Today marks the 198th anniversary of Gazeta Polska, a publication deeply rooted in the fight for Poland’s identity and independence. Born in a time of national oppression, the newspaper has remained steadfast in its mission to defend Polish values and awaken the spirit of the nation.
The first issue of Gazeta Polska was published on December 1, 1826, during a period when Poland was under partition. Co-founded by Maurycy Mochnacki, a trailblazer of Polish Romanticism and chronicler of the November Uprising, and Ksawery Bronikowski, a political activist aligned with the Hôtel Lambert faction, the publication became a vital voice for Polish independence. Over the years, the paper has been enriched by contributions from literary and political luminaries such as Henryk Sienkiewicz, Władysław Reymont, Bolesław Prus, and Roman Dmowski.
Guided by values of freedom, patriotism, and dedication to tradition, Gazeta Polska continues to resonate with its audience. “Despite the passage of 198 years, the fundamental need to awaken the national spirit remains unchanged,” remarked Tomasz Sakiewicz, the editor-in-chief of Gazeta Polska and Gazeta Polska Codziennie.
From its inception, the publication has been a beacon for those committed to a free and independent Poland, a mission that remains at the heart of its editorial philosophy nearly two centuries later.