Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application December 6 at his home with his family by his side A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole with Father Greg Sauer officiating until the hour of the service on Tuesday at the church The burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery in Rice Bernard James Wunderlich was born on February 16 Minnesota to the late Frank and Elsie (Kiley) Wunderlich Bernard worked on the Iron Ore Boats on the Great Lakes He also rode the freight trains from town to town looking for work in his mid-teens Bernard was united in marriage to Margaret Aschenbrenner on August 21 The couple made their home in Minneapolis for two years the couple moved to a farm in Two Rivers Township near Royalton the couple moved to their current home and farm in Brockway Township The couple farmed in Brockway Township for 60 plus years He loved to talk about his days working on the Great Lakes and riding the freight trains cribbage and spending time with his grandchildren and watching them play baseball He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 70 years Thomas (Kim) Wunderlich of Rice; grandchildren Alissa (Alex) Burton and Kayla Wunderlich and 13 great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Bernard Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The ACP will work with the incoming administration on common ground to promote the health of Americans according to letter from the college’s president MACP, president of the American College of Physicians wrote to the presidential transition team on behalf of the organization The letter identified the college’s priorities to promote health in the United States and offered assistance in addressing the issues The ACP regularly sends these types of letters to presidential transition teams marking a new tradition that aims to inform the medical community of the ACP’s advocacy priorities Healio spoke with Opole to learn more about the ACP’s focus areas what aid the organization hopes to provide to the second Trump administration and more Healio: Why was it important for the ACP to publish this letter Opole: The letter summarized our initial policy priorities for the incoming administration and indicated our willingness to work with the administration to improve the health of Americans and the professional satisfaction of our members Although the letter was directly delivered to the transition team we felt it was important to publicly state our positions for and on behalf of our membership through our flagship journal Healio: What key points did your letter include Opole: The new administration should promulgate and support policies that strengthen primary care and improve patient access and health outcomes It should work with Congress to extend and make permanent health insurance tax credits that are critical for continuing coverage for at least 3.4 million Americans the administration should work with Congress and federal agencies to remove administrative burdens and red tape such as prior authorization and step therapy that impair physicians’ ability to provide the most appropriate the administration should continue to use proven public health interventions such as vaccines and deploy evidence-based strategies in its approach to protecting public health Healio: What does the ACP want the transition team to know Opole: That the ACP pledges to work with the new administration on areas where we can find agreement to improve the health and well-being of all Americans and support the physician and healthcare workforce Healio: What are some actions the incoming administration could take to improve health and well-being in the U.S. Opole: We hope that the incoming administration will work with the ACP and support or promote the following items on our policy agenda: Healio: What are the ACP’s expectations for the incoming administration and its policies Opole: The ACP’s policy positions on issues important to internal medicine physicians remain the same Our intention is to constructively engage with the new administration and help them to craft policies that improve the health of all Americans This is what we have always done with each new administration and we hope to continue to engage with this administration The first Trump administration took actions that align with some of our goals and supported policies aimed at improving the health and well-being of Americans such as funding “Operation Warp Speed” to accelerate vaccine production reducing the cost of prescription drugs such as insulin reduction of administrative burdens for all physicians and taking steps toward appropriately valuing primary care We are optimistic that our continued engagement with the administration will build on some of these successes and create new opportunities in other areas Healio: What should primary care providers know about the ACP’s priorities Is there anything they should keep in mind Opole: The ACP is acutely aware of the crisis in primary care and is an untiring champion and representative of all physicians who practice primary care We recognize that without concerted action the primary care “machine” will grind to a halt and we have literally beaten the drum and advocated for a change to the status quo for decades Two of my president’s columns last year directly address this issue Physicians practicing primary care should know that the ACP will continue to aggressively pursue our advocacy agenda in primary care with the new administration Healio: Is there anything else you would like to add the college published a series of position papers themed “Better is Possible.” These papers outlined our vision for a better health care system for all Americans in concert with other health care professional organizations to work with the administration and craft policies that change the adverse trajectory of the current system and ensure that Americans have the best health outcomes on the planet Get the latest news and education delivered to your inbox The email address associated with your Healio account is: If you would like to edit or change the email address that your subscriptions and alerts are sent to You'll receive reminders to complete your saved activities from Healio CME Update