Today, the prestigious "Diamentowy Ślad" award was presented to Dr. Andrzej Grajewski. He is a journalist and historian who has demonstrated exceptional journalistic skills, a profound exploration of the recent history of the Church, long-standing dedication to promoting reconciliation among the nations of Eastern and Central Europe, and a noble commitment to civic engagement. Dr. Andrzej Grajewski has served as the deputy editor-in-chief of the "Gość Niedzielny" weekly magazine and was a distinguished guest at an event organized by the Felczak Institute at the Polish-Hungarian University in Krasiczyn, near Przemyśl, two years ago.

Dr. Andrzej Grajewski.
Photo by Marcin Obara/PAP

In the times of the Polish People's Republic (PRL), a journalist, political scientist, and historian was an activist in the anti-communist underground and, since 1987, a member of the Polish-Czechoslovak Solidarity. In 1989, Dr. Grajewski organized protests, including those in defense of Václav Havel.

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