Project Tackles Misrepresentations of Poland’s Wartime Role
As British Poles readers know, Poland is often poorly portrayed in the media—particularly when it comes to the country’s immense contribution to the Allied cause during the Second World War and even worst the failure to report the suffering endured by ethnic Poles. One striking example is the repeated use of misleading terms such as […]
Defence Minister: Six offers submitted for Poland’s new submarine fleet
Poland has received six bids for the purchase of new submarines, with a final decision on a partner nation now resting with the Council of Ministers, Defence Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed. The announcement came at the opening of a Warsaw conference titled “The Capabilities of the Polish Navy and the Protection […]
A NASA probe with a Polish-designed instrument launched from Florida
A NASA mission to study the heliosphere has lifted off from Florida, carrying on board a scientific instrument designed in Poland. On Wednesday at 12:32 p.m. local time (1:32 p.m. in Poland), a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) from the Kennedy Space Centre. The mission aims to explore […]
Lithuanian and Polish authorities commemorate the Ponary Massacre victims
The forest of Ponary, once a popular leisure spot on the outskirts of Vilnius, became on Wednesday the scene of sombre remembrance as officials, survivors’ families and members of the Polish community gathered to honour the victims of one of the Second World War’s most brutal crimes. Between 1941 and 1944, an estimated 80,000 citizens […]
President Nawrocki at the UN: “Russia must end the war and face full accountability” – VIDEO
Speaking before the United Nations, President Karol Nawrocki delivered a sharp rebuke of Moscow, insisting that Russia must end its war against Ukraine and bear full responsibility for the aggression. He stressed that those guilty of international crimes must face trial before competent courts. Nawrocki dismissed Moscow’s claims of seeking peace, noting that “statements about […]
“The Lewandowski Miracle” – His record five-goal haul turns 10
Everything looked pretty normal on that Tuesday evening in Bavaria. Bayern Munich was hosting Wolfsburg in the early stages of the Bundesliga and both teams headed to the locker room with the visiting side leading 0-1. Bayern’s coach Pep Guardiola proceeded to some rearrangements in his squad and Robert Lewandowski stepped onto the pitch. The […]
Polish Ambassador for Spectator: “Lazy Polish Stereotypes haunt British movies”
A recent article in The Spectator has reignited debate about the way Polish characters are portrayed on British screens. Written by Piotr Wilczek, Poland’s ambassador to the UK, the piece argues that filmmakers continue to rely on a narrow set of clichés that reduce Poles to stock figures rather than three-dimensional people. Ambassador Wilczek highlights […]
The May Fair for Ukraine – A Black Tie Fundraising Gala
Join the organisers for an unforgettable evening of elegance, reflection, and impact at the Black Tie May Fair Gala in support of Help4Ukraine. This exclusive event brings together donors, diplomats, frontline heroes, and changemakers to honour Ukraine’s extraordinary resilience and raise essential funds for those affected by war. Your ticket grants you access to a […]
The National Armed Forces (NSZ): Poland’s unbroken resistance during WW2
On 20 September 1942, the National Armed Forces (NSZ) were established, becoming the second-largest military formation of the Polish Underground. Under Soviet occupation, NSZ soldiers faced particularly brutal repression as part of the anti-communist resistance, while Soviet propaganda falsely accused them of collaborating with the Germans. The origins of the NSZ can be traced back […]
Rząd dostarczy nowy Poradnik Bezpieczeństwa do każdego domu w Polsce
„Twoje przygotowanie ma znaczenie” – tymi słowami rozpoczyna się nowy Poradnik bezpieczeństwa, który rząd planuje dostarczyć do wszystkich gospodarstw domowych w Polsce. Publikacja nie jest suchym zbiorem przepisów, ale praktycznym kompendium rad, jak zachować się w obliczu zagrożeń od powodzi, przez blackout, po atak terrorystyczny Na samym wstępie autorzy informują czytelników: „W ciągu ostatnich lat […]
