In Gniezno, at the branch of the Pedagogical Library in Poznań, the Ferdynand Ossendowski Award was presented to Ukrainian poet, translator, and journalist Iya Kiva.

This year’s Conrad Festival transformed autumnal Krakow into a vibrant hub of ideas, inspiration, and dialogue between writers, critics, and readers.

From October 20 to 26, 2025, Kraków will host the 17th Joseph Conrad International Literature Festival — the largest in Poland and one of the most prominent literary events on the continent.