Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, was remembered Saturday during a historic funeral ceremony.Pope Francis the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church April 26 at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major after dying one week ago at 88 years old who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi was known for his outreach to the poor and those in poverty and that will be reflected in his minimalist burial at Saint Mary Major He is the first pope to be buried outside the Vatican in over a century and the first to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in more than 300 years 7:34 AMPhotos show the funeral for Pope FrancisTap on the blue circle to take a look at photos from the funeral for Pope Francis 1 of 28The coffin of Pope Francis arrives at St Mary Major Basilica for his burial ceremony 2025.AP Photo/Antonietta Baldassarre18 UpdatesApr 26 8:48 AM GMTAmerican Kielce Gussie does first reading at Pope Francis' funeralAmerican Kielce Gussie did the first reading in English -- several verses from the Acts of the Apostles -- at the funeral of Pope Francis completed her undergraduate degree in theology at Mount St Click here for the full story Pope Francis' funeral Mass begins in a packed St Peter's SquareAs the funeral of Pope Francis began a choir was heard singing an antiphon in Latin a short verse which is traditionally sung or recited in Christian liturgical ritual An open Book of the Gospels was then placed on top of Pope Francis' coffin as the service started Tens of thousands flocked to the funeral in a packed St which Francis choreographed himself when he revised and simplified the Vatican's rites and rituals last year The Associated Press contributed to this report Pallbearers carry Pope Francis' simple wooden coffinPallbearers carried the coffin of Pope Francis adorned with just a crucifix and his coat of arms Peter's Basilica and out into the square at the start of his funeral Cardinals in rich red robes formed a double line in St flanking the coffin as it was carried into the square where the crowd erupted in applause in a sign of respect Crowd applauds Ukrainian President ZelenskyyA mostly calm crowd that has gathered in St Peter's Square on Saturday morning broke out into applause when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared on the screens dotted around the square Zelenskyy is sitting with many other world leaders and dignitaries who have made their way from around the world to say goodbye to Pope Francis Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A love of the Catholic faith and travel led Kielce Gussie to the altar in St. Peter's Square to deliver the first reading in the funeral service for Pope Francis Gussie joined Vatican News in October 2024 after more than two years at Rome Reports TV News Agency, a news agency focused on covering the pope and the Vatican, according to her LinkedIn page Maryland in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology During her time at Mount St. Mary's, Gussie posted on Instagram about her love of the saints I like being able to see where they came from and their struggles on their path to holiness." She continued her education by earning a licentiate degree in church communication in June 2022 from the Pontifical University of Santa Croce in Rome Gussie, whose scripture reading came from the Acts of the Apostles, found out she was going to be part of the funeral on April 23, wrote Inside Edition's Deborah Norville on social media "her dream was always to work as a reporter for the Vatican." Upon finding out she was going to do the first reading at the mass in St. Peter's Square, the 28-year-old told CBS News I thought 'this is such a huge honor,' to be a part of this momentous occasion," she said it's such a big way to say thank you to Pope Francis." Gussie told CBS News she got to meet Pope Francis twice I didn't see him as the head of the Catholic Church I will remember him as someone who really cared for each person that he met." Kielce Gussie: A 'go-getter' who threw javelin and wound up covering the VaticanWhile at Mount St Gussie participated in track and field – her events were the hammer throw javelin and discus – according to the university website In a profile of Gussie on the Mount St. Mary's website assistant professor of communication Mary Catherine Kennedy called Kielce a "go-getter." "She has paired her communication classes with her theology classes to pursue work in the Church," Kennedy said "Her ambition and desire to serve others is spectacular and I expect her to do well in her graduate studies in Rome.” Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY’s Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider  &  @mikegsnider.bsky.social  &  @mikesnider & msnider@usatoday.com What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day Gussie was a notable speaker at the Mass held on Saturday Stefano Costantino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Walter Pendergrass The parents of Kielce Gussie, the woman who delivered the first reading at Pope Francis’ funeral, shared their thoughts on this momentous occasion. Kielce Gussie, a 28-year-old journalist with Vatican Media, grew up in Middleburg and graduated from Bishop Snyder High School. Her parents, Thomas and Arthurine Gussie, said Kielce didn’t find out she be reading during the funeral until Wednesday. “I was surprised and very grateful because I know that she would do well,” said Arthurine Gussie, Kielce’s mother, in a phone interview. Arthurine and her husband, Thomas, expressed their pride in their daughter’s achievement. As a Catholic family, they view Kielce’s participation in the funeral as a tremendous honor and blessing. “Never in our wildest dreams did we even believe she would work at the Vatican, much less be able to read at the pope’s funeral,” Arthurine added. Thomas Gussie described Kielce as outgoing, friendly, dedicated, and hardworking. He highlighted her commitment to her faith and her career, which has led her to this remarkable moment. Arthurine noted that Kielce’s reading at the funeral fulfills a goal she set for herself when she moved to Rome years ago. “She wanted to be someone who would get a chance to talk about the saints and relate to the faith as a young person,” she said. Kielce’s parents said they are proud of her accomplishments, but they are overwhelmed by the attention their daughter is getting. Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. Khalil Maycock joined the News4JAX team in November 2022 after reporting in Des Moines, IA. Before joining the “night beat” at WJXT in 2024, Walter spent 10 years in Miami at WSVN and CBS Miami.  Walter first picked up a camera in 1998 in Charleston, SC. In his off time, Walter loves playing sports and spending time with his family. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Careers at WJXT / WCWJ Closed Captioning / Audio Description WJXT Public File WJXT EEO Report WCWJ Public File WCWJ EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group The 32nd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO 2024) has opened in Targi Kielce followed by an Open Day on 7 September to which the Polish Army and military enthusiasts are invited which offers industry insiders the chance to see equipment exhibited by 769 companies from 34 countries around the world with companies exhibiting across nearly 35,000 m2 Polish companies naturally dominate at MSPO 2024 Germany and Türkiye also have a strong presence at the show while South Korean companies will be particularly visible as they have created a dedicated pavilion highlighting the enhanced co-operation between Poland and South Korea meanwhile is the special guest of this year’s MSPO and is presenting its latest defence technologies The latest military equipment is obviously the exhibition’s focal point and there is certainly plenty of it at the show The K2 main battle tank (MBT) from Hyundai Rotem the WARTA 3D long-range radar developed for PLN 500 million by the Polish company PIT RADWAR the highly mobile MSR Kusza anti-aircraft system that premiered at last year’s MSPO and the export hit from MESKO – the Piorun missile system – are just some examples of large-scale exhibits attracting industry visitors is presenting its achievements under the banner of ‘Solutions Proven in Combat’ The exhibition also features smaller-sized equipment and soldier gear Visitors can see the Gentex NGFW pilot helmet which is now the new helmet for US Navy pilots avionics systems from Aerobits for installation in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the latest version of the Rock 3.0 bulletproof vest a pioneer in integrating advanced technologies for the defence sector is making a premiere presentation featuring its latest solutionL the Sunway Vision glasses system integrated with a combat helmet Polish President Andrzej Duda has confirmed participation at MSPO 2024 which will also be graced with the presence of the Speaker of the Sejm (the Lower Chamber of the Parliament) and Minister of National Defence and Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz with international delegations and government representatives from around the world attending; this year 51 delegations from 45 countries have announced their participation in MSPO Among the VIPs visiting Targi Kielce will be the head of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency Stacy Cummings; the Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine Oleksandr Kamyszyn; the Minister of the South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration Jong Gun Seok; the Moldovan Minister of Defence Anatolie Nosatîi; and the