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It was 40 years ago today! Anniversary marks sailor’s historic solo circumnavigation of the globe

Returning as a hero, Henryk Jaskuła arrives in Gdynia after becoming first Pole in history - and third in the world - to circumnavigate globe single-handedly without entering a port. Janusz Uklejewski/PAP

Setting off on June 12th 1979, Henryk Jaskuła spent 344 days alone at sea before arriving in Gdynia on May 20th 1980, becoming the first Pole in history to make the voyage.

Pole made Apostolic nuncio to Pope's homeland Argentina

Polish Archbishop Miroslaw Adamczyk has been named by Pope Francis as Apostolic nuncio to the pontiff's homeland of Argentina, the Vatican has announced.

History fan returns from epic voyage documenting the lives of Polish diaspora in South America

With Brazil’s Curitiba considered one of the most Polish cities in the world, 30-year-old Mateusz Jakubowski set out to track down people of Polish descent across the continent. His findings have now been turned in to an intimate and fascinating documentary.

Stunning U-turn victory over Serbia keeps Poland’s World Cup hopes alight

Following a dismal performance on Friday against Argentina and on Saturday against France Poland was on the verge of being volleyed out of the championships.

Gloria Artis medals awarded to Argentinian and Vietnamese pianists

Argentinian and Vietnamese pianists, Nelson Goerner and Dang Thai Son, have been awarded Poland's Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Merit to Polish Culture.

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