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Polish American Strategic Initiative
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Only Truth Is Interesting

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PASI EDU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the Polish American community and American public on Polish and Polish-American history, culture, science, and relevant current events.

There is much about Poland and American Polonia of which we are justifiably proud and must be shared because it constitutes an important part of European and American history and culture. However, our review of information sources available to the public continues to reveal significant material omissions, misrepresentations, and falsifications. These sources include public school curricula and textbooks, media news outlets, popular websites, historical literature, and other public domain content. We address these deficiencies by presenting the facts and following our motto: “Only Truth is Interesting.”

Join with us and discover a wide array of important and compelling facts, many of which are little-known but remain significant because they constitute what is known to be true.

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There are many significant facts about various aspects of modern Polish history, science, and culture that are little-known but have influenced our lives in different ways. We encourage everyone – students, teachers, parents, and community members – to learn more about them by joining PASI EDU and taking advantage of our educational content and materials.

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Artist's impression of the new ship that will be built in a domestic shipyard with the involvement of Polish industry. Image: MON/Polish Ministry of Defense

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz on Friday appealed for greater international naval involvement in securing the Baltic Sea, while announcing a massive PLN 1 billion (EUR 230 million) deal for the construction of a new rescue ship for the Polish Navy.

New Ship for Polish Navy: 'The Baltic must be better protected'

Kosiniak-Kamysz said that ensuring the security of the Baltic Sea requires increased efforts from both the countries in the region and other allied nations.

"The Baltic must be better protected," he stressed in a speech during a ceremony accompanying the signing of the contract for the new ship.

Kosiniak-Kamysz added that Poland "is initiating cooperation with NATO" and "holding discussions," including with Finland, "regarding threats such as actions by the Russian fleet and incidents at sea."

The agreement announced by Kosiniak-Kamysz is of significant value to the economy because the construction of the ship will take place domestically, supporting the development of the Polish shipbuilding industry and job creation, state news agency PAP reported.

The deal is also part of a broader effort to bolster national security in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to officials.

Over the past year, the Polish government has signed around 130 defense contracts with a total value of over PLN 153 billion (EUR 35 billion), Kosiniak-Kamysz said.

Source: Polskie Radio

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Polish warships "Grom" and "Błyskawica". Photo by Gerry Cranham/Fox Photos/Getty Images

The eastern Canadian city of Halifax is building a monument to honor Poland’s Navy for its role in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II.

Canadian city to honor Polish Navy’s WWII role

During the war, Polish ships escorted 787 convoys, ensuring vital supplies reached Europe.

Located near the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the monument will feature a ship’s bow outline and the names of Polish vessels involved.

Honorary consul Jan Skóra, who leads the project said: “Many things are already well underway; we have the text for the monument plaques prepared, and we’ve arranged everything with the stonemason.”

“Starting in January, we’ll move full steam ahead.

This history should not be forgotten,” he added.

The unveiling is planned for September.

Halifax, a key wartime port, also safeguarded Polish treasures like the coronation sword Szczerbiec.

The memorial will join an existing monument at Pier 21 honoring three centuries of Polish immigration.

Source: TVP World

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PKP Intercity has launched a series of new international train routes linking major Polish cities like Gdańsk, Poznań, and Wrocław with Prague.

Polish Train Operator launches new Domestic and International Routes

The expanded offer includes the Baltic Express, a connection between the Tricity and Prague, via the Polish cities of Poznań and Wrocław and the Czech city of Pardubice.

The service will also stop in smaller towns such as Tczew, Gniezno, and Bystrzyca Kłodzka, offering morning, afternoon, and evening departures to the Czech Republic.

“This is another opportunity to connect two neighboring countries and two closely related nations,” said Czech Transport Minister Martin Kupka.

“More and more Poles are coming to the Czech Republic. We’ve seen an almost 10% year-on-year increase, and in the first three quarters of 2024 alone, we’ve already had around 700,000 Polish tourists visit the Czech Republic. The trend is growing,” said František Reismüller, head of the Czech tourism board CzechTourism, in an interview with PAP.

He added that the goal of his organization is to showcase regions beyond Prague, which remains the most popular destination for Polish visitors.

The Polish side shares a similar perspective on the Prague-Gdynia connection.

“The Baltic Express route, agreed upon by the Czech and Polish state railways, running through cities such as Wrocław, Poznań, and Bydgoszcz to the Tricity area, enables better and faster access for Czechs interested in Poland and its regions, particularly to less obvious tourist destinations,” said Jacek Gajewski, chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Polish embassy in Prague.

According to the Czech Transport Minister, Czechs can find much inspiration in Poland. “What I think is truly inspiring is the way Poland presents 20th-century history. What Polish museums have managed to do—showcasing the key, transformative events of the 20th century—is something Czechs should definitely experience,” said Kupka.

More domestic connections

Another key addition, the IC Galicja, will connect Przemyśl and Kraków to Berlin. This marks the third train on the route, allowing for departures every four hours between Kraków, Katowice, Wrocław, and the German capital

The updated 2024 timetable introduces 505 total connections, 51 more than last year, including 34 seasonal services.

Faster travel times on major domestic routes, such as Warsaw to Szczecin and Kraków to Zakopane.

High-speed Pendolino trains now serve a new route from Szczecin through Poznań to Warsaw.

Popular routes will see improved service intervals, with hourly trains between Wrocław and Kraków, and at least bi-hourly trains on routes like Poznań–Kraków and Gdynia–Wrocław.

New weekend and daily trains will connect major tourist hubs like Zakopane.

PKP Intercity is also modernizing infrastructure, with 15 new stations opening across the country.

By 2030, PKP Intercity plans to double its train services, targeting 90 million annual passengers under its 27-billion-złoty (€ 6,3 billion) modernization strategy.

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