This work, Strengthening Ties: V Corps supports Polish Apache Signing Ceremony, by MAJ Ashley Bain, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. Learn more. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Following the December commemoration of the National Day of the Victorious Greater Poland Uprising in Bydgoszcz regional celebrations were held on Sunday (January 5) in Inowrocław and Pałuki won their freedom with the sword and here we bow our heads before these heroes,” said Dariusz Kurzawa The Inowrocław ceremonies began with a flower-laying ceremony at the Monument to the Greater Poland Insurgent followed by reenactment group presentations and a gala in the municipal theater that included a concert by a military orchestra The events were preceded by a mass for the homeland at the basilica in Inowrocław “By honoring the heroic people of Greater Poland we emphasize that we in Kujawy and Pomorze regard the Greater Poland Uprising as part of our shared Polish path to freedom,” emphasized Vice-Marshal Zbigniew Ostrowski who represented the Regional Self-Government during the Bydgoszcz commemoration These events took place on December 27 at the garrison church and the Monument to the Unknown Greater Poland Insurgent “We have a duty to remember that there is such a thing as the ethos of serving Poland May we not lack patience and humility in this service and may we unite both in the face of threats and in times when we must build the foundations of our nation’s success together we build upon the foundations left to us by our predecessors,” said Vice-Marshal Zbigniew Ostrowski during his Bydgoszcz speech After Poland regained independence in November 1918 the territories of the Prussian partition remained under German control The visit of the renowned pianist and future Prime Minister Ignacy Jan Paderewski to Poznań inspired the people of the Greater Poland capital to assert their Polish identity In response to German provocations and counter-demonstrations quickly spreading across almost the entire former Province of Poznań The armistice signed in Trier in February 1919 did not halt the hostilities It was only the Treaty of Versailles in June 1919 that granted Poland most of the Greater Poland portion of the former Prussian partition Marshal's Office of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region Poland (AP) — A Polish opposition senator whose phone was hacked with advanced spyware has filed a civil suit against Poland’s ruling party leader for slander over comments suggesting that he was placed under surveillance in connection to wrongdoing Hours after the news was reported Monday about Sen Krzysztof Brejza’s case against Kaczynski Polish prosecutors informed Brejza’s father that he was under investigation as a suspect and needed to appear for questioning Both father and son insist that they have done nothing wrong and accuse authorities of seeking political revenge They also believe the ruling Law and Justice party is trying to cast suspicion on them as a way to justify the use of the surveillance software a tool meant to fight terrorism and other serious crimes The hacking revelations have rocked Poland drawing comparisons to the 1970s Watergate scandal in the United States and eliciting calls for an investigative commission in parliament READ MORE: EU says Lukashenko using refugee crisis to ‘destabilize’ region, overwhelm Polish border Brejza called the decision to summon his father “revenge targeting the family” for the lawsuit and for revealing “crimes related to illegal surveillance of the opposition.” He spoke Monday at a news conference in parliament alongside his wife said he was delivered a letter informing him that he must appear for questioning as a suspect but wasn’t informed of what the case involves “I feel a little like the character from the Franz Kafka novel ‘The Trial.’ I don’t know what this concerns I can only guess,” he told the news station TVN24 Krzysztof Brejza was hacked multiple times in 2019 mostly when he was running the opposition’s parliamentary election campaign according to an analysis by experts at the Citizen Lab a research institute at the University of Toronto The findings were confirmed by technical experts at Amnesty International Citizen Lab found that two other Polish critics of the right-wing authorities were also hacked all three with Pegasus spyware by Israel’s NSO Group The Associated Press reported the hackings in exclusive reports based on the Citizen Lab and Amnesty International findings Kaczynski acknowledged Friday that Poland had purchased Pegasus describing it as a tool that many states now have to combat crime and corruption text messages stolen from his phone were doctored and aired by state-controlled TV in Poland as part of a smear campaign in the heat of the race which the populist ruling party went on to narrowly win © 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins Ekoenergetyka-Polska has put into operation the infrastructure for charging electric buses in Inowrocław Three OppCharge pantograph charging stations of 300 kW each supply 8 electric buses on the streets of the city Inowrocław took delivery of 8 Volvo 7900 electric buses (plus 8 hybrids) following a tender won by the Swedish company in March 2018 This is a one of the first implementation of the OppCharge system in Poland The company is an e-mobility charging infrastructure provider with 8 years of experience Reverse pantograph gives compatibility of charging regardless of the bus manufacturer And the charging by pantograph is completely automatic and does not require driver action Pantographs will power buses with hybrid and fully electric drive The three OppCharge pantograph charging stations represent the second order for Inowrocław realized by Ekoenergetyka-Polska: a plug-in type depot charger of 40 kW power was previously delivered Inowrocław is the next city on the map of Poland where Ekoenergetyka is providing its charging stations «It gives us great satisfaction that with our products we are changing public transport in Poland for the better – says Bartosz Kubik we are glad that we have contributed to the city’s goal of 100% ecological transport» «With the launch of our loaders Inowrocław became the first city in Poland with entirely “clean” public transport» adds Maciej Wojeński © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I Volvo Buses has received an order for eight fully electric buses and eight electric hybrid buses from Inowrocław in Poland It is the first order from a Polish city for both bus models from Volvo decided to update its bus fleet to become all electrified Volvo hybrids are already in operation in the city situated in northern Poland now they will be accompanied by 8 fully electric buses and 8 electric hybrid buses from Volvo The vehicles will be manufactured at the Volvo factory in Wroclaw All vehicles are scheduled for delivery in 2018.  “We are very happy to supply the city of Inowrocław with more of our electrified buses and contribute to their transition to an all electrified bus fleet We can now see that more and more of the world’s cities are choosing electrified city bus traffic in order to deal with poor air quality and noise,” says Håkan Agnevall The electrified buses are being sold as a turnkey package whereby Volvo takes care of all vehicle and battery maintenance The buses will have two charging options; fast-charging at the end stops via pantograph The charging stations will be based on the common interface OppCharge whereby the charging stations can also be used by electrified buses from other vehicle manufacturers too Energy consumption for Volvo’s electric buses is about 80 per cent lower than for corresponding diesel buses The figure for the electric hybrid is about 60 %.  Volvo has previously supplied its hybrid buses to Polish cities and Volvo 7900 Hybrids operate in Wrocław Volvo supplied 35 hybrids to Sosnowiec which now has the biggest fleet of hybrid buses in Poland Volvo has sold more than 3,900 electrified buses to public transport operators the world over The deal was signed on Thursday by Deputy PM and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at an airbase near Inowrocław The leased helicopters will serve as a temporary solution until Poland receives its 96 ordered AH-64E Apaches This ensures that Polish forces can begin training immediately preventing gaps in operational readiness as older equipment is phased out the first Apaches could arrive as early as June the leasing agreement reflects Washington’s trust in Poland as a key ally does not provide advanced military equipment to just any buyer underscoring the strategic nature of the deal - Leasingujemy osiem śmigłowców bojowych Apache w wersji D, aby nasi żołnierze mogli zdobyć umiejętności i być w pełni przygotowani na nadejście zamówionych przez Polskę nowych maszyn. Po to bierzemy dzisiaj leasing, wydajemy na to 300 milionów dolarów, żeby nasi piloci, personel… pic.twitter.com/eg8wvl3EBU Kosiniak-Kamysz highlighted ongoing talks about Polish-American joint ventures in the defense sector As the European Union considers increased support for its defense industry he suggested that such partnerships could help Poland access EU funding while maintaining strong ties with the U.S The minister recently discussed this proposal with U.S Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during his visit to Poland W ramach zawartych umów Stany Zjednoczone przekażą do użytkowania przez Siły Zbrojne RP 8 szt. śmigłowców AH-64D #APACHE. Oprócz leasingu zawarte umowy zabezpieczają również procesy eksploatacji i szkolenia personelu SZ RP w okresie ich użytkowania do czasu dostaw nowych… pic.twitter.com/JoIrTdEJrQ For nearly two weeks Polish airspace was filled with American and Eurofighter Typhoon participated in mock interceptions and combat training simulations The exercise was organized by the 183rd Air Operations Group (AOG) of the US Air Force and the Polish Center of Air Operations aimed at testing the joint capabilities of NATO air forces Astral Knight assumes the integration of multinational forces and IAMD (Integrated Air-and-Missile Defence) assets with the simultaneous implementation of the exercise in the form of FTX (Field Training Exercise) and LVC (Live Virtual Constructive) The core of the Astral Knight exercises is testing the interoperability of forces and solutions created by the USAF concerning air command Na lotnisku 31. Bazy Lotnictwa Taktycznego w Krzesinach wylądowały samoloty Eurofighter Typhoon 🇬🇧 @RoyalAirForce, które wraz z F-16 🇵🇱 wykonywać będą wspólne operacje lotnicze w ramach trwającego ćwiczenia Astral Knight 2024.Kluczowym celem współpracy sojuszniczej ✈️ podczas… pic.twitter.com/0Of5lXtIdb The multinational character of the Astral Knight included a visit of the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons temporary rebasing at the 31st Tactical Air Base in Krzesiny, a home for the Polish F-16 squadrons. Their visit was previously declared by the British Prime Minister the US Air Force operated from the Powidz Air Base and other USAF bases in Europe air attacks with the use of ballistic missiles and drones pose a critical threat to infrastructure and civilians The necessity to develop unified procedures and strategies is a must for NATO to respond to these threats with carefully prepared solutions Astral Knight has proven the multinational interoperability and capabilities for multilevel cooperation regarding the air domain by the alliance in Western Europe Poland boosts defense with a $300M Apache lease strengthening NATO’s eastern flank while awaiting 96 next-gen AH-64E helicopters In a significant step to enhance its military capabilities Poland has signed a $300-million leasing contract with the United States for eight Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters The deal aimed at strengthening Poland’s airborne assault capacity and logistics support to ensure the helicopters’ operational readiness all eight AH-64Ds will be assigned to the 1st Land Forces Aviation Brigade a key unit providing aerial support for Polish ground forces .