your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now Sound provider Gigant Sound/Letus handled audio for the National Festival of Polish Song held at the Millennium Amphitheatre in Opole Opole, Poland (October 23, 2024)—When the annual National Festival of Polish Song was recently held at the Millennium Amphitheatre in Opole, sound provider Gigant Sound/Letus was on hand to tackle audio for the event The venue has hosted the festival since 1963 making it one of the most popular music events in Poland; over the years and Justyna Steczkowska have all played there helping cement the event’s place in the country’s music history For this year’s event, Gigant deployed an Outline-based sound reinforcement system featuring a Superfly line array for the house system supported by Mantas 28 enclosures and DBS 18-2 sub-bass units The system was managed by Outline’s FPGA-based Newton processor A passel of DiGiCo consoles were used at the FOH mix position with orchestral elements and key vocals mixed on a DiGiCo SD5 Quantum while side acts and their lead vocals were handled by DiGiCo SD12 consoles “Reflecting on our work at the festival I was particularly impressed with the Outline Superfly system… Together with the Mantas enclosures and DBS 18-2 subs we achieved clarity and precision across all performances The positive feedback from the festival organizers and technical teams was especially rewarding given the cultural significance of the Opole Festival.” Mix Staff Tags ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ an international media group and leading digital publisher The water level of the Danube River in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava peaked on Tuesday according to the deputy mayor for the environment as flooding affected a broad swath of Central Europe An Italian firefighter was found dead on Wednesday after he was swept away in his truck by a raging torrent while he attempted to help recover cars struggling in heavy rain The body was discovered in the truck in the Foggia area in southern Italy after the man’s colleagues had spent the night searching for him On this handout photo provided by the State Fire Service of Poland a firefighter writes “Zakaz” (Entry prohibited) on a building damaged by following heavy flooding in the town of Stronie Slaskie firefighters inspecting safety of houses following heavy flooding in the town of Stronie Slaskie This satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows debris and mud after heavy rains and flooding in Stronie Slaskie (Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies via AP) This satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows flooded fields and damaged homes after record rains along the Biala Ladecka River in Stronie Slaskie A caffe is seen damaged after the high flood waves passed through the town An old tram car is parked in flooded area near the Danube river in Bratislava In this photo released by the Romanian Emergency Services Galati (ISU Galati) 2024 after torrential rainstorms left scores of people stranded in flooded areas (Romanian Emergency Services - ISU Galati via AP) This handout photo provided by the Polish fire department shows firefighters pump water and mud from city streets and help clean the city of Głogow that was hit by a high flood wave Residents paddle through a flooded street in Bohumin People take photos of rising waters on the banks of the River Danube A view of a flooded area near the Danube river in Bratislava An aerial picture taken with a drone shows a flooded area and the swollen Danube River in Kisoroszi shows firefighters removing piles of debris dumped in the streets by high flood wave that is passing through southwestern Poland This satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows floodwaters and debris after record rains in Glucholazy A cyclist looks at Donaukanal channel flood its banks at Urania observatory in central Vienna An aerial view of a flooded neighbourhood in Bohumin Geese stand on an outdoor table in a flooded neighbourhood in Ostrava Chicken stand on the rooftop of a garage to shelter themselves from floods in Ostrava This satellite image released by Maxar Technologies shows flooded homes and fields following record rains in Ostrava Poland (AP) — Soldiers and volunteers in southwestern Poland laid sandbags Wednesday near swollen rivers around the city of Wroclaw to protect homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central Europe the Czech Republic and Romania in being hard hit by floods following record rains in the region starting last Thursday five in Austria and four in the Czech Republic The fourth death in the Czech Republic was reported Wednesday when police said they found the body of a 70-year-old woman who was swept away by waters on Sunday in the town of Kobyla nad Vidnavkou near the town of Jesenik with warm and sunny conditions in the Czech Republic allowing authorities and residents to clean up debris Firefighters in Poland were pumping water out of flooded streets and basements about 1,000 firefighters were working across the country to clean up severely affected areas the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations said Wednesday in a Facebook post Prime Minister Donald Tusk held crisis meetings in Wroclaw with local officials and rescue services urging protective measures and saying his government will help those affected Floodwaters were expected to crest late Wednesday and high water levels were expected to continue for many hours laid sandbags near a bridge over the Olawa River the major river that rises in the Oder Mountains in the Czech Republic and runs north through Poland to Germany He told the Polish state news agency PAP that two villages in a low-lying area have been flooded since Monday and residents have refused to evacuate Thousands of Polish soldiers were in action Some evacuated people and animals — including dogs and horses — from flood-affected areas and distributed food and drinking water The army also posted on X on Wednesday that it set up a field hospital in the town of Nysa after patients in a hospital there had to be evacuated earlier this week Soldiers also were building a temporary bridge in the town of Glucholazy to replace one that was washed away by the flooding have