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Celebrating Creativity and Craftsmanship: Poland’s National DIY Day

Every year on December 3rd, Poland celebrates National DIY Day, a holiday dedicated to creativity, craftsmanship, and the joy of making things by hand....

United Nations Observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024: A Call for Inclusive Leadership

The United Nations marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), highlighting this year’s theme, “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for...

Celebrate Poland’s Potato Pancake Day on December 2nd

December 2nd marks a delectable celebration in Poland: Potato Pancake Day! While its origins remain a mystery, there’s no need to dwell on the why—the how is...

Our Advent Calendar 2024. Day 2: Unveiling the Multicolored Traditions of Advent Beyond Purple

The season of Advent beckons the arrival of Christmas, traditionally entwined with the regal hue of purple. Yet, within this anticipation, a tapestry of colours—green, red, pink, and gold—paints the backdrop of this significant period leading up to the festive day.

Hollywood Stars of Polish Descent: Joanna Kulig

Joanna Kulig, born on June 24, 1982, in Krynica-Zdrój, Poland, has emerged as one of the most celebrated Polish actresses of her generation. Renowned...

Celebrating 198 Years of “Gazeta Polska”: A Legacy of Patriotism and Freedom

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...

Our Advent Calendar 2024. Day 1: The First Polish Christmas Carol

Over the next 24 days, we invite you to join us for our Advent Calendar with Poland Daily 24. Every day, we'll bring you little tidbits about Christmas in Poland. Today, we are taking a closer look at the oldest Polish carol. 

Advent: A Time of Spiritual Preparation and Cherished Traditions

Advent is a special time for Christians. It precedes Christmas and is a period of spiritual preparation for the rebirth of Jesus Christ. Non-believers also enjoy some Advent symbols and customs.

Andrzejki: A Night of Magic, Fortune-Telling, and Celebration in Poland

As November draws to a close, Poland bursts into life with the enchanting celebration of Andrzejki, or St. Andrew’s Day. Held on November 29 and...

85 Years Ago: The USSR Annexed Eastern Poland

Eighty-five years ago today, a pivotal moment in history unfolded as the Soviet Union formally annexed Polish territories under its control. This event followed...

The Polish Historical Society in Great Britain: Preserving a Nation’s History Abroad

Founded on November 29, 1946, in London, the Polish Historical Society in Great Britain (PTHWB) emerged as a vital institution for Polish scholars in...

A Century of Creativity: The Legacy of Pod Picadorem Cafe in Warsaw

Today marks the anniversary of the iconic Pod Picadorem café, which opened its doors on November 29, 1918, just 18 days after Poland regained...

Marking the 194th Anniversary of the November Uprising: Poland’s Struggle for Independence

The night of November 29-30, 1830, marked a pivotal moment in Poland’s fight for independence when an armed rebellion erupted in Warsaw. Known as...

The Iconic Polski Fiat 125p: Celebrating 57 Years of Polish Automotive Legacy

On November 28, 1967, the first Polski Fiat 125p rolled off the production line at the Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych (FSO) in Warsaw’s Żerań district,...

Stanisław Wyspiański: Poland’s Visionary of the Arts and Stage

On the anniversary of his death, November 28, we remember Stanisław Wyspiański (1869–1907), one of Poland’s most versatile and celebrated artists. Stanisław Wyspiański: The...

Czech Investors Strengthen Their Position in Poland’s Commercial Property Market

In 2023, Poland’s commercial property market experienced a remarkable boom, with investment reaching an all-time high of €2.1 billion for the year, and a...

Wanda Błeńska: The Inspiring Legacy of the “Mother of Lepers”

Wanda Błeńska, often called the "Mother of Lepers," is celebrated as a pioneer in leprosy treatment and a shining example of compassion and dedication....

Honoring Maurycy Mochnacki: Reflecting on His Legacy Three Years After His Reburial  

Three years have passed since the reburial of Maurycy Mochnacki, one of Poland’s most prominent émigré activists, writers, and chroniclers of the November Uprising....

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Poland Secures EUR 5.1 Billion Advance from EU Recovery Fund

Poland stands among the 13 European Union countries greenlit for an advance on EU recovery funding, with an allocated sum of EUR 5.1 billion set to bolster its economic revival efforts.