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Pilots return from epic two-month-long Warsaw-Japan round trip in 1970s biplane

Leaving Warsaw on May 28th, it took the pilots approximately 200 flight hours to complete their 24,000 kilometre odyssey. Kalbar/TFN

Seeking to emulate the achievements of Bolesław Orliński, a pioneering aviator that first completed the route in 1926, the 16 member crew took approximately 200 flight hours to complete their 24,000 kilometre odyssey.

Flying aces flying high as they clear up at European Gliding Championships

It was Gold and silver all the way for the Polish pilots as they dominated at the event in Stalowa Wola.

Aviation industry booming as airport traffic set to hit 50 million

Poland expected to see double-digit growth of over 10 percent meaning 50 million passengers will have been served at Polish airports by year end.

Polish flag carrier named best Eastern European airline

LOT Polish Airlines, the flag carrier of Poland, has won the title of the Best Airline in Eastern Europe from US magazine Global Traveler, LOT's press office said on Thursday. The Polish company finished ahead of Russia's Aeroflot and Hungary's Wizzair.

Kraków Airport offers 10 new destinations in winter schedule

Kraków Airport, the second biggest airport in Poland, has put 10 new destinations on its winter schedule as of Sunday. In total, 20 carriers operating from the airport will offer 100 connections.

Come fly with me: Fascinating exhibition shows off some of the best in Polish aviation

A newly-opened exhibition at the Warsaw University of Technology tells the fascinating history of Polish aviation. Running from October 22-23, the ‘Per aspera ad astra’ exhibition shows off some of Poland’s greatest aerial achievements, from fighter aircraft to rockets.

Govt. sets up Polish Aviation Group to strengthen its place in aviation market

Establishing the Group fits the government’s broader Strategy for Responsible Development, which includes developing the company’s aviation sector, among others.

Ninth 'Night at the Institute of Aviation' to be held in Warsaw

More than 130 attractions are planned for the 9th 'Night at the Institute of Aviation,' which will take place in Warsaw on October 12.

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Business

Polish shopping malls stand proud despite threat posed by online retail

In an interview for TFN, retail expert Hadley Dean explains why e-commerce, instead of undermining the nation’s shopping centres, could keep them crowded for years to come.

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Exclusive

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
Today we take a look at the Polish musicians who have been recording for ECM.
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Sergiusz takes a look at two of Poland’s phenomenal female writers.

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