Editor's Note: These are courtesy translations of local news provided by the U.S. Army Garrison Poland Public Affairs team for the benefit the military community stationed here. Views or opinions are not endorsed by USAG Poland or the U.S. Army.
Fat Thursday celebrated as 'sweetest day of the year'
The people of Poland eat more and more doughnuts every year, queuing up to bakeries and eagerly choosing home-baked goods.
Fat Thursday is a traditional Polish holiday celebrated on the last Thursday before Lent, symbolically marking the end of Carnival. Traditionally, doughnuts and angel wings are eaten on this day, and superstition holds that eating even one doughnut brings good luck for the entire year.
In the past, fatty, savory dishes were consumed; today, sweets with rose, custard, or chocolate fillings reign supreme. It's a joyful day when calories take a back seat, and pleasure and upholding tradition are paramount. Year after year, Polsih residents eat more and more doughnuts, lining up at pastry shops and eagerly reaching for homemade baked goods.
Masters’ athletes to compete for medals in Toruń
The best Masters athletes from across Poland will gather on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena Toruń to compete in the 35th Polish Indoor Masters Athletics Championships. The competition will once again be combined with the 9th Polish Indoor Medical Championships.
Over 550 people registered for the competition. Fourteen events will be held: running, throwing, jumping, and technical events. This unique sporting event has for years combined a high level of competition, a passion for athletics, and the idea of lifelong physical activity. Experienced athletes – Polish, European, and world champions – as well as amateur athletes aged 35 and over will be competing.
The competition will run from 8:40 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The championship opening ceremony is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Fans and supporters of the queen of sports are cordially invited.
Admission to the competition is free.
Saturday's competition is the final test before the 15th European Masters Athletics Indoor Championships, which will take place at the Arena Toruń from March 27 to April 2. The start list for this event includes nearly 3,500 people from 52 countries across Europe and the world, as the championships are held in the Open category.
In addition to Europeans, athletes from North and South America, Africa, Australia, and Asia will compete in Toruń.
The Polish team consists of 682 people. 121 athletes from our region will compete.
The 35th Polish Masters Athletics Indoor Championships and the 9th Polish Medical Indoor Championships are organised by the Polish Masters Athletics Association, and the event is co-financed by the Toruń City Commune.
Beginner bachata classes offered in Bolesławiec
Want to feel the Dominican sun in the heart of the city? We invite you to a beginner's bachata class!
This is a great opportunity to learn about this beautiful dance in an atmosphere full of support and smiles.
With us, you'll master the basics that will allow you to experience the pure joy of movement and connection with others. Without stress, but with a huge dose of positive energy!
Bring comfortable shoes with you and a willingness to have fun.
See you on the dance floor!
With dancing greetings, Agnieszka and Łukasz Jaśkiewicz
- Dates: Two Saturdays a month (2-hour blocks). Hours: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. First meeting: February 14th, next meeting: February 21st.
- Cost: PLN 130 per person for the entire month (total 4 hours of classes).
- Starting condition: the group will start when at least 8 pairs register.
Instructors: Agnieszka and Łukasz Jaśkiewicz
REGISTRATION**: 539 121 695
**please call, text messages will not be accepted
place:
Bolesławiec Cultural Center
-International Ceramics Centre
Piłsudskiego Square 1C, 1st floor
Defense Ministry: Bolesławiec a symbolic investment site for Fort Trump
According to the minister's announcement, the cost of creating a base in the Bolesławiec area may amount to approximately PLN 2 billion.
Construction of the so-called Fort Trump, the planned infrastructure for American troops in Poland, is already underway - announced Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during a press conference on Monday. - One of the key points on the map of this investment is Bolesławiec.
The Minister of National Defense emphasized that the project is no longer just a concept, but a process being implemented in stages. One of the first elements will be the expansion of transport infrastructure, including the airport in Wrocław. This is where the main transshipment port intended to serve American armed forces will be built.
According to the minister's announcement, the cost of establishing the base in the Bolesławiec area could reach approximately 2 billion złoty. Additional funds – estimated at half a billion – are expected to come from, among other sources, the provincial government and joint investments by the Polish and American sides. According to Kosiniak-Kamysz, the project is further confirmation of the growing military cooperation between Poland and the United States.
During the conference, the minister also referred to other projects related to the presence of US troops in Poland, noting that American soldiers highly value the conditions of service in Poland, and that the planned infrastructure in Lower Silesia is to be further developed in the future.
Although the investment has previously been discussed publicly, local authorities in Bolesławiec have been unable to determine the exact details of the planned activities. It's possible, however, that the project will encompass not only the city itself but also the wider Bolesławiec County.
At this time, no work schedule or specific locations for the planned investments have been provided, and further details will be revealed as preparations progress.
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