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26/09/2023

Łukasz Koczocik, London Bridge hero, honoured in Queen’s last bravery awards

The people who intervened to stop the Islamist terrorist Usman Khan in the London Bridge attack on 29 November 2019, […]

17/09/2023

Minister Mularczyk in the UK’s Parliament: “Poland was never compensated after WW2”

Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister, revisited London, where he participated in the unveiling ceremony of the exhibition titled: “The […]

28/08/2023

American rabbis: “Germany has a moral obligation to pay war reparations to Poland”

Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Polish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, met representatives of the North American Board of Rabbis (NABOR). During the […]

11/08/2023

Poland and Poles have never collaborated with the Germans

‘The myth that Poland and Poles actively and massively participated in the Holocaust should be treated in the same way […]

23/03/2023

Prince William: “I want to pay tribute to the inspiring humanity of the Polish people”

Prince William undertook a surprise journey to Poland to express his personal gratitude to British and Polish forces who are […]

16/02/2023

“Wielka Brytania umacnia bezpieczeństwo naszego regionu” – powiedział Prezydent Andrzej Duda w Londynie

Polski Prezydent Andrzej Duda przyleciał dziś z 2-dniową wizytą do Wielkiej Brytanii. Pierwsze oficjalne spotkanie miało miejsce w siedzibie rządu […]

07/02/2023

Poland is to become NATO’s major spender in terms of GDP share for Defence

Poland is currently NATO’s third-biggest relative spender on Defence, behind Greece (3.8%) and the United States (3.5%). That’s about to […]

31/01/2023

Poland has taken in over 9.5 million refugees from Ukraine since February

Since 24 February, when Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine, a total of 9,533 people have crossed the Polish-Ukrainian […]

29/01/2023

“Poland is the UK’s most important ally facing Russia” – Our interview with Greg Hands MP

Greg Hands MP tells British Poles about investments in Britain after Brexit, the UK’s trade with Poland and the joint […]

21/01/2023

“Let’s educate children about the Righteous Among the Nations” – says Daniel Kawczynski MP

Every year on 27 January, Europe, and the world commemorate one of the most horrific events of the 20th century […]

20/01/2023

“Germany procrastinates on issues related to Ukraine” – says Poland’s PM Mateusz Morawiecki

On Thursday, 19 January, Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki gave an interview with CNN’s Richard Quest at the World Economic Forum […]

19/01/2023

The euro to replace the zloty? Most Poles say “NO”

On 1 January 2023, Croatia became the 20th country of the EU to join the Eurozone. As a result, the […]

06/01/2023

Zbigniew Mieczkowski, a former soldier of General Maczek’s 1st Army, died at age 100

The Polish community of Britain lost an active member of the Polish diaspora in the UK just before Christmas. Major […]

03/01/2023

Germany officially refused to pay reparations to Poland for WWII

On 3 October 2022, Poland’s Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau handed a diplomatic note to Germany concerning reparations for damages committed […]

03/01/2023

“The war in Ukraine strengthened Polish-British relations”, says Piotr Wilczek

In a recent interview with the Polish Press Agency (PAP), Polish Ambassador to London Piotr Wilczek summed up his first […]

29/12/2022

A successful Polish-British conference at the National Army Museum – VIDEO

On Saturday, 17 December, the National Army Museum hosted a conference organised by British Poles entitled “Poland and Britain – […]

05/12/2022

Hundreds of Polish volunteers took an oath as recruits of the Territorial Defence Force

On Saturday afternoon, nearly 900 Polish volunteers uttered their military oath to become part of the Territorial Defence Force. https://twitter.com/terytorialsi/status/1599044050853957634?s=20&t=OaVy557tFcEx8l6DQxan_w […]

22/11/2022

Poland is becoming Europe’s military superpower

In the midst of the rising pressure on NATO’s eastern flank, Warsaw made it clear that it will not spare […]

