Surrounded by greenery, friendly to four-legged visitors and super eco. That’s how the 5th edition of the BNP Paribas Green Film Festival is organized. The festival takes place on Czerwieński Boulevard at the foothills of Wawel Castle in Kraków. The festival town, which hosts the largest environmental initiative in Poland, can be visited from August 14 to August 21.
“We emphasize all the time that if all democratic countries had reacted as Poland had done, this war would not have lasted long and there would not have been so many casualties. The attitude of the Poles, I mean, the speed of their reaction, the defence of international law, help for people in need. It illustrates what European solidarity should look like. Such behaviour should be the basis of the European Union because only this will ensure our security in the future," Vasyl Zvarych, Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland, says in an interview with “Gazeta Polska.”
For 173 days Russian forces have been attacking Ukraine. One person was killed and four injured on Monday as a result of Russian shelling in a residential area of Kharkiv in northeast Ukraine. Anton Listopad, one of the leading air force pilots in the Ukrainian army, died in the war with the Russian aggressor.
Jakub Majerski picked up the first Polish medal at the European Aquatics championships in Rome. The Pole in the 100-meter butterfly final lost only to Swiss Noe Ponti and Hungarian Kristof Milak.
Aleksandra Lisowska won the gold medal in the women’s marathon at the European Athletics Championships in Munich. The Pole reached the finish line at a time of 2:28:36. Lisowska is the first Pole ever to win a medal in a marathon at the European Championship!
Today, August 15, Poles celebrate Polish Army Day and the anniversary of the 1920 victory over Soviet Russia at the Battle of Warsaw during the Polish-Soviet War. The Ministry of Defense and the Polish Army have planned numerous state, patriotic and religious, cultural and entertainment events for the whole weekend (Aug 13-15).
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As the zucchini season has begun, it would be a sin not to eat it. A perfect pairing for fresh zucchini can be traditional Polish potato pancakes. Such a combination along with homemade garlic sauce is luscious and mouthwatering!
The Ukrainian intelligence officers intercepted a Russian soldier's conversation in Ukraine who complained about the number of people in Russian forces who refused to fight.
Drugs in large quantities indicating their commercial use, gas guns, and crossbows were found by police officers at a camp of pseudo-ecologists blocking forestry work in the Stuposiany Forest District. The forest, which was occupied by members of the Wilczyce Collective, also called the Forest Occupation Movement Wilczyce, is devastated and polluted.
A birthday picnic will be held tomorrow at the Błonia in a recreated early medieval settlement. The host will be the Wawel Dragon himself. The dragon's birthday party will be the culminating event of this year's "dragon summer" in Kraków.
14 years have passed since late President Lech Kaczyński travelled to Tbilisi to demonstrate international support for Georgia, which was invaded by Russia. That...
“Beksiński created his paintings in constant contact with music. Among the composers he most often mentioned was Alfred Schnittke. Hence the idea to show Beksiński's paintings in integral connection with music, which gives the viewer the possibility of a deepened emotional experience,” Beksiński Foundation wrote on Facebook.
One of Poland's leading gaming companies, SimFabric, debuts on the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange today, August 12. The company has been listed on the NewConnect market since 2020.
As Easter draws near, kitchens across Poland are bustling with the aroma of freshly baked delights. Among the cherished treats adorning family tables, the Polish pound cake stands as a timeless favourite. Today, join us as we unveil the secrets to crafting this beloved delicacy, ensuring your Easter celebration is imbued with the essence of Polish tradition. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with Poland Daily 24!
The sweet praline-flavoured delicacy with an alcoholic filling. To make them, you need a special beehive mould which you fill with any cream. There can be lots of ideas and flavourings, but here's a version that is probably the most popular and well-loved nutty hives.
