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The Platform of European Memory and Conscience brings together 70 governmental, public and private institutions from 23 EU states + AL, CA, GB, GE, UA, US

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Institute of National Remembrance (@ipngovpl_eng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A former STASI officer is to stand trial for the murder of a Pole at the GDR border crossing in East Berlin. Necessary evidence of his guilt had previously been collected by the IPN. Today, the regional court in Berlin (Landgeright) will witness the start of the trial of

A former STASI officer is to stand trial for the murder of a Pole at the  GDR border crossing in East Berlin. Necessary evidence of his guilt had previously been collected by the IPN.

Today, the regional court in Berlin (Landgeright) will witness the start of the trial of
Roger Moorhouse 🇺🇦 (@roger_moorhouse) 's Twitter Profile Photo

W poniedziałek wieczorem o 18.30 - prezentuję moją nową książkę „Paszporty Życia” - o Grupie Ładosia - w Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego.

W poniedziałek wieczorem o 18.30 - prezentuję moją nową książkę „Paszporty Życia” - o Grupie Ładosia - w Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego.
Institute of National Remembrance (@ipngovpl_eng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In 1973 in the Nowa Huta district of Cracow, the communists ruling Poland erected the largest Lenin statue in the country. On the night of 17 April 1979, unknown suspects attempted to dynamite it, but only managed to blow off the dictator’s left heel.

In 1973 in the Nowa Huta district of Cracow, the communists ruling Poland erected the largest Lenin statue in the country.

On the night of 17 April 1979, unknown suspects attempted to dynamite it, but only managed to blow off the dictator’s left heel.
EPP Group (@eppgroup) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We condemn the Slovenian Government's decision to revoke Remembrance Day for Victims of #communism. We urge the Slovenian Government to condemn these crimes and remember the victims. Video with MEPs Dolors Montserrat, RomanaTomc, Peter Jahr and experts Jože Možina and FerencMitja.

Institute of National Remembrance (@ipngovpl_eng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#OTD in 1955, the Warsaw Pact treaty was signed, creating USSR-led military bloc that threatened NATO. The largest military engagement of the Warsaw Pact was the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia, where the communists brutally halted the liberal reform process.

#OTD in 1955, the Warsaw Pact treaty was signed, creating USSR-led military bloc that threatened NATO.

The largest military engagement of the Warsaw Pact was the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia, where the communists brutally halted the liberal reform process.
Today In History (@urdailyhistory) 's Twitter Profile Photo

14 May 1948: #Israel gains its independence. U.S. #Democrat President Harry S. #Truman immediately recognized the new country. The 1948 Arab-Israeli #War begins the next day after Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Iraq attacked. #History #historymatters #OTD #ad amzn.to/2Z21LDa

14 May 1948: #Israel gains its independence. U.S. #Democrat President Harry S. #Truman immediately recognized the new country. The 1948 Arab-Israeli #War begins the next day after Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Iraq attacked. #History #historymatters #OTD #ad amzn.to/2Z21LDa
Victims of Communism (@vocommunism) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On May 15, 1988, after more than eight years of intervention in Afghanistan and meddling with the pro-communist government, the Soviet troops began a withdrawal from the region.

On May 15, 1988, after more than eight years of intervention in Afghanistan and meddling with the pro-communist government, the Soviet troops began a withdrawal from the region.
EPP Group (@eppgroup) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"My mother was deported when she was nine", says Rasa Juknevičienė, EPP Group MEP. Russians use the same methods today with Ukrainian children - trying to remove their identities. Watch⤵️ #BringBackUkrainianKids

Dr Daniela Richterova (@drichterova) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Radio Slovakia Int. Slovak PM Fico is first EU prime minister to be shot since Olof Palme shooting in 1986. He remains in a critical condition. The assailant, 71 yr old man, is in custody. All Slovak opposition parties & opinion leaders condemned the attack. Updates at: dennikn.sk/minuta/

Institute of National Remembrance (@ipngovpl_eng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This year’s Annual Meeting of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience (PEMC), which unites 72 public and private organizations, took place between 15 and 17 May in Vilnius. It was co-organized by the Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania. The Polish

This year’s Annual Meeting of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience (PEMC), which unites 72 public and private organizations, took place  between 15 and 17 May in Vilnius. It was co-organized by the Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania.