appealed to Tusk to send someone to direct the cleaning and recovery action Experts have been preparing for flood threats due to the cresting Oder River in Opole which seems to have avoided any major flooding which suffered disastrous flooding in 1997 ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Roanoke County has some special visitors this week. Members of the county’s sister city Opole, Poland are here see what the Roanoke Valley has to offer. They met in Explore Park on Monday where Roanoke county leaders dedicated a bench to celebrate 30 years of partnership between the two areas. The Polish visitors hope to gain new perspectives and ideas on their trip to the U.S. Have the day's biggest stories arrive in your inbox every day at 8 p.m. “Sharing cultural experiences, sharing economic goals, sharing views on how to live and how to make a community stronger and better,” Chair of the Opole Poland Sister City Committee Kristina Bulas Slowikowski said. On Tuesday, they’ll be recognized at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Copyright 2024 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Internships at WSLS 10 Careers at WSLS 10 Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group 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 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor Grateful Poles are heaping praise to honor their silent hero that just saved them: a floodwater reservoir that spared the cities of Opole and Wroclaw from imminent flooding that ravaged parts of Central Europe WARSAW, Poland — Grateful Poles are heaping praise — and coming up with fond names — to honor their silent hero that just saved them: a floodwater reservoir that spared the cities of Opole and Wroclaw from imminent flooding that ravaged parts of Central Europe. “National Hero,” the “King of Gold" and “Raciborz Reservoir the Great.” Some social media entries even suggest that the Lower Raciborz Reservoir floodplains should be named after Poland's famous goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. the anti-flood reservoir was built following lesson from the 1997 “flood of the century” that devastated the two cities It took a decade and some 2 billion zlotys ($520 million) to build and two villages had to be resettled Part of the funds came from the European Union and the World Bank It opened in 2020 on some 26 square kilometers (10 square miles) of wildland, and has the capacity of holding 185 million cubic meters of floodwater. It passed the test by effectively flattening the Oder's giant flood wave as torrential rains inundated Central Europe this month. Mindful of the 1997 disaster, residents of Opole and Wroclaw watched with apprehension as the river was cresting to the brims — but never spilled into the streets or houses Some places not covered by the Raciborz Reservoir system suffered heavy flooding as the amount of rain in just four days equaled a six-month volume Mar 20, 2025 | Law, Politics, Society Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers We cannot do what we do without your support Police are investigating far-right presidential candidate Grzegorz Braun who is also a member of the European Parliament after he vandalised an exhibition about LGBT+ people in a Polish city the municipal authorities immediately cancelled the leasing of a hall that the candidate had been due to hold a campaign event in They are also seeking compensation for the damage he caused Europoseł @GrzegorzBraun_ zniszczył wystawę na opolskim rynku – zamazał plansze czarnym sprejem. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/Ql3wHYvFly — tvp.info 🇵🇱 (@tvp_info) March 18, 2025 a city of 130,000 people in southwest Poland Braun was pictured using a can of black spray paint to write the words “Stop the propaganda of perversion” on display boards that had been set up on the market square presenting the stories of 20 LGBT+ people from the Opole region with the aim of promoting awareness and tolerance in cooperation with the Gallery of Contemporary Art in Opole Braun was seen himself calling the police to report the exhibition as an “indecent act” He later told a reporter from local broadcaster Radio Opole that the exhibition was “endangering bystanders State broadcaster TVP reports that officers who arrived at the scene took notes and informed the politician about the legal consequences of damaging property A police spokeswoman told broadcaster TVN on Tuesday that they were speaking with witnesses and securing camera footage of the incident before taking further action Tęczowe Opole announced on Wednesday that they would reopen the exhibition in the coming days Braun was due to hold a meeting at Opole’s Exhibition and Congress Center (CWK) quickly announced that they had terminated the contract for the event “The reason is the scandalous behaviour of Mr Braun related to the act of vandalism against the Tęczowe Opole exhibition,” said city official Katarzyna Oborska-Marciniak quoted by local newspaper Nowa Trybuna Opolska the facility cannot be used for events that may violate personal rights or negatively affect the image of the local authorities,” she added “A situation in which someone destroys city property in the morning and organises a meeting in our facility in the afternoon is unacceptable.” the far-right MP who attacked a Jewish ceremony in parliament with the crime of insulting a religious group He has also been charged over a number of other incidents https://t.co/oSMecQMEB4 — Notes from Poland 🇵🇱 (@notesfrompoland) April 9, 2024 The decision was supported by the city’s mayor who wrote on social media that “a presidential candidate who does not respect public property will certainly not respect Poland” announced that they would seek to claim compensation from Braun for the damage he caused The display boards belong to the city’s Gallery of Contemporary Art After his meeting at the congress centre was banned Braun instead held an impromptu gathering of his supporters in front of city hall where he made a speech attacking the mayor #Opole teraz Tyle gromadzi kandydat który jest pomijany w sondażach albo ma 0,5% I niech tak zostanie do 18 maja. A 19 maja wielu się zdziwi. Zjednoczony Front Gaśnicowy. Polacy wiedzą lepiej.Tu jest Polska. #Braun2025 