Alicja Ptak
If you think Poles are unapproachable, just wait until you’re handed your own pair of slippers.
Culture
Polish athletes call for return of Olympic commentator suspended over opening ceremony remarks
Przemysław Babiarz was suspended after saying that Imagine, which was played at the opening ceremony, presents a “communist vision”.
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Minister expresses “shame” at Ukraine jury giving no points to Poland at Eurovision
The Ukrainian public awarded Poland a maximum score, but its jury gave their neighbours “nul points”.
Rembrandt’s “The Polish Rider” returns to Warsaw palace after 200 years
The artwork, which belonged to Poland’s last king, will be on display until 7 August.
Last billboard disappears from Polish town in drive to beautify streets
Since 2018, Sopot has removed more than 1,000 adverts from its public spaces.
“We want to show the world our culture”: Kyiv Symphony Orchestra begins European tour in Warsaw
“Three weeks ago, the musicians were hiding from Russian bombs in shelters.”
“Glory to Ukraine” painted outside Russian embassy in Warsaw as part of city-backed exhibition
The slogan is part of the Free Ukraine Gallery, an artistic initiative calling for an end to the war.
Nine female Polish writers you must read before you die
Kasia Lech
Encompassing a variety of genres, they offer snapshots of women’s voices throughout Poland’s complex history.
Communist-era Warsaw milk bar forced to close in pandemic added to monuments register
Much of the art decorating its interior has survived intact since it was opened in the 1950s.
First exhibition devoted to Art Deco painter Tamara Łempicka opens in Poland
Tamara Łempicka was known for her Art Deco portraits, one of which in 2020 became the most expensive work by a Polish artist ever sold.
Iga Świątek seals world No. 1 spot, becoming first Pole to top tennis rankings
She secured top spot with a win at the Miami Open last night.
Polish restaurants change name of “Russian” dumplings to “Ukrainian”
Pierogi ruskie, one of Poland’s favourite dishes, have been renamed as pierogi ukraińskie in a show of solidary.
Polish theatre protests removal of director after “anti-government” play
Regional authorities claim the director breached procurement regulations and failed to “care for the good name of the theatre”.
Poland’s multicultural music landscape: from Afro-Polish folk to Polish jazz from Peru
Zula Rabikowska
Five musicians with mixed cultural heritage talk about their identity and music.