@KosiniakKamysz has announced Poland will lease eight AH-64D Apache helicopters from the @USArmy Pilots will be trained on the D-model before the arrival of the @MON_GOV_PL fleet of 96 E-model Apaches. pic.twitter.com/dKhotSvPTc — Boeing Europe (@BoeingEurope) February 28, 2025 To facilitate a seamless integration of the Apache helicopters The first deliveries are expected to take place between the second and third quarters of this year The leased AH-64Ds serve as an interim measure to reinforce Poland’s airborne attack capabilities while awaiting the delivery of the more advanced AH-64E Apache “Guardian” helicopters In 2024, Poland placed an order for 96 of the latest-generation AH-64Es as part of its broader military modernization efforts The first batch of 15 AH-64Es is scheduled to arrive in 2028 and will also be stationed in Inowrocław Poland will become the second-largest operator of Apache helicopters in the world This major acquisition comes at a time of heightened tensions on NATO’s eastern flank. With the ongoing war in Ukraine and increasing security concerns in Eastern Europe Poland is taking significant steps to modernize its armed forces and strengthen its defense posture The Polish Ministry of Defence emphasized that the acquisition of these Apaches not only boosts national defense but also underscores Poland’s commitment to modernizing its military aviation capabilities “After the order is completed, Poland will become the second largest user of APACHE helicopters in the world, right after the United States, which will significantly strengthen the country’s defense potential and confirm the determination to modernize and develop the Helicopter Aviation of the Polish Armed Forces,” the Ministry stated The Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow is a formidable attack helicopter known for its agility and firepower Measuring 18 meters (59 feet) in length with a rotor diameter of 15 meters (49 feet) it is equipped with a 30-millimeter M230 chain gun making it a highly versatile weapon system Powered by twin General Electric T700-GE-701 engines the AH-64D can reach a top speed of 150 knots (278 kilometers/173 miles per hour) ensuring rapid response capabilities in combat scenarios The AH-64 Apache is an ideal attack helicopter Poland’s lease of eight AH-64D Apaches boosts its aerial combat strength For those unaware of the AH-64 Apache’s power, watch… pic.twitter.com/vVMnZUJ15k — Xero (@Syfer_O) February 27, 2025 As Poland continues its military expansion and modernization this Apache lease marks a critical step in enhancing the nation’s defense capabilities The introduction of the AH-64D into service ahead of the AH-64E deliveries ensures that Poland remains well-equipped to counter evolving security threats while reinforcing its role as a key NATO ally in the region Poland is positioning itself as a stronger force in Europe’s defense landscape reinforcing its commitment to security and deterrence amid an increasingly complex geopolitical environment As someone who’s seen what happens when the truth is distorted I know how unfair it feels when those who’ve sacrificed the most lose their voice you’re not just leveling the playing field—you’re standing with those who’ve already given so much ensuring they continue to serve by delivering stories that matter Every subscription means we can hire more veterans and keep their hard-earned knowledge in the fight You must become a subscriber or login to view or post comments on this article Anduril Is the Netflix of War—and the Old Defense Giants Are About to Get Blockbuster’d How Department of Defense Educational Activity Staff Co-Opted Diversity Equity and Inclusion Protests SOFREP Evening Brief: Israel Approves Gaza Seizure Plan Japanese Soryu-class Submarines Could Be Stealthiest in the World SOFREP Evening Brief: Trump Annoys 1.4 Billon Catholics by Posting Pic of Himself As Pope, Putin Says He Hopes He Won’t Have to Use Nukes in Ukraine, Mexico Rejects US Offer to Send Troops Across the Border · 10 hours ago The World is Gearing Up for War: $2.7 Trillion in Global Military Spending Signals a New Era of Conflict · 10 hours ago The Great Goat Heist: Inside the Navy’s Mascot Snatch · 12 hours ago SOFREP Evening Brief: Israel Approves Gaza Seizure Plan, Pakistan Conducts Second Missile Test · 12 hours ago Anduril Is the Netflix of War—and the Old Defense Giants Are About to Get Blockbuster’d · 17 hours ago Your Subscription Supports our Veteran Staff and more than 75 State Department-approved countries around the world Our ultra-portable washing machine makes your journey easier pocket-sized travel companion allows you to travel lighter while helping you save money Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection and continued support of the sport and airgun industry RecPak is a meal replacement for the outdoors that saves you weight space and time in the most challenging environments By 2018-03-09T15:20:58+00:00 POLAND: Solaris Bus & Coach handed over four electric buses to MZK Ostrów Wielkopolski on December 28 The Urbino 12 buses are the first zero-emission buses for the city and have been supplied under a contract that also saw three Solaris Urbino 12 diesel buses enter service in September POLAND: The city of Rzeszów signed a contract with Solaris Bus & Coach on October 30 for the supply of 10 electric and 30 diesel buses Solaris will supply 10 of its Urbino 12 buses under a 30·2m złoty contract that includes charging infrastructure POLAND: Solaris Bus & Coach is to supply 10 Urbino 8,9 LE electric buses to Stalowa Wola The city has placed the order alongside a contract for nine diesel buses the buses will each be powered by four batteries feeding a 160 .. Site powered by Webvision Cloud Germany — Poland has signed a contract to purchase 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from U.S defense contractor Boeing as the nation continues to grow its forces in the wake of Russia’s war on Ukraine was signed by Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz at the Polish 22nd Air Base in Inowroclaw is Poland’s latest procurement as it attempts to become “one of the most modern” and largest militaries in Europe by 2032 according to policy documents on the Polish Defense Ministry website “This kind of advanced capability is not shared with just anyone; it takes a special bond ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski said during the ceremony Army’s V Corps held a two-day Polish Apache Initiative with members of the Polish military an Apache pilot and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade standardization officer maintenance