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    An unusual exhibition about Polish defenders of Westerplatte

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    An unusual exhibition about Polish defenders of Westerplatte
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    An exhibition entitled “When the days are fulfilled … Burials of Polish defenders of Westerplatte” has been opened at the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk. The exhibition presents the profiles of 9 soldiers who died during the defense of the Military Transit Depot, whose remains were found during archaeological excavations in 2019.

    The opening of the exhibition took place as part of the 82nd anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. The ceremony was attended by employees of the museum and representatives of the families of the fallen Westerplatians and the Institute of National Remembrance.

    As emphasized by the Director of the Museum of the Second World War, Grzegorz Berendt, the exhibition was the result of the work of museum archaeologists who had conducted research at Westerplatte.

    “During the 7 seasons of archaeological research, tens of thousands of objects have been discovered. Today we want to show a part of what has been established. More objects will be presented in autumn next year when part of the permanent exhibition of the Museum of Westerplatte and the War of 1939 will be opened in the building of the former power plant of the Military Transit Depot,” he said.

    He explained that the next stage of excavations will be carried out on the Gdańsk peninsula from October.

    “It gives us hope that we will find more defenders. Perhaps we will also find the graves of prisoners who worked on the peninsula from September 8, 1939, for the next two years. Some of them were murdered and buried there,” he added.

    The title of the exhibition refers to the poem by Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński “Song about the Soldiers of Westerplatte”.

    Opening of the exhibition “Chopin. Romantic Living Room”

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    Opening of the exhibition "Chopin. Romantic Living Room"
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    From September 4 to November 14, a temporary exhibition devoted to Fryderyk Chopin will be open at the Royal Castle, where we will see, among others, the painting by Henryk Siemiradzki “Chopin in the salon of Prince Antoni Radziwiłł in 1829”. The exhibition will be accompanied by recitals by outstanding pianists: Szymon Nehring, Nikolay Khozyainov, and Philippe Giusiano.

    The exhibition refers to an important institution in the social life of the nineteenth century, which was the living room – a space of refined taste, favorable to new phenomena and trends in art. Understanding them is essential to grasp the specificity of the epoch. It was when young artists could debut and develop, finding benevolent audiences and wealthy patrons among the elite.

    The exhibition will show 47 works, including paintings, letters, musical manuscripts, and commemorative items related to the figure of Chopin. Particularly noteworthy are the composer’s nine musical autographs. These unique testimonies of the creative process document the crystallization of musical ideas and the process of transferring them to musical note sheets.

    The artistry of the National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble Mazowsze delights

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    The artistry of the National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble Mazowsze delights
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    The extraordinary craftsmanship presented by the artists of the Mazowsze Ensemble, at the absolutely highest, professional, world level delights, said President Andrzej Duda on Thursday during the opening of the “Karolin” Polish Folklore Center in Otrębusy.

    “Jerzy Waldorff once called the Mazowsze Ensemble the pearl in the crown of the Republic of Poland. There is something in this that Mazowsze, wherever it comes, can be seen in these beautiful, wonderful costumes – embedded in the Polish tradition of various regions of our country. Then you can see the extraordinary artistry presented by the artists of Mazowsze at the absolutely highest, world-class, professional level. It delights,” Duda pointed out.

    As he added, the team “is a great, wonderful ambassador of Polishness, Polish tradition, folklore, everything that shows the depth of culture and traditions of the nation and the state, which is why the opening of the Polish Folklore Center “Karolin” in Otrębusy at the headquarters of the Mazowsze Ensemble is such an important event”.

    The Educational Center of Polish Folklore, located in the Karolin Palace in Otrębusy near Warsaw, is a continuation of the mission set out by the founders of the “Mazowsze” State Folk Ensemble of Song and Dance.

    The National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble “Mazowsze” is one of the largest Polish artistic groups referring to the tradition of Polish folk music and dance.

    Jerzy Waldorff (1910 – 1999) was a Polish writer, publicist, music critic, and social activist.

    President decided on the state of emergency on the border with Belarus

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    President decided on the state of emergency on the border with Belarus
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    President Andrzej Duda has decided to issue a decree on the introduction of a state of emergency in the border zone with Belarus, i.e., in parts of Podlaskie and Lubelskie voivodships, Błażej Spychalski informed. From the moment of publication, it will be in force in 183 towns within a 3 km strip of the border with Belarus. The document is yet to be sent to the Sejm.

