2009 marks the 20th anniversary of political transformation in Poland which led to overturn of the communist regime. According to surveys, this period is regarded as best for Poland in the 20th century.
Prices for paid motorways go up From today, if you’d like to drive the Polish motorway A1, you will have to pay 12,5 PLN. From the end June, the same ride we’ll cost you 17,5 PLN. (more in Polish)
90s Poland - best time in 20th century 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of political transformation in Poland which led to overturn of the communist regime. According to surveys, this period is regarded as best for Poland in the 20th century. (more in Polish)
Cheaper calls, internet stable Traditionally, New Lear brings shift in tariffs for various services. In 200,9 Poles my expect plummeting prices of mobile phones calls, but access do the internet will not get any cheaper. (more in Polish)
One month left to avoid tax Pole who have been working abroad between 2003-2007 have only one month left to put forward documents in the Polish tax office in order to have their dues redeemed. (more in Polish)
Minimum wage to go up Polish minimum wage in 2009 is to increase to 1276 PLN, which constitutes 40 per cent of the average salary in Poland. (more in Polish)
How to avoid New Year’s hangover? During the last night of the old year, it’s hard to steer clear of alcohol. We rarely think about tomorrow, what counts is only the fun. What to do to avoid the New Year’s hangover? (more in Polish)
Poles prefer NYE at home Despite many concerts and parties that take place on the streets of Polish cities, most of Poles prefer to spend the last night of the year at home with family and friends. (more in Polish)
Unknown Tetmajer’s poems discovered Unknown poems of the Polish famous poet K. Tetmajer from the beginning of the 20th century have been accidentally discovered in the attic of one of Sopot’s apartments. (more in Polish)
How post services delays court trials There is around one million of delayed court trials in Polish courts. Reasons of this situation vary, but many delays are caused by the carelessness of Polish post services. (more in Polish)
Polish companies going worse? World economic crisis is taking its toll among Polish businesses. According to the survey carried out by the Business Centre Club, Polish companies need public assistance to keep their financial condition at a decent level. (more in Polish)
Another Pole joined British Police Force Eastbourne Police has a new recruit, Polish Katarzyna Rudnicka has joined the Force earlier this yeat as Police Community Support Officer. (more in Polish)
Poles arrested after NYE street fight Thee Polish men have been arrested on suspicion of assault and affray in Seaham during the Newyear’s Eve night. (more in Polish)
Brown promises 100.000 new jobs The Prime Gordon Brown will tour places in UK mostly stroke by the recession this week as he promises to create up to 100,000 new jobs. (more in Polish)
Scotland: missing Pole safe and sound 30-yeras old Pole Sebastian Stasiewicz, who was reported missing on Saturday morning in Montrose, Scotland, has been spotted 15 miles away walking by the motorway. He is now safe. (more in Polish)
Pint of beer for 99p in pub? A pub chain has cut the prices of a various alcohols to 99p in order to cheer up drinkers drawned in crisis. The move has raised criticism from an alcohol charity. (more in Polish)
Shoes thrown at Downing Street Hundrets of shoes were thrown yesterday on Downing Street gates by demonstrators demanding an end to Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. (more in Polish)
Brigh vests for offenders Offenders sentenced for community service should wear high visibility clothing so they can be more easily identified, a Labour MSP has said. (more in Polish)
Poles split over Polish schools Poles in Scotland are planning to set up their own schools as they fear their children are losing the native language, which disadvantages them when they return home. (more in Polish)
Pole gave birth on tube station A Polish woman has given birth to a baby girl on a London tube station. It is only a second such case in history of the city transport. (more in Polish)
British government fight with obecity The British government is trying once again to tackle the problem of obesity by launching a three-year campaign called 'Change4Life'. (more in Polish)
Building sector’s row over Poles Claims about the treatment of Polish workers has sparked off a row between builders and the biggest trade union in the country. (more in Polish)
Another film about Polish immigrants Although controversy surrounding series about Polish immigrants working in London is still hot, another film about Polish immigrants is on it’s way - this time about those living in Ireland. (more in Polish)
Dublin murder rates sixth highest in Europe Dublin comes the sixth European city in terms of the number of homicides committed within in the years 2005-2006 in the latest United Nations league table. (more in Polish)
No for Irish builders in Poland ‘No Irish’ signs are appearing on construction sites in Poland as a revenge for unscrupulous treatment of the Polish immigrants by some of the Irish contractors. (more in Polish)
70, 000 retail jobs to go The New Year in Ireland may have a very sad beginning. Experts widely anticipate a third of retail businesses to close due to the ongoing economic recession. (more in Polish)
Irish Christmas customs Christmas in Ireland, as a primarily Catholic country, have many traditional customs, which are more or less similar to the Polish ones. Some of them date back to pagan times. (more in Polish)
Primate of Ireland thanks Poles Primate of All Ireland Sean Brady sent Christmas greeting to the Polish community in Ireland. He added many warm thanks for Poles’ contribution to the Irish culture as well as economy.