UK Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry MSPO will also host ambassadors from Australia The September expo is an ideal opportunity for representatives of countries from all corners of the world to become familiar with the latest military technologies including Polish innovations; domestic companies will be the exhibition’s backbone Armed Forces Exhibition under the NATO banner This year’s MSPO features the Armed Forces Exhibition jubilee The exhibition is held under the banner ‘Poland: 25 years in NATO emphasising the importance of Poland’s membership in the North Atlantic alliance for national and international security The central theme is an excellent opportunity to present the achievements and progress made by the Polish armed forces since Poland joined NATO Every year over 1,000 Polish soldiers take part in the exhibition arrangement MSPO 2024 is not only a unique exhibition and business discussion platform; many topical knowledge-packed meetings that bring together leading experts and representatives of the defence industry are also on the agenda The National Scientific Conference ‘Cooperation of Defence Sector Enterprises with Civilian Enterprises and Research and Development Units’ is part of the show with the Institute of International Relations and Public Policies and the Institute for Security and Safety at the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of the Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce and Targi Kielce holding the session on 3 September: the first day of the show The seminar is devoted to the co-operation of Polish defence companies united within the Polish Armaments Group with civilian companies This topic is important in the face of the ongoing war beyond Poland’s eastern border Another pivotal event is the seminar on prospects for co-operation with the US Army in Poland organised by the Ministry of Development and Technology’s Department of Commerce and International Cooperation The participants will learn about the practical aspects of co-operation with the US armed forces operating in Poland which is particularly important given the growing presence of US troops in the region Many more events accompany this year’s MSPO The MSPO Open Day welcomes military enthusiasts who are offered the opportunity to take a closer look at the most modern equipment used by the Polish Army displayed at the Armed Forces Exhibition Forty-one combat units will be presented at the Open Day including the impressive Rosomak wheeled armoured personnel carriers and Leopard 2 MBTs which form the core of the Polish Army’s cutting edge these are just some of the attractions; visitors can also admire other major defence platforms such as the K2 MBT from Hyundai Rotem and the Krab self propelled howitzer manufactured by Huta Stalowa Wola The Open Day also abounds with additional attractions such as the ‘Young Territorials with a Medal’ educational trail a parade drill show and artistic performances by military bands Admission to the Open Day is free of charge and open to everyone If you have questions regarding your subscription of European Security & Defence contact our subscriber service: Talant Dujshebaev is on the brink of the EHF Champions League Final Four with his sons Olympics.com spoke to him about his training methods in an exclusive interview As a player, Dujshebaev won three Olympic medals (gold in Barcelona 1992 with the Unified Team; and two bronzes with Spain, at Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000) from the four Games he participated in (he finished seventh with Spain at Athens 2004). Dujshebaev also won gold at the 1993 World Championships with Russia and three European bronze medals with Spain. If that already sounds like an incredible haul, he also won the Spanish league title (ASOBAL) on four occasions with different clubs, in addition to one Champions League title and one EHF Cup. For these reasons and more, Dujshebaev is considered one of the best handball players in history. As a coach, his medal tally does not lag far behind. He won the Champions League title with Ciudad Real in his first season as coach (2005/06). In total, he has three Spanish league titles and four in the Champions League. The last one was won in 2015/2016 with Kilece, the team he coaches today where his two sons Alex and Dani Dujshebaev play. Ahead of the 2023 Final Four where Kielce will once again attempt to win the Champions League title, Dujshebaev explained his training methods to Olympics.com, as well as what it’s like to coach his sons and what the Olympics mean to handball players. A stage of the Champions League Final 4 is taken as a reference - the peak of the season in which there is a title at stake and matches take place over a short period of time (in this case, a game on Saturday and another on Sunday). _In the case of Polish side Kielce, the domestic league ends several weeks before the Final Four starts, while for other teams the final phase of the Champions League begins soon after the regular season ends. _ "A week before the Final Four we double the amount of training, with a microcycle at the beginning of the week followed by two friendly matches," Dujshebaev explains. This is what a typical Champions League Final Four week looks like for Kielce: "Resting is very important, especially mentally," says Talant Dujshebaev. "Since I became a coach, I have always said that the players need to take one day a week off, regardless of who we are playing against, whether it’s the World Cup, the Champions League, the league… it doesn’t matter. They have to be free for one day.” During the week of the Final Four, the day off is normally used to travel to Germany. Dujshebaev also employs a specialist physical trainer. “He develops specific plans depending on the mental and physical load caused by the upcoming games and the trips we need to make,” he explains. “For example, there are weeks in which some players return from national team camps or matches, while others don’t. He prepares their specific plans depending on those factors and each player works on his body in a different way. The most important thing is that the group is in the best condition possible for the key dates.” This is why there are no gym sessions in the two days leading up to key matches. “We do a preventative warm-up and the physical trainer always runs it. The first half of those training sessions are his responsibility and then we work on tactics for 45 minutes following the warm-up.” Dujshebaev plans the video analysis of an opponent during the first specific training session for that match. For example, the first viewing in preparation for the Final Four is carried out less than two weeks before the game. “Of course, during those weeks you can watch the same video again but we also hold more specific viewing sessions - one day focusing more on defence, another on attack, and so on.” During pre-season, the team will take part in other sporting activities (for example, kayaking on a river) but the main purpose of this is team building. Other than those activities, Dujshebaev explains that they do not do anything out of the ordinary in their workouts. “Everything we do is tailored to improving the physical condition and technical-tactical performance of the players within the world of handball,” he says. Having said that, Dujshebaev does have one innovative method that he doesn’t hesitate to apply. “The best innovation is that when things go wrong you show more love to the boys. It is in that moment you need to love them more.” "The best team is the one that knows how to adapt and have a plan B and C in all areas [of the game]. Many times we make mistakes and prepare our players in a better or worse way, but we also grow together with them," explains Dujshebaev. On a team level, the difference between the best and the rest is the group's capacity to adapt. However, Dujshebaev explains that when it comes to individual players the premise is different. "The best player never hides in difficult moments," he says. "I've met players who were impressive, but when things weren’t going well they didn’t respond in the same way and that’s why, in my opinion, they will never be the greatest. Then I’ve met others who may play well or badly but in the moment of truth they are always there. They always turn up. “That’s what I value most. It may be someone who is playful, or someone who is less playful; a more confident player, or someone who is more talented... but these players always turn up. They can make one or two mistakes but in the moment that matters they always maintain 99 per cent accuracy and, for me, those are the greatest in history.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daniel Dujshebaev (@danidujshe44) There’s no doubting the skills of Talant Dujshebaev as a player and a coach but something else separates him from the vast majority of trainers: his two sons Alex and Dani Dujshebaev, who both play for his team.  “People have asked me this question many times and it’s very tough to answer but at the same time very easy. It’s tough because they’re still your children and easy because, as I always say, I try to treat my players as if they were my own family. That’s why it’s not strange or difficult for me to be as demanding of my children as other players because I treat all my players with love. So in the team, I don’t have two children but 18 or 20 children". Although there are many comparisons to be made between the play style of Dujshebaev senior with his eldest son Alex, Talant believes the resemblance isn’t as close as people say.  “I think Alex is much more tactically prepared than me. I am very sure of that. He has individual technical-tactical skills that are superior to mine. Dani is totally different - he’s bigger with different characteristics. Dani is a much better defender than both of us, so it’s easier for me to compare myself with Alex than Dani.” There is also something that Talant believes his sons do better than him, and it can be found outside of the court.  “They are totally different to me. I always say they are much better people than I am, for certain. And that’s something I’m proud of - first of all, they are good people.” And, according to Dujshebaev, handball is one of the main reasons behind this.  "Sport is something that has made us better people because if you join a team, you always look out for the good of the team, you have to make friends, etc. So I always advise all my friends when they have children - or now that I myself have two grandchildren - to get them to participate in sport. Sport keeps them off the street, makes them more disciplined, more coordinated, and healthier. And I can only welcome that." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daniel Dujshebaev (@danidujshe44) Dujshebaev really enjoyed himself as a player there is one that stands above the rest: The Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games where he won gold with the Unified Team "The best memory I have as a player was the Olympic Games in Barcelona going to my first Olympics and winning gold was my greatest experience." Yet while Barcelona 1992 holds a special place in his heart Dujshebaev acknowledges that any edition of the Olympics has something different and more special than other competitions When explaining the effect the Olympics can have on an athlete Dujshebaev uses the example of NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo whose reflections this season on the performance of his team made headline news earlier in the NBA season The Greek player was asked at a press conference whether his team had failed and responded with this answer:  to be able to provide the house for them or take care of your parents won six championships; the other nine years was a failure That's what you're telling me?" Dujshebaev used the NBA star's speech to explain how special the Olympics are "The other day we were shocked by Antetokounmpo's words about failure," he said "I always say that failure is a word invented by people who are negative pessimistic and who only know how to distinguish what is white from what is black But there are so many things between black and white.. just being at the Olympic Games is amazing Just living in the Olympic Village and seeing thousands and thousands of the best athletes from all over the world is amazing it's something that’s difficult to repeat Everything at the Olympics is so wonderful that it's really worth just trying to get there That's why it is important to at least try I always tell my boys that failure is a word we have to remove from our minds." Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, was remembered Saturday during a historic funeral ceremony.Pope Francis 2025.AP Photo/Antonietta BaldassarreApr 28 10:13 PM GMTFrancis prayed at chapel next to tomb before and after tripsThe chapel next to where Francis was being buried is home to a Byzantine-style icon of the Madonna and reportedly would pray before the icon before and after each of his foreign trips during his 12 years as pope Illinois woman who sang for Pope Francis as teen speaks on his impact: 'Really did touch my heart'Valerie Herrera who has struggled with the auto-immune disease vitiligo had the chance of a lifetime when she sang to Pope Francis almost a decade ago Herrera was 17 when she shared her story with Pope Francis about struggling with the rare skin disorder and turning to music to cope with bullying virtual town hall with ABC News' David Muir in 2015 As cheers filled the room at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago The pope thanked her with his characteristic warm smile Now 26 and working as a nurse outside Chicago Herrera reflects on that transformative moment I remember his warming and welcoming smile when he asked me to sing for him," Herrera told ABC News "That's the face I will always remember." Herrera detailed how the moment with the pontiff inspired her in her career and personal life saying it "taught me to just to be more of a woman of faith that is here to serve others that is here to provide care as a nurse." "I have the responsibility to care for those that are under my care I have the responsibility to provide and give everything that I have in order to ensure that people are healing and to provide the love and compassion that family members and patients really need in their time of weakness when they're sick," Herrera said Herrera also spoke with ABC News Live as Pope Francis' coffin was being taken out of St Peter's Basilica to the Basilica of St She thanked the pope again for speaking with her "I couldn't imagine that it's already been about 10 years," Herrera said I still can't really believe what had happened." Herrera said Pope Francis "really did touch my heart Crowds emotional as Popemobile makes way through RomeKABC's David Ono shares the crowd's reaction to seeing the Popemobile carrying Pope Francis' casket as it makes its way from St Peter's Basilica to its final resting place of Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major "I'm watching people be emotional and wipe their eyes .. You want to celebrate his life but you mourn his loss." Thousands of people line the streets of Rome as Pope Francis heads to final resting placeTens of thousands of people have lined the four-mile route between St Peter's Basilica and Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major where Pope Francis will be laid to rest this afternoon People could be seen crying and applauding the vehicle carrying his coffin as thousands took the final opportunity to thank Pope Francis The procession is taking the pope's body past a number of Rome's historical landmarks including the Roman Forum and the Colosseum When Pope Francis arrives at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major it will be the last time he will be seen in public before he is buried and the basilica reopens to visitors again on Sunday FC Barcelona secured a direct ticket to the quarter-finals of the Handball Champions League after defeating Kielce 30-28 at the Palau Blaugrana fueled by Nielsen’s crucial saves and N'Guessan’s goals proved decisive for breaking away in the end The victory was dedicated to injured captain Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas as Cordalija frustrated early celebrations but Dika Mem’s three powerful strikes leveled the score (4-4 with neither team gaining more than a one-goal lead A quick two-goal lead after the break gave Barça momentum and N'Guessan’s hot hand extended the gap to 18-15 (min 38) Aleix Gómez pushed it further to +5 as the Catalans remained sharp despite Kielce’s resilience Carlos Ortega’s side made their final push Although the Polish visitors fought back to within two another key moment from N'Guessan sealed Barça’s 30-28 win and a well-earned place in the last eight of the competition Manuel Ortega (1)Industria Kielce: Cordalija (-) Periods: 1-2; 4-4; 7-7; 9-9; 11-11; 14-13 // 16-14; 20-16; 23-19; 25-21; 28-23; 30-28 Referees: Mirza Kurtagic & Mattias Wetterwik  The first leg of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2024/25 play-offs opened Wednesday with both German teams taking commanding away wins Füchse Berlin came from behind to defeat Industria Kielce 33:27 in the Match of the Week in Poland just hours after SC Magdeburg took a 30:26 win at Dinamo Bucuresti Both return matches are scheduled for next Wednesday Lasse Andersson contributed a stunning 12 goals to Füchse's triumph over Kielce after the hosts had led the MOTW for most of the game until the visitors took command in the closing stages two-time champions Magdeburg already did the damage in the first half building a five-goal lead against a team that sometimes looked "like zombies," as Dinamo head coach David Davis put it during a team timeout MOTW: Industria Kielce (POL) vs Füchse Berlin (GER) 27:33 (14:12) Kielce opened the MOTW firing on all cylinders And the team in yellow and blue made the atmosphere in the arena even warmer as a couple of saves by Milosz Walach and two goals from Dylan Nahi put the hosts up by three (4:1) after three minutes who scored three of his 12 goals in the first quarter and making the most of their opponents’ turnovers the German side came back within one (9:8) just as the first quarter ended None of the teams was able to take the upper hand before the break While Dylan Nahi netted five in the first 30 minutes as Kielce went to the dressing room leading by two: 14:12 While Kielce’s Milosz Walach was in the spotlight in the first half his counterpart Dejan Milosavljev stood out after the break The Serbian goalkeeper helped Berlin first make up for their deficit and then go into the lead i the 43rd minute With Lasse Andersson barely missing anything Füchse took the lead when the Dane scored his 10th goal The German side’s advantage was three goals a couple of minutes later forcing Talant Dujshebaev to take a team timeout But Kielce were not able to derail Berlin’s train in the last phase of the match The German side increased their advantage to six goals and even missed a chance to take a seven-goal lead home as Milosz Walach saved Tim Freihöfer’s last attempt You said no to using cookies or similar tools that help improve your experience. To see this content, you would need to update your Privacy Preferences Dinamo Bucuresti (ROU) vs SC Magdeburg (GER) 26:30 (11:16) Despite the Dinamo fans having