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Poland’s All Saints’ Day: A Nation Illuminated in Remembrance

Each year on November 1st, Poland’s cemeteries come alive with flickering lights and vibrant blooms as people gather to honour their deceased loved ones...

World Cities Day 2024: Youth at the Helm of Urban Climate Action

As urban populations expand, facing heightened challenges from climate change and rapid urbanization, World Cities Day 2024 underscores the importance of young people in...

Remembering Ignacy Daszyński: Poland’s Champion of Social Justice and Independence

On this day, Poland remembers Ignacy Daszyński, an essential figure in its history whose commitment to social justice, labour rights, and national independence still...

Celebrating the Legacy of Poland’s Natural Heritage: Anniversaries of Pieniny, Tatra, and Babia Góra National Parks

October 30 marks an important milestone in Poland’s environmental history, as three of the country’s most iconic national parks – Pieniny, Tatra, and Babia...

Remembering Ferdynand Ruszczyc: The Legacy of a Polish Symbolist and Patriot

Today, we honour Ferdynand Ruszczyc, a seminal figure in Polish art, whose evocative landscapes and patriotic spirit have left an indelible mark on Polish...

Celebrating the Legacy: Polish Academy of Sciences Marks 73 Years of Advancing Knowledge

On October 30, 2024, the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) commemorates 73 years since the establishment of its foundational law, a pivotal moment that...

Celebrating Mieczysław Jastrun: A Poet’s Reflective and Philosophical Journey

On October 29, we celebrate the birth anniversary of Mieczysław Jastrun, a poet who left a profound mark on 20th-century Polish literature with his...

Tadeusz Grabowski: Celebrating a Literary Scholar’s Legacy

On October 29, we honour the birth of Tadeusz Grabowski, born in 1871 in Kraków, whose lifelong dedication to Polish literary history made a...

Remembering Bolesław III Wrymouth: A Legacy of Leadership on His Death Anniversary

As Poland marks the 886th anniversary of Bolesław III Wrymouth's death, the enduring significance of this medieval ruler is evident in the nation's historical...

Remembering Gabriel Narutowicz: The Lost Monument in Bielsko

In the interwar years, the city of Bielsko erected a monument to honour Gabriel Narutowicz, Poland’s first president, who was assassinated just days after...

Hollywood Stars of Polish Descent: Monique Ganderton

Monique Ganderton, born on August 6, 1980, in Edmonton, Alberta, has carved out an impressive niche for herself as a stunt performer and actress...

Poland’s Michał Niewiński Secures First Winter Sports Medal of 2024/25 Season in Short Track

Poland has claimed its first winter sports podium of the 2024/25 season, as short-track speed skater Michał Niewiński took bronze in the 1,000-meter event...

The 1991 Polish Parliamentary Elections: A New Chapter in Democracy

On October 27, 1991, Poland held its first fully free parliamentary elections since World War II, marking a critical step in the country's transition...

A Longer Night Awaits as Europe Turns Back the Clocks

This weekend, night owls and early risers alike will get to enjoy an extra hour of rest as the clocks fall back. From the...

Smartlink Partners Invests in US-based Medtech Company WearLinq

The Smartlink Partners fund invested PLN 2.8m (USD 0,7m) in the US-based startup WearLinq, which offers the minimalist eWave device for heart monitoring using...

Remembering Jan Dzierżon: The Father of Modern Beekeeping on His Death Anniversary

On October 26th, we commemorate the death anniversary of Jan Dzierżon (1811–1906), a pioneering figure in the world of beekeeping. Known as the "father...

Honoring Mira Kubasińska: The Voice That Shaped Polish Blues-Rock

Today marks the death anniversary of Mira Kubasińska, the legendary Polish blues-rock singer who passed away on 25th October 2005.  From Breakout to Comeback: Mira...

Wanda Półtawska: A Legacy of Resilience, Faith, and the Defense of Human Dignity

On October 25, 2023, Poland bid farewell to Professor Wanda Półtawska, a renowned physician, social activist, and Ravensbrück concentration camp survivor, just days before...

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Preserving History Through Sound and Image: Celebrating World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

On October 27th, we celebrate World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, an occasion dedicated to acknowledging the importance of preserving and safeguarding the invaluable sound and image recordings that document our past.

British King Charles III Fails to Acknowledge Polish Victims of German Death Camps

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Russian authorities are left bewildered as the current situation unfolds in the Belgorod region, proving that even Russia's own territory can be caught off guard, according to an expert from the Ukrainian news portal Defence Express.

Youth Word of the Year 2022: Essa

"Essa" has become the Youth Word of the Year 2022. "Essa is like youth - diverse and defying templated definitions, but spontaneous and ecstatically emotional," Professor Anna Wileczek, chairwoman of the plebiscite jury, says. 

Poland Sold Out: Government Rushes EU Migration Pact, Ignoring National Interests

The Polish government has just made a shocking move—agreeing...

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.