Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Poland

Warsaw, Capital of Cool 2017, Is a Summer-Must in Poland

Mihaela Lica Butler

Warsaw is one of the coolest capitals in 2017, Mamaison reported on their official brand blog, citing a few mainstream publications. We knew that the Polish capital was cool long before the Western media had its epiphany.

Final Countdown to Where Cultures Meet Travel Fair in Łódź

Aleksandr Shatskih

The international travel fair “Where Cultures Meet” that takes place in Łódź this weekend (March 17-19) celebrates its 23rd edition this year. The event is organized by Łódź International Fair and takes place at the EXPO Hall Łódź. Where Cultures Meet (Na styku kultur) has a broad scope, which includes regional and local tourism organizations,  companies […]

International Triennial of Tapestry Starts May 9 in Łódź

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming to Łódź May 9th, the 15th International Triennial of Tapestry is the oldest, biggest and most prestigious
exhibition promoting contemporary fiber art. Running through October at the Central Museum of Textiles, the exhibition is also one of the most unique events in Europe.

Scandic Poland Hotels Raise Enviro Bar

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Scandic hotel chain in Poland become the first there to meet the European Union’s environmental criteria. Scandic Wroclaw and Scandic Gdansk having just received their EU Ecolabel certification.

Poland Votes Down Winter Games Bid: Slovakia Loses in Turn

Aleksandr Shatskih

A bit of bad news for Poland and Slovakia, a referendum vote from the Polish city of Krakow carried out May 26 tells of citizens in the Polish city wanting to withdraw a bid for the Winter Olympic Games in 2022, part of which was to have taken place in Slovakia.

Poland Property Group Sells Shares to Fund Luxury Development

Aleksandr Shatskih

Orco Property Group reported today their intended divestiture of some 108 million shares it holds in subsidiary Orco Germany for an anticipated €55 million euros. According to the news via press release, Orco use the funds to rescue from bankruptcy the so-called Zlota project, a super luxurious residential high rise in Warsaw.