Monthly Archives: March 2010
Polish-language section coming to the Herald
With nearly a quarter of the city’s population, and even more in the communities surrounding New Britain, the Polish community is, and has been, a major piece of the city’s social and economic fabric.
Now, this group will have its… Continue reading
Polish refiner PKN to build 460 MW gas plant
Poland’s top refiner PKN Orlen PKNA.WA said it received a power grid operator’s permit to build a gas-fired plant in Poland, a step forward in its strategy to become a multi-utility company.
PKN, predominantly a refining and petrochemical company with… Continue reading
Benedict honors John Paul 5 years after death
Pope Benedict XVI is commemorating the fifth anniversary of the death of John Paul II with a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Many pilgrims from Poland, the late pontiff’s homeland, joined Benedict in prayer Monday evening.
Read more:http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gk3WsWorrZeBZNHQzNGN_IHt6DtwD9EOE5GG1
Polish PM calls for meeting with c.bank Wednesday
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for a meeting with central bank officials and the new Monetary Policy Council members on Wednesday to discuss policy issues, his aide Michal Boni said.
The central bank has clashed with the government… Continue reading
Polish president uncertain of his trip to Moscow on VE-Day
Polish President Lech Kaczynski could decide not to attend Victory Day festivities in Moscow on May 9 following Russia’s invitation of Poland’s former Communist ruler to attend the same event.
Kaczynski has repeatedly voiced criticism against 86-year-old Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski,… Continue reading
Poland’s ruling party picks presidential candidate
Poland’s center-right governing party has chosen Parliament Speaker Bronislaw Komorowski as its candidate for president.
The pro-EU Civic Platform chose Komorowski over Foreign Minister Radek… Continue reading
Poland’s jobless rate rises to 13 percent in Feb
Poland’s jobless rate has jumped to 13 percent in February from 12.7 percent the previous month, continuing a steady rise that began with the global economic downturn.Read more: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9EKUANG0.htm
Court finds recent Walesa biography slanderous
A Polish court says a biography of former President Lech Walesa is slanderous and has fined the publisher and ordered it to apologize.
The Krakow court ruled Friday that allegations in the 2009 biography “Lech Walesa: The Idea and History”… Continue reading
EU won’t block Poland-Russia gas deal-commissioner
The European Union does not see any reason to block a long-delayed gas delivery deal between Poland and Russia, the block’s new energy commissioner Guenther Oettinger said on Friday.
Polish media have speculated that the European Union could object to… Continue reading
Bison in southern Poland face TB threat
Authorities say a herd of bison in southeastern Poland is at risk from tuberculosis after one recently died of the disease.
Spokesman Edward Marszalek of the forest supervisors in Krosno says six bison that appear to be sick will be… Continue reading
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How I Write My Historical Novels
Canadian-Polish author Eva Stachniak is revealing how she worked on her bestselling novel "The Winter Palace". Więcej
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Johanna Kern’s fantasy world (LISTEN to our interview with Johanna Kern)
Johanna Kern, a Canadian of Polish descent, first began her career as a professional actress in Europe, and moved to…
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Newsfeed from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland
We are pleased to offer an official newsfeed from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland: Ministry of…