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Winter vomitting bug spreads The winter vomiting bug ahs forced many of the Irish hospitals to ban visitors as staff struggle to deal with the outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea. (more in Polish)
The Irish the biggest pessimists in Europe? After years of being the biggest optimists, the Irish are now less confident nation about the future than anyone else in the EU. (more in Polish)
Irland – top natural growth in Europe According to the Eurostat demographic statistics, Ireland is likely to achieve the highest natural growth rate of the whole European Union next year. (more in Polish)
Meeting place for Polish-Italian families Towards the end of the last year, the official meeting of Polish-Italian families took place in Padva, Italy. It was organized by Polish-Italian Association AIPP.
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Polish woman became priest Polish woman living in USA became a priest. She was ordained in Kentucky, where she celebrated her first mass. Vatican wants to excommunicate her from the Church. (more in Polish)
Pole like Italians most According to the latest survey, among other nationalities, Polish people like most Italians, Spaniards, Slovakians and the English. (more in Polish)
Warn against fireworks from Poland German authorities warn against use of fireworks from the Eastern Europe as they are claimed to be far more dangerous as they contain more black powder as those allowed in their country. (more in Polish)
Italy: New Years’ Eve without fireworks… …but with lots of love. Napels authorities send text messages to residents encouraging them to make love on the New Years’ Eve instead of firing off dangerous fireworks. (more in Polish)
Spain – home for half a milion immigrants Spanish society may soon embrace around half a milion new citizens who will gain right to live there after law enabling former emigrates’ children to come back to their homeland takes effect. (more in Polish)
Gaza Strip under attack Palestinian radical organization Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, has been attacked by Israelian airforces. Due to attacks, 271 people have died. Israelian government discusses the possibility of regular military intervention. (more in Polish)
Homeless Pole froze to death Italy: Mayor of sicilian Syrakuzy has evicted 13 homeless after one of them, a Polish woman, froze there to death. (more in Polish)
'Christmas' in other religions December is for Christians the time of preparation for the most festive celebration in the year. However, the end of the year is a time of special festivals also in two other biggest world religions. (more in Polish)
Polish Christmas in foreign land Thousand kilometres away from their homeland, sometimes in totally different culture from their own, but still in traditional way. See how Poles living abroad try to celebrate Christams. (more in Polish)
10 m for Podolski Polish born footballer playing in Bayern Munchen Lukas Podoski may soon be sold to Spanish Real Madryt for 10 m. euro. Any other bid below this price is out of question for the team manager Uli Hoeness. (more in Polish)
Małysz withdrawn form the Four Hills Tournament Adam Małysz i Marcin Bachleda will not take part in the final part of the 57th Four Hills Tournament in Bischofshofen. (more in Polish)
Kubica Polish sportsmen of the year Polish F1 racer Robert Kubica has been voted the sportsmen of the year 2008 in the ‘Przeglad Sportowu’ and the Polish TV Telewizja Polka poll. (more in Polish)
Szamotulski in Hibernian Polish goalkeeper Grzegorz Szamotulski has signed a contract with Scottish Hibernian until the end of the season. (more in Polish)
Baszczyński to join APOEL Nikosia? Marcin Baszczyński is to change his club Wisla Krakow for one of the Cyprian teams. As his home team hasn’t offered him a contract renewal, the Polish defender is to land in Cyprus probaly this winter. (more in Polish)
Piechniak transferred to Greece Another Pole in Greek league. Piotr Piechniak has signed yeasterday an 18-month contract with Levadiakos FC. 33-year-old footballer will earn around 250.00 euro per season. (more in Polish)
Crisis among Polish ski jumpers Last ski jumping tournament has proved weakness of Polish former master Adam Małysz, who finished the tournament as far as 27th and was still the best compared to other Polish ski jumpers. What should be done next? (more in Polish)
Lewandowski in Premiership for 3.5 mln? Polish footballist Mariusz Lewandowski may be transffered form the Ukrainian Szachtar Donieck to the English Wigan Atchletic for around 3.5 mln pounds. (more in Polish)
Kowalczyk on the podium again Justyna Kowalczyk, Polish ski runner, has proved in good shape by being third in the second run in a row of Tour de Ski tournmament, which took place in Oberhof, Germany, this weekend. (more in Polish)
Gortat’s great score The only Polish basketball player In NBA – Marcic Gortat – seems to have left the substitute bench for good. In the last match he scored 8 points for his team. (more in Polish)
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