turned up in numbers to support the hosts Magdeburg enjoyed the best start in the game With Felix Claar on fine form and making the most of their opponents’ offensive difficulties the visitors took an early three-goal advantage (6:3) after nine minutes A team timeout taken shortly after by Dinamo head coach David Davis didn't change much as his players struggled to find solutions against SCM’s tight defence Haukur Thrastarson finally manage to get past Nikola Portner but by then the visitors were already up by seven SCM did not let their foot off the pedal for the rest of the first half and headed back to the dressing rooms leading by five: 16:11 The break did not give the opportunity to the Romanian side to really gather their thoughts They first failed to narrow the gap to four goals when Branko Vujovic missed his seven-metre throw Magdeburg remained in control with Albin Lagergren and Felix Claar their main offensive assets The difference between the two teams remained between four and six goals throughout the last quarter as Ómar Ingi Magnusson answered each goal scored by Alex Pascual or Frederik Ladefoged the Romanian side was able to come closer on the scoreboard and Yoav Lumbroso reduced the deficit to three goals before Gisli Thorgeir Kristjansson scored one last goal to give Magdeburg a proper four-goal advantage (30:26) before the return leg in Germany next week main image © Tomasz Fafara / tomaszfafara.pl Barça and Nates enter the reverse fixtures of the quarter-finals as winners PLAY-OFFS PREVIEW: Four quarter-final tickets remain to be awarded as the play-offs throw off this week HANDBALL THROUGH MY EYES: The EHF Champions League star speaks about her iconic one-on-one skills and her mindset on the court DRAW: Recent champions meet and potential first-time winners clash in hotly-anticipated semi-finals after TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 semi-final… DRAW: The four sides who made it through the qualification tournaments now know who they will face in Cologne QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: A 30:29 victory for Szeged was not enough to book their first ticket to Cologne a single goal separated the 2023 title winners and Veszprém QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: 2018 finalists end Sporting CP’s Machineseeker EHF Champions League journey with second quarter-final win QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: After a nine-goal win in the first leg The 32nd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) is one of Europe’s most important defence industry events With the Polish Ministry of National Defence having issued invitations to 38 countries almost 600 companies from 32 countries have already confirmed their participation and will exhibit their products in the show’s impressive 30,000 m2 exhibition area Held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Poland MSPO features the Polish Armaments Group as its Strategic Partner The MSPO show in Targi Kielce has attracted exhibitors and visitors from all over the world for years The event has always been the platform for exchanging experiences presenting the latest technologies and establishing international business contacts This trade show offers an excellent opportunity for defence companies to present their latest products and services and develop strategic partnerships a record-breaking MSPO is on the horizon in light of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the associated tension it creates Our government is allocating a record-breaking 4% of GDP for this purpose,” noted Andrzej Mochoń PhD “The need for equipment and supplies will increase translating into great interest in the MSPO I believe that this interest will not decrease as tensions between superpowers and political blocs will continue A decade of increased defence spending lies ahead of us.” This year’s MSPO will gather leading producers and suppliers of military equipment as well as experts and decision-makers who will discuss the future of defence The show’s agenda includes discussion panels technology presentations and numerous business meetings designed to exchange knowledge and experiences Not only is MSPO Poland’s largest defence industry exhibition but it is also one of the most important platforms that serve the purpose of global knowledge and experience exchange among defence This year’s show also demonstrates Targi Kielce’s important role in building global business relationships and promoting innovative technological solutions This year’s trade show features the Armed Forces Exhibition jubilee held under the banner of ‘Poland: 25 years in NATO This part of MSPO emphasises the importance of Poland’s membership in the North Atlantic alliance for national and international security The exhibition will include a mission town over 1,000 Polish soldiers take part in the exhibition arrangement Last year’s MSPO witnessed several essential contracts and agreements signed that have had a significant impact on the development of the Polish defence industry The most important transactions include contracts for the supply of modern defence systems co-operation with international partners and contracts for modernising and refurbishing existing military equipment The contracts list includes co-operation between MESKO and the Armament Agency for the supply of ammunition for the Polish armed forces agreements between PCO SA and VIGO SA regarding the development and implementation of cooled infrared systems (production and marketing) This year’s show will witness numerous important contracts officially signed including the long-awaited contract for the supply of K2 tanks which is intended to strengthen the combat capabilities of the Polish armed forces The contract covers both the delivery of new units and the transfer of technology which will contribute to the development of the Polish arms industry This strategic agreement will be one of many concluded at this year’s show highlighting the importance of MSPO as a key platform for negotiating and finalising important transactions in the defence sector Another attraction of this year’s MSPO is the Open Day on 7 September 2024 On this day all interested participants can admire the most modern military equipment used by the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland This is a unique opportunity for military enthusiasts families and people who are curious to learn about modern defence technologies; a chance to see and learn more about the equipment used by the Polish armed forces and take a closer look Dla Twojego bezpieczeństwa oraz gwarancji poprawności działania strony Targów Kielce zalecamy zmianę przeglądarki na jedną z poniższych: Google Chrome Beware of fake correspondence ❱❱ KIELCE IFRE-EXPO is Poland's most important exhibition dedicated to equipment and tools for fire brigades and rescue services The event is becoming an increasingly significant meeting point in Europe for leading manufacturers in the firefighting and rescue sectors It provides an excellent opportunity to explore the latest technological advancements The exhibition covers a wide range of industries and clothing designed for special services All previous editions of the event have proven that KIELCE IFRE-EXPO is the best platform for manufacturers of devices The expo offers a unique opportunity to showcase products in both static and dynamic formats making it the perfect occasion to promote new products and solutions for firefighters and rescuers who themselves proposed a biennial event cycle are sure to surprise visitors with an exciting lineup of innovations at this year’s edition KIELCE IFRE-EXPO has attracted key decision-makers responsible for purchasing equipment and tools for state and volunteer fire services The event gathers representatives from the international fire protection industry A hallmark of KIELCE IFRE-EXPO is the firefighter skills competition Visitors can also enjoy dynamic demonstrations organized by exhibitors and the Świętokrzyskie Provincial Headquarters of the State Fire Service (PSP) The expo is complemented by a wide range of conferences Benefits of participating in the KIELCE IFRE-EXPO: Join the industry leaders at KIELCE IFRE-EXPO 2025 The last Machineseeker EHF Champions League round before the Christmas break offered some stunning action on Wednesday evening.  