    Andrzej Duda signed a government decree on the introduction of a state of emergency on the Polish-Belarusian border. After the President’s signature, the document will be sent to the Sejm – the deputies are to meet on this matter already on Monday.

     

    As he pointed out, the proposal has been “thoroughly analyzed” by the president in recent days, also among advisers. Also here, in the National Security Office, the president’s briefings were held, various discussions were held,” Spychalski said.

     

    “Today, literally just a moment ago, the President decided to issue a decree to impose a state of emergency in the area indicated in the request by the Council of Ministers. This is a 3 km strip of the Lublin and Podlasie Voivodeships, this is the border between Poland and Belarus,” Spychalski said.

     

    According to the constitution, this ordinance of the president must be voted on and discussed in the Polish parliament,” Spychalski explained.

     

    The situation at the border is difficult and dangerous. We, as Poland, which is responsible for its borders but also the eastern borders of the EU, must take such decisions and ensure the security of Poland and the EU,” the Presidential Spokesman explained.

     

    Spychalski recalled that similar decisions were also taken by other countries. He mentioned Lithuania and Latvia.

     

    “There, these decisions were taken precisely to protect the borders of their countries and the borders of the EU as much as possible. Hence, such decisions are made by us, but also by our neighbours,” the Presidential Spokesman said.

     

    As Spychalski pointed out, the president’s executive order contained precise provisions on the scope of the restriction of freedoms. He added that such provisions by law had to be in the ordinance.

    The hybrid working model is more and more popular

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    The hybrid working model is more and more popular
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    Hybrid working model is fast becoming a reality. In many cases, however, implementing this model will not be easy and will cause considerable confusion. According to Cisco specialists, the key role will be played not only by team leaders and work culture but also by the appropriate digital infrastructure.

    As Cisco experts point out, hybrid working model consists of two elements – to enable people to perform duties from both home and the office and to adapt work tools.

     

    Employees need to be able to collaborate from anywhere at any time with smart, secure, and stable tools. The key areas of growth that the business should focus on are:

     

     

    – supporting teams with the right tools,

    – securing an organization,

    – infrastructure development,

    – ensuring an appropriate experience for all users.

     

    When announcing a return to the office, team leaders must keep in mind the well-being of employees who are not always enthusiastic about stationary work. With many months of performing duties from home, people have become accustomed to this model and appreciate, for example, the time savings in commuting to the office. 

     

    According to the report, “Companies Return to the Office and the COVID-19 Pandemic,” as many as 44 percent of respondents feel stressed and anxious upon hearing that they are going to return to the workplace, while nearly half are considering a hybrid model.

     

    The COVID-19 pandemic made us realize that the office is not the only place we do our work from. So, it’s important to provide the same experience for people who work from home or a coffee shop, or even a car – for example, attending a meeting and using a speakerphone

     

    The hybrid future of work undoubtedly requires a fresh look at workers and the space in which they operate. In addition to ensuring a safe return to offices, companies should rethink how they use space (e.g., by identifying workspaces that are over- or under-utilized) and make appropriate changes in real-time.

     

    The future of work is undoubtedly a hybrid experience, but one that is more inclusive and relies on creativity with a simultaneous virtual experience that is sometimes better than a face-to-face meeting.

    PGNiG expands cooperation with Venture Global LNG

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    PGNiG expands cooperation with Venture Global LNG
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    Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo signed annexes to agreements with the US companies Venture Global Calcasieu Pass and Venture Global Plaquemines concerning the purchase of additional 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year for 20 years. As a result, the total volume of LNG that PGNiG will receive from Venture Global LNG will increase to 5.5 million tonnes a year.

    – The agreements signed today are another important step on the way to the full energy security of our country. American gas, which will be supplied by a reliable and predictable partner, together with the fuel coming to Poland via the Baltic Pipe from Norway, will allow us to become less dependent on supplies from the east. Diversification of gas import sources and the possibility to choose them, as well as freedom in trading the purchased fuel, increases Poland’s energy independence – emphasized Jacek Sasin, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Assets.

     

    – The import of LNG allows PGNiG to diversify sources and directions of natural gas origin, thanks to which we can ensure energy security to Polish customers – continuous and uninterrupted gas supplies. It is particularly important considering that natural gas will constitute transitional fuel in the process of energy transformation of the Polish economy – said Paweł Majewski, the President of PGNiG.