pic.twitter.com/RVSlJEEik3 — Konrad Niżnik #Braun2025 (@KonradNiznik_) March 18, 2025 Braun has a long history of promoting conspiracy theories relating to Jews, LGBT+ people and the Covid pandemic he claimed that “Jew-Masons” are using “sodomites” as part of their attempts to bring about “world revolution” He called for homosexuality to be punished with prison sentences Braun was one of the founders of the far-right Confederation (Konfederacja) political party that holds 16 seats in Poland’s parliament he was expelled earlier this year after announcing a rival presidential bid to the party’s official candidate While Mentzen is flying high in the polls according to polling averages compiled by the eWybory website Far-right candidate @SlawomirMentzen's rise in the polls has turned Poland's presidential election into a three-horse race Mentzen has managed to detoxify his party and has benefited from other candidates mainstreaming its positions, writes @danieltilles1 https://t.co/Ql9LihJ7tu — Notes from Poland 🇵🇱 (@notesfrompoland) February 28, 2025 Main image credit: Marta Czech/X Daniel Tilles is editor-in-chief of Notes from Poland He has written on Polish affairs for a wide range of publications , , 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 © 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cannabis-related health outcomes and promote research into potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids The ACP also recognizes and hopes to mitigate injustices resulting from drug control policies that have disproportionately affected marginalized sectors of our population This paper details the rationale for the ACP’s policy position Healio: What should PCPs specifically know about the complicated relationship between cannabis and health care Opole: PCPs should know that the ACP encourages education and research into the health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids even those who prescribe “medical cannabis,” have little or no training on its health effects partly because there is sparse research or information available The ACP encourages medical schools to develop curricula to train physicians in the health effects — positive and negative — of cannabinoids and for continuing medical education providers to develop up-to-date content that PCPs can use to educate themselves on cannabis use Healio: One of the recommendations noted the ACP “supports an evidence-based public health approach to addressing cannabis and hemp-derived products,” focusing on preventing unsafe use among adults and prohibiting access to children and adolescents Opole: Cannabis has a negative effect on the developing brain so we need to prevent cannabis use among young people We can start by building upon strategies from tobacco and alcohol regulation and applying them to cannabis — restricting sales to people aged younger than 21 years requiring childproof packaging and other interventions We also need to adopt population health strategies to prevent cannabis use among pregnant people and intoxicated driving To help address the disproportionate harm that the nation’s drug control policies have had on systemically marginalized communities we recommend policymakers decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis to encourage treatment rather than incarceration of persons with cannabis use disorder Healio: What role would PCPs play in this approach Opole: PCPs are the front line of patient care but are also the vanguard of clinical research — evaluating patients on clinical drug trials They can play a pivotal role in any cannabis use research program through their expertise and access to a wide patient population Healio: What is the take-home message for PCPs here We need to be aware that our patients are or will be consumers of cannabis We need to participate in research and policy around cannabis for the benefit of and to avoid harm to our patients Opole: The changes in the legal status of cannabis have outpaced the evidence base The ACP believes that legalization and other policies around cannabis should be based on strong scientific evidence Most people live in a state where cannabis can be obtained legally for medical or recreational purposes We need to establish a robust public health strategy to prevent use among the most vulnerable The ACP also believes in decriminalization and removal of discriminatory practices and social stigma around cannabis from the local association Tęczowe Opole (“Rainbow Opole”) are considering legal action against the politician for destruction of property Braun arrived at the Opole market with black paint and wrote “stop pervert propaganda” across panels documenting the activities of local LGBT+ groups STOP PROPAGANDZIE DEWIACJI❗️W Opolu i w całej Polsce! 🇵🇱 pic.twitter.com/Zt2PcULG73 Police at the scene took statements and informed the MEP about potential legal repercussions. Organizers say the exhibit – part of a campaign dubbed “There’s more of us! Provoke equality with us”– showcases photos of Opole’s recent pride marches and personal accounts from regional LGBT+ residents. Tęczowe Opole, the association behind the display, has indicated it may seek damages over the vandalism. 19 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Arka Gdynia won 1–0 over Odra Opole on Sat 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 Arka Gdynia 4 win(s) Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (14) Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Arka Gdynia and Odra Opole on Sat 19 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT?Arka Gdynia won 1–0 over Odra Opole on Sat 19 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Arka Gdynia is playing home against Odra Opole on Sat TechTarget and Informa Tech’s Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and Informa we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities The new location will serve as the supplier’s center of excellence for highly crafted cut-and-sewn and hand-wrapped components International Automotive Components officially opens its state-of-the-art plant for tailored interiors in Opole The new operation will create about 550 skilled jobs in the region IAC says in a news release it has invested more than $20 million into the new location which will cover an area of 290,625 sq.