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Karol Nawrocki, były dyrektor Muzeum II Wojny Światowej w Gdańsku, jest oskarżany o korzystanie z luksusowego mieszkania w muzeum przez 200 dni bez opłat. Nawrocki tłumaczy, że mieszkał tam podczas pandemii . Muzeum twierdzi , że ich dokumenty pokazują inne informacje. Sprawa budzi kontrowersje i została zgłoszona do prokuratury .
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Karol Nawrocki, the former director of the World War II Museum in Gdańsk, is accused of using a luxury apartment at the museum for 200 days without paying. Nawrocki explains that he stayed there during the pandemic. The museum claims their records show different information. The matter is controversial and has been reported to the public prosecutor’s office.
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Question 1: Who is Karol Nawrocki?
Karol Nawrocki is the former director of the Museum of World War II in Gdańsk.
Question 2: Why is Karol Nawrocki being accused?
He is accused of using a luxury apartment in the museum for 200 days without paying.
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▌25/01/2025
A recent controversy has unfolded involving Karol Nawrocki, the former director of the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk, who allegedly occupied a luxurious apartment in the museum complex for nearly 200 days without charge. This issue comes to light as Nawrocki, now a presidential candidate supported by the Law and Justice party, offers his explanation amidst public scrutiny.
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.
Karol Nawrocki's Free Museum Stays Under Scrutiny (Illustration)
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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