Warsaw Central Station Closes for Eight Days of Modernization
Warsaw’s busiest railway hub, Warszawa Centralna, closes today, November 8, for an intensive modernization project that will last until the morning of November 16. For the next eight days, no passenger trains stop at the station while engineers carry out major works on the rail infrastructure below. According to PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PKP PLK), the company managing Poland’s railway network, the project focuses on … Continue reading Warsaw Central Station Closes for Eight Days of Modernization
Roma Tower Finally Approved for Construction in Central Warsaw
One of Warsaw’s most talked-about projects is finally moving forward. The city has officially approved the construction of Roma Tower, a new skyscraper that will rise where Emilii Plater, Nowogrodzka, and Świętej Barbary streets meet, right in the vibrant heart of the capital. This long-discussed project has been in deliberation since 2011, facing a series of challenges, including lengthy negotiations with local authorities and city … Continue reading Roma Tower Finally Approved for Construction in Central Warsaw
Michael Smuss: The Last Fighter of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
Michael Smuss’s life is a testament to courage, creativity, and survival in the face of humanity’s darkest chapter. Born on April 15, 1926, in the Free City of Danzig, today’s Gdańsk, Poland, he grew up in a Jewish family during a time when antisemitism was rapidly spreading across Europe. As Nazi power tightened its grip, the Smuss family was forced to leave their home, joining … Continue reading Michael Smuss: The Last Fighter of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
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Eric Lu Wins the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw
After two weeks of breathtaking performances, the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition reached its grand finale on October 20 at the Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera. The event, one of the world’s most celebrated showcases of young piano talent, concluded with the jury, chaired by Garrick Ohlsson, announcing the official results before a captivated audience in Warsaw and millions of viewers online First … Continue reading Eric Lu Wins the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw
Warsaw Confirms Three Major Projects
Warsaw is moving forward with three major urban projects. The first, the new Skra Sports Hall, will bring a fresh life to one of the city’s historic sports areas. The modern arena will hold 6,000 spectators and include full-size courts, a gym, warm-up areas, and facilities for players, coaches, and young athletes. Designed to serve both professionals and the local community, it aims to become … Continue reading Warsaw Confirms Three Major Projects
From Paris to Warsaw: French Climber Titouan Leduc Conquers Varso Tower
Today, Warsaw witnessed a remarkable feat as French climber Titouan Leduc became the first person to free-climb the Varso Tower, Europe’s tallest skyscraper at 310 meters. Ascending without ropes or protective gear, he reached the top in under two hours, with crowds gathering below to watch the daring performance. Leduc is no stranger to the city’s high-rise challenges. On 22 June 2025, he climbed the … Continue reading From Paris to Warsaw: French Climber Titouan Leduc Conquers Varso Tower
Poland Breaks Into the Trillion-Dollar Club
Poland has officially crossed the threshold of one trillion dollars in nominal GDP, joining the very exclusive circle of the world’s largest economies. This symbolic milestone crowns two decades of rapid growth and confirms Warsaw’s position as a rising power on the European and global stage. In the second quarter of 2025, the Polish economy grew by more than 3 percent, showing its ability to … Continue reading Poland Breaks Into the Trillion-Dollar Club
Panoramic Terraces and Bar on Varso Tower official opening date!
Last year, HB Reavis, the developer of Varso Tower, selected Magnicity to manage the top three floors of the skyscraper, including panoramic terraces and a rooftop bar called Highline Warsaw. Known for similar projects in Paris, Berlin, Chicago, and Rotterdam, Magnicity is bringing its concept of “urban experiences at height” to Warsaw. This is the company’s sixth project worldwide, following recent milestones such as the … Continue reading Panoramic Terraces and Bar on Varso Tower official opening date!
4CM – Vistula’s Historic Low in Warsaw
The Vistula River in Warsaw has fallen to a historic depth of just 4 centimeters (update on September 2nd), measured at the Warszawa-Bulwary. This figure, released by Poland’s Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW), represents the lowest water level ever recorded in the capital. The previous low of 5 centimeters was noted only few hours earlier which shows how quickly the situation is deteriorating. … Continue reading 4CM – Vistula’s Historic Low in Warsaw
Panoramic Terraces and Bar Set to Debut Atop Varso Tower in the next few weeks!
Last year, HB Reavis, the developer of Varso Tower, selected Magnicity to operate the top three floors of the skyscraper, including a panoramic terrace and a rooftop bar under the name: Highline Warsaw. The company, already known for similar projects in Paris, Berlin, Chicago, and Rotterdam, will now bring its concept of “urban experiences at height” to the Polish capital. For Magnicity, this marks a … Continue reading Panoramic Terraces and Bar Set to Debut Atop Varso Tower in the next few weeks!
Beautiful Warszawa 