Seven huddled skeletons, located in several layers, were found in a monumental tomb from 1,500 years ago. Polish archaeologists found out that these were representatives of the elite of the port city of Berenike on the Red Sea in Egypt.
Jomsborg fortress is a legendary Vikings’ village that currently operates as a heritage park. It often organizes educational trips for schools, parties and history festivals. One of them will take place on June 4th and 5th, and it’s inspired by the legend of Sigurd Volsunga, a Viking who slayed the cruel dragon Fáfnir.
Computers, vehicles, radiation dosimeters, irreplaceable software. “Almost every piece of firefighting equipment,” the Washington Post informs in its article.
Petr Fiala had a joint press conference with his Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki. He said that Prague was "fully aware of the fact that in recent years Czechia has not made sufficient effort to ensure energy security."
The Regional Court in Rybnik has legally sentenced the circus owners Kateryna S and Sebastian S. They were sentenced to one year of suspended imprisonment and must pay a fine (PLN 8,000). The reasons for the verdict include animal abuse. It is the first time in Poland that a verdict has been passed against the abuse of circus animals.
Przedmieście Theatre in Rzeszów invites to the 5th 'A fair booth' Theatre Festival. It will be held on 3-5 June (Friday-Sunday). Festival refers to the art of Tadeusz Kantor, one of the most outstanding artists of the 20th century, director, creator of happenings, painter, and stage designer.
On June 3rd the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw will open a new exhibition titled “The Dark Stories”. It’s a collection of paintings by Aleksandra Waliszewska, portraying ominous visages of folklore and mystic creatures. Alongside Waliszewska’s works, the visitors will be able to see art by Mikalojus Čiurlionis, Kristjan Raud and others.
The 2022 European Weightlifting Championships are scheduled to be held in Tirana, Albania, from 28 May to 5 June 2022. The event was initially scheduled to be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, but this changed after a leadership dispute. Our Polish weight lifter Monika Marach won a bronze medal in the Championships in the 71 kg category.
The deposit and return system is one of the most effective instruments against plastic contamination of the environment. Poland is one step further toward creating an effective model of a beverage packaging collection system.
“We have started the construction of military assets warehouses intended for a brigade combat group of the U.S. Armed Forces; the investment will be completed in April 2024,” Mariusz Blaszczak, the head of the Ministry of Defense, announced in Powidz, Wielkopolska. “We are sending a clear message that if there is a need, both Poland and the United States are ready to respond to any threat together,” U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski said.
“We do not yet have all the information from the territory that is currently occupied. But from what is known today - 446 children were injured, and 243 children died. 139 went missing,” Zelensky said in his latest video posted on Telegram.
Today, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Jarosław Kaczyński have met the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, in Kyiv. During the visit, the extension of the agreement between Ukraine and Poland on being good neighbours was discussed. The consultations concerned the supply of weapons through the territory of Poland and the improvement of the work of the customs service on the common border.
The Russians now control 80 per cent of Severodonetsk, and some Ukrainian soldiers "retreat to previously prepared positions", while the rest continue "fighting in the city."
Iga Świątek advanced to the semifinals of the Grand Slam French Open in sensational style. The Polish tennis player defeated American Jessica Pegula 6:3, 6:2 in the quarterfinals on Wednesday at Roland Garros in Paris.