The Polish
Warsaw Rising Museum (@warsawrising44) 's Twitter Profile Photo

80 years ago, on 1 August 1944, the Warsaw Rising started. In Poland, we know the price of freedom. How much does it take to stand up for the values you believe in? Look at the heroes of WARSAW🇵🇱 Sound on 🔉 #ThereWasACity🔹warsawrising.eu

Institute of National Remembrance (@ipngovpl_eng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

17 September 1939, 600,000 Soviet troops, thousands of tanks and aircraft crossed Poland's eastern borders. The Kremlin propaganda said they came to "liberate Belarussian and Ukrainian peasants," but only because it sounded better than "unprovoked invasion."

17 September 1939, 600,000 Soviet troops, thousands of tanks and aircraft crossed Poland's eastern borders. 

The Kremlin propaganda said they came to "liberate  Belarussian and Ukrainian peasants," but only because it sounded better than "unprovoked invasion."
Institute of National Remembrance (@ipngovpl_eng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

10 years in prison for the 1974 murder of a Polish man who wanted to flee to the West. The verdict is not final. The verdict in the case of the murder of Czesław Kukuczka was handed down by the Berlin Land Court (Landgericht) today. The former East German State Security

10 years in prison for the 1974 murder of a Polish man who wanted to flee to the West. The verdict is not final.

The verdict in the case of the murder of Czesław Kukuczka was handed down by the Berlin Land Court (Landgericht) today.

The former East German State Security
Institute of National Remembrance (@ipngovpl_eng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#OTD in 1992, Russian President Boris Yeltsin handed over to Poland documents related to the #KatynMassacre, including the decision ordering the murder of over 21,000 Polish POWs. Under the communist regime, the truth about the massacre was actively suppressed.

#OTD in 1992, Russian President Boris Yeltsin handed over to Poland documents related to the #KatynMassacre, including the decision ordering the murder of over 21,000 Polish POWs.

Under the communist regime, the truth about the massacre was actively suppressed.
Institute of National Remembrance (@ipngovpl_eng) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fr. Michał Pilipiec, one of the first priests targeted by the regime that the Soviets installed in Poland after WW2, lost his life #OTD in 1944. The communist security service in Rzeszów arrested him, tortured for a few days in the local jail, and finally killed in nearby woods.

Fr. Michał Pilipiec, one of the first priests targeted by the regime that the Soviets installed in Poland after WW2, lost his life #OTD in 1944.

The communist security service in Rzeszów arrested him, tortured for a few days in the local jail, and finally killed in nearby woods.
BBC Surrey (@bbcsurrey) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Oleg Gordievsky, the long-standing KGB double agent who defected to Britain, has died peacefully at his home in Surrey aged 86, the BBC understands. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4ipxEeJ

NEXTA (@nexta_tv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"PUTLER WAR CRIMINAL." Narva Castle trolls Russia on 'Victory Day' 🇪🇪While Russia celebrates the USSR victory over Nazi Germany, a giant banner on the Estonian side reads: Putler war criminal. The Narva Museum hung it right on the ancient castle wall — perfectly positioned so

"PUTLER WAR CRIMINAL." Narva Castle trolls Russia on 'Victory Day'

🇪🇪While Russia celebrates the USSR victory over Nazi Germany, a giant banner on the Estonian side reads: Putler war criminal.

The Narva Museum hung it right on the ancient castle wall — perfectly positioned so
NEXTA (@nexta_tv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

💔Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya holds her husband Siarhei’s hand He spent over 5 years in prison. In 2021, he was sentenced to 18 years, but today, along with 13 other political prisoners, Siarhei Tsikhanouski has been released.

💔Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya holds her husband Siarhei’s hand

He spent over 5 years in prison. In 2021, he was sentenced to 18 years, but today, along with 13 other political prisoners, Siarhei Tsikhanouski has been released.