Holy Mass in the Lithuanian language in the Dutch city of Heerlen brings the community together for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day
On 31 October, a Holy Mass in the Lithuanian language was celebrated at St. Theresia Chapel, Putgraaf 1e, in Heerlen. The service was b...
Visit of the Marshal of the Polish Senate to the Netherlands.Tribute to the Polish Liberators of the Dutch city of Breda
Beata Bruggeman-SękowskaOn 24–25 October, a delegation from the Senate of the Republic of Poland, comprising Marshal Małgorzata Kid...
Pride and Shame: life under communism in Edward Dwurnik’s works
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaA spectacular exhibition can be admired at the Museum of Modern Art in the capital of Poland, Warsaw entitl...
“What Are We Queuing Here For?” Music as lens and mirror in Communist Poland
Beata Bruggeman-Sekowska“We are not fascinated by the Polish People's Republic, nor are we trying to recreate it. We are telling th...
The first and only neon museum in Europe
In the heart of Warsaw, in the Palace of Culture and Science a unique institution is dedicated to saving a forgotten piece of history: ...
35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia
photo: © Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the NetherlandsBeata Bruggeman-SekowskaThe Republic of Armenia marked the 35th a...
1 September 1992: Slovakia Adopts Its Constitution
On 1 September 1992, the Slovak National Council adopted the Constitution of the Slovak Republic. This date is now remembered in Slovak...
When in Warsaw, Don’t Miss the Spectacular Viewing Platform at Varso Tower: the Tallest Building in the European Union
Text and photos: Beata Bruggeman-SękowskaIf you're visiting Warsaw, one attraction deserves a place at the very top of your itinera...
International Women’s Day: from socialist ideals to somber memories
Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaEvery year, International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide, often seen as a positive day for women’s rig...
Diana Abgar: The First Officially Appointed Female Diplomat in Modern History
By Beata Bruggeman-SekowskaAt a time when women around the world were still fighting for basic political rights, Diana Abgar emerge...