| Summary: | Topical reviews of Polish samizdat publications in English prepared by RFE staff members to be used by different national broadcasting units. PIPR was published from 1986 until November 1989 as a continuation of Polish Underground Extracts (PUE).
Armenia and the Polish Opposition PressMembers of the Polish opposition have joined an appeal by East European activists for the release of the Armenian dissident Paruir Airikyan [Paruyr Hayrikyan]. Recent independent press coverage of Armenia has not only included detailed reporting on the demonstrations and negotiations but has also considered the Armenian protest within the wider context of the nationalities issue in the Soviet Union.
Comments on Katyń in the Independent Press / by Anna Pomian[from: Z Dnia na Dzień, no. 5(461) (18 February-2 March 1988). UPI, (29 January 1988); Biuletyn Informacyjny Polskiej Ligi Praw Człowieka, no. 2-3 (29 January 1988).]Following official claims that "blank spots" in Polish history would be examined and the findings published, the independent press has published several commentaries on the problems associated with the Katyń issue.
The Campaign to Register Solidarity Chapters: Background / by Maria ZagórskaThe campaign to register Solidarity chapters in work places began 18 months ago. Although the chapters' founding committees have meticulously kept within the bounds of current labor law, their applications for registration have been rejected by the courts. The committees believe that it is only by acting overtly, which means legally, that they can effectively represent the workers' interests.
The Campaign to Register Solidarity Chapters: Recent Developments / by Maria ZagórskaThe campaign to register Solidarity chapters has gathered momentum, even though the authorities have continued to reject applications for registration and have been punishing those involved. Despite their failure to win registration, the chapters' founding committees have helped to revive activism among workers and to draw attention to the authorities' violation of international agreements that it has ratified.
The Cigarette and Smoking Scandal / by Anna PomianThe Polish independent press has recently commented on the smoking habits of Poles and has contended that the health hazard is compounded by the poor quality of Polish cigarettes.
Profiles of Major Independent Polish Publications: "PWA" / by Michał Kołodziej"PWA - Przegląd Wiadomości Agencyjnych" is an illustrated weekly publication appearing in the Mazowsze region.
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