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The oldest Polish woman Wanda Szajowska died at the age of 111

Wanda Szajowska was the oldest Polish woman for a week. Poland’s Prime Minister said goodbye to the late Wanda Szajowska on Facebook. The oldest Polish woman, and possibly the oldest pianist in the world, has died at the age of 111.

Hot, dry summer forces an early start to Champagne harvest in France [VIDEO]

Grape pickers in France were toiling under a blistering sun this week, earlier in the season than usual, as climate change forces the makers of Champagne to change when they harvest, and possibly eventually how they make the coveted bubbly.

Day 183: 189 air raid warnings across Ukraine during Independence Day [VIDEO]

Yesterday’s Independence Day saw a total of 189 air raid warnings sounded across Ukraine, the highest daily total since the beginning of the Russian invasion. 58 towns were fired upon and Czaplino, a town in the Dnipropetrovsk region, was attacked twice. Missiles fell on the railway station and private homes. 25 people were killed and 31 people were injured.

Świątek, Nadal, Tsitsipas, Gauff & other big hitters help U.S. Open raise money for Ukrainian aid [VIDEO]

Some of the biggest names in tennis joined the U.S. Open in a special Tennis Plays for Peace Exhibition event to raise both awareness and humanitarian aid for Ukraine yesterday, which was also Ukrainian Independence Day.

Andrzej Bargiel to conquer Mount Everest on skis #EverestSkiChallange

"Everest Ski Challenge" is a project during which Andrzej Bargiel wants to conquer Mount Everest without the use of oxygen and descend the mountain on skis. The expedition to the highest peak of the globe begins today, August 25.

Polish Food Day

On August 25, Poles celebrate Polish Food Day. The holiday was established in 2013 on the initiative of the Nationwide Promotional Program "Doceń polskie" (English: Appreciate Polish goods). Polish Food Day aims to raise awareness of how rich the offer of domestic food producers is.

Turkish President Recep Erdogan presents a strong position on Crimea [VIDEO]

After six months of Russian aggression, the Western world is increasingly supporting Ukraine. Today, the US announced its largest aid package to date of 3 billion dollars. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented a strong position on Crimea, illegally seized by Russia in 2014, when he said that the peninsula legally and morally belongs to Ukraine.

Canada and Germany sign deal aiming for exports of Canadian hydrogen by 2025 [VIDEO]

German and Canadian officials signed a "hydrogen alliance" aimed at accelerating efforts to export clean fuel to Germany by 2025. Through the hydrogen alliance, Canada and Germany intend to establish a transatlantic supply corridor while also coordinating policies to attract investment in hydrogen projects. The deal was made during German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s first official visit to Canada, which began on Sunday.

Ukraine's Independence Day – Authorities in Kyiv decided to cancel festive celebrations [VIDEO]

The 24th of August is Ukraine's Independence Day - it is celebrated on the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine by the Supreme Council of the Ukrainian SSR in 1991. This year’s anniversary coincides with the end of the first six months of the brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Because of the threat of air attacks, the authorities in Kyiv decided to cancel the festive celebrations.

“Realism and Values in Politics” discussion panel of the 31st Economic Forum in Karpacz

The "Europe of the Carpathians” conference will again hold a special place in the program of the 31st edition of the Economic Forum in Karpacz. The event is initiated by Marek Kuchciński (the Vice-Chairman of the Law and Justice Parliamentary Club and the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland). Throughout its history, the subject area of the conference has been systematically expanding. This year one of the debates will be on contemporary political thought.

Triumph of the Poles in the match against Argentina

The Polish national team, in its last match before the inauguration of the World Championships, faced Argentina, the third team of the last Olympic Games. The White Reds had no problems defeating their rivals in a match that, due to its friendly rank, was played in four sets.

For peace in Ukraine: The priest and the youth travelled 2000 miles by bikes from Poland to the Nordkapp [PHOTOS]

Just 20 days was enough for a group of young cyclists to travel from Kokotek, Poland to the North Cape in Norway – almost the northernmost point of continental Europe. But this is not the end of the trip. Operation: MIR is underway – another journey of the legendary NINIWA Team cycling group. They go for peace in the world, especially in Ukraine, and are under the patronage of... Saint Nicholas.

The infamous Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact was signed 83 years ago

83 years ago, on 23 August 1939, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Foreign Minister of the Third Reich, and Vyacheslav Molotov, People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs of the USSR, signed the Soviet-German Non-Aggression Pact with a secret additional protocol, which resulted in the Fourth Partition of Poland.

Andrzej Duda in Kyiv

"President Andrzej Duda arrived in Kyiv today at the invitation of the Ukrainian president," Pawel Szrot, Secretary of State and Chief of the Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Poland said.

European countries discussing the introduction of visa sanctions for all Russian citizens in the EU [VIDEO]

The countries of Central-Eastern Europe are talking more and more about the introduction of visa sanctions for all Russian citizens in the European Union....

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Canada to discuss energy deal with Prime Minister Trudeau [VIDEO]

Earlier today, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the start of a two-day trip to Canada during which the...

Day 180: Russians abduct minors to force them or their families to go to war [VIDEO]

Six months have passed since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On Wednesday, Ukrainians will celebrate Independence Day. The authorities in Kyiv...

The most expensive drug in the world, Zolgensma for SMA becomes a reimbursed drug in Poland [VIDEO]

The September list of reimbursed drugs will include the most expensive drug in the world - Zolgensma specific for SMA or spinal muscular atrophy....

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