The Polish Independence Day March in Warsaw is one of the word's largest annual conservative and patriotic events. As in previous years, some left-wing organizations have declared their intention to physically block the march.
It looks as if the right-wing populist wave surging through Europe has arrived in
Spain. The country has not had right-wing populist party representation in Parliament since the death of the far-right dictator General Francisco Franco. But following an intensifying migration crisis and the Catalonia’s failed attempt at declaring independence from the country, the nationalist party Vox is quickly growing in strength.
The successful cooperation between the Visegrad Group, consisting of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia has inspired other European countries to set up their own forms of regional cooperation. The latest summit of the Craiova Group, made up of Romania, Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia has just concluded and its seems like the four countries have agreed to submit a joint bid to host the 2030 football World Cup
The first combat flight of the Polish Air Force was made by Stefan Bastyr exactly 100 years ago. His attack on the Ukrainian forces attempting to capture the Central Station in Lwów on November 5th 1918 was the beginning of what would later become the famous Kościuszko Squadron. It consisted of American volunteers and was orchestrated by Merian C. Cooper, the legendary film director and fighter pilot.
Once a year the cemeteries in Poland light up with millions of candle lanterns and decorated with flowers. The cemetery aisles fill with relatives of the deceased who travel from around the country and sometimes the world to commemorate the life on earth of their dearly deceased. This unique occasion is called ‘All Saints Day’.
Polish President Andrzej Duda’s proposition to US President Donald Trump, to build a permanent US military base on Polish soil and name it “Fort Trump” quickly went viral around the world. President Duda revealed that such an offer had been made at a joint press conference in Washington following a bilateral meeting between the two presidents in the White House. Trump’s reaction, smiling and raising his eyebrows in satisfaction to the proposal of naming the base after him, instantly drew the attention of the international press to the issue of a permanent US military base in Poland. Many observers argued that Duda’s intention was just that, raising awareness in the West about Poland’s ambition to not be treated as a second-rate NATO member any longer while also stroking Trump’s ego in order to work his way into the US president's good graces
Data released on the Polish economy: Inflation increased by 1.7 percent in year-on-year terms in October, according to the country’s Central Statistical Office (GUS). In...
Few other Polish nuclear scientists have been as forgotten by the Polish general public as Joseph Rotblat. Known abroad as one the greatest champions of the global peace movement and one of the most influential proponents of nuclear disarmament, the memory of Rotblat in Poland has been fading away for years. Determined to do something to change that course, Warsaw officials have decided to name a centrally located square after him.
Colonel Ryszard Kuklinski was a Polish Cold War spy who divides opinions. He has been hailed as a hero by some and denounced as a traitor by others for leaking confidential plans about the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact alliance to the CIA.
The most beautiful Polish tall ship Dar Młodzieży “The Gift of Youth” set sail for a voyage around the world to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence.
Despite personnel changes, the effect remains the same – which is the Volleyball World Championship title. Mere three weeks ago no one had expected that the Polish national team would be playing in the final of the Volleyball Men’s World Championships. Today no one doubts that Poles are the best team in the world. They proved that talent and perseverance leads to great results.
In both television and the online realm, the search for Republika TV is an endeavour worth undertaking. For the benefit of the readers, Republika TV’s team has crafted a concise guide to swiftly locate the Free Speech Zone television station. We encourage you to share this information with others!
"Red Poppies," hitting theatres on April 5th, marks a cinematic milestone as the first Polish film dedicated to honouring the historic victory at Monte Cassino. Directed by Krzysztof Łukaszewicz, the movie promises to immerse audiences in one of Poland's most pivotal military triumphs.
Robert Karaś, a prominent Polish athlete, finds himself at the centre of controversy as the International Ultra Triathlon Association (IUTA) imposes a harsh penalty for doping violations. Karaś's once-celebrated record in the 10xIronman distance has been tarnished, marking a significant setback in his career.
A tragic accident occurred in the north of Italy. A drunk driver drove into a group of German tourists who were standing on the side of the road. 6 people were killed and 11 were injured. All fatalities were between 20 and 25 years old.
