Commemoration for D-DAY and seven Polish airmen who died in an air crash in Long Ashton in 1944
Some of you may be aware of the tragedy that occurred in Long Ashton on November 21, 1944, when a Halifax bomber piloted by a Polish aircrew crashed into a field behind All Saints Church in Long Ashton to avoid densely populated areas. Unfortunately, all seven airmen perished. To this day, the residents of Long […]
Poland mourns its comedy icon Janusz Rewiński
Poland mourns the loss of Janusz Rewiński, a beloved actor, comedian, and satirist, who passed away at the age of 74. Rewiński’s journey began in the 1970s, when his unique blend of humour and sharp wit quickly captivated audiences. His breakthrough came with his involvement in „Kabaret Olgi Lipińskiej„, a comedy series that showcased his […]
Two Poles have been murdered by Hamas in Gaza
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the death of four more hostages kidnapped by Hamas, among whom were two Polish citizens. “We are deeply saddened by the death of four more hostages abducted by Hamas. Among them were two Polish citizens. Our hearts go out to the grieving families” – we read on […]
Poland marks the 35th anniversary of the partially-free elections of 1989
Tuesday marks the 35th anniversary of Poland’s first partially free elections following World War II, a landmark vote that precipitated the collapse of communism in the country after decades of communist rule. On 4 June 1989, Poland held partially free elections for the lower house of parliament, the Sejm, and fully free elections for the […]
FM Radosław Sikorski dismisses Poland’s ambassador to NATO despite opposition from President Duda
The Polish foreign ministry has recalled the country’s ambassador to NATO, Tomasz Szatkowski, without the consent of President Andrzej Duda. This move has drawn accusations from conservatives that the Tusk government is undermining Poland’s position ahead of a crucial NATO summit in Washington. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has also dismissed other ambassadors without the President’s […]
Wernisaż wystawy Ani Ruszkowski „Odtworzenie Domu/Recreating Home” oraz rozmowa z artystką
4 czerwca w POSK Gallery o 18:00 odbędzie się wernisaż nowej wystawy współczesnego malarstwa Ani Ruszkowskiej oraz rozmowa z artystką poprowadzona przez kuratorkę Dr Julia Griffin. — Wystawa pod tytułem „Odtworzenie Domu (Recreating Home)”, eksploruje tematykę polsko-brytyjskiej tożsamości kulturowej oraz fenomen kulturowej hybrydowości w kontekście domu. Wystawa będzie otwarta do 13 czerwca. — Ania Ruszkowski jest […]
Fast and ageless: “Speedy Granny” from Poland wins a half-marathon at 82!
Barbara Prymakowska, also known as „the world’s fastest grandmother,” has once again demonstrated her extraordinary athletic prowess by securing the European half-marathon championship title at the age of 82. Prymakowska, an 82-year-old Polish runner, achieved this remarkable feat in Porto Santo, Portugal, where she competed in the European Masters Non-Stadia Half Marathon Championship. Known for […]
Poland refutes reports claiming it is sending troops to Ukraine
Over the last weekend, reports surfaced in the German media suggesting that troops from Poland and the Baltic states might be deployed in Ukraine if Russia breaches the current frontlines. However, the Polish Ministry of Defence has categorically denied any such plans. In response to inquiries from Wirtualna Polska regarding the German reports, the ministry […]
Wybory do Parlamentu Europejskiego – głosowanie na Wyspach
Wybory do Parlamentu Europejskiego odbędą się w niedzielę 9 czerwca 2024 między godz. 7:00 a 21:00 czasu lokalnego. Polacy wybiorą wtedy 53 europosłów na pięcioletnią kadencję. Łącznie w 27 krajach Unii Europejskiej wybranych zostanie 720 parlamentarzystów. Na kogo głosować? W wyborach europejskich Polska podzielona jest na trzynaście okręgów wyborczych. Poniżej publikujemy pełne listy wszystkich kandydatów […]
Koncert z okazji 75-lecia Zespołu Mazury
Zespół Mazury zaprosza na Jubileuszowy Koncert z okazji 75 -lecia istnienia zespołu. Koncert odbędzie się w The New Wimbledon Theatre w sobotę 15 czerwca 2024 o godzinie 18:30. Przed ponad tysięczną publicznością 140 tancerzy zaprezentuje bogatą kulturę i stroje polskich tańców narodowych i ludowych. Gościnnie wystąpi 'Estrada Regionalna Równica im.Renaty Ciszewskiej’, a wieczór poprowadzi znana brytyjsko-polska […]
