Olsztyn – The First News

News & Politics
Business
Art & Culture
Science
Sport
History
Life
Start-ups

"I must have been inspired" Joseph Conrad

Olsztyn

Tools dating back 40,000 years including double-edged flint knife found in ancient castle cave

Scientists say the lower levels of the 13th century castle in Olsztyn contain traces of human activity from 40,000 years ago. Jerzy Strzelecki

The excavations carried out at the castle in Olsztyn and the hill it stands on shed fascinating light on Neanderthal life thousands of years ago.

Toilet-design competition leaves winners flushed with success

A design for a public convenience in Olsztyn scoops one of the country’s most original and most unusual awards.

French tyre manufacturer to invest EUR 39 mln in its Polish plant

Michelin will invest PLN 169 mln (EUR 39 mln) in its plant in Olsztyn (north-eastern Poland) to increase production, the company said in a press release.

Top 5 articles:

Mayor offers reward to first couple to have a boy in village where only girls are born
It’s official! Kraków is the best place in Europe for food, says European Academy of Gastronomy
Old black and white photos of Warsaw Uprising brought to life in incredible colour
One of Egypt’s oldest churches dating back to the 4th century found hidden behind ancient basilica wall
Britain’s new BREXIT passports to be made in Poland

Business | Life

Warsaw’s Wola district finds itself at a unique crossroads in time, says TFN’s Alex Webber

Still smudged and smeared in many parts, its richness of contrasts lend a distinct charm that sets the raw and rugged against the slick and futuristic. The atmosphere is heady.

The first report:

Polish Sejm holds inaugural sitting, elects speaker
Polish PM hands in cabinet resignation at inaugural parliament session
Inaugural sitting of Senate begins
Poland marks its inclusion in US Visa Waiver Program
Poland's GDP growth to reach 4.3 percent in 2019 - central bank

Vanishing lives: Descendants of 17th century bearded radicals who fled to Poland from Russia to avoid religious persecution are now facing a new crisis as their numbers slowly dwindle out

It is easy to miss their presence - the three-barred crosses, the wooden banyas and the modest churches – unless you know what to look for. TFN travelled to the regions of Mazury and Suwalszczyzna in north-east Poland to track down the Old Believers, a minority which has almost disappeared, yet which still lingers among the hills, fields and virgin forests in the land of a thousand lakes.

Dan Session
Gone but not forgotten: Leonard Cohen, thanks for the dance!

Why So Serious?
Sergiusz takes a look at two of Poland’s phenomenal female writers.

Events

27/09 - 15/12 Interwar architecture exhibition showcases five themes in five cities
05/11 - 14/01 Fascinating story of Vasa kings brought to life at Warsaw’s Royal Castle
21/04 March of the Living to be held on April 21

Cookie policy
About Us

Contact
Terms and conditions
Privacy Policy

This site uses "cookies". By staying on it, you agree to the use of cookies.

Accept

Learn more