and integrating the platform into the Polish military there’s some stability issues in the eastern flank of NATO with Ukraine The helicopters represent “a massive deterrent when you start talking about any sort of land-based incursion,” he added “Having that many Apaches with Hellfire (missiles) is a difficult problem set to solve for a foreign adversary.” The agreement follows a pair of $2 billion loans for defense equipment by the U.S in March and July and approval for over $36 billion in foreign military sales in fiscal year 2023 Poland on Friday announced the signing of another $850 million contract for AIM-120C medium-range air-to-air guided missiles which was followed by a contract Monday for 48 Patriot missile launchers They also stand to receive M1A2 Abrams tanks later this year as well as additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems has announced plans to spend more than 4% of its gross domestic product on defense The nation shares a border to the east with Ukraine and also Belarus The Apache is considered one of the preeminent helicopters of its kind in the world It is armed with tank-killing Hellfire missiles Jun 28, 2022 | Law, Politics, Society The use of pepper spray by police on people protesting against the ruling party chairman has drawn criticism from the opposition the interior minister has defended the actions of the officer responsible as “justified and understandable” The incident took place in the city of Inowrocław head of the national-conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party A group of opponents had gathered nearby, chanting, “you will go to jail” as Kaczyński entered and left the meeting. Some wore t-shirts with eight stars written on them symbolising opposition to the party (the stars correspond to the phrase “J***ć PiS” some men from the group began arguing with police officers protecting the meeting Footage captured by broadcaster TVN showed one arguing with a police officer The officer is then seen pushing the man and his companion away before using pepper spray on them Zauważmy, że człowiek potraktowany gazem nie był fizycznie agresywny. Nieuzasadniona agresja władzy. https://t.co/zoxKTgA2yk — Katarzyna Lubnauer (@KLubnauer) June 27, 2022 The video caused a wave of outrage amongst opposition politicians who have often accused Kaczyński of receiving a disproportionate amount of state protection The incident represented “unjustified aggression by the authorities” deputy head of the opposition Civic Coalition (KO) caucus even dramatically against the rules,” said Piotr Kładoczny a legal scholar at the University of Warsaw and deputy president of the board of the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights there was no reason “to use direct coercive measures” which should be employed only when absolutely necessary the use of such means was not only not necessary except to escalate the conflict,” he added Clashes at abortion protest in Warsaw as police use tear gas and force against demonstrators such allegations were rejected by the regional police headquarters which said that those against whom the spray was deployed had “used vulgar words towards the police officers despite being warned several times about the use of gas Będę tu stał? Bo co? Kim ty jesteś? Kur**! Nazwisko! Przeje****! Jeb*** mi kur! Wy tu przyszliście! Kto mi wytyczy gdzie mam stać? Jesteś piz**!!! pic.twitter.com/Y6Q4tuXvrk — Patryk Osowski🇵🇱 (@Patryk_Osowski) June 27, 2022 expressed his support for the police officer calling his “firm reaction justified and understandable” “Insulting a police officer is a crime,” noted Kamiński “There can be no consent for attacking officers of the uniformed services.” Insulting a public official is a crime in Poland that can carry a prison sentence of up to one year Nie może być zgody na atakowanie funkcjonariuszy służb mundurowych Stanowcza reakcja policjanta w Inowrocławiu była uzasadniona i zrozumiała — Mariusz Kamiński (@Kaminski_M_) June 28, 2022 Ryszard Brejza – whose son is a prominent opposition senator – claimed that the officers protecting Kaczyński’s meeting had been brought in from outside the city with ‘Police’ written on their clothes appropriated a car park” despite no one approaching the mayor’s office to request exclusive use of the space “The place was surrounded by officers and isolated making it impossible for drivers to both use the car park and pass through it,” he added Na pytanie o podstawę wyłączenia części miasta – fsze nie znali podstawy prawnej odpowiadają, że „funkcjonariusze ZABEZPIECZAJĄ TEREN”. Właściciel placu Miasto Inowrocław, zarządca Zakład Robót Publicznych, nie wydał zgody/nie był informowany o zajęciu i wyłączeniu placu pic.twitter.com/maDS8m2BhP — Krzysztof Brejza (@KrzysztofBrejza) June 27, 2022 He admitted that “the use of vulgar language [by the protester] is not praiseworthy” but added that “only in ‘Putin-like’ states can it become an opportunity to use stun gas on demonstrators “Such behaviour by a masked police officer may be tantamount to breaking the law by exceeding his powers,” said the mayor who announced that his office had submitted a notification to prosecutors of a suspected crime Meanwhile, state broadcaster TVP, which is used as a mouthpiece by the government noted that one of the men using obscenities outside Kaczyński’s meeting (but who was not involved in the confrontation with police) is a leading local politician from Brejza’s group on the city council Po czym można rozpoznać Brejzoland? Po chamstwie.https://t.co/SHC1ye9drk — Samuel Pereira (@SamPereira_) June 27, 2022 Main photo credit: TVN24 (screenshot) Alicja Ptak is senior editor at Notes from Poland and a multimedia journalist , , Karol Nawrocki even suggested that the state security services were involved in creating the scandal , , The 1,200 square metre national symbol was unfurled on the beach in Międzyzdroje , , The proportion of Poles saying the US has a positive influence on the world has also fallen to its lowest recorded level Apr 30, 2025 | , , , That response will include “large Polish and NATO exercises in Poland” Apr 29, 2025 | , , , Those employed in Poland work on average the third-longest hours in the European Union Apr 28, 2025 | , , , , Westinghouse and