17/11/2022

Michael Fallon: “We owe Poland”

The UK’s former Defence Minister Michael Fallon shared his views on the current geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe in an […]

14/11/2022

British firms will be building Poland’s CPK airport

Last week, the Polish government hired two British companies to take design the “Solidarity” airport, often referred to as CPK […]

04/11/2022

The remains of three Polish presidents in exile will be returned from the UK to Poland

On 12 November, Warsaw’s Temple of Divine Providence will host the funeral and re-burial of three of Poland’s former presidents […]

02/11/2022

Poland is building a barbed-wire fence along its border with Russia

Poland launched the construction of a 2.5-meter barbed-wire fence along its 210-kilometre-long border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Such […]

26/10/2022

POLIN Museum published an ambiguous tweet about “the Holocaust in Poland”

On Tuesday, 25 October, a publication appeared on the official Twitter account of the POLIN Museum on the occasion of […]

24/10/2022

Rishi Sunak, a PM like Britain hasn’t had so far

After only 44 days, Liz Truss was forced to leave 10 Downing Street. She has just been replaced by her […]

23/10/2022

Prince Philip’s secret letter to a Polish artist revealed

A recently discovered cache of letters by Prince Philip to Polish-born artist Feliks Topolski reveals that the late Duke of […]

21/10/2022

Poland reinforces its air defence system with Polish Patriot missiles

The process of integration of the Polish Patriot system (System Integration Checkout, or SICO) is underway in Toruń. A demonstration […]

18/10/2022

American TV anchor Rita Cosby: “Poland is the homeland of heroes”

KGHM Polish Copper Inc. has once again honoured distinguished individuals whose efforts contribute to the international promotion of Poland. The […]

17/10/2022

Poland will have spent over €8.3 billion on Ukrainian refugees by the end of 2022

A report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals that Poland consecrates the highest share of […]

16/10/2022

Saint John Paul II was elected 44 years ago

Karol Wojtyła is a legendary personality who not only gave hope to an entire nation, his beloved homeland but who […]

15/10/2022

A Hero to remember – Tadeusz Kościuszko, outstanding statesman and military leader

Tadeusz Kościuszko grew up in what is today Western Belarus. He started a military career at a young age. At […]

14/10/2022

Polish eagle will be added to Newark’s gold mayoral chain

As a symbol of enduring friendship, a representation of the Polish national eagle is to be added to Newark’s mayor’s […]

11/10/2022

Roger Moorhouse was awarded a prize by Poland’s Foreign Affairs Ministry

On Monday, 10 October, British scholar Roger Moorhouse was awarded the Polish Foreign Ministry History Prize by Foreign Minister Zbigniew […]

05/10/2022

Poland and the UK keep on strengthening military cooperation

On Tuesday 4 October, Britain’s Defence Minister Ben Wallace and his Polish counterpart Mariusz Błaszczak met in Zamość to discuss […]

16/09/2022

British Parliamentarians visited Poland to strengthen ties between the two countries

A delegation from the UK Parliament visited Warsaw during the summer recess (21-24 July). The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Poland […]

01/09/2022

“Poland estimates its WW2 losses caused by Germany at €1.3 trillion” – Polish government has announced

Poland’s report on war losses due to German invasion and occupation during World War II has been presented at the […]

23/06/2022

“I am proud to be a British Pole”, says George Byczynski following #PolishHeritageDays – VIDEO

The Polaron citizenship company organised a webinar on the occasion of the “Polish Heritage in the UK”. George Byczynski, editor-in-chief […]

03/06/2022

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, […]

11/05/2022

The residents of the Isle of Wight paid tribute to the Poles who saved the island from a German attack in 1942

The residents of the Isle of Wight remember very well that the Polish destroyer ORP Błyskawica saved the cities of […]

28/06/2021

Bust of WWII Hero General Anders unveiled in historic event at the National Army Museum in London

