Poland celebrates the National Day of Silesian Uprisings
Main celebrations marking Poland’s National Day of the Silesian Uprisings took place at the Monument to the Silesian Insurgents atop Góra Świętej Anny — the site of the most strategic battle of the Third Silesian Uprising of 1921 and in Katowice, near the famous Three Wings Memorial. The national holiday is aimed at celebrating the […]
Poles Investing in Property – New Accounting and Tax Challenges
The lives of Poles living in the UK have been undergoing noticeable changes for quite some time – changes that are becoming increasingly apparent not only to them but also to outside observers. Their social status is shifting, their incomes are rising, and with that, their needs are evolving. As The Economist recently noted in […]
Polacy inwestują w nieruchomości – nowe wyzwania księgowe i podatkowe
W życiu Polaków mieszkających w Wielkiej Brytanii zachodzą od dłuższego czasu zmiany, które staja się coraz bardziej zauważalne nie tylko dla nich samych, ale również dla obserwatorów z zewnątrz. Zmienia się status ich społeczny , rosną ich dochody i w związku z tym zmieniają się także ich potrzeby. Jak zauważył The Economist w opublikowanym niedawno […]
Sheffield: A powerful first Remembrance Day for German Nazi Camp Victims
On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, Sheffield became a place of reflection, unity, and historical remembrance as it hosted the first “Remembrance Day for Victims of German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camps.” The event, organised by Green Light – Family Support CIC, marked the 85th anniversary of the first mass transport of prisoners to Auschwitz, and […]
Corpus Christi: Poland’s most important public celebration of Catholicism
Corpus Christi, the Catholic feast honouring the Blessed Sacrament, is best known for its solemn liturgy and grand processions through the streets, traditionally stopping at four altars. At its heart lies a celebration of the institution of the Eucharist by Jesus at the Last Supper—a cornerstone of Christian faith. In Poland for centuries, the public […]
UK Armed Forces recognise Poland’s WWII contribution at ceremony in Warsaw
UK Defence Minister Lord Coaker, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz pay tribute to the extraordinary courage displayed by Polish paratroopers during one of the most famous allied operations of the Second World War. UK honours Polish courage during Second World War in first-of-its-kind commemoration in Poland Historic event reinforces UK […]
UK govt honours General Sosabowski and Polish paratroopers, ending years of injustice
In a symbolic ceremony held in Warsaw, the British government has formally honoured General Stanisław Sosabowski and the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade, decades after the controversial dismissal of the Polish commander following the failed Operation Market Garden. The tribute, announced by UK Defence Minister Vernon Coaker, was presented as a long-overdue act of recognition for […]
The Polish Tent at the “Summer Fête” in the Gardens of Brompton Oratory
Every year in late June, a picnic is held at the Brompton Oratory Church in South Kensington, London. Known as the “Summer Fête,” the event celebrates traditional values, family ties, and fosters connections between the UK and citizens of other nations. Guests typically include key figures from London’s political and cultural circles. The church, which […]
Tomasz Lis at the Brompton Oratory
After a short break distinguished pianist Tomasz Lis returns to the initimate St. Wilfrid’s Hall of Brompton Oratoryto to play music by some of his favourite composers. Programme will begin with Bach showing his mastery of French style followed by Mozart with one of his greatest and most dramatic sonatas. Haydn’s last sonata is his most daring and expansive, written for an outstanding female pianist based […]
Ania Szlagowska – “Pierwsza płyta” review: A debut worth giving a go
On her debut album, Ania Szlagowska tries to find her voice in a plethora of joyful love songs. Most of them are at least noteworthy. It is always a challenge to listen to the debuts of new vocals: not only is it difficult to find the right balance in criticizing the album (while also looking […]
