UK, Ireland / Same banks in Lodz as in UK? [12]

I'm afraid none of the banks you mentioned are based in £ódź. If you're going to stay in Poland for a longer time (more than 6 months), I suggest you to open an account with a local Polish bank like Pekao. I'm sure there are all kinds of banks in Warsaw though.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

OK, but did you hear the news about the stock market in the US today (down about 2.5% in one day). That will make the Polish zloty weaker.

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

But if you compare to the last few days: Tomorrow it may be 2.82+

News / Weak US dollar in Poland and other countries... [180]

It seems the US dollar is starting to re-build. Prices of properties in Poland go down... Not sure how long this trend will be but it looks serious.

Feedback / I'd like to share my views with you all about this forum [5]

Nice testimonials.

USA, Canada / Americans who call themselves Polish - how do you feel about that? [112]

10-20 years ago American with Polish root would never admit s/he was in part Polish.. Times change :).

News / How Poles truly feel about their situation in Poland and being in EU? [76]

I think Poles from Poland generally feel much better than before 1989. They have more jobs, money, cars. So they are in the consumption stage right now. They try to mock the catholic religion too and the media help them with it as much as they can.

Life / Why do other Polish people hate Warsavians? [12]

Possibly because Warsavians are generally richer than people from other parts of Poland. Some say they are self-conceited and loud too. At least the native Warsavians.

Language / If The Polish Language Is Too Hard >>> Sing Instead [18]

Yes, that's a good advice. Same with other languages.

Travel / The best city/town in Poland for: A) holidays B) living [18]

Holidays - depends what you like. If mountains - Zakopane area, if water - Mazury or Tri-city area.

Living - depends again what you prefer.

Life / Internet access via Sony Ericsson GC89 and cellphone provider [11]

So you'd have to pay by minute while connected? There are lots of phones in Poland that can use SIM cards (more than in the US actually).

Life / Magdalena Name day [9]

Wyspianska is only partially correct - here are all the Magdalena name day dates:

April 10, May 13, May 25, May 27, May 29, June 1, July 22, July 27, October 13

The name day is the first date after the birth date. So if a Magdalena was born on June 5, her name dame would be July 22. etc.

USA, Canada / Polish Beer in Houston area Texas [7]

One of these stores should have Polish beer: forum-polonia-houston.com/pfood.htm

News / A friend murdered in Poland; what the Polish police can do? [69]

But they interrogated the girl already, didn't they?

News / A friend murdered in Poland; what the Polish police can do? [69]

What about the Polish police? Weren't they helpful somehow at least...?

News / Father Rydzyk: Any comments? [28]

What kind of a source is that if they cannot even spell the last name correctly...

Real Estate / Whats available in Lodz, looking to buy several units [14]

Are you going to live there or it's just a speculation investment?

Travel / I'm going to Poland in September! [33]


... as long as you avoid Tesco's and other big supermarkets and buy in Polish local shops...

Life / Divorce in Poland with children [4]


I think that will make a difference...

Travel / Tourism in Poland the plus and minus points for the natives [38]

Minus - Poland becomes more multicultural and "westernized" ; the native values (religion, monogamy, culture) become less important; commercialization and shopping becomes a favorite pastime of most Poles.

Travel / Tourism in Poland the plus and minus points for the natives [38]

Plus - Polish people get familiar with other cultures and (hopefully) become less racist.

Travel / Tourism in Poland the plus and minus points for the natives [38]

Prices in Poland go up as tourists can afford to pay more than the natives. Not only the real estate, but prices of food, restaurants etc.

Life / How do young Polish couples cope with financial issues? [11]

One method - they live in one home with their families and don't move out until they can afford their own housing.

News / Nazism in Poland - A recipe for mass suicide? [176]


It's better to discuss difficult subjects and possibly find a solution than to pretend they don't exist.

News / Polish medal to Ronald Reagan [18]


Surely, especially that he was an actor in the first place.

News / Polish medal to Ronald Reagan [18]

I don't believe it disqualifies him at all. He did much more good for Poland and some jokes are meaningless. Some Poles talk Polish jokes too and they laugh at them too.

Travel / Golf (courses) in Poland! [25]

Yes, that's how I imagine mini golf too...

Travel / Golf (courses) in Poland! [25]

It's good when you can play golf.

Feedback / Forum rules wanted [14]


That tells a lot..

Anyway, check the bottom of the page for Privacy, TOS, Rules or post #3 above.

Language / REGON PODMIOTU [23]

In most (99%) cases "regon podmiotu" appears in the business context as Wroclaw and Admin suggested. But if you cannot provide your context, it's like guessing a first name that starts with "C" and ends with "N" :}.