-ft The facility went from groundbreaking to the start of serial production in just seven months and it is positioned to accommodate further growth as Eastern Europe continues to be a strong growth region for the auto sector we can focus on our first-class manufacturing skills and serve our premium customers across Europe IAC senior vice president-global strategic development: “Tailored Our research shows that the demand for wrapped interior components using leather artificial leather and premium textiles will grow substantially to support the consumer’s desire for a personalized driving experience.” As the industry moves toward fully autonomous vehicles interiors’ individual flexibility is expected to drive demand for handcrafted solutions and integrated electronic functions in components,” he says [email protected] Shifting Gears: What Car Buyers Really Want in 2025 Less is More: How Website Overload Sinks Your Sales This website is owned and operated by Informa TechTarget influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers Informa PLC’s registered office is 5 Howick Place Upper Silesia remains the most multiethnic region in today’s Poland Massive wartime and postwar ethnic cleansings turned Poland into an ethnically homogenous nation-state of Polish-speaking Catholics During the communist period the existence of any ethnic minorities was strenuously denied Upper Silesia remains the most multiethnic region in today’s Poland the country’s most numerous minorities (that is over two-thirds (1 million) live in this historical region There are a further 10 to 20 thousand Roma who are also living in the region but have been undercounted in censuses due to widespread discrimination it should be remembered that after World War II Polish Jews who survived the Holocaust found a relatively safe Yiddish-speaking haven in Silesia until 1968 At present the historical region of Upper Silesia is split between two administrative units, Opole Province and Katowice (Silesian) Province. With 4.5 million inhabitants, Katowice Province is almost five times more populous than Opole Province. Yet, one has a better chance of coming across a Silesian or German in Opole Province, where these minorities add up to a third of the inhabitants. In Katowice Germans and Silesians only make up 14 per cent of the population The devastating floods in 1997 destroyed numerous Czech towns and cities in the draining basin of the river Oder seized on this tragic event as an opportunity to rebuild in line with the inhabitants’ needs and preferences or the historical capital of Upper Silesia Such a face-lift was much needed after the grey neglect of the communist times This campaign of urban beautification and self-reinvention extended to the Municipal Public Library (Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna) in Opole the library’s seat was moved to a 19th-century building in the scenic Old Town locally known as ‘Little Venice.’ This building was merged with an ultramodern annex appropriately symbolising the meeting of the past with the future The steel and glass façade constitutes an imposing From afar it looks like a motorway leading to the blue sky of knowledge The granite ‘road sides’ are enticingly adorned with waves of words which are well-known passages by the popular The quotes are given in the original Polish and English translations The bilingual character of this poetic adornment opens the library and its readers to a wider world How do the figure and poetry of Stachura connect these with the future The poet was born in France and died in Warsaw while his work was inspired by travels in North America and western Europe Stachura’s tenuous connection to Opole was his acquaintance with the older and ethnically Silesian writer Rafał Urban (1893-1972) who then headed the Opole branch of the Union of Polish Writers (Związek Literatów Polskich) such a literate façade amounts to a loud statement in Opole’s public space immediately visible to all and pregnant with meaning A foreign visitor may be excused for thinking that the official languages of the city and Opole Region are English and Polish There is no English or any other Anglophone minority thriving there No community of native-speakers of English live in Opole The façade’s seemingly welcoming bilingualism covers the ugly reality of forced Polonisation of German-speakers before 1989 An underhanded version of this policy continued after the fall of communism and the introduction of democracy in Poland Present-day Polonisation is quite open vis-à-vis the Silesians given Warsaw’s obstinate denial of the existence of the Silesian language and its speakers It is actually a mirror image of the official position on the non-existence of any Germans or their language in communist Poland yet Polonisation and a pronounced lack of respect for non-Polish others remain The library’s façade is the proverbial middle finger to Germans and Silesians while posing to visitors from abroad as a sign of the region’s mature and welcoming Europeanism and cosmopolitism a more fitting poet could be found whose words would speak to all of Opole’s inhabitants: Germans The famous German-language romantic poet Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff (1788-1857) would be an obvious choice and most of his works were translated into Polish If the library really aimed to send a more universal message than the romanticism of individual feelings I would propose the two interwar Polish citizens who were the first to write literary witness accounts of the Jewish Holocaust and the Roma Holocaust: Yitzkhak Katzenelson (1886-1944) and Papusza (Bronisława Wajs Papusza wrote the narrative poem ‘Tears of Blood: Or What We Suffered under the Germans in Volhynia in 1943 and ‘44’ (Ratfałé jasfá So pał saséndyr pšegijám apré Vółyń 43 i 44 beršá) in Romani Katzenelson wrote the book Song of the Murdered Jewish People (Dos lid funem oysgehargetn yidishn folk דאָס ליד פונעם אױסגעהרגעטן ײדישן פאָלק) in Yiddish Tomasz Kamusella is a Reader (Professor Extraordinarius) in Modern Central and Eastern European History at the University of St Andrews in Scotland His latest monograph Ethnic Cleansing during the Cold War: The Forgotten 1989 Expulsion of Turks from Communist