Bechtel were first chosen in 2022 as partners on the 192 billion zloty ($51 billion) project please consider helping us to continue and expand it [email protected] Copyright © 2025 Notes From Poland | Design jurko studio | Code by 2sides.pl 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CIECH Group implemented a series of improvements in the production of soda ash in the Group's Polish plants which account for the annual production of soda of nearly 1.5 million tons The activities resulted in smoother production a more efficient exploitation of raw materials in technological processes and a reduced rate of CO2 emissions per ton of soda ash produced The Group will continue its activities aimed at reducing CO2 emissions by around 30 percent in the period of the next five years vs year 2019 which in the face of rising CO2 certificate prices remains the main challenge for soda manufacturers Combined with the growing CAPEX aimed at reducing emissions this may lead to pressure on increasing soda prices on the European market Soda ash production is energy-consuming – in both Polish plants of the Group there are dedicated heat and power plants supplying process steam necessary for soda ash production Energy efficiency is one of the key determinants in terms of production expenses and the competitiveness of soda production over the last 1.5 years we have been working intensively to improve the efficiency of soda production The discernible reduction of unscheduled production outages the increase of the actual levels of soda production and the decrease of CO2 per ton of soda ash produced are amongst the results of our work which translate into real savings," says Dawid Jakubowicz President of the Management Board of CIECH S.A the CO2 emission rate per ton of soda in the Polish plants has seen a reduction by approx which enables savings of several million zlotys a year while the effective production capacity[1] has already increased by approx CIECH is taking advantage of the growing competitiveness achieved as a result of the activities in the Sales & Operations Planning area This allowed CIECH to use the production capacity and simultaneously optimize the amount of raw materials in the soda production process The result is a smooth production process and an appropriate level of stocks as we are in the process of implementing a plan to increase the efficiency of soda production including significant ventures such as the partial transition to gas in our Inowrocław plant as well as the development of 150 initiatives related to increasing the efficiency of our heat and power plants These efforts have an ample impact on the level of our competitiveness and reflect our determination to emphasize our position on the CEE soda ash market," says Dawid Jakubowicz which produced over 500,000 tonnes of soda per year CIECH focuses on the maximum use of the potential of the plants in Poland and Germany and supplying customers in Europe with soda ash The possible scenario of a further increases in the prices of CO2 certificates (which have tripled since the beginning of 2018) raw materials or capital expenditures for the "green energy transformation" may translate into an increase in soda prices on the European market "The entire soda production industry based in Europe operates under the same conditions and everyone is aware of the obligation to meet the ambitious objectives defined by the European Union higher CO2 certificates and raw material prices combined with investments related with decarbonization may be reflected in the prices this resource in Europe," emphasises Dawid Jakubowicz In order to reduce the level of CO2 emissions the CIECH Group is implementing a multi-faceted decarbonisation strategy which assumes modernisation of combined heat and power plants in Poland as well as the use of photovoltaics as a source of electricity and heat in the Group's plants CO2 emissions could be reduced by 30 per cent vs year 2019 "Although these initiatives differ in scale and implementation horizon they have one common denominator - reducing CO2 emissions and thus improving CIECH's competitiveness and implementing the idea of sustainable development of the entire Group as part of our strategy," sums up Dawid Jakubowicz Apart from issues related to the reduction of CO2 emissions CIECH is intensively implementing solutions involving the optimization of the production process through digitization in order to increase efficiency through Advanced Process Control solutions or the use of neural networks the soda plants are implementing the so-called insourcing strategy (resigning from third-party subcontractors and relying on the Group's own resources) of repair and maintenance processes for production lines through CIECH Maintenance a company operating since the beginning of the year The CIECH Group manufactures light and heavy soda in two plants – Inowrocław and Janikowo The production capacity of these factories stands at 1.5 million tons per year the German soda factory located in Stassfurt produces approx The total soda manufactured by the CIECH Group gives it the position of the second largest producer in the European Union with a strong standing on European and global markets and with a stable strategic investor (Kulczyk Investments) The company exports its products to over 100 countries around the world CIECH manufactures products of the highest which are further used to produce articles which are essential in the everyday life of people all over the world it combines a modern approach to business with the tradition of production which dates back to 1882 the company has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange and on one of the largest stock exchanges in Europe: Börse Frankfurt More information is available at www.ciechgroup.com Effective production capacity reflects actual production vs its nominal level resulting from the construction of a soda production line Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1278220/CIECH_Logo.jpg https://ciechgroup.com Do not sell or share my personal information: The EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup 2024 is reaching its final stage and the time has come to honour the players who shined the most during the tournament