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15/08/2026

🇵🇱 Poland put its military strength on full display in Warsaw.

Thousands of Polish and allied troops marched along the Vistula River as tanks, artillery, air-defence systems, drones and modern combat aircraft demonstrated the scale of the country’s rapidly modernising armed forces.

Held every year on 15 August, Polish Armed Forces Day is both a national commemoration and a powerful public reminder of Poland’s role on NATO’s eastern flank. The date honours the 1920 Battle of Warsaw, when Polish forces halted the Bolshevik advance in a victory remembered as one of the defining moments in the country’s modern history.

This year’s parade featured around 2,000 Polish and allied soldiers and roughly 300 pieces of military equipment. The lineup included Abrams, K2 and Leopard 2 tanks; HIMARS and Homar-K rocket launchers; Krab and K9 artillery; Patriot air-defence systems; Rosomak vehicles; and Polish-made drones such as FlyEye and Warmate. [

Above Warsaw, F-16s and newly delivered F-35s flew alongside Apache and AW149 helicopters, while aircraft from Germany, Spain and France underlined Allied solidarity. With military parades also taking place at sea in Gdynia, Poland’s annual Armed Forces Day sent a clear message: its defence is national, modern and firmly connected to NATO.

15/08/2026

🇵🇱 A towering new symbol of faith now rises over the Polish countryside. In Konotopie, north-central Poland, the 55.6-metre Monument to Our Lady of Sorrows has been completed—an extraordinary landmark expressing the enduring place of Christianity in Poland’s national identity.

The monument, believed to be Europe’s largest sacred structure of its kind, took around 18 months to build and consists of roughly 2,500 specially engineered components. Its creators designed it to stand for generations, with the main engineer estimating a lifespan of 150 to 300 years before major preservation work may be needed.

For many Poles, devotion to the Virgin Mary is far more than tradition—it is a living connection to faith, family and history. The new sanctuary includes spaces for prayer and reflection, a viewing terrace, and accessible facilities for visitors.

The official blessing and opening took place on August 15, one of Poland’s most important Marian feast days, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May this monument stand as a proud reminder of Poland’s Christian heritage for generations to come. ✝️🇵🇱

15/08/2026

In August 1920, the fate of Europe hung in the balance — and Poland stood in the way of Lenin’s Red Army. Against daunting odds, Polish soldiers halted the Soviet advance at the Battle of Warsaw, delivering one of the most consequential victories in modern European history.

Barely two years after Poland returned to the map of Europe in 1918, the young republic faced a powerful Bolshevik offensive. Soviet leaders hoped victory in Poland would open the road for revolution farther west, with Berlin and even Paris imagined as potential next targets.

The Battle of Warsaw, fought from 12 to 25 August 1920, became known as the “Miracle on the Vistula.” Under the leadership of Józef Piłsudski, Poland’s forces launched a bold counteroffensive that broke the Soviet momentum and forced the Red Army into retreat.

This was far more than a Polish military success. Poland’s victory helped stop Bolshevik expansion into Central and Western Europe at a critical moment, protecting the independence, political freedom and security of countries far beyond its own borders. Historian Norman Davies has described the battle as vital not only to Poland’s survival, but to Europe’s fate.

Poland did not prevail because it was the strongest or best equipped power on the continent. Its newly formed army had to improvise, while its soldiers and civilians faced an enormous threat with determination, courage and a powerful belief in national independence. Foreign volunteers and advisers contributed, but the victory was fundamentally Poland’s own achievement.

More than a century later, the Battle of Warsaw remains a reminder that freedom is never guaranteed. Poland’s stand in 1920 showed that a nation prepared to defend its sovereignty can shape the future of an entire continent.

Today, as Poland marks Armed Forces Day, we remember the soldiers who stopped the Red Army at Warsaw — and the great Polish victory that helped keep Europe safe. 🇵🇱

15/08/2026

“We will become — and I do not hesitate to use this term — a maritime power. There are very few vessels of this kind that we will have at our disposal", said the Polish PM.

12/08/2026

Keep calm and carry on 🇵🇱

11/08/2026

🇵🇱 Poland has become the EU’s sixth-largest economy — and it is growing more than twice as fast as the European Union average. In 2025, Poland’s economy expanded by 3.6%, compared with 1.5% across the EU. Only Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands now rank ahead by total economic output.

Poland’s nominal GDP reached about €918 billion in 2025, underlining how far the country has come since the start of its post-communist economic transformation. Its large domestic market, exports, entrepreneurship and investment have all helped fuel this momentum.

The progress is also visible in living standards. Poland reached 81% of the EU average for GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power, up from 79% a year earlier. It now stands level with Portugal and ahead of several EU countries, including Estonia, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Latvia, Greece and Bulgaria.

Challenges remain — especially innovation, productivity, energy and demographics — but Poland’s rise is no longer just a promising trend. It is becoming one of Europe’s major economic stories. 🇵🇱

11/08/2026

Ukraine's central bank will issue a commemorative coin honoring Pope John Paul II in 2026, marking 25 years since the Polish-born pontiff's landmark pilgrimage to the country.

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03/05/2026

3 May Constitution Day is a Polish national and public holiday that takes place on 3 May. The holiday celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of 3 May 1791 - the first modern constitution in Europe.