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TRF – Young EU farmers struggle as Russian sanctions bite

CAMPOSANTO, Italy, Sept 29 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The neat rows of manicured trees seem a world away from the barricades of eastern Ukraine, but political tensions between the European…

The Legends of Warsaw

The Warsaw Mermaid Once upon a time (which is when these things always take place) lived two mermaids in the Baltic Sea. These half-fish, half-women were beautiful sisters who had…

Doing business in Poznan

With business in Poland booming, it’s no wonder that more and more companies are looking to start up operations in the likes of Poznan, a small but vibrant city in…

Reuters: Nearly 600 U.S. soldiers with tanks to arrive in Poland, Baltics

(Reuters) – Nearly 600 U.S. soldiers accompanied by tanks and other vehicles will arrive in Poland and the Baltic states at the weekend for military exercises, the Polish defense ministry…

Sopot Nightlife

You’re in the Tri-City and you’ve seen the sights, been to the beach, sat in the churches, and maybe you’ve even had a drink or two along the water in…

Property prices on the rise

Reports have shown that property prices have started to rise in Poland – with tourist-friendly cities Krakow and Wroclaw leading the way. According to research by Szybko.pl, Metrohouse and Expander,…

Wall Street Journal: Ukraine Asks for Weapons, Poland’s PM Says Own Defense Is Priority

(The Wall Street Journal): WARSAW—Poland should put its own safety above any other priorities and help Ukraine militarily only as part of a bigger allied effort, said Poland’s incoming prime…

The New York Times: 36 hours in Krakow

(The New York Times) : IN Krakow, Poland’s second city, comparisons are unavoidable. The Old Town’s stately main square, ringed by outdoor cafes and dominated by the twin spires of…

BBC: Gdansk theatre reveals Poland’s ties to Shakespeare

(BBC): It’s taken almost a quarter of a century to become a reality but the Shakespeare Theatre in Gdansk is finally opening its doors to the public. You may be…

Reuters: New PM must prepare Poland for debate on joining euro – president

(Reuters) – Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski said on Monday the new government under Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz should prepare the country for a debate on euro adoption. Read the full…

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