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    Prime Minister in Gdańsk: We must try to communicate above divisions

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    Prime Minister in Gdańsk: We must try to communicate above divisions
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    The milestones that led to the creation of “Solidarity” were the efforts of generations of workers, intellectuals, students and farmers, said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Tuesday during the ceremonial meeting of the Gdańsk NSZZ “S” (Trade Union Solidarity) Board on the 41st anniversary of signing the August Agreements. The head of government argued that “we must try to communicate above divisions”.

    In his speech, the head of government recalled the events preceding the signing of the August Agreements and emphasized that Poland’s path to “Solidarity” and freedom was long.

    “The milestones that led to the creation of “Solidarity” were a great effort of the previous generations of workers, intellectuals, students and farmers who fought on various barricades,” said the head of the government.

    He recalled the greatest protests during the period of the People’s Republic of Poland, including those of 1956, 1970, 1976 and the pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II in June 1979, which – as he stated – had contributed to the creation of “Solidarity”.

    “These 21 demands were carved not in stone, but above all in our hearts,” said.

    The Prime Minister emphasized that the ideals of “Solidarity” show that “we know today that opposing personal, individual and common goods to each other is a false alternative” because they are intertwined.

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    Wieluń – a symbol of the aggression of the Third Reich against Poland

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    Wieluń - a symbol of the aggression of the Third Reich against Poland
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    Wieluń is one of the places-symbols of the aggression of the Third Reich against Poland in 1939, recalled the presidential minister Wojciech Kolarski. This year it was in Wieluń in the Łódź voivodeship where Polish President Andrzej Duda commemorated the outbreak of World War II.

    The 82nd anniversary of the outbreak of World War II falls on Wednesday. It was the largest and bloodiest war in the history of mankind, in which Poland suffered relatively the greatest losses and demographic damage among all the fighting and occupied countries.

    “Wieluń is the place which is a symbol of the aggression of the Third Reich against Poland in 1939 and the tragedy of the Second World War,” said Kolarski, emphasizing that “President Duda’s consistent policy has meant that for several years the awareness of what happened in Wieluń is no longer just the knowledge that we Poles have”. 

    In this context, he recalled the 80th celebration anniversary of the outbreak of the war and the bombing of Wieluń, in which, apart from President Duda, also the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, took part. President Duda emphasized then that Polish-German friendship could be built by respecting the mutual history.  

    Speaker of the Sejm at Westerplatte: In the face of a threats, we always have to stand together

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    Speaker of the Sejm at Westerplatte: In the face of a threats
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    The defense of Westerplatte has become a symbol of bravery, courage, and love for the Motherland. It is the realization of the dream of freedom. Staying at the post, serving Poland. Until the end, even with your life. It is our common tragic history of the war, but it is also a lesson for us, here and now, for the future, said Elżbieta Witek, Speaker of the Sejm, during the 82nd anniversary of the outbreak of World War II.

    “82 years ago, on September 1, 1939, at dawn, the crew of the Military Transit Depot on Westerplatte was attacked. World War II began. One of the most tragic periods in the history of the world. Several tens of millions of people died, and Poland as a nation suffered the greatest loss – the death of over twenty percent of the country’s population,” said Marshal Witek.

    As she recalled, Westerplatte was the first to resist German aggression.

    “Barely 200 soldiers of the Transit Depot, fought against the 4,000-strong, well-equipped enemy army. The Poles were to hold positions for twelve hours. They defended themselves tirelessly for the next six days and nights,” she emphasized.

    PGNiG and ERU commence joint operations in Ukraine

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    PGNiG and ERU commence joint operations in Ukraine
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    Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo and ERU Management Services have signed an agreement for the purchase by the Polish company of a controlling interest in the Ukrainian company Karpatgazvydobuvannya, which is the sole holder of the Byblivska license located in western Ukraine near the Polish border.

    As a result of the agreement, PGNiG will acquire 85% of shares in Karpatgazvydobuvannya. The work schedule agreed by the partners on the license provides for preparatory work preceding the spudding of an exploration well to be completed by the end of 2021. The well is scheduled to be drilled in H2 2022, followed by formation tests. If successful, the well will be connected to the Ukrainian gas network and production will begin, which could be in 2023. The shareholders of Karpatgazvydobuvannya also plan to carry out additional geophysical surveys of the license area to assist in the design of further wells.

    The most prestigious Cybersecurity Forum begins

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    The most prestigious Cybersecurity Forum begins
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    On 1-3 September in Krynica-Zdrój the CYBERSEC CEE Region&Cities conference will be held, devoted to cooperation in the sphere of cyber security, technology development, and the development of effective tools to combat cybercrime. Approximately 60 speeches, panels, and discussions will take place during these days.

    Europe’s digital security and resilience depend on the commitment of its regions and cities and real public-private partnerships. This is how to start a digital transformation, based on security and values. That is why CYBERSEC CEE Regions&Cities was created. As one of the most influential conferences in Europe, its mission is to strengthen and highlight the potential of interregional cooperation and regional opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe.

     

    The organizer of the event Ewelina Kasprzyk from the Kościuszko Institute told Niezalezna .pl what will happen in Krynica-Zdrój, which for three days will become the digital capital of Poland.

     

    “During the conference, four thematic tracks will be presented: Digital Space, Digital Three Seas, Cyber Security of Local Government Administration (PL), and Krynica Goes Digital,” said Ewelina Kasprzyk.

