Polish Home Army – the largest underground resistance in German-occupied Europe
Today, Poland honours the anniversary of the establishment of the Armia Krajowa (Home Army). This principal resistance movement played a critical role in the fight against Nazi Germany during World War II. Established on February 14, 1942, the Home Army remains one of Europe’s most significant underground military organisations. This annual commemoration serves as a […]
Taste of Poland event – Polish wines
Welcome to the Taste of Poland event! Wine of Poland cordially invites wine and gastronomy professionals and media to attend our tasting event, featuring Polish wines, beverages, and regional products. Come and discover how Poland’s unique terroir, diverse grape varieties and enotourism are worthy of any wine enthusiast’s attention. Plan of the event: 12:00-17:00 Walk around tasting – the Ballroom (1st […]
The Defence of Lwów (Lviv) in 1939 – a lecture by Dr Andrzej Suchcitz
The Polish Heritage Society invites you to the online lecture The Defence of Lwów (Lviv) in 1939 by Dr Andrzej Suchcitz. The Battle of Lwów was a World War II battle for control of the Polish city of Lwów between the Polish Army & the invading Wehrmacht Army. Lwów was seen as the key to […]
Szef Pentagonu: Polskie wydatki 5% PKB na obronność to przykład dla Europy
Sekretarz Obrony USA Pete Hegseth potwierdził podczas spotkania w Brukseli, że Polska już wydaje 5% PKB na obronność, co stanowi wzór dla Europy. Powiedział również, że obecny standard NATO wynoszący 2% PKB wydatków na obronę jest „niewystarczający”. „Dwa procent to za mało. Prezydent Trump wezwał do (zwiększenia wydatków na obronę do) 5 procent (PKB) i […]
’A deadly knock at the door at night’: The Polish victims of Siberia honoured at POSK
85 years ago, in February 1940, a knock on the door in the middle of the night signalled the start of the deportations of more than one million people from Poland to the Soviet Union. Some of those who survived Siberia eventually settled in the UK after the Second World War. This weekend it was […]
Pentagon Chief: Poland’s 5% of GDP defence spending sets an example to Europe
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth confirmed during a meeting in Brussels that Poland already spends 5 per cent of GDP on defence, which sets a model for Europe. He also said that the current NATO standard of 2% of GDP defence spending is ‘not enough’. “Two per cent is not enough. President Trump has […]
Heathrow to receive a new third runway despite protests from environmental groups
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has approved the construction of a third runway at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The new runway shall be completed by 2035, and according to the airport’s boss will need no public money to be completed. According to Heathrow authorities’ official statements, investments in the new runway and the […]
„Portret Matki” – konkurs artystyczny dla dzieci w Szkocji
Fundacja Portretu (The Portrait Foundation) z siedzibą w Londynie z radością ogłasza wyjątkowy Konkurs Artystyczny „Portret Matki”. To prestiżowe wydarzenie skierowane jest do dzieci w wieku 5–12 lat zamieszkujących Szkocję i stanowi niezwykłą okazję do wyrażenia emocji oraz artystycznych zdolności poprzez sztukę. Patronat nad konkursem objął Książę Edward, Duke of Kent, co nadaje wydarzeniu szczególnej […]
“Jack Strong” – how Ryszard Kukliński became Poland’s first NATO officer
Kukliński served as general staff officer of the Warsaw Pact and was considered one of the most trustworthy by both the Soviets and Polish communist leadership. When he was sure Poland could be annihilated in nuclear war he decided to cooperate with the US intelligence. The information he provided was crucial for shaping NATO’s strategy […]
Lego adds the full surname to the Skłodowska-Curie set after complaints
The Lego group decided to correct the description of their new set commemorating famous scientists including Maria Skłodowska-Curie. Before the change, they used only the French part of Maria’s surname and one she received from her French husband. The British Poles were one of the media that wrote about the mistake and called on Lego […]