Six nominees in three positions for 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To see this content, you would need to update your Privacy Preferences REVIEW: The yearly beach handball tournament in Croatia crowned its new champions on Sunday 4 May NEWS: The ebt 2025 will see Europe’s best beach handball clubs on the sand across a number of different tournaments held in the coming month… HUMANS OF BEACH HANDBALL: The man who put Polish beach handball on the map guides us through his extraordinary career on… NEWS: The list of referees and delegates for EHF Beach Handball EURO 2025 and the YAC 17 EHF Beach Handball EURO 2025 is now known HUMANS OF BEACH HANDBALL: Jelena Eric has transitioned from a successful indoor handball career to being a leader on the sand NEWS: The 14 men's and 14 women's teams that will contest the ebt Finals 2025 in Italy have been confirmed DRAW REVIEW: Groups for preliminary round determined during draw event at European Handball House in Vienna DRAW REVIEW: 18 teams have been drawn into three groups for 3-6 July 2025 championships in Alanya NEWS: The draw for the men's and women's EHF Beach Handball EURO and YAC17 Beach Handball EUROs takes place on Wednesday 26 February HUMANS OF BEACH HANDBALL: One of Germany's brightest young stars Matthew Wollin is busy turning his dreams into reality Valmet Corporation's press release on August 27 Valmet has signed a contract with CIECH Soda Polska S.A for the supply of a flue gas desulphurization and denitrification installation to Soda Polska's combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Inowroclaw The investment will extend the lifetime of the CHP plant as well as decrease the plant's sulfur dioxide The order is included in Valmet's third quarter 2015 orders received The value or the order is around EUR 40 million "We selected Valmet as supplier because their solution was overall the most competitive The Valmet wet limestone flue gas desulphurization (FGD) solution provides the lowest operational cost We were also pleased that Valmet managed to optimize the duration and timing of the boiler outages required during construction thereby minimizing the production losses of the chemical plant," says Jacek Gajdka Director of Investments and Member of the Supervisory Board of CIECH Soda Polska "Valmet has in the past few years executed significant boiler rebuilds and new boiler delivery projects in Poland This flue gas cleaning order further strengthens our position in the Polish market for energy solutions It also demonstrates the competiveness of our environmental solutions for this size coal fired boilers  We are delighted that we received the trust of CIECH Soda Polska to carry out this significant project at Inowroclaw," says Roman Szerszen Inowroclaw Chemical plant (Photo by CIECH Soda Polska S.A.) The Inowroclaw CHP plant consists of four OP-110 coal fired boilers and provides energy to the Inowroclaw Chemical Plant The CHP plant is in the national transition plan in Poland for compliance with the IE directive and will have to comply with tight annual emission ceilings for sulfur dioxide nitrogen oxides and particulate starting in 2017 Valmet's scope includes the delivery of a common wet limestone based flue gas desulphurization (FGD) installation to desulphurize the flue gases from all the four existing coal fired boilers It further includes the delivery of a selective reduction catalyst (SCR) system to be installed into each boiler for denitrification of the flue gases Each boiler will also be equipped with a new rotating air preheater and new flue gas fan to further extend their lifetime The wet limestone FGD installation is planned to be in commercial operation in June 2017 The first SCR installation will be operational in June 2016 and the last in October 2018 "The advantage of our FGD solution based on wet limestone is the relatively low cost of the limestone sorbent and the production of commercial-grade gypsum that can be used in a wide variety of applications in the building industry Wet limestone FGD is also a well-established technology with references worldwide and proven reliability," says Frank Ligthart - Senior Sales Manager CEN at Valmet Information about the customer CIECH Soda Polska S.A is a 100% subsidiary of the CIECH group and operates two soda plants located at Inowroclaw and Janikowo in Poland It is the only company in Poland that produces dense and light soda ash It also manufactures wet and dry evaporated salt Other products manufactured by the company include The main customers are national and international glass manufacturers fodder industry and pharmaceutical industry Solution Sales Manager Environmental Systems Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies Valmet's vision is to become the global champion in serving its customers Valmet's services cover everything from maintenance outsourcing to mill and plant improvements and spare parts The strong technology offering includes pulp mills as well as power plants for bio-energy production Valmet's advanced automation solutions range from single measurements to mill wide turnkey automation projects Polish Mi-24 pilots have trained on the simulator of the said helicopter for the first time in 2018 For pilots of all types of aircrafts such as helicopters simulator is a standard part of the training for those who sit behind the controls of the Mi-24 - it was not and no company in Europe has met the requirements of the 1st Land Forces Aviation Brigade (1 Brygada Lotnictwa Wojsk Lądowych) which is in charge of the air bases equipped with Mi-24 in Inowrocław and Pruszcz Gdanski we have tried to find a provider of such training Even a suitable tender inquiry has been submitted no one came forward," says Lieutenant-Colonel Krzysztof Kwiatkowski commander of the 1st Helicopter Assault Squadron of 56th Air Base in Inowrocław a company providing training in the Mi-24 simulator at its compound in Petrovac (Macedonia) it turned out that the device is adapted to the more modern version of Mi-24 In order to check whether the training makes sense and how the simulators look like Lieutenant Colonel Krzysztof Kwiatkowski and Lieutenant Colonel Marcin Kurandy commander of the Aviation Action Group at 49th Air Base