Veszprém secured another win - their ninth in ten rounds - in Denmark the Hungarian side was able to turn things around and with Nédim Rémili scoring 10 it cruised away to its second win against the same opponent Pelister beat their record for fewest goals conceded in a game to defeat Plock taking two crucial points in the play-off's race Kielce finally stopped their losing streak While its last victory dated back to round 5 and an away game in Kolstad the Polish side took the points at home against the same opponent well helped by Klemen Ferlin’s decisive saves in the last five minutes Match of the Week between Nantes and Magdeburg lived up to all expectations If the hosts were down by four at the break they turned things around in the second half but remained threatened until the last second by SCM Fredericia Håndbold Klub (DEN) vs Veszprém HC (HUN) 31:40 (15:20) netting four of his 10 goals by the 18th minute to put the visitors ahead capped by Mikita Vailupau’s last-second fast break giving Veszprém a 20:15 half-time advantage Balázs Hoffmann sealed the victory with his first-ever EHF Champions League goal Veszprém secured their ninth win in ten matches HC Eurofarm Pelister (MKD) vs Orlen Wisla Plock (POL) 21:18 (12:10) scoring twice in the final two minutes—including a buzzer-beater from ten meters—to give the hosts a 12:10 lead at half-time whose sixth goal extended Pelister’s lead to five early in the second half Plock managed just one goal in the first 15 minutes with Mitrevski’s stellar performance—13 saves at 44% efficiency—keeping the hosts in control against a direct rival in the race for the knockout round Industria Kielce (POL) vs Kolstad Håndbold (NOR) 31:30 (15:13) Things worsened briefly for Kolstad with Magnus Gullerud’s red card but Simon Jeppsson’s introduction helped them rally to within two at half-time (15:13) It marked Kielce's first victory since October HBC Nantes (FRA) vs SC Magdeburg (GER) 29:28 (11:15) HANDBALL THROUGH MY EYES: Versatile One Veszprém back Nedim Remili reveals why he loves handball OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Court of Handball issues further decision regarding withdrawal of Vipers from EHF Champions League NEWS: Györi Audi ETO KC will meet Team Esbjerg and Metz Handball will play against Odense Håndbold on 31 May in the MVM Dome in Budapest This week marks the last round of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2024/25 group phase and we now know who will progress to the play-offs and who will secure a place in the quarter-finals everything came down to the last second in the battle for second place last season’s EHF FINAL4 finalists will join them in the quarter-finals after drawing in Nantes Kolstad were eliminated after failing to take points in Barça while Magdeburg moved up to fourth place after a seven-goal win over Szeged SC Magdeburg (GER) vs OTP Bank - PICK Szeged (HUN) 31:24 (13:13) It took almost five minutes for Janus Smárason to finally score Szeged’s first goal by which time the Hungarian side was already trailing by three a quick timeout called by coach Michael Appelgren helped them regain their footing Right-winger Mario Šoštarič played a crucial role in Szeged’s comeback His pace and fast-break efficiency added much-needed dynamic to the team’s attack Szeged even carved out a three-goal advantage the teams went into the dressing rooms level at 13:13 Despite Roland Mikler pulling off a series of outstanding saves to keep Szeged in contention his team struggled to find a way past Sergey Hernández at the other end A five-goal unanswered run saw SCM surge ahead by five with Albin Lagergren scoring his fourth goal to extend the gap with eight minutes remaining HC Zagreb (CRO) vs Industria Kielce (POL) 26:27 (12:15) Timur Dibirov was all smiles as he emerged from the dressing room ahead of his final-ever EHF Champions League match finished his career with an incredible 1,212 goals in the competition who made three crucial saves in the opening seven minutes the hosts surged to an early three-goal lead (5:2) making an early goalkeeper change and levelling the score five minutes later with a three-goal run adding another four unanswered goals to establish their biggest lead of the first half After the break Zagreb returned to the court with renewed determination netting five unanswered goals - including three from Damian Przytula - to take a two-goal lead by the 37th minute But Kielce refused to let the game slip away they tightened their defence and went six minutes without conceding reclaiming the lead and extending it to four (22:18) with 15 minutes remaining A crucial goal from Michal Olejniczak and a last defensive stand secured Kielce's place in the play-offs with a narrow victory (27:26) Barça (ESP) vs Kolstad Håndbold (NOR) 35:27 (18:13) Just because Barça had already secured top spot in the group did not mean they would take it easy on home court — and they proved it from the outset With Emil Nielsen in top form and Melvyn Richardson scoring three times in the opening ten minutes the Spanish side established an early four-goal lead (8:4) a timeout helped Kolstad regain their footing With Simon Jeppsson orchestrating the attack the Norwegian team drew level when Sigvaldi Guðjónsson finished a fast break in the 18th minute With Richardson stepping up again - netting five times in the first half - the hosts went into the break with a five-goal cushion (18:13) they became almost impossible for Kolstad to contain the Blaugranas extended their lead to seven within three minutes of the restart Despite Jeppsson’s standout performance - finishing as the game’s top scorer with ten goals - Kolstad never managed to close the gap MOTW: HBC Nantes (FRA) vs Aalborg Håndbold (DEN) 29:29 (18:14) Nantes were missing their three centre backs at throw-off due to injuries The hosts were not fooled by their opponents’ seven-against-six offence at the start of the game and they took control right from the outset With Julien Bos having an amazing day and Ignacio Biosca making some crucial saves the French side were ahead by four after 17 minutes (11:7) the visitors were never able to close the gap before the break With Ayoub Abdi scoring one last lucky goal just before half-time Nantes were still ahead by four (18:14) and virtually in the quarter-finals things worsened for the French team right after the start of the second half when Nicolas Tournat was sent off by the referees and Aalborg began to close the gap on the scoreboard Thanks to the power of Marinus Munk and a couple of saves from Fabian Norsten the visitors gradually made their comeback and equalised 15 minutes before the final whistle (24-24) Despite Ivan Pesic making two crucial saves in the dying seconds Nantes were unable to regain the upper hand Thibaud Briet’s final attempt failed to reach the goal allowing Aalborg’s players to celebrate their qualification for the quarter-finals This section of the website is exclusively reserved for members of the FIM Family: CONUs members and honorary members of the commissions You are a member of the FIM Family and do not have your access? Do not hesitate to contact us Sign in The FIM is also involved in non-sport activities - tourism or sport-related activities such as women in motorcycling sustainability is linked to both sporting and non-sporting areas as is the educational side we are developing to get the new generation on 2 wheels We inform you about all aspects of the motorcycling world the PZM and local organiser are delighted to announce that the 2025 FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy (EVT) will take place in Kielce-Piekoszów - Poland from 5 to 9 August Fittingly next year’s EVT will be staged thirty years after the FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) was hosted in Jelenia Góra – Poland and twenty-one years since the same event was held in Kielce  The parc fermé and paddock for the 2025 EVT will be located in Piekoszów approximately seven kilometres from Kielce with the opening ceremony scheduled to take place on Tuesday 5 August   Speaking on behalf of the local organiser - KTM Novi Korona – which is an affiliated member of the Polish Automobile and Motorcycle Association their representative explained: “We have a long tradition of organising sporting events including the European Championships and the Vintage European Championships on many different occasions each time the riders have good memories of our competitions and this is something we aim to continue next year when we bring the FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy to Poland.”   “We have a very experienced team who have a rich history of organising these types of events who has been part of the organisation and was clerk of the course when the ISDE was held in Kielce Our aim is to prepare the course and the special tests to the highest possible level and to deliver the best experience for all the riders.”   Adding his comments John Collins – FIM Enduro Commission Director said: “The last few editions of the FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy have reinforced its growing popularity and its importance as a stand-alone event in the calendar Poland is a nation that has a long and strong association with Enduro with the ISDE being first held in the country back in 1967 it has hosted three further editions of the ISDE in 1987 and now it will welcome the EVT next year and continue its tradition of organising high level enduro competitions On behalf of the FIM I would like to thank the Polish Federation and local organiser for accepting this challenge and I am confident that all the competitors will enjoy another successful edition of the FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy in Poland in 2025.”     Provisional Schedule: Tuesday 5 August – Administration / Technical Control / Opening Ceremony Wednesday 6 August – Liaison / Acceleration Test Thursday 7 August – 70km route including 2 Cross Tests 1 Enduro Test and 3 Time Checks - Two laps Friday 8 August - 70km route including 2 Cross Tests Saturday 9 August – Liaison / Final Motocross / Prize Giving Ceremony Events later referred to as the „Kielce pogrom” took place mainly in the building on 7/9 Planty Street Except of the tenants the building also served as home to various Jewish institutions (Jewish Committee was not the only arena of tragic events Pogroms of Jews also took place in other locations in Kielce and in trains going through the town on that day definitively determining the number of victims is impossible There are at least five lists of victims of the pogrom including the Joint list of July 1946 consists of 39 surnames (32 + 7 unknown surnames) The complete list of surnames includes 52 items The causes of the Kielce pogrom can be identified as independent actions of the military militia and some of the officials of the Ministry of Public Security of Poland The immediate reason for them to take these actions against local Jews was the rumor of kidnapping of an 8-year-old Henryk Błaszczyk shoemaker Walenty Błaszczyk reported him missing on the very same day at around 11 p.m The boy returned home by himself two days later came to militia station claiming that for all this time his son was kept in the basement by Jews once again appeared in the militia station According to their testimonies unknown man gave the boy a package in the street and asked him to carry it to his home He offered him 20 złoty for doing this After getting there the man allegedly took the package away from little Henryk and locked him in the basement where few other children had already been kept On the way to the station Henryk pointed at the building on 7 Planty Street and identified it as the place where he had been locked He also identified the man who kidnapped him The building was within the distance of 200 meters from the militia station Later on testimonies of both Błaszczyks proved to be complete bogus the boy went to the village situated 20 kilometers from Kielce where he had lived with his family during the occupation He made the story on being kidnapped and locked only to avoid the punishment.  