Marcel Weyland passed away

The twenty-third edition of our newsletter “New Books from Poland” for the period from July to August 2025 has been published.

International Translation Day was established by the International Federation of Translators (FIT, Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs) on September 30th, the feast day of St. Jerome, author of the first Latin translation of the Bible and patron saint of all translators.

The Translators’ Collegium aims to support work on the translation of Polish works, integrate the translator community, enhance their professional skills, and promote Polish literature worldwide.

The winners of one of the most prestigious awards for translators in Poland have been announced.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey, in cooperation with the Polish Embassy in Ankara and the Book Institute, is organizing literary workshops for translators in Ankara from October 20–24, 2025. The event aims to support translation, develop translators’ competencies, and deepen cultural exchange between the countries.

Numerous translations have recently been published abroad with the support of the Book Institute as part of the ©Poland Translation Programme. Of particular note is the translation of Mikołaj Grynberg's prose work, Confidential, which Sean Gasper Bye has brought to English-speaking readers.