Life / Internet / Telephone provider in Krakow [28]

People complain that it's not 80mb internet, the download speed is much lower. The provider guarantees only bandwidth from 20 up to 80mb. What you get depends also how are you connected, optimal is direct cable connection, if wi-fi it should to be 802.11n type, on the b/g you'll get just 20-25max download. Other factors include the time of day (morning and nights speed may be better) and the device - people criticize Modem VDSL 3764, better is FunBox, but optimal Livebox 3.

Upload speed is more less like advertised - 8mb.
Overall since the price difference is not big (10PLN?) it's worth to have the 80mb rather than 20mb/s, but do not expect huge download speed difference. What I could see from the comments, the max was less than 60mb, but most (among those complainers) get 30mb and lower.

Law / Bank Account in Euros - Is it possible to negotiate exchange rates to zloty with a Polish bank? [24]

It is better to be careful and do not go alone in the case of larger amounts, It's more safe to separate transaction for a few exchange offices and smaller amounts. Anyway it's worth the trouble, since bank rates are lower.

Other option worth considering would be exchange office online. I used one couple times without any problems (although amounts were much lower than yours), it's convenient, you don't need to carry the money nowhere, the rates are better comparing to any local bureau and it's safe in my opinion (sums more than 5.000 are also negotiable)

The site below compares rates of online exchange offices (put amount of money, currency, and name of your bank):
kantorbox.pl/kursy

Law / Poland's Work permit questions - visiting European countries; working in the EU / switching job; dependants [86]

Everything I know is from the site I mentioned at the beginning.
It is worth also to contact Polish embassy in Pakistan and ask which visa you should apply, give them all informations that you have about employer, place of work, what documents you posess etc. Ask about the insurance - how to get it from your place (you need it at the border)

Read here what you need from employer:

Law / Bank Account in Euros - Is it possible to negotiate exchange rates to zloty with a Polish bank? [24]



I've used Walutomat couple of times, they charged me 0,2% from a transaction.

Recently I've noticed wymieniajtaniej.pl site - they clam that they won't charge me if I have account in one of the following banks:


There's also option for negotiation:
wymieniajtaniej.pl/48,usluga-telekurs.html

Genealogy / Researching a Pole ( Wladyslav Kubik ) with not much to go on [5]

Not much helpful, but just a simple hint - Wladyslav - In Poland this forename is Władysław.

Genealogy / Półkozic -- Poland's half-goat coat of arms [2]

Wiki page:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%B3%C5%82kozic_coat_of_arms

Language / Collection of learning resources for learning the Polish language [129]

Probably you're right - it's not only your opinion...


masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/11/barbara_bernard_chicopee_couple_edward_and_teresa_cynarski_share_polish_language.html
Interesting story of person who met the couple - authors of this book.
Btw. It's not easy to buy it unfortunately.

Genealogy / Tracing Josef's family [2]

Here are just the first names provided - it will be tough for somebody to find out more about your family without more data - names, dates...

Study / Learning English in Warsaw, can anyone recommend a tutor/academy? [16]

Below is the list of English language schools in/near Mokotów Warsaw:
angielski.warszawa.studentnews.pl/serwis.php?s=1554&pok=32195&c3=50

Life / How do I find a good private nursing home/retirement home in Poland? [5]


Here where I live is Dom Seniora, nice quiet place with a little disturbing, but funny older granddads - I haven't seen any grandpa - maybe they are segregated by gender?

Food / Where can I find good coffee and Cuban cigars in Stalowa Wola area? [10]

Couple tobacco shops in Stalowa Wola, but I don't know if they have any Cuban cigars, but the first one below should have some cigars:

(Streets)
Niezłomnych 86,
Handlowa 13,
Komisji Edukacji Narodowej 11,
Mieszka I 26

Of course better range in online shops - there you should find exactly what you need. Yeah but not in two days, I know ;)

And a good coffee? It's very wide question..

Genealogy / Please help me to find Malgorzata Brojanowska in Poland [2]

I don't know if it's the same person you are looking for, at list her name is identical:
Małgorzata Brojanowska on facebook: facebook.com/malgorzata.brojanowska?fref=ts
Małgorzata Brojanowska on NK: nk.pl/#profile/1117540 - you need to be registered user to view her profile.
This person lives in Warsaw.


- Polish first name is Michał,


- Jan in Poland

Classifieds / Monster X tour in Poland [4]

Have you been there maybe?
I saw one Monster truck closely at some exhibition, the biggest impression on me made the size of the wheels - they were almost my height!

I definitely would like to see some in action :)

Genealogy / Looking for my real family - Respondek, Górecka - from Chorzów [4]

I don't know them, but tried to find them, and here are the results:

Eugeniusz Respondek
41-500 Chorzów
ŚW. PIOTRA Street
nk.pl/#profile/4734847 - profile with picture (registration is required on this site to view)
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006674655280&ref=br_rs&fref=browse_search

Agnieszka Górecka
Górecka is very popular name in Poland, but found one Agnieszka Górecka which was tabbed as from Gliwice/Chorzów at NK:
nk.pl/#profile/13438505?referer=sz_p
and at facebook three person with the name in the Silesia neighborhood - two from Gliwice area, one Katowice - you shouldn't have a problem to find them there.