chief of the station, sergeant Edmund Zagórski dispatched patrol consisting of six of his men who together with Walenty and Henryk Błaszczyk went to Plant Street After getting the militia men arrested the man by the name of Kalman Singer whom the boy identified as the culprit and returned with him to the station Another patrol was sent to Planty Street with orders to search the building On their way to location they were telling the passerby about alleged abductions of Christian children by Jews with intention of using them as victims of ritual killings After searching the building it was obvious that the story told by Błaszczyks could not be true as the building on 7/9 Planty Street had no basement The outbreak of violence began in the morning of the 4th of July The first shots were fired by the servicemen inside of the building After entering inside soldiers were dragging Jews out of their hidings and bringing them outside where the mob were shot or stabbed with bayonets and other blunt instruments Two women were thrown out of the windows and killed by the mob in the street Efforts by representatives of various authorities and Catholic Church to calm the mob down were ineffective and proved to be fruitless Civilians as well as soldiers were robbing their victims and plundering their belongings left in the building.  The Jews „hunt” took place also at the stations along Kielce-Częstochowa railway line On the trains and at the stations in Kielce region about 30 Jews were killed on that day The first phase of the pogrom lasted until noon and the second began when workers from „Ludwików” factory arrived at Planty Street however it did not utterly calm anti Jewish mood Immediately after the pogrom anti Jewish rally was held The mob demonstrated also in front of the hospital in which wounded Jews were treated The events referred to as the „Kielce pogrom” resulted in about 10 trials of people holding various kind of responsibility for what had happened head of the Public Security office in Kielce Few capital punishments were adjudged (convicts were executed) In many cases during the trials the law was violated some of them found themselves in the court room by utter accident.  There are various theories on the causes that led to those events Among the most popular is the one scribing them to provocation of Soviet or Polish security forces In the report of the investigation held by the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN) published in 2006 it claims that the evidence unabled verifying these hypothesis As the most probable cause of the tragic events in Kielce in 1946 IPN considers the unfortunate course of events caused by coincidence of historical and contemporary nature and claims that those events were spontaneous rather than staged However the research on the matter is difficult due to the fact some of the documents were destroyed Text based on „pogrom kielecki” entry by Bożena Szaynok in Polski Słownik Judaistyczny The Enex Expo has served as a key meeting point for companies and experts in the renewable energy sector for many years The event showcases cutting-edge technologies and solutions that drive the growth and development of the sector The 27th edition of the fair will take place on February 18th and 19th about 120 km northeast of Krakow and 170 km south of Warsaw it has been the home of the Enex Trade Fair which has become one of the most important renewable energy trade fairs in the country Also interesting: Central & Eastern Europe: Utility-scale storage market set to increase fivefold by 2030 Enex attracts leading companies from around the world with past events featuring exhibitors from three continents The growing importance of renewable energy in Poland is reflected in the increasing number of product launches and innovations showcased at the trade fair in Kielce Previous expos have featured a wide range of renewable energy technologies The Expo serves as a hub for knowledge exchange and networking between installers Special attention is given to photovoltaics and heat pumps as well as to various forums discussing current industry topics such as energy storage and energy efficiency One of the highlights of Enex is the annual Installer of the Year competition where a jury of experts from Poland's leading photovoltaic installers selects the winners Also interesting: Sunny prospects: Poland's photovoltaics in numbers the expo offers engaging activities for visitors such as competitions and opportunities to meet prominent figures from the world of renewable energy Attendees can also participate in a virtual competition using VR glasses to test their PV installation skills Electric vehicle owners can charge their cars for free at designated charging stations and the Electromobility Zone will showcase the latest models of electric The Enex Expo has experienced strong growth in recent years The 26th edition attracted over 350 exhibitors from 15 countries and drew more than 20,000 visitors The event occupied all seven halls of the Targi Kielce venue featuring numerous product premieres and a comprehensive supporting program The organizer refers to Enex as one of the leading trade fairs for the energy and renewable energy sectors in Poland Also interesting: Piotr Pysniak of Greto Polska: “The market is beginning to stabilize” The 27th Enex Expo will take place on February 18-19 https://www.targikielce.pl/en/enex With the subscription to this newsletter, I agree to be informed about interesting publishing and online offers of Alfons W. 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Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Korona Kielce 3 win(s) Adrian Dalmau has the most shots on target per match for Korona Kielce (1.1) Wiktor Dlugosz has created the most big chances for Korona Kielce (5) Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Mateusz Radecki has the most shots on target per match for Puszcza Niepolomice (1.3) Kewin Komar is ranked 2 in saves per match in the competition (3.8) 07 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Korona Kielce won 2–1 over Puszcza Niepolomice on Fri 07 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Korona Kielce is playing home against Puszcza Niepolomice at Stadion Miejski on Fri An injury-ridden Industria Kielce came back in the first half and produced probably their most consistent attacking performance of the season against Kolstad while Veszprém HC won their fourth match of the season Sporting CP extended their run without a loss to five matches with a dramatic with the German side playing without goalkeeper Dejan Milosavljev and top scorer Mathias Gidsel. PSG also mounted a comeback against Dinamo in the last 10 minutes to take a 35:33 win while Orlen Wisla Plock secured their maiden win of the season with a defensive masterclass against Eurofarm Pelister Veszprém HC (HUN) vs Fredericia Håndbold Klub (DEN) 34:32 (16:12) It was not a vintage performance from Veszprém but two points are two points against Fredericia who finally came to grips with the requirements in the Machineseeker EHF Champions League The Danes have previously lost all matches by at least six goals they hovered around the four-five goals mark cutting Veszprém’s lead to a single goal with nine minutes to go the Hungarian champions had too much depth with French pair Nedim Remili and Hugo Descat combining for 14 goals their fourth in five matches so far this season Paris Saint-Germain Handball (FRA) vs Dinamo Bucuresti (ROU) 35:32 (16:19) A 4:0 run between the 51st and the 55th minutes was decisive for PSG Handball in the battle against Dinamo with the French side once again struggling to keep their rhythm throughout the whole 60 minutes Under the looks of former PSG players Daniel Narcisse and Nikola Karabatic the French champions finally broke through thanks to their superior shooting efficiency (71 per cent as opposed to Dinamo’s 60 per cent) as the Romanian side simply could not keep the rhythm until the end which means coach Raul Gonzalez still has a long way to go to fix things but now the French side jumped on the third place in the standings yet with back-to-back losses against Veszprém and PSG Orlen Wisla Plock (POL) vs HC Eurofarm Pelister (MKD) 26:18 (13:11) One week after Pelister stopped their 21-match losing streak in the European premium competition the North Macedonian side conceded yet another loss which conceded only four goals in the first 20 minutes of the second half constantly applying the right pressure on Pelister the 18 goals conceded by the Polish champions is the lowest number of goals conceded by Plock in a match in the Machineseeker EHF Champions