Poland, France, and Germany reactivate the Weimar Triangle
After years of lethargy, it seems like the Weimar Triangle (Paris – Berlin – Warsaw) is showing signs of life. For the past week or so, Poland’s PM Donald Tusk has been exchanging with the leaders of France and Germany on burning geopolitical issues. On 12 February, Tusk visited Paris and Berlin to enhance close […]
The Battle of Stoczek: a warning for Imperial Russia
The Battle of Stoczek occurred within the broader context of the November Uprising (1830-1831) in the Kingdom of Poland, which was then part of the Russian Empire. This uprising was a pivotal event in Polish history and represented a concerted effort by freedom-loving Poles to regain their independence from Tsarist domination. The roots of the […]
22. edycja Polskiego Festiwalu Filmowego na Wyspach – KINOTEKA 2024
Instytut Kultury Polskiej w Londynie z dumą zaprasza na 22. edycję Festiwalu Filmów Polskich KINOTEKA 2024. Odbywający się od 9 Marca do 3 Kwietnia 2022 roku festiwal będzie miał miejsce w najważniejszych i najpopularniejszych londyńskich kinach jak BFI Southbank, BFI IMAX, Southbank Centre, Cine Lumiere, Institute of Contemporary Arts, Phoenix Cinema, Prince Charles Cinema, Rich […]
“The issue of war reparations from Germany was settled many years ago” – says Donald Tusk
Earlier this week, Poland’s PM Donald Tusk met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss further help to Ukraine, the reactivation of the Weimar Triangle forum, and other topics of bilateral relationships. During a press conference following his meeting with Scholz, Tusk stated that “the legal path to [war] reparations [from Germany] had already been […]
„It is our duty to counter the disortion of Polish history” – Dr Karol Nawrocki in London
Dr Karol Nawrocki, President of the Institute of National Remembrance visited London to meet with Polish community living in Britain, unveil the exhibition “Trails of Hope. Odyssey of Freedom”, the fate of Poles during World War II and give a lecture entitled „Polish history without secrets”. The meeting was organised on 9 February by the […]
Iga Świątek completed 90 weeks as the world number 1
What a time to be alive if you are a Polish tennis fan. On Monday, Iga Świątek passed the threshold of 90 weeks spent as the world number 1 of the WTA ranking. In the fast-paced, fiercely competitive world of professional tennis, reaching requires not just skill and talent, but also resilience, consistency, and a […]
“The Germans forgot what they did to the Polish civil population during WW2″ – Poland’s FM to Der Spiegel
Last week, Poland’s Foreign Minister gave an interview to the German weekly Der Spiegel. Radosław Sikorski underlined his willingness to rebuild a relationship of trust between Warsaw and Berlin while also emphasising the need to settle the issue of war reparations. “I see a great willingness to cooperate on the German side” – Sikorski explained, […]
Poland debunks ten of Vladimir Putin’s lies from his interview with Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson’s recent two-hour-long interview with Vladimir Putin has triggered a wave of comments in the world media. The Polish government has corrected ten lies the Russian president told during his interview with the American journalist last Thursday. Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a list of ten lies that could be found in the […]
The 52nd Polish Ball in London
Open to all, the traditional Polish Ball is a highlight in the calendar of the UK’s Polish community. A charitable event, the ball’s aim is also the building of British-Polish relations. The Polish Ball returns to the Grosvenor Marriott Hotel on Saturday 20th April, for its 52nd Edition. The Ball is one of the most […]
„Walczmy z zakłamywaniem polskiej historii” – Nasz wywiad z Prezesem IPN Karolem Nawrockim
Doktor Karol Nawrocki, Prezes Instytutu Pamięci Narodowej, złożył wizytę w Londynie, by spotkać się z Polonią mieszkającą na Wyspach, odsłonić wystawę „Szlaki Nadziei. Odyseja Wolności. Losy Polaków w czasie II wojny światowej” i wygłosić wykład „Polska historia bez tajemnic”. Spotkanie zorganizowane zostało przez Bibliotekę Polską w Polskim Ośrodku Kulturalno-Społecznym POSK w dniu 9 lutego. Przy tej okazji […]
