Piotr Machalica (1955-2020), an actor and drama director closely tied to Czestochowa now has a monument of him sitting on a bench at the Aleje Najświętszej Maryi Panny in Czestochowa. The memorial was opened on July 1st, at the beginning of a 3-day festival named after Machalica.
Zaguby is a potato and dumpling dough dish typical of Podlasie cuisine in the Bug River region, especially in the vicinity of Drohiczyn (Siemiatycze County). The origins of this dish date back to the 19th century, when cereal, potato or flour and potato products were the staple food. The availability and low price of these ingredients were of great importance in the kitchens of less well-off families.
Slovenia, Saudi Arabia and France will be the group rivals of Polish handball players in the World Cup, which will be played in Poland and Sweden from 11-29 January 2023. The draw took place on Saturday in Katowice.
The 31st Jewish Culture Festival in Kraków comes to an end. The festival was held between June 24th and July 3rd in Kraków’s Jewish quarter – Kazimierz. This year’s edition referred to water and its ritual and religious symbolics, functions and connotations. The connection between water and climate changes was also the issue of the festival.
A Polish archaeological research project in Old Dongola, Sudan, has made it to the final of the European Research Council (ERC) competition for public engagement with research. It is a project of the Centre for Mediterranean Archaeology of the University of Warsaw.
Poland's national basketball team defeated Israel in Lublin after extra time 90:85 in a meeting of the fifth round of the 2023 World Cup qualifiers. Thanks to the victory, the red and white team still have a chance to advance to the second stage of the qualifiers.
From July 3rd, the National Museum in Warsaw starts a program of weekly film screenings at the yard. The first movie is “The Beaches of Agnès” (2008, dir. Agnès Varda) and it airs today at 9:30 P.M. The entry is free.
Both Iga Świątek and Magdalena Fręch lost today's matches and did not advance to the fourth round of the tournament. For Iga, this is the first lost match in four months.
The Polish national women’s team fought until the very end. However, the Dominican Republic proved to be better and, in the tie-break, defeated the Polish team.
The 590 Congress is a cyclical economic event held since 2016. It brings together prominent people from around the country, representatives of the world of politics and experts. This year's seventh edition of the 590 Congress focused on the region's challenges. Economic security, joint initiatives, food economy, and the development of political relations were discussed. Ecology, energy and transport also occupied an important place in the congress' discussions.
Tony Halik Explorers’ Museum in Torun has recently opened an exhibition of Tomek Kawiak’s works. He is a sculptor, painter and traveller, who left bricks in the places he visited. The exhibition consists of his paintings, sculptures and bricks, and it’s available until October 2nd.
“Three cruise missiles hit Serhiivka. Missiles also hit Zatoka. 12 missiles hit Mykolaiv at once - various objects in the city. It's only one night and morning,” Ukrainian President Zelensky informed on Telegram. He also referred to the ‘changing death toll’ after Russia’s attack.
A simple and proven recipe for blueberries dumplings. Prepared in this way, they are ideal for hot summer days. Pierogi are said to be one of the most recognizable Polish dishes in the world. We always hear about pierogi with sauerkraut and mushrooms, stuffed meat or Russian pierogi, but have you ever eaten sweet pierogi?
July will start with a documentary film show in Wieniawa. At 1:30 P.M. at the after-school club in Żuków will take place a festival “There Will be Bread from this Flour. Cinematic Workshops of Registering Local Traditions”, where short films about regional Polish traditions will be screened.
Poland has announced that the country finished the construction of its 186-km-long border wall with Belarus. The only thing that remains is to install cameras and motion detectors. The construction lasted 6 months.
“14 people were killed and 30 injured when an enemy rocket hit a residential block in the Odesa region of southern Ukraine,” regional government spokesman Serhij Brachuk announced today. Later, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine wrote that there are 16 people dead and 36 injured. Two more people died and one was injured in an attack on a resort in the region.
Iga Świątek and Magdalena Fręch in the third round of Wimbledon. Iga had unexpected problems but eventually defeated Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove 6:4, 4:6, 6:3, while Magdalena confidently defeated Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6:4, 6:4.
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.