in Pruszcz Gdański The basic difference between the Polish Mi-24 and the version called Alexander concerns displays in the upper pilot cabin (Mi-24 has two cabins: the upper one is for the first pilot - the crew commander and the lower one is for the second pilot - the operator) pilots have decided that the simulator will be suitable for training "Main analog instruments were left in the simulator booth speedometer and variometer are located in the simulator in exactly the same position where they are in the Polish Mi-24 says the commander of the Inowrocław squadron Many more differences have been discovered in the lower cabin of the helicopter "Instead of a station to control the weapons there are two displays and a mission computer so the training is difficult for the co-pilot," says Lt A total of about 50 pilots from 56th Air Base and 49th Air Base went to Macedonia in 2018 Why the training did not cover all the pilots serving in both bases when we did not yet knew that the training would take place how to modify the course in the future and how to diversify the missions I can count on such tips from pilots who already have some experience" The Mi-24 helicopter simulator located at the training compound in Petrovac is an FMS (Full Mission Simulator) From the outside it looks like a large sphere some images corresponding to the mission that the pilot performs are being displayed The airmen emphasize that the flight in the simulator is very realistic it tilts the same way and gives the impression of moving in a circle Jacek Janowski from the 56th Air Base in Inowrocław The center has also a simulation control center Macedonian and Polish instructors are watching - while standing meters away - what pilots are doing inside the sphere "The Macedonians were rather responsible for the technical maintenance of the simulator but we were the ones to decide on how the mission should look like Each movement of the pilot is being recorded so in real time we saw which devices he turned on Polish instructors do not have such possibility because the Mi-24 is constructed in such a way that pilots from the first and the second cabin cannot see each other Instructors cannot control whether trainees are being focused on right instruments "Sometimes a procedure in the simulator was failing and it turned out that the pilot was watching the wrong indicator For what emergency situations have the pilots trained for "When the hydraulic installation fails - first the main one one of the most important tasks of the pilots is to control the helicopter The problem is that the installation is responsible for control assistance so in order to safely land a three-ton helicopter on the ground Sometimes you need the strength of two pilots in order to pull the control stick" It is difficult to train such situation in the real world as is the case of the event of a fire of engines - one of the most dangerous failures "In the simulator it looks the same as in reality so we receive information about the fact that we have a fire a system that loudly informs about a failure I look at the control devices of the power unit - if there is a fire I can see how the engine temperature is rising" Pilots perform next steps listed on the checklist you can control the situation" - one of them says The pilot checks whether the fire extinguishing tank has worked and then turns off the burning engine I go to the next point of the protocol - a flight with one engine.. And then to the next - an emergency landing" but during the first flights in the simulator even experienced pilots have crashed the helicopter they are all as important as the knowledge of procedures because these are the situations that carry a huge risk We do it at a safe height and at a safe distance everything happens by surprise and in the least comfortable conditions" some of the procedures are being practiced on the ground Turn on the lights and turn them off again.. The pilot memorizes and masters these activities but there is no adrenaline and stress" says the commander of the Inowrocław squadron The CRM (Crew Resource Management) - that is crew's cooperation in emergency situations - has also been practiced it was supposed to be a training for crew commanders only but it turned out that the simulator can also be used in pilot-operator training" "They learned that their role during the flight is very important," adds the commander of the Aviation Action Group responsibilities must become divided between the two pilots "The number of stimuli that the crew commander is experiencing is so high that at some point the other pilot has to take over some tasks - from reading points from the checklist to the helicopter control Then the crew commander has time to deal with switching turning off or switching on further devices in his cabin Due to the fact that in the Mi-24 they are not only in the cockpit in front of the commander he may find it difficult to turn them off and simultaneously look ahead help of the co-pilot is very important in such cases" How experienced pilots benefited from the training My chances of surviving the malfunction of a helicopter have increased I know that if something would happen to me in the air I will have what I have practiced in the simulator before my eyes" says Lt "There is no way to train for all emergency situations during the real flight I had a small amount of hours spent in the air at that time because I finished the School of Eaglets only a year and a half earlier have allowed me to happily land in a casual area so nobody paid any attention to mistakes thant I have made And such knowledge is very important for pilots and the simulator gives us the opportunity to obtain it" Pilots admit that it would be best to train more frequently Since there is no chance of that to happen But the training program will be slightly modified training procedures in emergency situations to be a surprise for the pilot in training so that he cannot be prepared for a specific situation" that in 2019 all pilots of this machine will undergo training in the Mi-24 flight simulator "Training in Macedonia has already been included in their individual training plans" The route will include cities such as Wrocław There will be four daily departures – three during the day and one at night The journey from Prague to Gdańsk is expected to take around 9 hours A ticket for the longest stretch of the route is expected to cost up to 73 euros According to rynek-kolejowy.pl PKP Intercity has not yet reached an agreement with the Czech Republic regarding the addition of a sleeping car or couchette to the Baltic Express The restaurant car will only be available on the Polish section of the route Polish State Railways (PKP Intercity) will operate a total of 505 long-distance connections A new feature will be additional services from Przemyśl located near the Polish-Ukrainian border in the southeastern part of Poland to the northernmost areas along the Baltic Sea coast Nowy rozkład jazdy od 15 grudnia to aż 505 połączeń dalekobieżnych PKP Intercity – o 51 więcej niż rok temu. Na najpopularniejszych trasach pociągi odjadą w równych odstępach czasowych, co 1, 2 lub 4 godziny. Pociąg Warszawa - Lublin odjedzie w szczycie co godzinę, zawsze 40… pic.twitter.com/rIPCA0wmja Source: PKP Intercity/IAR/PR24/rynek-kolejowy.pl/X/@PKPIntercityPDP Valmet Corporation's press release on January 26 for the supply of a flue gas desulphurization plant (FGD) to Soda Polska's Janikowo combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Poland This is the second order of a FGD plant from CIECH Soda Polska Valmet signed a contract for a similar plant for the Inowroclaw CHP plant including a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) plant The order is included in Valmet's fourth quarter 2015 orders received The value of the order is around EUR 20 million "This investment will extend the lifetime of the Janikowo CHP plant and help us in complying with the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) by decreasing our sulfur dioxide (SO2) and dust emissions," says Marcin Malek Director of Investments at CIECH Soda Polska Janikowo Chemical plant (Photo by CIECH Soda Polska S.A.) The Janikowo CHP plant provides energy to the Janikowo Chemical Plant The CHP plant is in the national transition plan in Poland for compliance with the IED and will have to comply with tight annual emission ceilings for sulfur dioxide Valmet's delivery includes a wet limestone based flue gas desulphurization (FGD) plant to remove SO2 from the flue gases of two existing coal fired steam boilers each with 140 tonnes per hour steam capacity The FGD is planned to be in commercial operation in September 2017 "The advantage of our FGD technology is the use of low cost limestone sorbent in the sulphur removal process and the production of gypsum as an end product Gypsum itself can be used in a wide variety of applications in the building industry In Janikowo there is an additional benefit as it will also be possible to use the end-product of the existing semi-dry FGD as zero cost sorbent," says Frank Ligthart The CIECH Group is one of the leaders in the European chemical market commercial companies and service providers The main products of the CIECH Group are: soda ash (second largest supplier in Europe) glass products and other chemical products as well as in agriculture and construction industry Valmet's net sales in 2014 were approximately EUR 2.5 billion Our 12,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Read more www.valmet.com, www.twitter.com/valmetglobal A total of 87 municipal and local governments and the Inowrocław-based Ekspert-Kujawy Foundation are partnering with the regional self-government to continue the home telecare program This initiative is based on so-called “life bracelets” and neighborhood support some participants will also receive a telemedicine package designed to aid in the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases – We know that this type of assistance for seniors and others in need of support in daily life is both appropriate and highly anticipated Home telecare provides a sense of security while helping maintain independence and functionality for longer The system is designed to support 3,500 individuals 2,000 people – mostly seniors – wear our bracelets which are mobile devices that monitor vital signs and enable emergency assistance calls when needed An additional 1,500 people will receive them in the coming weeks the telecare center – managed by the Regional Social Policy Center and operated by paramedics from the Regional Emergency Medical Station – has received 6,500 calls for assistance through the system with over 100 cases requiring emergency services intervention A key component of the program is neighborhood support assistance in getting to the doctor and handling administrative matters The telemedicine package is a new feature being developed for around 300 participants selected based on medical data gathered from the bracelets These individuals are at an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases including dementia and Parkinson’s disease In addition to continuous monitoring via wristbands (tracking heart rate and continuous analysis of their vital parameters by specialists nursing students – acting as volunteers – will provide care and support This part of the program is managed by Nicolaus Copernicus University The Marshal’s regional home telecare program is currently funded through the regional program European Funds for Kujawy and Pomorze 2021-2027 The International Scientific and Practical Conference on the European Integration and Transformation of Public Governance in Ukraine was held in a hybrid format on April 19 The conference was organized and conducted by the Department of Public Policy and Governance the Department of Public Administration and Public Service and the Department of Regional and Local Development Co-organizers were the long-standing foreign partners of the Institute - Fachhochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Księcia Kazimierza Kujawskiego in Inowroclaw Director of the Institute of Administration Governance and Professional Development at Lviv Polytechnic Foreign partners addressed the conference participants with a welcome speech: The plenary (English-speaking) session was moderated by Mykola Bunyk Department of Public Policy and Governance Head of the Department of Regional and Local Development Full text (ua) E-mail: coffice@lpnu.ua