Wizyty rodziny z Polski i ich wpływ na dwujęzyczność dziecka
Autorka poniższego artykułu, Anna Jachim, jest coachem specjalizującym się w dwujęzycznym i dwukulturowym wychowaniu. Pracuje na co dzień z wielojęzycznymi rodzinami różnego pochodzenia (francuskiego, polskiego, włoskiego, holenderskiego, irlandzkiego…). Opracowana przez nią metoda przekazywania dzieciom języków mniejszościowych przynosi pozytywne efekty, bez względu na kulturę i rodzinny kontekst językowy. 21 lutego, w Dniu Języka Ojczystego, postanowiliśmy podzielić […]
Gietrzwałd, the „Polish Lourdes”, is one of the most important Polish sanctuaries
’The Marian sanctuary of Gietrzwałd is sometimes called the „Polish Lourdes”. And with good reason. The content of Our Lady’s apparitions in the two places, which are less than 20 years apart, is similar in its main message,’ writes Ewa Czaczkowska. The difficult history of the Polish lands, however, has meant that the apparitions of […]
President Duda and PM Tusk will have a joint visit to the White House
On 12 March, US President Joe Biden is set to host Poland’s President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Washington, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Poland’s NATO membership. According to a statement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the leaders will reiterate their firm support for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s aggressive actions, particularly […]
Warsaw leads the world ranking of cities with the most public libraries per citizen
The World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF) ranks Warsaw as the leading city globally for its abundance of public libraries per resident. With 11.98 libraries for every 100,000 citizens, Warsaw finishes on top of the charts in front of Seoul (11.5) and Brussels (8.0). On the opposite spectrum, cities such as Lagos, Chengdu, Bogota, Istanbul, Singapore, […]
Maria Skłodowska-Curie’s laboratory in Paris spared from demolition
Last minute intervention preserves the historical significance of the Nobel laureate’s establishment. Advocates are now pushing for its official recognition and protection. France’s Ministry of Culture has intervened just in time to halt the demolition of a significant symbol of France’s scientific and medical history. However, activists emphasise that the battle is not over yet. […]
Robert Lewandowski scored his 50th goal for FC Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski looks rejuvenated lately. The Polish striker scored a clutch brace last Sunday against Celta Vigo, allowing his team to gather three points. Some might say that age is just a number, but it does not change that football players reach their peak level when approaching 26 rather than 36… Nevertheless, Robert Lewandowski keeps […]
The UK’s Polish diaspora grew by over 1000% in 20 years
Since Poland joined the EU two decades ago, the UK has experienced a significant influx of immigrants from Poland, leading to a thriving Polish diaspora within the country. This surge in migration has had profound implications for various aspects of British society, from demographics to the economy and beyond. According to data from the Office […]
Iga Świątek wins the Qatar Open for the third time in a row
Iga Świątek took the better of Elena Rybakina in the final of the Qatar Open on Saturday afternoon (7-6; 6-2) and won the Doha Open for the third year in a row. Things did not start well for the Pole, who was broken twice early on and ended up being led 4-1. Rybakina seemed in […]
Poland will host a cooperation centre between Ukraine and NATO
The Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has announced the establishment of a collaborative NATO-Ukrainian centre in Bydgoszcz. The latter will focus on analysis, training, and education, marking a pioneering initiative between NATO and Ukraine. Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasised the centre’s role in gathering insights from the Ukrainian conflict and providing support to Kyiv. Kosiniak-Kamysz appealed for […]
“Poland is one of Great Britain’s most important allies in Europe and in the world” – David Cameron in Warsaw
On Thursday morning, the UK’s Foreign Minister David Cameron met with his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski in Warsaw. Together, they addressed the US House of Representatives, appealing to the latter to approve an aid package to Ukraine. The US Senate approved a $95 billion aid package, including funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The fate […]