League tying the record set against Montpellier HB in 2024 and Riihimaen Cocks in 2018 Sporting CP (POR) vs Füchse Berlin (GER) 35:33 (21:19) Füchse did not have their starting goalkeeper in the roster for the match against Sporting CP and that could be seen throughout the crucial moments but conceded a turnover and Sporting’s Martim Costa to secure a 35:33 win for the Portuguese side the dark horse of this season's EHF Champions League are the only unbeaten team in the group and lead the way with nine points while the German side conceded the second loss in five matches and are still fourth Kolstad Håndball (NOR) vs Industria Kielce (POL) 32:33 (17:17) A 15:8 run spanning for over 20 minutes saw Kielce retake the reigns and cancel a four-goal lead from Kolstad with eight goals from left winger Dylan Nahi And although it looked like the Polish side was going to inflict the fourth loss in five matches for Kolstad adding more pressure to the Norwegian side today's hosts cancelled a five-goal Kielce lead despite Simen Ulstad Lyse scored with seven seconds left to make it 32:32 the MVP of the TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 in 2022 kept his focus converting a halfway court to give Kielce their third win in five matches and deliver Kolstad a bitter blow Norwegian side now has four losses in five games as they are rock bottom in their group This story is about second chances—both for forgotten metal forms and ideas that took on sculptural form an artist associated with Kielce for years found seven huge bells in a scrapyard—industrial fragments of old crushers This is how five compositions were born; now – The first bell I rang sounded for three minutes;  that's when I knew I had stumbled upon something absolutely unique – the artist recalls This experience triggered an entire creative process – from revisiting the scrapyard to creating five sculptural installations which will take place on 26 April will include not only a presentation of sculptures but also a spectacular performance with a narrator music and bell ringers assigned to each installation The sculptures will also be accompanied by an exhibition of paintings by Professor    Małgorzata Bielecka whose large-format paintings will form the background of the event The installations cover a variety of topics dedicated to Saint  Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, The Bell of Notre Dame – with fragments of burnt wood referring to the tragic fire of the Paris cathedral inspired by the sound of winning the fight against cancer The most colourful and joyful installation is Carnival in Venice – three bells surrounded by eleven Harlequin figures  – These works are more than just sculptures emotions and deep spirituality – says Sławomir Micek. – Every composition has its source – personal emphasises the long-term cooperation with the artist the sculpture Galileo prepared on the occasion of the 25th anniversary, Column of Time and also In Chariots—currently decorating the space in front of the entrance to the exhibition centre  – Sławomir Micek is not only a sculptor but also the author of many of our statuettes and fair medals – adds the president. – His work is in line with the DNA of Targi Kielce – it combines art The exhibition can be admired during the "Home Füchse Berlin defeated Industria Kielce to advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League Berlin defeated Kielce 33-27 in the first round of the 2024-25 EHF Men's Handball Champions League Playoff at Hala Legionow Kielce in Kielce Berlin led the team to victory with Lasse Andersson scoring 13 goals Tim Freihöfer led the attack with seven goals and Mathias Gidsel added four while goalkeeper Dejan Milosavljev made 13 saves to reduce his opponent's chances of scoring with Dylan Nahi scoring six goals and Theo Monar and Artem Karalek scoring four goals each Goalkeeper Milosz Walach defended his team with nine saves but it was not enough to stop Berlin's offense Kielce put strong pressure on the home fans amid their enthusiastic support Goalkeeper Wallach's save and Nahi's score boosted the momentum by leading 4-1 in the opening three minutes Andersson changed the trend by scoring three goals from the beginning of the first half and chased 9-8 in the 15th minute of the first half Kielce held the lead until the end and finished the first half with a 14-12 lead Berlin turned the mood around with a strong defense and a quick counterattack Goalkeeper Milosavliyev took the lead early in the second half with a series of saves and Andersson scored consecutive goals and began to lead by three goals around the 43rd minute and Kielce tried to chase until the last minute Berlin finished the game 33-27 and won a valuable away victory told the European Handball Federation: "We have confidence in what we do "I was able to achieve good results because I maintained my concentration until the end but it was possible because I was with good colleagues," he said Berlin will advance to the quarterfinals if it maintains a lead of more than six goals in the upcoming second leg Kielce was in a burdensome situation where he had to seek a great upset on the road The second leg will be played at home in Berlin ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool Four teams booked their Machineseeker EHF Champions League 2024/25 quarter-final tickets at the end of the group phase: Barça four more teams will join them after the play-off confrontations None of the eight teams in the race for a ticket is a newcomer While Füchse Berlin and Dinamo Bucuresti are the least experienced clubs at this stage of the competition — this season being their third — OTP Bank - PICK Szeged and Industria Kielce lead the pack with 17 and 16 previous participations Germany and Poland are the most represented countries but OTP Bank - PICK Szeged have the chance to be the second Hungarian side present in the quarter-finals this season Dinamo Bucuresti (ROU) vs SC Magdeburg (GER)Wednesday 26 March, 18:45 CET, live on EHFTV MOTW: Industria Kielce (POL) vs Füchse Berlin (GER)Wednesday 26 March, 20:45 CET, live on EHFTV OTP Bank - PICK Szeged (HUN) vs Paris Saint-Germain Handball (FRA)Thursday 27 March, 18:45 CET, live on EHFTV Orlen Wisla Plock (POL) vs HBC Nantes (FRA)Thursday 27 March, 20:45 CET, live on EHFTV Eroll Popova & Jerzy Stankowski/Orlen Wisla Plock (in-text) SC Magdeburg and PSG won the first play-off legs away ROUND PREVIEW: Two quarter-final tickets and one play-off berth to be decided in the last round of the group phase ROUND PREVIEW: While Barça and Veszprém secured top spots in their groups two quarter-final tickets are still available ROUND PREVIEW: Veszprém and Sporting face each other in the Match of the Week while the battle for the play-offs continues in both groups ROUND PREVIEW: Group leaders start with high away hurdles Aalborg and Füchse can secure their spots in the knockout stage ROUND PREVIEW: Sporting and Dinamo chase Veszprém HC in group A while Barça eye play-off spot in round 9 of the Machineseeker EHF Champions… ROUND PREVIEW: The second part of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League group phase starts this week with all 16 teams still able to progr… DAY REVIEW: German teams open first leg of play-offs with commanding away wins The 32nd Targi Kielce show - 3 to 6 September 2024 The International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO is one of Europe's most important defence industry event Almost 600 companies from 32 countries have already confirmed their participation The impressive exhibition area - 30,000 square meters will showcase the companies' offer The Ministry of National Defence issued invitations to 38 countries The MSPO is also held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Poland The Polish Armaments Group is been the Strategic Partner of the International Defence Industry Exhibition The Targi Kielce International Defence Industry Exhibition has attracted exhibitors and visitors from all over the world for years MSPO has always been the platform for exchanging experiences – A record-breaking MSPO is on the horizon Russia’s aggression against Ukraine keeps causing tensions throughout Europe Defence spending needs to be increased – it is clear to all of us Our government allocates the record-breaking 4% of GDP for this purpose – says Andrzej Mochoń PhD.- The need for equipment and supplies will increase I believe that this interest will not decrease even if the war in Ukraine ends A decade of increased defence spending lies ahead of us – adds the President of the Targi Kielce Management Board This year’s MSPO will gather leading producers and suppliers of military equipment experts and decision-makers who will discuss the future of defence The show’s agenda includes discussion panels Not only is the International Defence Industry Exhibition Poland’s largest defence industry exhibition This year’s show also demonstrates Targi Kielce’s important role in building global business relationships and promoting innovative technological solutions This year’s trade show features the Armed Forces Exhibition jubilee exhibition held under the banner of “Poland; 25 years in NATO This part of MSPO emphasises the importance of Poland’s membership in the North Atlantic Alliance for national and international security The central theme is an excellent opportunity to present the achievements and progress made by the Polish armed forces since Poland joined the Alliance Last year’s MSPO witnessed several essential contracts and agreements signed These have had a significant impact on the development of the Polish defence industry cooperation with international partners and contracts for modernising and refurbishing existing military equipment The contracts list includes cooperation between MESKO and the Armament Agency for the supply of ammunition for the Polish Armed Forces agreements between PCO SA and VIGO SA regarding the development and implementation of cooled IR matrices (production and marketing) This year’s show will witness a galore of important contracts officially signed This strategic agreement is one of many concluded at this year’s show Another attraction of this year’s MSPO is the Open Day on 7 September 2024 all interested participants can admire the most modern military equipment used by the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland and people who are curious to learn about modern defence technologies This is the chance to see and learn more about the equipment of the Polish army and have a close look Cookie Policy Copyright © 2025 Defence Industry Europe | mady by: geekon.eu We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. 