"SOR": new Polish medical drama from Prime Video and TVP launches on 20 October
The 12-episode series "SOR", a joint production by Prime Video and TVP, follows doctors in a hospital emergency department. Early reviews are mostly positive.
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Second series of Polish Netflix hit "Matki pingwinów" arrives on 21 October
The Polish Netflix series about parents of children with special needs returns with a second series on 21 October 2026. It has six episodes.
Wieniawski Competition in Poznań: six violinists reach the semi-final, Polish entrant out after stage III
Six of the twelve violinists in stage III of the 17th Wieniawski Violin Competition in Poznań have reached stage IV. Zofia Anna Olesik, the last Polish contestant, was eliminated.
Olbrychski's Kmicic: how the casting of "The Deluge" caused a national scandal in communist Poland
When Jerzy Hoffman chose Daniel Olbrychski to play Kmicic in "The Deluge" ("Potop"), a press campaign began against the actor. The 1974 film was later seen by around 27 million viewers.
Sting to play four concerts in Poland in June 2027. Here are the cities and when tickets go on sale
Sting has announced four concerts in Poland as part of his "STING 3.0" tour. Between 6 and 10 June 2027 he will perform in Gliwice, Gdańsk, Kraków and Łódź.
Marlene Dietrich and a Niemen song: how "Czy mnie jeszcze pamiętasz?" reached the world
In January 1964, Marlene Dietrich heard a song by Czesław Niemen in Warsaw and bought the rights to it. She recorded it in London as "Mutter, hast du mir vergeben".
29th Kraków International Book Fair: John Irving and an Adaptations Zone
The 29th International Book Fair will take place at EXPO Kraków from 22 to 25 October 2026. John Irving is among the guests, and a film adaptations zone will appear for the first time.