Karol Nawrocki sworn in as President of Poland
In a solemn ceremony held before the National Assembly, Karol Nawrocki officially took the oath of office, marking the beginning of his term as President of the Republic of Poland. The oath, as enshrined in the Constitution, included a pledge to uphold the nation’s fundamental law, safeguard its dignity, independence and security, and place the […]
President Karol Nawrocki assumed command of the Polish Armed Forces
In a solemn ceremony held at Warsaw’s Piłsudski Square on Wednesday afternoon, President Karol Nawrocki formally assumed his role as the Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Armed Forces. Although he officially took over this constitutional duty upon taking the presidential oath earlier in the day, the symbolic event—marked by a military parade, the raising of the […]
Chopin Society UK presents: Andrzej Wierciński
The Chopin Society UK invites you to the next concert of the Year of Polish Pianists, featuring a recital by the outstanding pianist Andrzej Wierciński. Join us in London for an unforgettable evening of exceptional artistry and timeless Polish piano music. He will play an all-Chopin programme: Polonaise-Fantasy in A-flat Major, op. 61 Nocturne in E-flat […]
New York Times: Chłodnik is the perfect summer soup
Chłodnik Litewski, the vibrant pink chilled beet soup beloved in Poland (and known in Lithuania as Šaltibarščiai), was featured in The New York Times as a quintessential summer dish. The recipe highlights the soup’s refreshing blend of sweet young beets, tangy kefir or buttermilk, creamy yoghurt, and crisp garnishes like cucumber, radish, dill, and hard‑boiled […]
Will we ever learn the truth about the death of Stanisław Pyjas?
On 7 May 1977, the body of Stanisław Pyjas—a student of Polish literature and philosophy at the Jagiellonian University and a supporter of the Workers’ Defence Committee (KOR)—was found in a stairwell at 7 Szewska Street in Kraków. According to the opposition, Pyjas was murdered by the communist secret police (SB). The regime claimed he […]
How Allied airmen defied death to aid the Warsaw Uprising in 1944
In the heart of German-occupied Europe, amid the smouldering ruins of Warsaw, a unique chapter of international solidarity unfolded in the summer of 1944. While the world watched the Polish capital fight for its life, a multinational force of Allied airmen embarked on what would become one of the most dangerous and heroic aerial missions […]
Quebonafide – “PÓŁNOC/POŁUDNIE” review: Love, madness, and farewells
On his final album, rapper Quebonafide settles accounts with his own past and tries to give his audiences the most ambitious concept album. And the effect is, well, unusual, mad, chaotic and completely unhinged. PÓŁNOC/POŁUDNIE is not a rap album, nor a hip-hop one. It’s more of a pop mix of some cosy sounds, yet […]
Commemoration of Warsaw Insurgents through the eyes of a Londoner
Warsaw lives with the memory of the Warsaw Uprising long before 1 August. This is most evident when visiting places of remembrance sanctified by the blood of our heroes. Sadly, there are countless such places in Warsaw—far too many. At every monument and memorial plaque, candles burn, passers-by lay flowers, and scouts stand guard. City […]
How and why was the decision to start the Warsaw Uprising made?
To this day, many are unaware that the decision was taken at a moment of great uncertainty and in the face of growing contradictions between the Polish government-in-exile in London and the Home Army command operating in Poland. The fate of Poland was first decided during the Tehran conference of the Big Three, in which […]
Uroczystości ku czci Powstańców Warszawskich widziane okiem Londyńczyka
Warszawa żyje wspomnieniem Powstania Warszawskiego już na długo przed 1 sierpnia. Widać to najlepiej odwiedzając miejsca pamięci uświęcone krwią naszych Bohaterów. Miejsc tych w Warszawie jest, niestety, nieskończenie dużo. Zdecydowanie za dużo. Pod każdym pomnikiem, tablicą pamięci palą się znicze, przechodnie składają kwiaty, a harcerze stoją na warcie. Autobusy miejskie, tramwaje i taksówki jeżdżą z […]