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The current head to head record for the teams are Cracovia 10 win(s) Ajdin Hasic is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (12) Mariusz Fornalczyk has the most shots on target per match for Korona Kielce (1.3) 14 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Cracovia vs Korona Kielce on Fri 14 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Cracovia is playing home against Korona Kielce at Stadion Cracovii im A meeting devoted to European defence was organised at the Polish Embassy in Berlin as part of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union The discussion could not possibly miss the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO.  President Andrzej Mochoń invited the numerous German entrepreneurs who arrived at the embassy to visit MSPO 2025 - I invited them not to look for recipients of their offer but to meet partners for joint action for the technological development of the European defence industry - Andrzej Mochoń emphasised in his speech.The discussion was attended by Polish and German security experts:- Lieutenant General Piotr Błazeusz former Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces- Maximilian Hoffmann Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Council  for Economic Relations- Andreas von Büren Managing Director of the BDSV (Federation of German Security and Defence Industries) Cookies allow us to understand how you use this site and improve your experience. Our detailed Cookie Policy can be found here By continuing to use this website you accept our use of cookies Mandatory cookies help make this website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website Our website cannot function properly without these cookies Statistic cookies help us understand how visitors interact with this website for example seeing which pages are most popular This information is collected anonymously and helps us improve the site by making the most sought after information easy to find Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites allowing the display of ads that are relevant and engaging for the visitor Whilst we do not display any advertising on the WJC website allowing marketing cooking may allow other sites to see that you have visited our site On 4 July 1946, a mob of local Poles massacred dozens of Jews in the southeastern Polish town of Kielce Before the war some 24,000 Jews lived in Kielce nearly all of whom were murdered in the Holocaust The pogrom occurred several days after nine-year-old Henryk Blaszczyk went missing in Kielce he in a bid to avoid punishment for running away from home told his parents and police that he had been kidnapped and detained in the basement of the local Jewish Committee building which sheltered up to 180 Jews and housed various Jewish institutions operating in Kielce Despite the questionable credibility of the boy’s account a large crowd of angry Poles gathered outside the building and word quickly spread that the Jews had held him to get Christian blood for ritual purposes Polish soldiers and policemen entered and disarmed the Jewish residents In the ensuing chaos several Jews inside the building were killed in cold blood the angry crowd outside began to beat the Jews and police had killed 42 Jews and injured 40 others surviving Jews and local residents buried the victims in a mass grave in the Jewish cemetery While the government executed nine of the assailants shortly thereafter and a few months later indicted others for their participation the pogrom sparked intense fear in the already traumatized postwar Polish Jewish community It would become a symbol of the uncertain future of Jewish life in Eastern Europe in the immediate aftermath of the Holocaust and would convince many Polish Jews that they had no future in the country the most lethal of a whole series of acts of lethal violence against Jews precipitated a mass exodus of Polish Jewry Appeals to the Church to forcefully intervene to discourage such violence largely fell on deaf ears and instead the Jews were blamed for imposing the Communist system on Poland “[Kielce] really is a symbol of the exodus of Jewish survivors from Poland, and a symbol sometimes that there is no future in Poland for Jews,” said Joanna Sliwa a historian with the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany She added that “despite what Jews had endured during the Holocaust and despite the fact that the local Polish population had observed all that had witnessed all of that … Jews cannot feel safe in Poland.”  Polish Foreign Minister Dariusz Rosati wrote to the World Jewish Congress asking for forgiveness for the Kielce Pogrom: "The new democratic Poland deeply regrets and mourns all the injustices suffered by the Jewish people."  - Poland is the plastics processing centre in our part of Europe a global manufacturer of injection machines - emphasised Adam Marciniak – The expo centre is bus and throbbing with life He adds that Polish entrepreneurs demonstrate optimism; we are entering another promising - Most of our customers gaher in one place BOLE Europe Technology said we sold three machines in three days Marta Gościniak from Dopak emphasised the expo's double role as the place to establish relationships and present the latest technologies she emphasises that talk-shop conversations will turn into orders specified that  – More than fifty percent of the business meetings held here in Kielce result in contracts.  – Innovative technologies proved very popular energy efficiency was the key to many negotiations The organisers find it great satisfaction that visitors find answers to their needs during our events at the exhibitors' stands - emphasises Andrzej Mochoń president of the management board of Targi Kielce Visitors learned about the latest offers from brands including  Wadim Plast The Polish Bedeko signed agreements for the sale of bio line components Many talks conducted by the German Kraiburg TPE a producer of TPE compounds for the automotive The agreement highlighting the sustainable development of the industry was signed by Polish ML Polyolefins,  i.e Central and Eastern Europe's largest producer of PP regranulate and one of the leading European suppliers of plastic products for households The contract stipulates the supply of approximately 2,000 tons of recyclate per year this cooperation is the result of striving for sustainable development not only in the plastics processing industry but also in the sectors using plastics The Plastech-Info Technical Seminar held under the banner of "Monitoring and optimisation of process parameters in plastics processing technologies" was organised by Targi Kielce together with the tworzywa.pl website also put the industry challenges in the limelight representing the tworzywa.pl website emphasised that many key issues related to the optimisation of production processes were raised both in terms of throughput and energy efficiency They have a pivotal impact on the economics and efficiency of the processing technologies an art zone was held within the scope of the Plastpol expo -  the project was initiated by PhD Magdalena Laabs and Engineer Adam Laabs run the Laabs Art Gallery in Eberswalde near Berlin They were supported by the Rolbatch engineering company Jolanta Kurzela and Claire Dubois aroused exceptional interest The plastic sculptures made of plastics by Tom Dierick from BEGRA also attracted attention - Such an extensive offer makes the Plastpol a comprehensive global plastics processing industry meeting from 20 to 23 May 2025 - join us at Targi Kielce - emphasises Kamil Perz The 29th International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing PLASTPOL will be held on 20-23 May 2025 at Targi Kielce PLASTPOL 2024: Opinie wystawców 👉 Exhibitors' opinions 👉 Bedeko PLASTPOL 2024: Opinie wystawców Exhibitors' opinions Wadim Targi PLASTPOL 2024: Exhibitors' opinions - BOLE PLASTPOL 2024: Exhibitors' opinions - GM COLOR another win for Barça as they defeated Industria Kielce 32-28 away from home in Poland to maintain top spot in group B in the Machineseeker EHF Champions League Following on from wins at Kolstad and at home to Pick Szeged it was important for Carlos Ortega's team to maintain their winning streak to keep confidence high as they now travel to Egypt for the Superglobe world club cup The contest against Kielce was an even one early on before the blaugranes gradually assumed control At half time they led 17-13 and there was no way back from that point for the Poles Barça held firm away from home and Cikusa with six goals Richardson with eight and keeper Nielsen with 13 saves were the standout performers in a win that keeps up their 100% record so far this season