Bulgaria was published by Routledge (2018) volume of short stories Limits/Styknie appeared Dear Readers - New Eastern Europe is a not-for-profit publication that has been publishing online and in print since 2011 and further the dialogue surrounding issues facing the states that were once a part of the Soviet Union or under its influence But we can only achieve this mission with the support of our donors  If you appreciate our work please consider making a donation The consequences of Russia’s invasion are visible not only in Ukraine The Kremlin has set off or exploited a series of crises that face most European countries New thinking is needed in policies towards Russia in whatever form it will take after the war Ukraine’s suffering goes well beyond the front line With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine we now see our western values under siege whether we consciously recognise it or not The invasion by Russian forces of Ukraine from the north south and east – with the initial aim to take the capital Kyiv – has changed our region The situation with Russian threats towards Ukraine once again illustrates the high level of instability in our region Only a year ago we witnessed the second Nagorno-Karabakh war between Armenia and Azerbaijan It took at least 5,000 lives and significantly shifted the geopolitics in the South Caucuses This special issue aims to honour the plight of Belarusians whose democratic choice made in August 2020 was shamelessly snubbed by Alyaksandr Lukashenka a lot of work still remains for this country And this is why Ukraine’s story is incomplete 30 years after the fall of the Soviet Union Our societies are more polarised than ever before which makes them more susceptible to disinformation The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed limitations and weaknesses in nearly all countries around the world volatility and the relationship between Russia and the West The Black Sea region is quickly becoming a geopolitical battleground which is gaining the interest of major powers regional players and smaller countries – and the stakes are only getting higher This issue is dedicated to the 10 year anniversary of the European Union’s Eastern Partnership as well as the 30 years since the 1989 revolutions in Central Europe The consequences of the emerging multipolar world This issue takes a special look at the role and responsibility of the public intellectual in Central and Eastern Europe today In the eastern parts of the European continent 1918 is remembered not only as the end of the First World War but also saw the emergence of newly-independent states and the rise of geopolitical struggles which are felt until this day that Belarus remains isolated from the West and very static in its transformation The Summer 2018 issue of New Eastern Europe tackles the complexity of para-states in the post-Soviet space The exhibition «My Land» was opened on 13 March 2025 as part of the cooperation between the Institute of Architecture and Design and the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture and with the assistance of the Centre for Contemporary Art in Opole The works featured at this exhibition were made by students of the Departments of Design and Architecture Fundamentals the Department of Architectural Constructions and the Department of Visual Design and Art as part of cooperation between the Institute of Architecture and Design and the associations Milano makers and VITAWORLD They were presented at the annual international furniture fair Salone del Mobile in Milan The theme of the works was Emergency Design – environmental design in the context of disasters and cataclysms which is painful and close to all Ukrainians The slogan of the presented works was «My land» – a long-suffering land crippled by bombs and shells to which we will return one day to revive life As the exhibition in Milan proved to be a success and received wide publicity it was decided to present it in other European cities as well The first destination was the city of Opole as the Institute of Architecture and Design has an interesting and sustainable cooperation with the Opole University of Technology The exhibition was opened by Andrii Pavliv Professor at the Department of Design and Architecture Fundamentals curator of cooperation with Milanese organisations He gave a speech in which he described the exhibition and the concepts of the works a graduate of the Department of Design and Architecture Fundamentals the Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture at the Opole University of Technology faculty and students of the Department of Urban Planning and Design as well as representatives of the local press and interested residents of the city attended the opening of the exhibition Such exhibitions are a very important step in establishing international relations and promoting the achievements of students of the Lviv Polytechnic Institute of Architecture and Design E-mail: coffice@lpnu.ua You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Search for contact information on employees Finding your way at the University of Southern Denmark On 12th September a few members of our consortium gathered in Opole to present their preliminary research during the “Borderlands facing a polycrisis in the 21st century” conference (co-organised by B-SHAPES work package leader The topic of the conference beautifully aligned with our project we had the opportunity to discuss the media narratives in the Hungarian-Slovak and Italian-Austrian-German border regions We also talked about the cultural heritage of borderlands The meeting in Opole was a great way to not only discuss the research but also get to know the members of the B-SHAPES consortium better SDU’s research and study programmes derive value from constantly being put into relevant perspectives across disciplines and with a focus on the society we impact with our differences.The answers to societal challenges are often found in the interaction between highly specialized academic environments One example of this is Human Health – a cross-disciplinary effort within health communication focusing on narrative medicine The goal is that SDU within a 5-year period will become leading in Europe both regarding the research and