     

    – Venture Global is proud to extend our existing partnership with PGNiG for reliable delivery of U.S. LNG to Poland. Since 2018, our two companies have significantly expanded their cooperation, nearly tripling the volume of LNG that Venture Global will supply to PGNiG. By including more U.S. natural gas in the energy mix, Poland will be able to reduce its carbon footprint and diversify its domestic energy mix – commented Mike Sabel, Chief Executive Officer of Venture Global LNG.

    Famous Polish singer arrested for drunk driving

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    Famous Polish singer arrested for drunk driving
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    Mokotow policemen detained a 61-year-old woman who was driving under the influence of alcohol. Her blood-alcohol level was 2.0 per mil,” said Robert Koniuszy, spokesman for the Mokotow police. According to the Polish Press Agency, the detainee is Beata P. (commonly known as Beata K.), the co-founder and lead singer of the band Bajm.

    The incident took place on Wednesday evening in Warsaw’s Mokotów district. Beata P. (known as Beata K.) was supposed to be driving her BMW. She was driving along Niepodległości Avenue from Piaseczno towards Mokotów.

     

    According to unofficial information, the 61-year-old singer of the band Bajm was supposed to drive in an uncoordinated way. This was noticed by one of the drivers, who alerted the police and blocked P. from driving at the intersection of Niepodległości Avenue and Batorego Street.

     

    As reported by the spokesman for the Mokotow police, the Second Lieutenant Robert Koniuszy, the 61-year-old was tested with a breathalyzer. – The test showed two per mil of alcohol in his system, the police officer reported.

     

     – The woman’s driver’s license was taken away and the car was handed over to a designated person,” the Second Lieutenant stressed.

     

    After being detained, Beata P. was released to go home. According to PAP, the 61-year-old is due to report to police on Thursday, where she is expected to hear charges of driving while intoxicated. This act can carry up to two years in prison.

     

    Beata P. is the co-founder and vocalist of the band Bajm.

    Szymon Sowiński wins silver medal

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    Szymon Sowiński wins silver medal
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     This morning greeted us with another success of the Polish national team in Tokyo. 

    The silver medal in the para pistol competition from 25m was won today by Szymon Sowiński.

    It was such a great struggle. Two overtime games were played – first for the medal zone, then for the silver.

    3D printed prostheses for mutilated dogs.  It is created by a student from Wrocław  

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    3D printed prostheses for mutilated dogs.  It is created by a student from Wrocław  
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    Maciej Szczepański, a final-year veterinary student at Wrocław University of Life Sciences, is preparing prostheses for two dog patients. They are 3-year-old Sonia, who was hit by a car and lost part of her back paw, and 8-year-old Leto, whose front paw was run over by a train.
     

    The first dog was given to me by a vet from my hometown Opoczno, the second by my faculty’s friend from my year. The owners agreed without a second thought. I am sure I will help their pets – says Maciej in an interview with RMF FM.

    The student is interested in veterinary orthopaedics and has long thought about using 3D printing to treat animals with partial limb amputations. It’s much cheaper than an endoprosthesis, he says. He stresses that in Poland it is a novelty, but e.g. in the United States it is a common, alternative method of treating mutilated animals.

    The first prosthesis for the bitch (Sonia) has been printed. We’ve already had our first fitting. It turns out that everything fits.  Work is still underway to refine the harness. The second is in preparation.
     
    He wants his project to be widespread, to help stop progressive muscle and joint degeneration, and to improve the quality of life for dogs.  He hopes to be able to help as many animals as possible in the future.  He estimates that his prosthesis could cost between 1500 and 2500 thousand zlotys.

    Krakow – the Royal City

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    10 Must-Visit Destinations in Poland: Krakow
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    Krakow is the second-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. It is situated on the Vistula River in Malopolska Region (or sometimes called the Lesser Poland Province). Krakow was the official capital city of Poland until 1596 and was the second capital city in Poland’s history.

    The city dates back to the 7th century and then became the capital city of Poland was named the Royal Capital City of Kraków. As is widely known, Krakow is the city of Polish kings, artists, and the seat of the most important cultural institutions. Today, it is one of the most important European metropolises. It is a unique treasury of works of art, historical memorabilia, and monuments that represent almost all architectural styles – from the Middle Ages to the present day.

     

    September will be devoted to one of the most beautiful cities in Poland – Krakow. During this month you will find on our website the most interesting places in this amazing city. You will find here information about, among others, St Mary’s Church, Wawel Royal Castle and the Wawel Hill, Cloth Hall, Dragon’s Den, Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory, Main Market Square, Barbican, Jagiellonian University Museum, or Benedectine Abbey in Tyniec. 

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