Since January 13, 2013, a strict definition of Polish Vodka applies specifying in detail which vodkas have the right to use a protected geographical indication. Every year on this day, the enthusiasts of the finest Polish spirits celebrate the Day of Polish Vodka, which gives a perfect opportunity to visit one of the most iconic…
Assuming no major disasters have occurred, I can say that the beginning of the new year is a time of hope and expectation. We hope the year will be better than the last—although in recent years the New Year has brought us COVID-19 and Russia’s special action in Ukraine, so maybe I am not feeling…
The Bohdan and Varvara Chanenko National Museum of Art in Kyiv is one of the most important museum institutions in Eastern Europe, with collections of European, Asian and ancient art. Due to the significant damage that the institution suffered during Russia’s attacks on Kyiv in the autumn of 2022, its management decided to loan part…
Visitors to Poland are often enchanted by the historic nature of the town squares and their beautifully restored buildings. Whether in the summer sun or the more subdued light of the evening, one can see these stunning building facades which are often ornate and highly detailed. It is hard to believe that the city was…
In the heart of the post-industrial district of Łódź, in the complex of the former Karol Scheibler’s textile factory, a new art installation was created to retell the story of the city. Connecting the two neighboring areas of Art_Inkubator and Fuzja, the “Thread” project is a symbolic bridge between the industrial heritage and the contemporary…
It’s hard to imagine Polish traditional Christmas celebrations without listening to Polish carols performed by the Mazowsze Ensemble choir and orchestra. Those who this holiday season would like to experience the true spirit of Christmas in Poland, can enjoy three Mazowsze’s concerts, which will take place in Toruń on January 7, Zabrze on January 18…
From the beginning of December, the holiday season is already in full swing and in all major Polish cities, visitors can enjoy what’s best in the Christmas market tradition. Caroling, open-air concerts and performances, local craft works and delicacies, mulled wine, gingerbread and chocolate, Ferris wheels, carousels and pyramids – all accompanied by cheerful and…
The long-awaited latest film by Pedro Almodóvar is finally about to premiere in Polish theaters. Awarded with the Golden Lion in Venice, with the outstanding performances by Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore – Almodóvar’s first full-length English language feature is a powerful story about friendship, motherhood, life choices and infinite love of life. Based on…
The Museum of Polish History, located within the Citadel of Warsaw, has added another accolade to its growing list of international recognitions by winning the ULI Global Award for Excellence 2024, presented by the Urban Land Institute. This prestigious honor, shared with the Museum of the Polish Army, celebrates the architectural and cultural significance of…
The first edition of the International Olympiad of Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) for secondary school students took place in Burgas (Bulgaria) from 9 to 15 August this year. It was founded by Bulgarian LERAI Foundation of researchers and practitioners and was supervised by the International Scientific Committee of leading AI specialists from various universities. Its partners…
After years of preparation and over 5 years from the start of construction works the new premises of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw finally opened for the audience, accelerating the cultural heartbeat of the capital. The new building is situated in the heart of the city center on Defilad Square along the western…
The Warsaw Uprising Mound in the capital’s Czerniaków was created from the rubble of Warsaw after its annihilation during World War II. From the late 40s to the mid 60s it was gradually becoming an artificial hill and afterwards overgrown with vegetation. Today the hill commemorating one of the most important events of international significance…