For the first time in history, the sculpture of the Polish commander was accepted for permanent display in the central […]

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On 2 October 1944 the Warsaw Uprising was crushed by the Germans

Poland’s cultural losses due to German wartime destruction are unimaginable

Łukasz Koczocik, London Bridge hero, honoured in Queen’s last bravery awards

Last farewell to Mgr Tadeusz Kukla, long-time Rector of the Polish Catholic Mission in England

A new film about Polish hero Witold Pilecki will be created by James Bond producer

Polish deep tech company pioneering high-speed levitating trains

Ambassador Piotr Wilczek’s speech at the opening of the Polonia Congress “Poland, the Great Project″

Events

Londyńskie Spotkania Autorskie

London - POSK

Chopin Festival w Londynie

London - POSK

Tomasz Stańko tribute concert

London - POSK

Londyńskie Spotkania Autorskie

Chopin Festival w Londynie

Tomasz Stańko tribute concert

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Łukasz Koczocik, London Bridge hero, honoured in Queen’s last bravery awards 26/09/2023

Last farewell to Mgr Tadeusz Kukla, long-time Rector of the Polish Catholic Mission in England 24/09/2023

Ambassador Piotr Wilczek’s speech at the opening of the Polonia Congress “Poland, the Great Project″ 21/09/2023

Polonia Congress – Poland The Great Project in London 16/09/2023

Ceremony of Homage to Fallen Polish Airmen at the Polish Air Force Memorial in London 03/09/2023

Annual Commemoration of Fallen Polish Airmen 27/08/2023

Politics

Poland’s cultural losses due to German wartime destruction are unimaginable 30/09/2023

Minister Mularczyk in the UK’s Parliament: “Poland was never compensated after WW2” 17/09/2023

Ambassador Piotr Wilczek’s speech at the unveiling of the exhibition “Polish losses during WW2” in the UK Parliament 17/09/2023

Exhibition on Polish losses during WW2 in the UK Parliament 12/09/2023

Minister Mularczyk in London: “Many in the UK support WW2 reparations for Poland from Germany” 05/09/2023

It has been a year since Poland requested war reparations from Germany 01/09/2023

Business

Polish deep tech company pioneering high-speed levitating trains 21/09/2023

UK eases visa regulations for overseas construction workers 24/07/2023

Over $60 billion for the reconstruction of Ukraine was promised during a conference in London 10/07/2023

Poland is the third biggest exporter of chocolate in Europe 15/04/2023

British Passport Office staff begin five-week strike 03/04/2023

Four-day workweek trial yields overwhelming success in UK 15/03/2023

Culture

A new film about Polish hero Witold Pilecki will be created by James Bond producer 21/09/2023

Poland will face Italy in the final of the Men’s European Volleyball Championship 15/09/2023

Experience the allure of the Polish Riviera 23/08/2023

Robert Lewandowski, Poland’s legendary striker, turns 35 21/08/2023

Iga Świątek wins the Warsaw Open and continues to write history 31/07/2023

Chopin Festival in London 29/07/2023

History

On 2 October 1944 the Warsaw Uprising was crushed by the Germans 02/10/2023

The Ulma family: the symbol of Polish heroism under German terror 08/09/2023

Westerplatte Is Still Defending Itself! 07/09/2023

Bombing of Prudential – a shocking example of how Germany reduced Warsaw to rubble in WWII 28/08/2023

On 23 August, Poland commemorates the Hitler-Stalin Pact 23/08/2023

Poland and Poles have never collaborated with the Germans 11/08/2023

Science

Poland leads EU in children’s reading ability ranking 02/09/2023

Success of AGH students at the international robotics competition in Canada 17/08/2023

A high school student from Kraków won three medals at the international olympiads in one month 30/07/2023

Young Polish mathematicians won 5 medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad 21/07/2023

Polish high school student triumphs in China 17/07/2023

Polish PhD student receives “Student Nobel Prize” 30/06/2023

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