The Sierra Gorda open-pit copper and molybdenum mine in Chile is a large mining project with a long-term operational perspective, commissioned in June 2014 by KGHM. This year is the 220th anniversary of the birth of the great geologist, Ignacy Domeyko - the patron of Sierra Gorda who revolutionised mining in Chile.
The 7th edition of the "Polish - Swiss Innnovation Day" conference was held on October 7. It is an annual event organized by the Swiss Embassy in Poland and the Polish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce. The theme of this year's meeting was "Innovation in Financial Services: Sustainable Finance and Fintech. The financial sector as a driver of the green transformation and of new digital tools - exchange of experiences between Switzerland and Poland".
In autumn, pumpkin farms gain popularity in Poland. You can have a great photo session and buy fresh and juicy pumpkins there. It is a funny way to spend time with your family and friends. Some farms offer not only beautiful orange veggies but also various attractions such as field games and mazes. Check a list of the most popular pumpkin farms in Poland.
Opera Nova in Bydgoszcz presents the program of the 28th edition of Bydgoszcz Opera Festival. This year, on October 8-22, the festival will fill the gap caused by pandemic. In line with many years of tradition, the festival will open with the premiere in Opera Nova: for the inauguration, the host chose the opera "Faust" by Charles Gounod which will be staged only for the second time in the 66-year history of the Bydgoszcz music scene.
Łódź University of Technology is the first university that signed an agreement with Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe related to the preparation of human resources for nuclear energy. Specialists are to be educated in inter-faculty postgraduate studies and the best students will receive special internships. The authors of the study program, apart from classes covering technical aspects, envisaged, inter alia, a subject concerning an important problem, which is the socio-sociological determinants of the development of nuclear energy. The company Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe has experience in this field.
State Fire Service (Polish: Państwowa Straż Pożarna, PSP) has already provided the Ukrainian forces with 206 fire trucks and 2767 pallets of fire equipment. Moreover, Polish firemen helped with transferring vehicles from other countries to Ukraine. The first works started two days after the outbreak of the war. However, the Polish PSP does not stop helping people. They continue with gathering the essential equipment and are involved in assistance activities.
The Ministry of Development and Technology finishes working on the Export Intelligence project. The new system consists of terabytes of data on trade flows, important economic information and many indicators describing individual foreign markets. Reports generated from them will help Polish business plan its activities on global markets.
The vision of the European Youth Forum is to be the voice of young people in Europe, where young people are equal citizens and are encouraged and supported to achieve their fullest potential as global citizens. Lublin is the first Polish city to be granted the European Youth Capital title. The international jury decided that Lublin created the most interesting programme of activities in Europe with its unique energy and inspiring ideas of young people. The number of planned events and the value of allocated funds manifest the scale of the project. "Hi!" - a new youth space has officially started its activity today.
The Camera Action Festival emerged from a pure love of cinema. The project has become the only Festival in Europe devoted to film criticism. It is a place of meetings and conversations regarding cinema, attracting people absorbed by the films, but at the same time not excluding any voice from participating in the discussion. The 13th "Camera Action" Film Critics Festival will be held between October 13-16 stationary in Łódź and online on the Think Film platform (October 17-20.) It includes 72 screenings, 40 full-length films, and 20 pre-premieres.
The West Pomeranian Day of Financial Instruments conference is an opportunity to listen to experts in the field of economy, learn methods for motivating oneself and others and find out how to set goals and be inspired by the achievements of those who successfully operate on the market local. A huge dose of knowledge and the possibility of networking in a specially prepared business support zone is always a great opportunity to broaden your horizons!
"High Water" (Polish: "Wielka woda") is the latest Polish political drama series against the backdrop of a natural disaster inspired by the real-life events of the Millennium Flood which hit Poland, as well as parts of the Czech Republic and Germany in 1997. It is a six-episode series directed by Jan Holoubek and Bartłomiej Ignaciuk, based on the scripts of Kasper Bajon and Kinga Krzemińska. Starring: Agnieszka Żulewska, Tomasz Schuchardt, Ireneusz Czop and Marta Nieradkiewicz, Mirosław Kropielnicki, Anna Dymna and Tomasz Kot. The series was released on Netflix on 5th October.
The Police launched an informational and educational campaign aimed at pedestrians called "Set an Example" at the beginning of October. The campaign will last until the end of the year. Its purpose is to remind and educate pedestrians, including seniors, about the need to use reflective elements and move safely on the road. Remember that a small reflective element can save your life because it makes you visible to the driver from a distance that gives him time to slow down and you can safely pass the pedestrian crossing.
The National Science Centre (NCN) hereby announces the POLONEZ BIS 3 call for 24-month research projects carried out by incoming researchers. The purpose of the call is to help researchers develop their professional careers by supporting their international mobility and to fund ambitious research projects at the best Polish research institutions. The call is addressed to researchers who hold a PhD degree or have at least 4 years of full-time equivalent research experience and who have not lived, studied or been employed in Poland for an uninterrupted period of over 12 months within 3 years prior to the call launch.
What will the city of the future be like? In what direction is construction going and in what cities will we live in 10, 20 or 50 years? Citizens start asking about green spaces, architects are implementing more and more innovative solutions, and legislators are planning legal conditions for "greening" urban space. However, there is still a lot to do. Everyone agrees - the key to achieving environmental neutrality of cities is the cooperation of all participants in the construction process and the implementation of economic and legal solutions that facilitate the construction of green cities. The debate "Future in concrete or concrete in the future?" and its conclusions.
Banialuka Puppet Theater is one of the oldest puppet theaters in Poland and at the same time, one of the most famous theaters in the country and the world. It was founded in 1947 by the visual artists Jerzy Zitzman and Zenobiusz Zwolski. As a part of the theater's 75th anniversary celebrations, two amazing actors - Małgorzata Bulska and Radosław Sadowski were honored with the Gloria Artis Bronze Medal for Merit to Culture by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage on the Sunday jubilee gala. Moreover, several other decorations, such as gold, silver, and bronze medals for various achievements were awarded.
Autumn is a perfect time of the year to visit the Living Museum of Gingerbreads in Toruń and learn about the tradition of baking gingerbreads and the history of the city and its medieval culture. The museum won several awards. In 2017, it won the Golden Quality of the Polish Tourism Organization for Best Product of The Year. The most popular and one of the most wanted and prestige awards in the tourism industry in Poland.
On October 2, 1882, Tymon Niesiołowski, a Polish painter, graphic artist, and educator passed away but we remember him since then. The Faculty of Fine Arts of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń named its main lecture hall after him. At the Faculty of Fine Arts of Nicolaus Copernicus University, the Medal of Tymon Niesiołowski for the Best Art Diploma in painting, graphics, and sculpture.
This year, European Researchers’ Night took place in 26 countries on Friday, September 30, 2022. It attracts each year more than 1 million visitors in Europe and beyond. The European Researchers' Night aims to bring research and researchers closer to the public, promote excellent research projects across Europe and beyond, increase the interest of young people in science and research careers and showcase the impact of researchers’ work on people’s daily lives. The main events of the action in Poland are: ERN4Change in Lesser Poland Voivodeship and NIGHT4FUTURE-The Future of Earth is Possible Through Collaboration between Scientists from Different Fields in Poznań.
