Polish public broadcaster Polskie Radio is commemorating its centennial, marking a century since its inaugural transmission in Poland.
The first trial broadcast occurred on Feb. 1, 1925 from a Warsaw station operated by the now-defunct Polish Radio Technical Society (PTR). The initial words, delivered by PTR Director Roman Rudniewski, were: “This is the trial radio broadcasting station of the Polish Radio Technical Society on the 385-metre wave band.”
This technical experiment led to the official establishment of Polish Radio on Aug. 18, 1925. Regular programming commenced on Apr. 18, 1926, laying the foundation for a rich legacy in Polish media.
Polskie Radio is hosting a series of events throughout 2025 to commemorate its centennial. These include special broadcasts, historical retrospectives and public exhibitions highlighting the evolution of radio in Poland. The celebrations aim to honor the station’s legacy and its role in shaping Polish media over the past century.
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