‘Vinci’ after over twenty years: still one of the best Polish heist movies of all time
As Vinci 2 has just premiered in Poland, we use it as an excuse to revisit the original film. In his latest book, Machulski said that Vinci might have been one of his most polished scripts. And, there might be something in it. Watching Vinci after over twenty years gives me a feeling that some […]
“Symphony of Sorrowful Songs” – Henryk Górecki’s profound masterpiece at the BBC Proms
On Friday, 22 August 2025, at 19:30, the Royal Albert Hall will resonate with the poignant sounds of Henryk Mikołaj Górecki’s Symphony No. 3, “Symphony of Sorrowful Songs” („Symfonia pieśni żałosnych”). Composed in 1976, this Polish masterpiece has enchanted millions worldwide with its haunting simplicity and deep emotional resonance, weaving together prayers and laments from […]
Trump: Putin agreed for “security guarantees” for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has indicated that Washington is ready to assist Europe in establishing long-term peace and security in Ukraine. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, Trump said that discussions would focus on security guarantees reminiscent of NATO’s Article 5. He also suggested that Europe […]
Sqn Ldr Eugeniusz Horbaczewski: The legendary Polish ace’s final battle
On 18 August 1944, 26-year-old Sqn Ldr Eugeniusz Horbaczewski, despite being ill with the flu, led the Polish 315 Squadron on a daring mission over France. The mission, code-named „Rodeo 385”, turned into an epic aerial battle against overwhelming odds, where Horbaczewski’s bravery led to 16 German Fw-190s being shot down—before he vanished, leaving a […]
Fathers of Polish Independence: Wojciech Korfanty
On 17 August 1939, Wojciech Korfanty died in Warsaw after imprisonment in Pawiak. He was an influential politician, a champion of Polish identity in Upper Silesia, the leader of the Third Silesian Uprising, and one of the foremost figures of Christian Democracy in Poland. Although now considered one of the Fathers of Polish independence, Korfanty […]
Address by President Karol Nawrocki at the Polish Armed Forces Day – VIDEO
15 August – in commemoration of the victorious Battle of Warsaw in 1920 – is celebrated as the Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Poland. The triumph of the Polish Army over Soviet Russia was of decisive importance for both Poland and Europe. On this occasion, President Karol Nawrocki, the Commander-in-Chief of the Polish […]
Wystąpienie Prezydenta RP podczas defilady w Święto Wojska Polskiego – VIDEO
15 sierpnia – na pamiątkę zwycięskiej Bitwy Warszawskiej w 1920 roku – obchodzone jest święto Sił Zbrojnych Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej. Wygrana polskiego wojska w starciu z Rosją Sowiecką miała decydujące znaczenie dla Polski i Europy. Z tej okazji prezydent Karol Nawrocki, zwierzchnik Polskich Sił Zbrojnych, wygłosił przemówienie, które publikujemy poniżej w całości. Bohaterowie naszej współczesności, Żołnierze […]
Robert Lewandowski’s last dance with Barcelona?
As the summer transfer window swirled with speculation, whispers of Robert Lewandowski’s potential departure from FC Barcelona sent ripples through the footballing world. Rumours linked the Polish striker with moves to Saudi Arabia and the MLS, tempting destinations for a player approaching the twilight of his career. Yet, at 36 years old—set to turn 37 […]
Pułkownik Mieczysław Malec, były attaché obrony z Londynu, odebrał nominację generalską
14 sierpnia, w przeddzień Dnia Wojska Polskiego, Prezydent RP Karol Nawrocki mianował na stopień generała brygady pułkownika Mieczysława Malca, Szefa Pionu Operacyjnego ds. NATO, Zastępcę Polskiego Przedstawiciela Wojskowego przy Komitetach Wojskowych NATO i UE. Pułkownik Malec był również cenionym attaché obrony przy ambasadzie RP w Londynie. Poniżej przytaczamy wzruszającą i pełną dumy wypowiedź jego syna […]
Nawrocki meets Tusk for talks before US-Russian summit in Alaska
President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk held a one-hour meeting on Thursday, described by the head of the presidential office, Paweł Szefernaker, as “substantive” and focused on key issues for Poland. Speaking at a press conference afterwards, Minister Paweł Szefernaker said the discussion centred on national security and international affairs. According to him, […]
