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We are celebrating the 101st anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw

August 15 is considered the anniversary of the Polish victory in the Battle of Warsaw. The battle in which the Poles defeated Bolshevik Russia. This huge battle between Dęblin and the border with East Prussia was the sum of several clashes, the results of which were decided by the determination of the Polish command and soldiers, as well as a perfectly prepared action plan.

Annual car show in Istebna

As every year in September, “Beskidzka Integracja” (Beskidy Mountain Integration), a car show that unites car enthusiasts from all over the country takes place in Istebna near Cieszyn.

Tour de Pologne: Michał Kwiatkowski moved up in the general classification. Pole with a chance to win the jersey

The Saturday stage of the individual time trial in Katowice brought one change to the podium of the general classification of the Tour de Pologne. Joao Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick Step) has consolidated his lead and is very close to triumphing in the 78th edition. Michał Kwiatkowski (INEOS-Grenadiers) advanced to the third position. The Pole has a good chance to win the sprinters' classification. One of his rivals is Portuguese.

Poland helps Australia. One million doses of Pfizer's vaccine will go to the Antipodes. Premier Scott Morrison thanks for 'a million doses of...

Australia thanks Poland for donating one million doses of the Coronavirus vaccine. "There are indeed more than a million doses of hope ahead," said Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

The Power of Polish Vegetables campaign has started with a vengeance

A meeting inaugurating the second edition of the "Power of Polish Vegetables" campaign was held on 4 August 2021 in Potworowo near Radom. The event was a great opportunity to present the promotional activities carried out so far and those planned for the second edition of the campaign. The event was hosted by the Polish Pepper Producers Association.

PKO BP: record PLN 2.4 billion profit for H1 2021 and further expansion in CEE markets

PKO BP in H1 2021 made the highest profit in its 100-year history at PLN 2.4bn - 85% more than in H1 2020. The bank's strategy also assumes further expansion into Central and Eastern European markets.

Tour de Pologne: Nikias Arndt won in Bielsko-Biała. Michał Kwiatkowski just outside the top 10 after a tense finish

Nikias Arndt from Team DSM won the fifth stage of the Tour de Pologne with the finishing line in Bielsko-Biała. Portuguese Joao Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick Step) remained the leader, approached by Matej Mohorić (Bahrain-Victorious). Michał Kwiatkowski (INEOS-Grenadiers) did not manage to fight for the victory in the finish, where there were many falls. Today, an individual time trial in Katowice, which should determine the winner of the 78th edition of the race.

Tour de Pologne, stage 4. Joao Almeida is the best again. Michał Kwiatkowski just behind the podium

Joao Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick Step) won the 4th stage of the 78th Tour. Tour de Pologne from Tarnów to Bukowina Tatrzańska. It was the second stage win for the race leader, who strengthened his lead in the general classification. The fourth to cross the finishing line was Michał Kwiatkowski (INEOS-Grenadiers).

⚠️ Beware of malicious text messages SMS from “Voicemail”

Yesterday, a mass dispatch of malicious SMSes to Polish phone numbers was launched. Above we have provided a picture of the message. The messages are sent from various phone numbers, mainly +49 (Germany) prefixes. They also contain various links, directing to a website with a fake message about a "new voicemail".

Tonight is “shooting star” night. Where to watch?

Tonight, the maximum activity of the Perseid swarm is being marked. This is an opportunity to observe numerous "shooting stars". During this time, astronomical picnics and demonstrations are organized in different parts of the country.

Tour de Pologne 2021: Results of the 3rd stage

The Colombian Fernando Gaviria was the first to cross the finish line in Rzeszów during the third stage of the Tour de Pologne 2021. Dutchman Olav Kooij and German Phil Bauhaus were also on the podium. Michał Kwiatkowski turned out to be the best of the Poles, taking ninth place. Here are the results of stage 3 of the Tour de Pologne.

The “Polish Operation” of the NKVD. Mass ethnic cleansing on Poles

84 years ago, NKVD chief Nikolai Yezhov issued order number 00485 ordering "the complete liquidation of Polish spy networks". Out of 143,000 people arrested in the USSR on charges of spying for Poland in the years 1937-1938, 111,000 were executed. According to Professor Timothy Snyder, according to cautious estimates, among those executed during this period were 85,000 Poles.

Tour de Pologne: Joao Almeida won the second stage. Michał Kwiatkowski fourth in Przemyśl

The second phase of 78. The Tour de Pologne did not disappoint. In the last kilometres, the situation changed now and then. In the very difficult uphill stretch leading to the finishing line in Przemyśl, the best was Joao Almeida. The Deceuninck-Quick Step rider thus became the main favourite in the race. He also became the new leader. For sure Michał Kwiatkowski (INEOS) will not give up, as he took fourth place with a small loss. Today, the longest stretch of this year's edition, from Sanok to Rzeszów.

Lenovo joins the Digital Poland Association

The global PC manufacturer and technology leader joins the group of companies associated with the Digital Poland Association. - Together with Lenovo we will spread the idea of broadly understood digital transformation and carry out activities aimed at educating companies on the use of modern technologies - announces Michał Kanownik, President of the Association.

Over 16 km of new S61 expressway available for drivers

From August 9th, travellers can use another section of the S61 expressway. The Kolno - Stawiski section is a 16.4 km long expressway in north-eastern Poland. The investment was financed by national and EU funds from the Infrastructure and Environment Programme (OPI&E) 2014-2020.

“Nasza Klasa” disappears from the internet after many years

Nasza Klasa, for years known simply as NK.pl, is officially ending after fifteen years of operation. The service was once a phenomenon of our native Internet, so on the occasion of its closure it is worth tracing the history of the "Polish Facebook".

Poland as seen by… anime!

What would they know about Poland in that remote Japan? Maybe not much, but here and there one can find traces of Polish culture even in the exotic art of anime.

The second best known Pole in Japan

Of course they know and love Chopin. Yet there is a Polish name that strikes a chord better than Copernicus or Skłodowska-Curie, especially in a part of Japan that suffered one of the greatest horrors on Earth. That name is Zenon Żebrowski; but it all started with a saint worthy of his own article - Maximilian Kolbe.

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