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.
Barycz River Valley & Milicz
Poland’s largest nature reserve – Stawy Milickie. Takes your breath away when standing on the causeway between lakes you see hundreds of wild geese and cranes taking off, and hear flutter of wings, powerful like a locomotive.
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.
Nasza Klasa for sale for 180 million bucks?
Nasza Klasa, the most popular Polish social network service, with a primary purpose to let users to find people from their school years, is now for sale for $ 180.000.000 – said TechCrunch. Will it be a wise investment?
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…
It’s time for mushrooms — a real autumn dinner
I got a fresh, small jar of a mushroom sauce made from boletus picked few days ago by one of our friends. Just have a look at the photo, I wanted to share that with you – a real Autumn dinner in shades of bronze…
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…
‘How a Sausage Dog Works’ by Antonisz — English subtitles
40 year old psychedelic animation with a deeper message. Unusual short film about living things by Julian Antonisz, Polish avant-garde filmmaker, artist, animator, screenwriter, composer, and inventor…
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…
Polish food to conquer Chinese market?
In September-October a dozen or so producers of Polish food will be opening their stores in Shanghai, in a large logistic center ‘Xi Jiao International’.
600th anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald
Today it is exactly 600 years from the famous Battle of Grunwald (July 15, 1410). It was one of the most important battles in Polish history (and one of the best recognizable)…
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…
Is it OK that Polonia votes in Polish elections?
Some Poles say to Polish Americans: you cannot decide about the future of the country if you do not pay taxes. What do you think about all that? Should Polonia retain the right to vote irrespective of the time spent outside Polish borders?…
The Chopin Year 2010 – tribute to the talent
Chopin Year is celebrated in many countries, since the music of this Polish composer is known everywhere. It reverberates across five continents. In Poland more than 1600 concerts were planned…
Tasting Poland now on Twitter
Now you can follow changes on this website also with your Twitter account.
Tasting Poland now on Facebook
Actually, Tasting Poland is a newborn website with all you’d like to know about Polish food, plus all Polish recipes you’d ever like to try.
Kanal Audytywny — best new Polish music videos #03
Kanal Audytywny was created in 2002 and quickly gained a circle of faithful fans, people with an out of the ordinary musical taste and inclination for eclectic electronic sounds…
Wild animals of Poland
On the territory of Poland several dozen thousand species of animals appear. We visit the wildest nooks of Poland, being a good natural mark of this country…
Warsaw by Bike – my yesterday’s ride in photos
The weather finally starts to improve and this week we had much sun. Saturday was hot so I went for a 3-hours long bike ride with a camera on my neck…
Pogodno — best new Polish music videos #02
Great, unusual lyrics, personality of group members combined with the energy Pogodno’s music is bursting with, results in a real concert bomb…
Poland National Day on Shanghai EXPO 2010
On 22 May there is a Polish day in Shanghai Expo 2010. Tasting Poland reveals a secret and presents a little bit of details about what will happen in China…
European cocktail from Poland Europe Day 2010
Maria Milenko is a 22 years old graphics student from Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan. Lately, she’s won a competition organized by European Commission for a poster to promote Europe Day 2010…