     

    “During these days there will be about 60 speeches, panels, and discussions on 4 stages with the participation of – confirmed at this time – several hundred people on-site and probably twice as many or more online. Among the discussion topics will be “The economics of cyber security – to buy, build, insure or outsource” with the participation of representatives of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Justice, the Polish Information Technology Association, and the Marshal’s Office of the Malopolska Region,”- points out Izabela Albrycht, chairwoman of the Program Council of Cybersec Cee Regions&Cities.

     

    The event will also be devoted to conventional security issues, including the future of the U.S. military presence in Europe, or the North Atlantic Alliance’s new strategic concept and disinformation, as well as recovery from the economic crisis that resulted from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    UPDATE The additional medal for Róża Kozakowska. Oliwia Jabłońska with bronze medal

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    UPDATE The additional medal for Róża Kozakowska. Oliwia Jabłońska with bronze medal
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    Polish Paralympians do not cease to surprise us. Every day we receive information about further successes of our representation and this is not the end yet.

    Oliwia wins the third medal in the history of competing at the Paralympic Games! Today in the 400 metres freestyle (S10). Her time: 4:33. 20 seconds.

    If you haven’t seen the previous successes of our compatriots we invite you to read our previous reports from the Paralympics in Tokyo.

    UPDATE 14:00 GMT+2

    Róża Kozakowska with the second medal, but a silver one 
     

    What a ball-pushing contest that was (F32)!  First, Róża breaks the world record twice, the ball flying 7.37 meters and then Ukrainian Moskalenko springs into action and flips Róża, improving her record of 7.61 meters, winning gold.

     

    The Rammstein singer was scheduled to perform at a festival in Russia, instead, he was arrested

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    The Rammstein singer was scheduled to perform at a festival in Russia
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    Photos of the detention of Rammstein lead singer Till Lindemann by Russian police have circulated the internet.  The star was later questioned in a hotel room in Tver.

    “Friends, we have received a reply from Till Lindemann.  He was not allowed to perform at our festival and was advised that he could face administrative and criminal liability if he violated the rules.” – were handed over by the organizers of the concert, which was to take place on August 29 at the Maklarin For Homeland festival in Tver. 
     
    Lindemann’s manager, Anar Reiband, was also to be detained.

     

    It was also reported in the media that the very reason for the detention was participation in a festival, which violated regulations concerning mass events.

    Poland has a chance to become the hydrogen technology leader in Europe

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    Poland has a chance to become the hydrogen technology leader in Europe
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    PKN ORLEN was the first fuel company in this part of Europe to declare the achievement of total carbon neutrality by 2050. As Grzegorz Jóźwiak, Director of Alternative fuels at PKN ORLEN, argued during the Forum Wizja Rozwoju, hydrogen is to constitute an optimal bridge in achieving zero emissions. Hence the company’s numerous investments in the acquisition and utilization of this raw material.

    The importance of hydrogen in Poland’s energy transformation and the development of innovative economic branches is confirmed by the fact that it was the subject of as many as two separate sessions during the 4th edition of the Forum Wizja Rozwoju in Gdynia – the largest economic event in northern Poland, which is a platform for exchanging opinions between representatives of state-owned companies, government institutions, and scientific centers.

     

    During the expert debate entitled “Can hydrogen economy become an important industry for Polish industry?” Grzegorz Jóźwiak, Director for Alternative Fuels at PKN ORLEN, assured that using this element will allow the company to build a competitive advantage in the international market.

     

    Hydrogen is a chemical element with versatile properties. Along with electromobility and 2nd generation biofuels, it is considered a fuel of the future that can lead to the achievement of European environmental goals.

     

    In the first stage of activities leading to the achievement of zero emissions in 2050, i.e., within the next decade, ORLEN Group intends to allocate over PLN 25 billion to the implementation of over 60 projects that will reduce its negative impact on the environment, open the company to new business models and strengthen the potential of the entire Polish economy.

    Berries and immunity

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    Berries and immunity
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    The human immune system is a complex machinery, whose efficient functioning depends on many different factors, including proper nutrition. So, what should be on our plates? The list of immune-supporting products is very long. Vegetables and fruits, including, among others, berries, have an important place on it.

    “It is important to eat a variety of berries to reap the benefits of the different vitamins and minerals that these fruits have to offer,” emphasize the AICR experts.

     

    So, eating berries regularly (preferably a cup a day) – as part of a healthy, balanced, varied diet in which half of what we eat is vegetables and fruit – not only boosts immunity and helps protect us from various infections and cancers, but also many other diseases.

     

    This is why berries are included in the so-called superfood category. In this context, it is worth noting that the high content of bioactive components in berries (mainly polyphenols) manifests itself in their extremely intense colors – usually red, purple, navy blue, or black, in various shades. Recall that this group of fruits includes, among others, whortleberries, blueberries, raspberries, chokeberries, currants, blackberries, but also mini kiwi fruits.

     

    However, berry fruits are also worth mentioning because Poland is one of the largest producers of them in the world! So, we can and should eat them as often as possible, especially now in the summer season when they are fresh and easily accessible.

    President to Belarusians: Poland will be your home for as long as you need it

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    President to Belarusians: Poland will be your home for as long as you need it
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    Solidarity has become not only a symbol but also a determinant of Polish politics, said President Andrzej Duda in a speech published on Tuesday on the Belsat television website and addressed to Belarusians on the anniversary of signing the August Agreements.

    “As the President of the Republic of Poland, I would like to tell you clearly that you can feel in Poland like at home and that Poland will be your home for as long as you need it,” he assured.

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