfortplus-sport - you get promo dish for just 1PLN when buying online,
purchase in one of the NC+ providers in the country: ncplus.pl/oferta/jak-kupic


If it's your first time mounting/installing satellite dish it may be little trouble, but it's doable. You may ask a neighbor who owns a satellite to give you a hand. You need window from south side to mount it. Details are provided here: ncplus.pl/pomoc/instalacja/instalacja-anteny

Law / Buying from Allegro using PayU or Paypal and paying for item [18]


PayU don't work like Paypal. Allegro informs that now it's not possible to pay directly with funds gathered on PayU - you may just transfer the money to your own Polish bank account or post office transfer to your address (in Poland) pomoc.allegro.pl/artykul/26167/czy-srodkami-z-payu-moge-zaplacic-za-zakupy-w-allegro


Try other card (debit) maybe.
If it fails contact with allegro via the form: allegro.pl/Contact2/Contact2.php

choose: Jestem Kupującym / Zapłaciłem przez PayU.../ click 'formularz' / put your email, write the questions click on 'wyślij wiadomość' ...and wait couple of days to answer.

Life / Best / cheapest PAYG sim card for data and calls in Poland? [19]

Lycamobile is one of the best options - check out their offer - lycamobile.pl/en/bundle

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4501]

If your ancestors came from Poland the proper spelling of this name is Rewers. It is reverse (side of medal or coin) in Polish in literally translation although it may have different origin. Somebody maybe knows better.

Almost 1.5K people with this name in Poland, look at the map: moikrewni.pl/mapa/kompletny/rewers.html

Travel / Praga, Warsaw - looking for some hippish cafes [15]

Check out this thread I've found https://polishforums.com/real-estate/cost-room-warsaw-look-accomodation-67237/#msg1450163
I'm not from this area, but it seems Praga Polnoc is not more unsafe now than other Warsaw places at night.

Life / Hairdressers prices and salons in Warsaw? [6]

Women hair (price depends mostly from the length) - cut & finish 30-60 PLN, hair dye roughly 150-240.

Life / Why is Orange Poland such a crappy / expensive network? [53]


When watching a channel: click OK on the remote - on the screen you'll see additional informations - choose "język" (language), and then you may change it to English (if available). The next option is "napisy" - subtitles. You can also try to modify it sometimes.

History / What is the history of the area that surrounds Ponizie - Podlaskie Voivodeship? [2]


As far I know this area was Polish from XVI to XVIII century (until 1795). XIX - XX (up to 1945) hard times for Poland, borders multiply moved, lands changed owners.


Of course, but also none of Pole has 100% Polish blood - looking from the history, migrations - the same applies not only for you ;)
What is your surname by the way? It may be typical for certain countries.

Genealogy / Searching for information about Zosia Cytryn and Stanislaw Romuald Hochedlinger [9]


I see just the following sites which mention this man:

pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/18_Pu%C5%82k_Artylerii_Lekkiej

zrodlo.cemesta.com/b11GcScmZ19IfSktSUhjM1MiPSwqfklZZGJpe31mcXxJVHN9e359fg.html

and both are about the same:

Staff of 18 Light Artillery Regiment (I don't know soldier terminology, so translation may slightly differ)
2nd lieutenant Stanisław Romuald Hochedlinger was 1st platoon commander (2nd Squadron)

History / Whom do the people in Poland hate more: Germans or Russians? [869]


For me it's quite opposite - we are mostly very open to expats. Maybe just some uneducated people are less tolerant and this is changing for the better - Poles overall are friendly to all.

History / Whom do the people in Poland hate more: Germans or Russians? [869]

Maybe during and just after WWII


Probably a nationalist slogan although most blame Russian government because of the all Ukraine thing.

Language / Order of words when adding one word? [9]

I'm not sure if the word "rocznica" is proper in this case. "Rocznica" is relating to "rok" - year - so for me it should be multiple count of 1 year, not month when using it.

Maybe "jubileusz" would be a better word for this.

Language / Order of words when adding one word? [9]


Change it for:
"Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji dziewiątej miesięcznicy"
Because "dziewiąta rocznica" refers to nine year anniversary!

Life / Brazilian moving to Gdansk and need some help with finding a flat to rent and also a good school for daughters [33]

I was in Sopot this summer (12km from Gdansk), 3 room flat with kitchen, balcony, and view for Gdansk Bay (high rise block) - whole flat 120PLN (rather cheap) per day (utilities included). I may give you a contact if you're interested ;) It was just 8-9 days, long term rent is priced differently.

