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Wrocław to be the European Capital of Culture in 2016 Posted by Kasia on Jun 24, 2011
Today something from the current news about Poland. Wrocław was awarded the European Capital of Culture in 2016. The capital of Lower Silesia defeated Katowice, Lublin, Warsaw and Gdańsk in the final round of the competition. The Commission awarding the title praised all the Polish candidates, but stressed that decision was taken unanimously. Wrocław will…
Obama’s visit to Poland Posted by Kasia on May 18, 2011
US President Barack Obama will focus on energy cooperation (współpracy energetycznej), including shale gas development, when he visits NATO partner Poland for the first time next week, a US diplomat said Wednesday in Warsaw. “Energy is a pillar of Polish-American relations and it is sure to be the subject of discussions when President Obama visits…
Fountain Park in Warsaw Posted by Kasia on May 13, 2011
Recently Warsaw held the opening of Europe’s biggest Multimedia Fountain Park. The magic are performances involving “light, water and sound“. Every Saturday water jets will be shooting illuminated water to a height of 25 meters and on screens of fog. I think this is beautiful and everyone will really enjoy it! The idea of the “fountain park”…
This weekend in Zakopane! Posted by Kasia on Mar 23, 2011
If you are in Poland right now and you like winter sports here are interesting news for you. Ski-jumper extraordinaire, the diminutive and mustachioed Adam Małysz, is preparing for a farewell bonanza this weekend in Zakopane, Poland’s winter capital. The multi-medal-winning sportsman, who is the only ski-jumper to have won the World Cup three times in…
Fat Thursday – Tłusty Czwartek Posted by Kasia on Mar 3, 2011
Today is Fat Thursday in Poland! “Tłusty Czwartek” is a traditional Polish feast, which is celebrated on the last Thursday before the beginning of the Lent, marking the last week of Carnival. Poles usually meet with their friends and eat a large amount of sweets – most popular are “pączki” – donuts filled with various filling…
Pope John Paul’s coffin to be exhumed for beatification ceremony Posted by Kasia on Feb 21, 2011
Today I wanted to share some news from Europe with you. I had this wonderful privilege to meet Pope John Paul II while I was on my vacation in Italy 13 years ago. He was a wonderful man, and although I only talked to him for few minutes, it was an amazing experience. I never…
Polish Independence Day, November 11th Posted by Kasia on Nov 11, 2010
As many of you know, today is an Independence Day in Poland. Just few hours ago in Warsaw dozens of far-right Polish demonstrators marched in an Independence Day event in Warsaw. Counter-protesters have turned out in response — some dressed like concentration camp inmates. There was a heavy presence of anti-riot police Thursday as Poles marked…