They are fascinated by the past, but look into the future as well. Maja Kokot and Paulina Szczepańska are the two women who have brought the vintage style of fashion to Poland. They did it by simply starting out with their own store on the Internet. Clothes there are sometimes even 40 years old and currently for women only. Check out why – in the interview with Paulina Szczepańska. By Przemek Pozowski

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Here are some of the  clothes from the Retrofuturo collection:

In the last days of August,  golf players will compete  for 600,000 zlotys in “DHL Wrocław Open”, the biggest golf tournament in our city. Check out what to expect from the tournament and get some tips on golf, if you are thinking about playing as an amateur. Listen to the interview with Jacek Gulmantowicz, one of the organizers of the tournament. By Przemek Pozowski

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Forget about boring sightseeing. Alternative city guide Jacek Śnieżko takes you on tour round Wrocław and recounts amazing real-life stories and legends. Today, Jacek gives us a few snapshots from his secret diary, which you won’t find in any guidebook! By Paweł Kempa.

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In 1941, Polish professors from Lviv were killed by Nazis. Forty renowned academics, doctors, a writer and even a former Polish Prime Minister, lost their lives. Almost 70 years after the tragical moments, a contest for the monument of murdered professors was held. It will be raised in Lviv, but Wrocław, as a partner city, participates in the project as well. By Przemek Pozowski.

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“The Last Whale” is the title of a fantasy short story wrtitten by young writer Marta Śmigielska. It will soon have its premiere in “Nowa Fantastyka”,  a cult magazine for fantasy, science-fiction and cyber-punk fans. Marta has won the third prize in this magazine’s contest, in which over 500 young writers took part. In Mixed Zone, she talks about her short story and writing itself. By Przemek Pozowski

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In Poland he is best known for his books. He even got Wrocław’s Book Award “Angelus” in 2006. But the Ukrainian writer – Yuri Andruchovych is also a musician. Along with the band Karbido he recorded the longplay named “Samogon”. Now they are starting the series of concerts promoting their new project – “Cinnamon”, a mixture of poetry and music. Listen to the interview by Przemek Pozowski

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And below see more photos from the rehearsal to “Cinnamon”:

The exibition “Europe – It’s Our History” in Cenntenial Hall is dedicated to the post-war history of Europe. It shows the complicated process from the end of World War II until the present day European unity, telling people about themselves with simplicity and empathy. Listen to an interview with Paweł Czuma from the City Council, the co-organizer of this exibition which runs until August the 5th. By Przemek Pozowski

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Having spent some time in Moscow, he says it is like Hollywood. Now he’s in Wrocław to help out the Śląsk team in the Polish Ekstraklasa. Meet Amir Spahic – the man who grew up in war-torn Sarajevo as a prelude to our football league season. By Przemek Pozowski

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It is four weeks until the World Rowing Championships in Poznań, but Wrocław’s Olympic Silver Medalist, Paweł Rańda openly admits, that the next Olympic Games in London are the most important for him. He also talks about the difficult legal situation regarding sport sponsorship in Poland and how he can balance his love of good food with the life of being a professional rower. By Przemek Pozowski

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Last year it was the Centennial Hall, this year they have focused on Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island). American students have volunteered to write a guide about this historical area of the city. One of them was Paul W. Kohan from SUNY Brockport, New York. By Przemek Pozowski

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