General Józef Haller and his Blue Army
Józef Haller von Hallenburg (13 August 1873 – 4 June 1960) was Lieutenant General of the Polish Army, a legionary in the Polish Legions, and President of the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association (ZHP), and a political and social activist. Haller was born in Jurczyce near Cracow. He studied at Technical Military Academy in Vienna and subsequently […]
What are the prospects for Polish President Andrzej Duda?
Poland’s right-wing President was already trying to become more assertive and independent when the Russian invasion of Ukraine gave him an opportunity to carve out a new role as a key regional player and unifying force in domestic politics. But he remains a loyal, if somewhat more autonomous, member of the governing camp, and much […]
The only portrait of Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee was made by a Polish painter
Barbara Kaczmarowska Hamilton is a Polish portraitist who has lived and worked in London for several decades. Originating from Sopot, she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. The young Barbara Kaczmarowska came to pay a visit to her friends in London and… stayed. She married a Scot, Ian Hamilton, with whom she […]
Poland possesses the largest gas storage reserves in Europe
With its 95% of gas storage facilities full, Poland is far above the EU average (roughly 46%) in this regard. All the 27 EU member states, as well as the UK, Ukraine, and Serbia, show stocks in storage rising by around 0.5 billion cubic meters per day, which represents half the capacity of the daily […]
Iga Świątek reaches the final in Paris once again!
Iga Świątek has just qualified for the French Open’s final for the second time in her young career. The Varsovian who has just turned 21 this week is dominating the tennis world like never before. Comfortably seated on the throne of number 1, she continues to write the history of her sport. On Thursday afternoon, Iga […]
Jedyny portret królowej Elżbiety II na Platynowy Jubileusz wykonała polska malarka
Barbara Kaczmarowska Hamilton to polska portrecistka, która od kilkudziesięciu lat mieszka i tworzy w Londynie. Pochodzi z Sopotu, ukończyła studia na Akademii Sztuk Pięknych w Gdańsku. Młodziutka Barbara Kaczmarowska przyjechała do przyjaciół do Londynu i… została. Wyszła za mąż za Szkota, Iana Hamiltona, z którym ma 2 synów – Feliksa i Maksymiliana. Na przestrzeni lat […]
Less and less Poles want to study in the UK
For the last few years, major changes have been observed when it comes to the choices of young Poles regarding their places of study. There are currently nearly as many Polish students choosing the Netherlands as the UK for their studies. The recent data provided by Elab Education Laboratory reveals that Polish students tend to […]
The UK celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
This month, we celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since her ascension to the throne. Celebrations have already been ongoing for the past year, their culmination is to take place later this week with an upcoming four-day holiday full of pageantry and pomp across the UK. The Queen’s annual birthday parade will […]
Warsaw has become a start-up hub
Warsaw has just joined the prestigious group of cities that have their own edition of the „Start-up Guide„. It is to help beginner entrepreneurs, also from abroad, start in the local market. – According to Aureliusz Górski, executive director of the Venture Café Warsaw Foundation and co-initiator of the guide, it is “[…]amazing that someone […]
Konrad Jaromin wystąpi w operze „Eugeniusz Oniegin” w Londynie
Konrad Jaromin to znakomity polski bass-baryton mieszkający w Londynie. Jest absolwentem Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. 31 maja zadebiutuje na deskach Holland Opera w Londynie w operze „Eugeniusz Oniegin” Piotra Czajkowskiego, gdzie zaśpiewa partię kapitana Zareckiego. Więcej o tym niezwykle zdolnym rodaku można się o nim dowiedzieć z naszego wywiadu dostępnego tutaj. GDZIE: […]
