"They did not go gently into the night. They raged against the dying of the light." Parliament marked the 80th anniversary of the Uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto with a speech by President Roberta Metsola. Members wore paper yellow daffodils that have become a symbol of the Uprising, remembering the extraordinary bravery of ordinary people. | European Parliament

On August 1st, Poland commemorates the Warsaw Uprising, a pivotal event that symbolizes the nation’s courage and resistance. During the Warsaw Uprising, approximately 12,000 to 13,000 insurgents were killed, and around 25,000 were wounded. It is estimated that between 130,000 and 200,000 civilian residents of Warsaw lost their lives during the uprising. TVP World historian Jan Darasz gives an an in-depth explanation of the uprising. For more history and insights about Poland’s capital, be sure t