Anglo-Polish Cultural Exchange Festival
An exciting new project bringing together three of the UK’s biggest Polish institutions to host a series of specially curated events celebrating the shared history and cultural heritage between the UK and Poland. 19 Oct – 18 Nov The Polish Cultural Institute in London, the Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK), also known as the […]
Robert Lewandowski won the Gerd Müller trophy for the best striker of the year
The outcome of the Ballon d’Or 2022 ceremony was known for months. French Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema won the prestigious trophy for the first time for his outstanding performances with the Galacticos. Although Polish fans knew that Robert Lewandowski would not win the prize, many hoped he could make it to the podium. Eventually, […]
Poland will have spent over €8.3 billion on Ukrainian refugees by the end of 2022
A report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals that Poland consecrates the highest share of money from the 38 member states to support Ukrainian refugees. It’s estimated that around two-thirds of all people who fled war-torn Ukraine found refuge in Poland. Their number exceeds 5 million in total. https://twitter.com/BenEsmael1/status/1579731030021640193?s=20&t=L7LSUZbHlHhHh85kSPPrIw The […]
New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt scraps virtually all of Kwarteng’s mini-budget
The UK’s new chancellor Jeremy Hunt overturned nearly all unfunded tax cuts in his predecessor’s mini-budget. Kwasi Kwarteng’s reforms provoked chaos in the market due to its significant unfunded tax cuts, among other things. Hunt became Finance Minister only last Friday. He already announced a reversal of virtually all the tax cuts announced in the […]
Iga Świątek showed who the boss is in San Diego!
Last night, Iga Świątek won her eighth tournament of the season in San Diego. The world number 1 defeated the Croatian Donna Vekić 6:3, 3:6, and 6:0. Iga had recently been denied the trophy in Ostrava despite a good start in the final. This time, the 21-year-old raised the bar even higher and secured the […]
Kiermasz Biblioteki Polskiej POSK w Londynie
Biblioteka Polska POSK w Londynie zaprasza na wyprzedaż dubletów książek wydanych w Kraju i na Emigracji. Hol POSK-u (obok recepcji). Każda książka od £2. Biblioteka serdecznie zaprasza wszystkich zainteresowanych. KIEDY: Niedziela, 16 października, 11:00-17:00 GDZIE: Biblioteka Polska POSK, 238-246 King Street, W6 0RF London
Handball player Ariel Pietrasik chose Poland over another national team
Ariel Pietrasik, who is currently scoring like a machine in the Swiss league, decided to represent Poland instead of Luxemburg. He was allowed to pick one of the two, given his double nationality. Polish handball players started competing in the qualifying round of the European Championships on Thursday, 13 October. They defeated Italy with Pietrasik […]
Robbie “Hagrid” Coltrane dies aged 72
On Friday 14 October, Harry Potter and Cracker actor Robbie Coltrane died aged 72. The Scottish star, born Anthony Robert McMillan, was best known for starring Hagrid in the Harry Potter series. The latter also brilliantly played the criminal psychologist Dr. Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald in the popular ITV drama. https://twitter.com/FXMC1957/status/1580989237939216387?s=20&t=uTAUvyvlWLCF6siIb1O-Jg Robbie Coltrane will be remembered […]
There will be an Avenue of the Victims of Russian Aggression in Warsaw
A group of Warsaw councillors from the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party proposed that the avenue of trees between Warsaw’s Belwederska street and the fence of the Russian embassy should be called „Avenue of Victims of Russian Aggression” back in July. https://twitter.com/FrackowiakFilip/status/1580572059067109376?s=20&t=dXOcPrILF0Zq3d5PcbhqXw “The idea is a continuation of various social initiatives and voices of […]
Polish eagle will be added to Newark’s gold mayoral chain
As a symbol of enduring friendship, a representation of the Polish national eagle is to be added to Newark’s mayor’s office chain. Such a wish was expressed by the local Polish community. The Polish Airmen’s Association recently handed a Polish emblem (a tiny white eagle) as a gift to the Mayor, explaining it would be […]
