Polish architecture, posters, graphics and paining attract a lot of visitors to the Poland Pavilion on Expo in Shanghai. That is why in August visitors have the chance to see works of one of the most distinctive young Polish painters - Paweł Skurski.

If you think that it’s all doom and gloom today, what with the Greek financial crisis and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, think again. The World Bank may have announced that the world GDP shrank by 1% in 2009 for the first time in its history, but at the same time the European Comission and the OECD both gave Poland thumbs up for its growth rate, which the former projects at just under 3% this year, and the latter at over 3%. According to both institutions, Poland’s stable growth can be maintained until at least late 2012.

The 6th edition of Ladies’ Jazz Festival kicks off today in Gdynia. It is the only in Europe women’s jazz festival and one of the most significant jazz events in Pomerania.

Łódź is the first city in Europe where a Municipal Information System based on photo-codes was established. The system allows every tourist visiting Łódź, as well as city residents, to take a trip around the town with a mobile guide in a cell phone.

This country's 3% GDP growth rate, compared to the dismal performance of other European economiec, gives the people of Poland a good reason to be happy. But when it comes to the propotion of GDP earmarked for research and development, a mere 0,6%, there is far less reason to rejoice.

Warsaw is in the running for the title of European Capital of Culture 2016. A debate of representatives of the metropolitan authorities and the tourism industry was held in the Polish capital to present the main purposes of the competition, main actions of the authorities and to discuss mutual expectations of both sides.

On July 4, the Grand Orchestra of Christmas Aid charity (WOSP) is organising a national fundraising event to help those affected by the recent floods in Poland. Funds collected will be given to the fire brigade for equipment designed to assist in clearing up the flood, mainly pumps, boats and power generators.

Rock veterans and young Polish talent play at two summer weekends at the Charlotta Valley hotel and recreational complex located between Pomeranian city Słupsk and the Baltic resort of Ustka.