If you’ve seen DoRzeczy in a Polish news search, a social media post, or a shared link, you’re looking at one of the better-known political and opinion media brands in Poland. Here’s a clear overview of what it is, where it comes from, and how to read it alongside other sources.
What Is DoRzeczy?
Do Rzeczy (Polish for roughly “to the point”) is a Polish media company centered on:
- “Do Rzeczy”, a weekly news and opinion magazine
- dorzeczy.pl, its news and commentary website
- “Historia Do Rzeczy”, a monthly history magazine
- Video, podcasts, books, and ebooks
A Short History
According to the company’s own published history:
- 25 January 2013: the first issue of the weekly “Do Rzeczy” appeared.
- 27 February 2013: the first issue of the monthly “Historia Do Rzeczy” was released, adding historical content to the portfolio.
- November 2013: the first “Strażnik Pamięci” (Guardian of Memory) awards ceremony took place, and it has been held annually since.
- December 2016: the weekly’s website was relaunched as the full news portal dorzeczy.pl.
- 2020: the weekly was named the most opinion-shaping weekly of the year, in the company’s account of its history.
- 2021: the company launched DO RZECZY+, a paid digital subscription with access to premium content and issues.
The publisher, Do Rzeczy S.A., is also listed on Poland’s NewConnect stock market, where it debuted with support from readers who became investors.
Who Runs It?
Paweł Lisicki is the editor-in-chief of the weekly and also a vice president of the company’s management board.
Editorial Line
The company describes the weekly as conservative-liberal. In its own words, it refers to Christian tradition and established ethical principles, and it opposes social changes it sees as contrary to inherited values. In Polish media, Do Rzeczy is generally seen as right-leaning and part of the country’s conservative press. Other outlets in Poland take different, often opposing, positions, so it’s worth reading a range of sources.
Reach and Audience
At its stock market debut, the company reported that dorzeczy.pl attracted more than 4 million real users per month and around 37 million page views monthly, with 8,500+ digital subscriptions, 620+ issues of the weekly, and 145+ issues of the monthly. These are company-reported figures from that time, so check independent audience data (for example from Polish media measurement bodies) for current numbers.
What You’ll Find There
- Political news and commentary from a conservative perspective
- Interviews and opinion columns
- History features, often tied to Polish and European history
- Economy, world affairs, culture, and society coverage
- Premium articles and full magazine issues behind the DO RZECZY+ paywall
How to Read It (and Any News Source) Critically
- Separate news from opinion. Commentary is clearly a viewpoint, not a neutral report.
- Cross-check important claims with other outlets from across the political spectrum, and with primary sources such as official statements, court documents, and data.
- Look at the sources cited and whether they’re named and verifiable.
- Watch headlines and shares. Social media often strips context from articles.
- Check publication dates, since older stories are frequently recirculated.
Bottom Line
DoRzeczy is an established Polish media brand, built around a conservative weekly launched in 2013, a news portal, and a monthly history magazine, with a paid subscription model. It’s a significant voice in Poland’s media landscape, and like any outlet with a clear editorial line, it’s best read alongside a variety of other sources to get the full picture.
