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The Return of German PowerIf Germany truly commits 5% of its GDP to rearmament, it will mark not only the largest mobilisation since the Cold War but also a turning point in the European balance of power.
A leap into the past – the Wrocław lift that never stopsIt has no buttons, no doors, it never halts, and yet it has been ferrying people for nearly a century. The Wrocław paternoster is more than a lift.
The New Axis of the West – Poland, IMEC, and the Battle for Future Trade RoutesIMEC is much more than an economic corridor; it is a foundational pillar for security, growth, and cooperation, providing a vital counterbalance again...
An important lesson from 1965‘The letter from the Polish bishops to their German counterparts contains an original recipe for resolving conflicts and dealing with the trauma cause...
Without reconciliation, Europe would not exist‘Reconciliation for Europe’, an exhibition opened by Marshal Małgorzata KIDAWA-BŁOŃSKA, is now on display in the Senate building of the Republic of Po...
A lesson in wise patriotism‘Published in November 1965, the message from Polish to German bishops was highly significant at the time and remains so decades later.
A prophetic gesture bearing fruit to this day‘Reconciliation is a truly biblical word, perhaps even embedded in the very essence of Christianity.
The Pope Who Brought Down the WallsJohn Paul II quickly won the hearts of people across the globe.
Saint John Paul II – The Great Bridge Builder‘The word “pontificate” derives from the traditional papal title Pontifex, Builder of Bridges.
City of forgiveness – Wrocław as a space for dialogue and non-religious reconciliation‘There are few places in Poland where history calls so strongly for remembrance and at the same time, for reconciliation.
Alliance of White EaglesWe shouldn’t try to create a NATO-bis without America. Strong transatlantic ties are crucial for the security of Poland and Europe.
A Reset with Russia Looms if We Fail to LearnAt this crucial moment, people from my part of Europe – sandwiched between Russia and Germany – have good reason to remind others of the inconvenient ...
The Katyn Deception85 years ago, the Soviets massacred Polish officers. Later, they did everything in their power to murder the truth about this crime as well.
Wrocław – A City Built on Culture, History and Modernity‘A recent survey of Polish opinion shows that Wrocław is not built around good PR but on the real and established experiences of both residents and vi...
Digital Resurrection of Polish MusicIn a way, Fryderyk Chopin is now the patron of rediscovering old, often forgotten masters of music and reviving their works by editing them and making...
A betrayal of the European UnionIt is plainly in Poland’s interest that the line of demarcation between Russia and Ukraine extend as far as possible from Poland’s eastern border, and...
The Reception of Chopin in IranIran might not be the first country that comes to mind when considering the legacy of Chopin’s music.
The Army of Free PolandUnder the yoke of brutal occupation, the Poles managed to create the Home Army – a well-organised armed force that served the entire free world.
The last battle of the Home Army‘The Home Army, the underground military force of the Polish Underground State, holds a permanent place in the 20th-century struggles for Poland and s...
How Wrocław Rebuilt Warsaw, Nowa Huta and Other Polish CitiesThe propaganda slogan ‘The whole nation is rebuilding its capital’ had a particular resonance in Wrocław.
Jerzy Grotowski in WrocławOn 2 January this year, the Laboratory Theatre, originally called the 13 Rows Theatre, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its move from Opole to Wrocł...
The History of Wrocław’s ‘Silicon Valley’ – How Poland’s First Computers Were MadeThe name of Poland’s first computer referenced the river running through Wrocław and the country’s one-thousandth anniversary.
Shoah’s TestamentFor decades, survivors have been the most compelling voice of Auschwitz’s victims.
The History of Racławice Panorama in WrocławCreated in 1894 to uplift the spirits of a Polish nation beset by oppression, this monumental battle epic was miraculously preserved from the ravages ...
A Scandalous BanThis reckless, foolish decision will have negative repercussions for Poland for years to come.
Freedom Climbers in WroclawFrom 10 December 2024, the Zajezdnia History Centre will host an extraordinary exhibition on the communities of Himalayan climbers linked to Wroclaw.
Assault on „Solidarność”For those who wanted freedom, the communist authorities had truncheons, tear gas and internment centres.
Polish SMEs face numerous challenges on their journey towards complete digitisationThe economy is in a state of dynamic change, driven by digitisation and technological transformations.
Discovering the Mazurka beyond Chopin. A Swedish perspectiveThe mazurka, which dates back to as early as the sixteenth century, was a Polish country dance from the plains of Mazovia, danced by the people of the...
Wrocław Christmas Market crowned the most beautiful in EuropeThe Wrocław Christmas Market, an event held annually for many years, was voted the most beautiful in Europe in an online poll by the travel social med...
If it weren’t for Wrocław, I wouldn’t be a writer today.‘Wrocław is first and foremost my hometown. I grew up in this city, and my whole life is intertwined with it.
The Polish Anchor of FreedomHistory teaches us that an independent, dynamically developing Poland is an important pillar of the free world.
Eastern European company, European ambitionsAs Europe stands on the precipice of its most comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation to date, an unexpected trend is emerging – Eastern European cryp...
Can Lower Silesia become the centre of Polish biotechnology?Lower Silesia, and Wrocław in particular, is emerging as a key biotechnology centre in Poland.
The Chopin Competition is nearing its centenaryThe International Chopin Piano Competition is one of the world’s oldest and most important events of its kind.
