Karol Nawrocki’s Free Museum Stays Under Scrutiny

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1. oskarżać
   stwierdzać czyjąś winę lub przypisywać komuś przestępstwo ↩︎
2. luksusowy
   bardzo wygodny, elegancki, z najwyższej półki ↩︎
3. pandemia (f.)
   epidemia obejmująca swoim zasięgiem niemal cały świat ↩︎
4. twierdzić
   mówić coś stanowczo, być pewnym czegoś ↩︎
5. dokument (m.)
   oficjalny lub prywatny tekst pisemny mający znaczenie prawne lub informacyjne ↩︎
6. prokuratura (f.)
   instytucja zajmująca się ściganiem przestępstw ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: Who is Karol Nawrocki?

Question: Why is Karol Nawrocki being accused?

Vocabulary

Polish	English
oskarżać	accuse
luksusowy	luxurious
pandemia (f.)	pandemic
twierdzić	claim
dokument (m.)	document
prokuratura (f.)	prosecutor's office

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The museum, located just five kilometres from Nawrocki’s residence, hosted him in a Deluxe Apartment during his directorship from 2017 to 2021. Nawrocki claims that he used the apartment for both residence and work purposes, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when he states he was quarantined there twice. However, the museum asserts that their records only document one ten-day quarantine period.

The Museum of the Second World War issued a formal statement refuting Nawrocki’s assertions regarding the usage of the museum’s apartments. Officials clarified that these facilities were initially intended for commercial rental to generate revenue. They stated that the revenue would support the museum’s activities by providing accommodation for visiting historians and speakers. This statement contradicts Nawrocki’s claim that he initiated the commercial use of the apartments.

Furthermore, the museum highlights discrepancies in Nawrocki’s account of staying no longer than ten consecutive days. Detailed records indicate five longer stays across various dates, blocking the apartment from other users, contradicting his public statement made during a press conference in Zakopane.

In response to media investigations and public concerns, the museum maintains that their acknowledgment of these facts is not a targeted attack on Nawrocki. They emphasize their legal obligation to disclose information upon inquiry, per Polish legislation on public information access.

Meanwhile, the political opposition, the Civic Coalition, has reacted by filing a formal complaint with the prosecutor’s office regarding Nawrocki’s usage of museum property, seeking clarity and accountability. Critics argue that this incident provides an opportunity for Nawrocki to clear his name amidst the allegations.

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