More and more Polish beer goes abroad
In 2011, beer export reached the highest level in history. Poles are drinking almost as much golden drink as Germans.
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Zubrowka goes into Russian hands
Zubrowka aka Buffalo Grass Vodka aka Bison Grass Vodka goes into Russian hands. Russian Standard Company will invest $ 100 million.
Polish kids get fat terribly
Bag of chips at the computer, a candy bar, hamburger in town. Polish children have very easy access to junk food. In the past two decades the number of fat children has quadrupled!
Wipeout – what a scam:) – one cup and… at least three winning teams
‘I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book’ Groucho Marx once said…
Poland in photography during World War II
You should see a collection of unique photos from Poland (1939-1943). Interesting find, unknown photos with a description of where they were taken, atmospheric music.
Bitter memories – 29th anniversary of introducing martial law in Poland
“We need to tie hands of troublemakers. (…) Polish-Soviet alliance is and will remain the cornerstone of the Polish raison d’etat. I appeal to you officers of Civic Militia and Security Service – guard the state from the enemy. The hour of ordeal has come.”
Polish Christmas traditions in a nutshell
The first star, beautiful Christmas tree, oplatek, pasterka, koledy and sianko are one of the most important symbols of Christmas in Poland.
Expert on puzzles recovers 200 000 dollars from banknotes shreds
Taiwanese Ministry of Justice “expert on puzzle” glued together scraps of 100,000 taiwanese dollars in seven days. She admits, however, that the task was ‘difficult’ and ‘required patience’ :)
Poland defended its decision about banning of transgenic plants and GMO
Poland won the trial before the UE Court of Justice, for her ban on GMO. Polish government was sued by the European Commission, claiming that its action is against EU legislation.
Winter attack in Poland. Cities under the snow + photo gallery
Heavy snow paralyzed large Polish cities, Warsaw is the most snow-covered capital of Europe. As a consolation – few photo galleries of the beauty of Polish winter.
Business in Poland. Who dares?
‘Doing business 2011′ report by World Bank shocked me. I didn’t know how onerous it is to do business in Poland. If the country wants to compete with other economies, radical reforms are needed.
‘Copernicus Science Center’ in Warsaw now opened for visitors (great photos)
Beautiful building and great exhibitions. Copernicus Science Center promotes sciences and is designed to let you explore. It’s great to learn about the laws of Nature through interactive experimenting.
Polish Independence Day 2010 – photo gallery
Polish Independence Day is slowly coming to an end. And although the weather is not good, I hope that you will like photos I’ve made today in the capital city of Poland – Warsaw.
Today is Polish Independence Day
Today it is November 11th – Polish Independence Day. This is a public and national holiday in Poland, celebrated annually. The anniversary of the revival of the independence after 123 years of partitions.
Workers too ugly to be shown?
In LG Display factory workers were commanded not to appear at work for two days. Why? Mr Ung Yeu Jung, president of LG visits the plant and Polish management decided not to expose him for the sight of not so comely employees.
Giant Jesus Christ statue completed in Poland
Under construction for five years. Yesterday, the greatest monument of Jesus Christ in the world, was deemed ‘OPEN’. The figure of Jesus measures 33 meters without a crown and weighs 400 tons.
Poland. The poorest among the richest countries in the world
For the 1st time Poland has been classified by United Nations as ‘Very High Development’ country, and ranked 41st in 2010 Human Development Index. Thus, Poland is the poorest among the richest countries in the world.
Short video from Poznan (by Eurosport)
Here’s a short movie about Poznan and its stadium, which is going to be an arena during 2012 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2012). Poznan is one of the oldest and largest Polish cities.
Corruption in Poland falls – reason for satisfaction
Almost 75% of the countries of the world is perceived as very corrupt, according to Transparency Internationa’s annual raport. Amongst new member states of EU Poland comes out quite well and is at the forefront of countries that change for the better.
Guy tries his hand in politics. Fails…
Politics is not a piece of cake. As you see, suit and spectacles is not enough to look smart and trustworthy. Standing for election? Man, at least read the local political agenda of your party…
Public debt clock now in Warsaw
Every minute Polish government debt increases by over 30000 $! Professor Leszek Balcerowicz known for 1990s economic reforms known as ‘shock therapy’, installed a public debt clock in very centre of Warsaw…
Poland ranks 1st within middle income group in The World’s Best Countries
A very fresh ranking made by Newsweek shows that Poland is quite a good place to live. Among all countries classified as ‘medium population’ Poland ranks 5th, and 1st within middle income countries group…
Life in Polish Tricity (Trojmiasto) – stop motion video
I’ve found great stop motion video made in Tricity, Poland. Tricity is an urban area consisting of three Polish cities: Gdansk, Gdynia & Sopot; located on the coast of Baltic Sea…
The brand-new center of Warsaw
This new plan assumes construction of five skyscrapers, something enigmatic called ‘bicycle orangery’ in Swietokrzyski Park, large square (agora) with fountains in front of Warsaw’s Palace of Culture and Science, and some other stuff…
Fast-food in Poland: McDonald’s & kebab
One guy wrote on Digg.com: “Polish food is so damn good; what good Polish mother would condemn her kids to eat that McDs slop? The only other reason I saw people go in there was to use the toilets”…
Presidential Elections 2010 – detailed results
Bronislaw Komorowski wins 53% of votes and will be the President of Poland. Statistically, his electorate is mainly: people from big cities, youth and in the prime of life, these with secondary or higher education…
UEFA Euro 2012 host cities in Poland and Ukraine (video)
Polish television presents short movie promoting four Polish and four Ukrainian cities that will host Euro 2012…