Law / Marriage laws in 1953 in Poland - foreign WOMAN married a Polish MAN in HER country [2]


As published in Ustawa from 8th January 1951 about Polish Citizenship, Article 10:
1. A foreigner may be granted Polish citizenship at his request.
2. Polish granting of citizenship may depend on submitting evidence of exemption from foreign nationality
source: your poland/userfiles/pdfs/ustawa-1951.pdf

But here is the phrase "may depend" - so it could mean that it wasn't always necessary?

Law / Appeal in a Polish court -- can appeal document be submitted directly by defendant? [3]

I don't know how it works in other countries, but Polish Code does not provide requirement of making an appeal by a lawyer or legal adviser.

A party may therefore write such a letter alone.
Regarding this additional question. In Poland again - you can make a complaint to the proper local Bar Association. The complaint must describe the behavior of a lawyer, which is incorrect. If the Bar Association considers that the complaint is justified - then it will be subject to disciplinary action against the lawyer. In this case you can seek compensation.

Law / Non-EU citizen, student, prolonging Polish National Visa [4]

In order to prolong your stay in Poland you need to apply for a residence permit for a fixed period. You have a right to obtain it if you fulfill one of certain requirements, for example: undertaking employment, intention to continue education or a vocational training, participation in professional trainings and internships under European Union programmes.

But I've found a postscript saying that extension of Poland's visa is possible only in exceptional circumstances..

malopolska.uw.gov.pl/default.aspx?page=Residence_permit_for_fixed_period

Law / Query For Permanent Residence in Poland - Can I have two visas? [2]

Two visas should not be a problem - this Norway dependent visa does not collide with Poland's work visa, and then Polish permanent residence status. I can't find any mention about it in Polish visas proceedings.

Work / Information needed about working at Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport [4]

For now just two positions are available at the Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport - work as driver, equipment operator - (seasonal work, drivers licence cat. B,C+E ) and junior guard at Airport Security - the second job requires knowledge of English language, but also a physical security certificate/confirmation.

In order to apply, CV and cover letter should be provided to Airport's Human Resources.
airport.gdansk.pl/bip/praca

Genealogy / Want to find a person [755]

Have you checked this Dom Dziecka? I see there are two such institutions in the city, and next two in close area.
I've looked at most popular social networking sites and found just one person with Obiedziński name who lives in old Zamość voivodeship area.

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003366644704

Life / Help me find this Polish band and song.... [117]

It should be it: (although different variations of this song came out)


bibliotekapiosenki.pl/Jedzie_ulan_poprzez_siolo

Genealogy / Ancestors from Galicia - does this mean you are Polish? [18]

I don't think so. Galicy - Galicia is a historical and geographic region, and Lodz never was in Galicia if I'm not mistaken.


It's might be rather that Dębowa (once in West Galicia area) -


en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C4%99bowa,_Podkarpackie_Voivodeship

Law / Poland's Work permit questions - visiting European countries; working in the EU / switching job; dependants [86]

Office file should be ok, I am using regular clear plastic (transparent) envelope bags, documents pinned up with a paperclip. Don't glue the pictures, attach them only, they should be signed on the flip side. Visa application, pictures on top, the rest underneath - if it matters.

Work / Information needed about working at Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport [4]

Thanks Stachu, I understand some foreigners here in Poland are alone with their problems, without good Polish language knowledge, so why don't give them a hand? :)

Law / Poland's Work permit questions - visiting European countries; working in the EU / switching job; dependants [86]

Be honest, be yourself, and stay confident. Smile, don't get nervous - Poles are friendly generally, relax.
Tell us how everything went.
Cheers :)

Law / My grandfather left Poland after WWII and emigrated. Question About Polish Citizenship [10]


Yes, Polish descent, not Polish citizen - you can't get citizenship through your grandparent, it would be possible only if one of your parents have/had Polish citizenship.

But still you may apply for permanent residency in Poland.

Law / How do I verify a Polish company's existence? [240]


Yes it is real company, lawfully registered in Poland - Jelenia Góra,.
codetwo.com

Study / Dj School in Krakow? [4]

Just for informaion - Poland is short of real DJ Schools - here are only two such places - one in Poznan, second in Krakow.

They are also organizing summer camps in different places year after year.
For refenence check their websites:

djkursy.pl


alfadjsacademy

Life / Thoughts on "Ida" (Polish movie) [30]

The movie is presenting the story of a young Jewish girl and her aunt - a fierce communists, against the realities of post-war Polish - the sixties. It takes only 80 min., but it's enough to finish all plots. The movie has collected many awards in Poland and abroad - deservedly so, I think. Beautiful pictures and acting.

Genealogy / Place / Surname: Łomza + Krzewo Stare / Celmer + Potynska [6]


geni/people/FELIX-FELIKS-CELMER-Celmar/6000000023885843373