the clinical practice within health services Log in and download the free e-publication of the latest A&B The printed version is available for sale online in our store and press salons throughout Poland unique e-mail [will also be used as login in the portal] Only name - check the correctness of the data Only the last name - check the correctness of the data password must be at least 8 characters long * fields required for registration; data can be completed in account settings after logging in ** establishment of a student account follows verification of the validity of the student ID card Please try later or let us know: contact Technology: aitnet.pl Ⓒ AiB Publishing House 2025 a friendly match between Poland’s Odra Opole and Germany's FC Magdeburg was held at a newly opened stadium in Opole The Opole police are investigating those responsible for damaging the stadium's restrooms during the first game at this venue Vandalism suspects face up to five years in prison including a 34-year-old from Lower Silesia and a 24-year-old German citizen for drug possession a 24-year-old German for bringing pyrotechnics to the stadium and a 58-year-old local for attacking a police officer Police have also gathered evidence of property damage after vandals stuck stickers and painted graffiti on restroom walls Jeszcze przed spotkaniem doszło do spięcia z.. The German club condemned the actions of the hooligans and those violating these rules face fines 🎥⏪ 𝙊𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙚-𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙥Danke für Eure Unterstützung, Clubfans! 💙🤍#OpoleFCM #EINMALIMMER pic.twitter.com/fx6Utx88ON Source: IAR/PAP/KWD Opole/Facebook.com/opolskatygodnik/X/@1fc_magdeburg is an internal medicine physician specializing in general and geriatric and hospital medicine at the Kansas University Medical Center He has been practicing medicine and educating and mentoring medical students and residents for over 20 years Opole serves as the Ruth Bohan Teaching Professor of Medicine and associate vice chancellor of Student Affairs Opole is a regent of the American College of Physicians a director of the Government Employees' Health Association A fellow of the American College of Physicians since 2009 he served as the governor of the Kansas chapter from 2015-2020 Opole received his medical degree from the University of Nairobi in Kenya and later earned his doctorate in biological sciences from the University of California in Irvine He completed his residency at the Kansas University Medical Center and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Travel to the United States on a temporary basis For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the U.S The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries* to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S that you will not find anywhere else in the world Find the closest American Space in Poland where you can connect with the U.S some with offices in the Embassy and some throughout the country American Army troops from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment met with residents of Opole at Copernicus Square in front of Opole University  Opole residents were able to talk with American soldiers and see American military equipment up close  Polish soldiers from the 10th Logistics Brigade of the Polish Land Forces in Opole also took part in the event and presented their equipment 2nd Cavalry Regiment troops are currently exercising with the Polish Army at the military base in Nowa Dęba Earlier they exercised in Drawsko Pomorskie from where they started “Operation Knightrider” on February 22 when around 30 U.S Army vehicles departed in three columns to drive across Poland  On March 10 they  left the military grounds in Nowa Dęba Army vehicles  headed towards Wędrzyn in Lubuskie Province to continue military exercises they stoped in Opole to meet with city residents on March 11 the soldiers would traverse over 1300 kilometers across Poland The goal of “Operation Knightrider” is to demonstrate NATO forces’ freedom of movement along NATO interior lines  This exercise is part of Operation Atlantic Resolve launched in April 2014 as a demonstration of continued U.S commitment to the collective security of NATO and to enduring peace and stability in the region in light of Russia’s illegal actions in Ukraine By | 8 March, 2016 | Topics: Events, News We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience OPOLE -- Small towns in Stearns County are known for two things For the town of Opole it's the local watering hole residents are raising a glass to  stands a bar that acts as the heart of the city "My grandpa and his brother bought this place in 1926," says owner John Bialka Bialka's Bar has been the cornerstone of this quiet town for the last 90-years "We're kinda like the post office because there is usually somebody here," says Bialka John is the third generation to run the bar father and brother who ran the bar before him He says his grandpa originally opened Bialka's as a trading post tractors and the whole works here back in the days," says Bialka It was after the prohibition the store was converted into a bar Bialka says his family couldn't walk away from the convenience and still operate it today It's still convenient for some of the local residents Bialka's still has a working gas pump outside for passing travelers it's the people who walk through the door that make Bialka's Bar feel larger than life Just off of County Road 17, in the small town of Opole, stands a bar that acts as the heart of the city. Bialka's Bar has been the cornerstone of this quiet town for the last 90-years.