Survey: 80% of Brits would choose Communism over Fascism if they had to
A survey conducted by a global online research company, YouGov, shows that in general, the British would prefer to live in a communist political system rather than a fascist one. The survey question left only two options to choose from. Interestingly the same question was asked to the British public by the British Institute of […]
EU citizens will have to pay €11 ETA fee for travel to the UK from April 2025
Citizens of the EU will need to pay a €11 travel permit to enter the UK from April of next year. The ETA or the Electronic Travel Authorisation will be valid for two years and shall be paid by all EU nationals travelling to the UK without a visa. The fee is introduced to support […]
Venice Film Festival 2024: A festival full of Poles with no Polish films
2024’s Biennale wasn’t full of surprises or any exceptional titles, but this edition brought back something that has always been important for such events: the stars’ glitz and the fireworks that reminded us why we love actors and directors in the first place. What is always surprising in this festival is the jury’s verdict. This […]
Czy Polonii zależy, żeby dzieci uczyły się religii?
„Środowisko polonijne jest bezwzględnie zaangażowane w to, aby dzieci i młodzież mieli lekcje religii i głębsze spojrzenie na kulturę chrześcijańską, europejską” – powiedział portalowi Polskifr.fr delegat Konferencji Episkopatu Polski ds. Duszpasterstwa Emigracji Polskiej oraz delegat ds. Duszpasterstwa Nauczycieli bp Piotr Turzyński. W dniach 8-14 września obchodzimy XIV Tydzień Wychowania. – Bp Turzyński odniósł się do […]
Polish Minister urges to ease formalities in psychological aid for flood victims
In previous floods of 1997 and 2010, many people lost their homes or businesses and were left with nothing to continue their normal family life. Such a situation brings a powerful trauma to people living in flood areas. It is important to understand that southwestern Poland is inhabited by people whose families suffered severe wartime […]
The day Russians marched with the Germans – 17 September 1939
The Soviet troops awaited a potential French and British reaction to the German aggression against Poland on 1 September 1939. When it was sure the help would not come, Stalin ordered his troops to attack the Poles from the rear. The Polish officers who were not killed in battle were later murdered in the Katyń […]
Wspomnienie o Lunie Golińskiej, nauczycielce pokoleń polskich harcerzy na Wyspach
Polish Sue serdecznie zaprasza na “Wspomnienie o Harcmistrzyni Łucji (Lunie) Golińskiej – nauczycielce pokoleń harcerzy na Emigracji Niepodleglościowej w Wielkiej Brytanii”, która przeszła „Szlakiem Andersa” – z Rosji przez Teheran i Afrykę do wolności. Warto przeczytać Wspomnienie o Lunie Golińskiej, czołowej działaczce harcerstwa polskiego na Wyspach. – – KIEDY: 6 października 2024 (niedziela), godz 12.00 […]
Poland to declare state of emergency after heavy flooding hits south of the country
According to the Polish government plans, a state of natural disaster will be declared in flooded areas for up to 30 days in southern Poland. The situation was caused by the consequences of the so-called Genoa cyclogenesis, that brought the masses of humid air to the borders of Poland, Czechia and Austria. Flooding continues in […]
Iga Świątek writes a new page in tennis history with over 120 weeks as number 1
Iga Świątek continues to write tennis history. The Polish champion just completed 120 weeks as world number 1 and is about to become the seventh player with most weeks on top of the WTA charts. Świątek started her 2024 season by representing Team Poland at the United Cup, winning all her singles matches and receiving […]
Guardian names five best Polish books translated you can read in English
The British newspaper website named its selection of the five best Polish books translated into English. The list was made according to the available readings for their unique sense of humanity and sense of humour. The list was opened with the famous Treatise on Shelling Beans by Wiesław Myśliwski which is a deep summary of […]
