Polish Press Agency (Polska Agencja Prasowa)

Poland · Media Production

The Polish Press Agency (PAP) is Poland's national news agency, established in 1918. It provides a wide range of political, economic, social, and cultural news across various media platforms, including print, online, radio, and television. Based in Warsaw, PAP is a not-for-profit organization fully owned by the Polish State Treasury and employs around 500 staff, including journalists and correspondents both domestically and internationally. PAP operates multiple specialized news desks that cover diverse topics such as business, politics, science, and sports. With 24 regional bureaus in Poland and a network of foreign correspondents in major cities worldwide, the agency ensures extensive news coverage. Its content reaches a significant portion of Polish internet users, making it a dominant player in the national news market. PAP is also a member of the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA), highlighting its integration into the European news landscape.