How well do you know the Ballon d’Or winners from Central Europe?
Despite two record-breaking years, Poland and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was once again denied the chance to become theContinue Reading
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Poland’s Robert Lewandowski robbed of the Ballon d’Or, yet again
Warsaw, Poland – Despite two stellar years, Poland and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was once again denied the chanceContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1808: Napoleon’s Polish cavalry led the legendary Charge of Somosierra
On November 30, 1808, 125 Polish “chevaux-légers” serving in Napoleon’s army famously hurled themselves through the fog at the BattleContinue Reading
Poland’s plan to register all pregnancies sparks concerns
Warsaw, Poland – Poland’s Health Ministry proposed a plan to officially register each pregnancy, Politico reported, sparking concerns the moveContinue Reading
Polish “coke-craving dancing cactus” pulled by Walmart after complaint
Warsaw, Poland – Walmart Canada has reportedly pulled an educational toy from its website after the “dancing cactus toy”, which sings songsContinue Reading
The Polish “M-word” and anti-Black racism in Poland
The Polish word “Murzyn” — a racial epithet still frequently used to refer to and address Black people — isContinue Reading
English proficiency: Poles rank first, Czechs last in Central Europe
Warsaw, Poland – Poles are the best English speakers in Central Europe, according to the EF English Proficiency Index 2021.Continue Reading
How exploration shaped cultural development in Central Europe
Exploration has profoundly impacted how cultures have developed worldwide, with Central Europe being no exception. This includes how food tastesContinue Reading
Three arrested in Poland in connection with anti-Semitic march
Warsaw, Poland – Three people were arrested on Monday over their participation in an anti-Semitic march last week, Polish InteriorContinue Reading
Ba Lan: the untold story of Poland’s Vietnamese diaspora
Poland is a largely mono-ethnic country whose minorities are rarely depicted in the media. In her fascinating project “Ba Lan”,Continue Reading
Poland… from Partition to Independence
Coinciding with the celebration of the Armistice in other countries, Independence Day is celebrated in Poland on November 11 to commemorate the anniversary ofContinue Reading
Explainer: Is Poland undermining the supremacy of EU law?
Warsaw, Poland – On October 7, the Polish Constitutional Tribunal declared in its ruling the unconstitutionality of several articles ofContinue Reading
Poland: Tarnów ranked among “Europe’s most beautiful towns”
Warsaw, Poland – The south-eastern Polish city of Tarnów has been ranked among the most beautiful towns in Europe inContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1806: Jan Henryk Dąbrowski led an uprising against Prussian occupation
On November 3, 1806, leading the first units of the French army, Polish General Jan Henryk Dąbrowski entered Poznań andContinue Reading
Will Poland hold its National Independence Day march this year?
Warsaw, Poland – Poland’s National Independence Day march, held every year in Warsaw on November 11, has once again beenContinue Reading
Poland reveals plans to strengthen military amid threats from the east
Warsaw, Poland – The Polish government has revealed ambitious plans to strengthen its military to counter the threats posed byContinue Reading
“Citizens of Nowhere”: an autobiographical response to the Brexit referendum
Polish artist Zula Rabikowska is one of the independant filmmakers from Central Europe who are currently being showcased at theContinue Reading
Germany proposes joint border patrols with Poland amid migration surge
Warsaw, Poland – Germany has proposed to introduce joint border patrols with Poland to curb the ongoing migration surge, InteriorContinue Reading
Less than half of Poles support referendum on EU membership
Warsaw, Poland – Less than half of the Polish population is in favour of holding another referendum on the country’sContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1552: István Dobó repelled the Ottoman forces at the Siege of Eger
On October 18, 1552, after 39 days of bloody, brutal, and heroic fighting on the walls of Eger, captain IstvánContinue Reading