You may check some ads for Gdansk here gumtree.pl/fp-mieszkania-i-domy-do-wynajecia/gdansk/c9008l3200072

Study / Biostatistics course in Warsaw? [2]

Although I couldn't find any Biostatistics course in Warsaw under a good university, it's better than nothing..

Here's a person from Warsaw who offers some 'Biostatistic' help for master's/doctoral dissertation - she might be interested:
olx.pl/oferta/biostatystyka-statystyka-medyczna-doktoraty-magisterki-licencjaty-CID619-ID4v5dP.html

You may also ask this person:
statmach.com/contact.html

Love / Does anyone know of a good marriage counsellor/therapist in Poznan or Wroclaw area? [4]

I don't know them from any personal experience, but check out this list - some of those Poznan specialists provides also therapies in English

cpi.poznan.pl/zespol

Life / Polish cycle sites to report possible stolen bikes [10]


I own Merida too :)
There's no central Polish stolen bike database site - but we have couple choices (of course if I was a victim I would report on the Police and at every possible website)

bazarowerow.org/
forumrowerowe.org/forum/113-skradzione/
qr-rowery.pl/rowery/skradzione.html
bikeforum.pl/forum/47-skradziono-rower/

Language / Learning Polish but not focusing on the grammar, good idea? [37]

Good advice wmertens.

learningpolish - you may check this thread yet https://polishforums.com/language/using-correct-grammar-stopping-progressing-61164/

Language / Polish slang phrases - most popular. [606]

I'm native Polish and even for me it's hardly understandable, but maybe I'm too old for this ;)


I don't want to give you exact translation, but it means more less that a class is cool and some chick is hot.

Language / Polish slang phrases - most popular. [606]

This is some BS, the person who wrote the words should learn Polish language and grow up (so like you)

Life / Children's pocket money rate in Poland. [10]

Maybe I am a niggard, but 20PLN a week for six years old kid is enough.

UK, Ireland / Polish Female Newborn in UK, what gift is more indicated? [2]

My hint is to buy a good (not "Chinese") teddy, a rattle or maybe a safe colorful rubber toy. For her it would be though rather indifferent since she's just a little babe.


I don't know such a thing for a newborn, the toy is for kid's fun - it don't have to be specially connected with Poland...

Law / Work visa and document from the employer about lack of opportunities to meet staffing needs from the governor [2]


He may be right - I didn't hear about requirement to provide such a document.
Anyway let us know, maybe someone from Migrant site will give you full explanation.

Work / Is it difficult finding a job for Japanese people in Warsaw? Have you seen Japanese people working here? [12]

I don't think it has something to do with your nationality. Everything depends on qualifications and Polish language knowledge. Lot of expats working here, native English speakers, specialists..


If your Polish is fluent enough and appearance is right then everything is possible, although for the aforementioned places can be yet much higher requirements and a big competition.

Maybe it wouldn't hurt to look over some Japanese companies in your area, and contact them..

Good luck!

Law / Seller won't answer, item hasn't arrived.. Could somebody help me sort out problems for allegro.pl? [6]


Message the seller, open a claim when you can't reach him. If he claims that he did send your item, request a tracking number. You need to know what kind of courier service (or Post) it was in order to contact them about your package.

Law / Emailing of direct marketing mailshots in Poland - laws? [3]

Sending spam is not allowed in Poland. Every 'unwanted' information is considered as spam. So the sender needs first permission from recipient before sanding any 'mailshot'

The basic legal act regulating issues related to the transmission of commercial information by electronic post, is the act on electronic services (Dz.U. Nr 144, poz 1204);


Sorry for the google translate ;)
Detailed (Polish language) information is here: pomoc.home.pl/bazawiedzy/internet/131

Food / Food box subscription in Poland [3]

Interesting question for somebody who is trapped in own house ;)
Anyway.. I've never heard of that kind of service - in which country is it available?

Law / Right Hand Drive cars in Poland 'indefinitely' but not registered - doable? [21]

I've heard that przeglad of RHD's is possible and unexpensive in Germany and Czech Republic.

Life / Asian / American TV channels in Poland? [4]

There's some possibility with satellite:

For Indian channels look here lyngsat.com/freetv/India.html
For Pakistani check out PakSat: lyngsat.com/Paksat-1R.html
With US channels isn't easy - there are few - scattered among different sattelites. Maybe try alternative: ustvnow.com

..and of course streams over internet.

Bigger dish, better range - buy FTA Kit if you're not interested in Polish channels.