\nRead More More electrically powered buses from Solaris will soon be on the roads in Poland The Polish manufacturer will soon deliver some battery buses in Opole and has already received a follow-up order Solaris hydrogen buses will soon be in service Solaris has received a new order for electric buses from Poland The public transport operator of the city of Opole has ordered nine Urbino 12 Electric buses to be delivered by Solaris in the second half of 2024 MZK Opole already operates 15 Solaris buses Eight more electric buses are to follow in the coming weeks MZK Opole had ordered these at the end of 2022 the Polish public transport operator notes that the partnership with Solaris extends back as far as 2020 a total of 22 Solaris electric buses will be on the road in Opole next year representing almost one fifth of the operator’s total fleet In addition to the order from Opole, Solaris has also started deliveries of the 25 hydrogen buses ordered in October 2022 by the transport company MPK in Poznan with the rest to follow by the end this year solarisbus.com, solarisbus.com I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology „Places Friendly for Seniors and People with Disablilities in Opole” is a competition that enjoys a great popularity amongs the members of our community Annually held since 2018 on a yearly basis by Social Policy Department of the City Hall as well as Information and Educational Centre for Seniors operating within the Municipal Social Welfare Office The event is taken over by honour patronage of the Mayor The awarded sites obtain official certificate „Place Friendly for Seniors and People with Disablilities in Opole” with date and edition annotations Each of the certified locations is distinguished with a commemorative label plate along with the dedicated logo sticker to confirm credential „Place Friendly for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Opole.” The main objective to be accomplished is promoting premises friendly for seniors and people with disabilities run in Opole and public services aimed to facilitate seniors and people with disabilities and making them feel comfortable These sites are supposed to provide them with courtesy and support through convenient architecture as well as offering a variety of discounted products or services targeted directly at this group of customers In the foregoing editions we awarded in total 25 sites considered the best „Places Friendly for Seniors and People with disabilities in Opole.” Additionally in the 2021 edition there was one special prize In order to apply for the certificate one is supposed to participate in the event it is required to acquaint with  Rules and Regulations and submit its original version in Information and Educational Centre for Seniors Additional requirement is an attachment featuring at least 10 signatures of local citizens We want to mark out particular locations so that they draw residents’ attention and make them realize where our seniors and the disabled are taken care of with benevolence in a particularly friendly way the committee appointed by the president carries out a thorough analysis double-checks all entries to the competition and reviews whether they meet all requirements There are assorted sites to enter the competition In the assessment proceedings we take into consideration architectural issues discount policy aimed at target groups and public bodies that: This year official final results announcement and presentation of certificates was held at the ceremony of local initiatives implementation The event took place in Krakowska Street and was housed by Local Centre for Active Community In 2021 there were six awardees of the fourth edition: As the situation we are living in seems exceptional In 2021 the Selection Board decided to grant lifetime achievement reward taking into account all merits in helping  the elderly and people with disabilities as well as co-operating with the Senior Centre in Opole in difficult pandemic conditions The award winner was Emergency Medical Service Centre and the trophy was claimed by its manager We congratulate the winners on their success and express our gratitude for all the effort and actions taken to facilitate accessibility We strongly encourage everyone to participate in the forthcoming contest editions https://www.facebook.com/MiastoOpole/videos/miejsca-przyjazne-seniorom-i-niepe%C5%82nosprawnym/369189664924624/ Advanced Search World report on ageing and health 2015 Global strategy and action plan on ageing and health 2016-2020 the Senior Center in Opole announced a competition for the Easter palm Making Easter palms follows the tradition of Palm Sunday The competition was aimed at the senior community of the city of Opole Competition palms were to be submitted to the SC until April 14 The competition results were announced on April 19 which was composed of: representatives of the Council of Seniors of the City of Opole of the 3rd Term residents of the City of Opole and employees of the Center “Senior in Opole” decided to award the first place to all participants The prizes in the form of gift baskets could be collected at the premises of the Center “Senior in Opole” January 6 at 12 noon at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole The military rites will be conducted by the Bowlus American Legion Post #642 The burial will be held in the parish cemetery.Henry Kostreba was born December 13 1934 to Paul and Monica (Beam) Kostreba in Opole He grew up in the Opole area and attended and graduated from Holdingford High School with the class of 1953 Henry served his country in the United Sates Army from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1957 He returned to Minnesota and was united in marriage to Darlene Lange on August 25 Henry worked in the Engineering department for the VA Medical Center in St He did not stop working for the next 40 years he worked for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Opole digging graves Henry also worked for Polar Tank as a parts runner for 10 years in Opole He was a member of the Bowlus American Legion Post #642 and was the post commander for fourteen years former member of the Catholic War Veterans in Opole and the Holdingford Sportsmans Club MO and spending time with family and friends.Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 59 years Paul Kostreba and Cassidy Kostreba; great-grandchildren Brielle Welle.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Emblom Brenny Funeral Service - Little Falls News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology 11-Oct-2022 Last updated on 11-Oct-2022 at 13:14 GMT The global manufacturing community is ‘lagging behind’ in its adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). With more than 70% of companies ‘stuck in pilot purgatory’, only a ‘select few’ are deploying advanced manufacturing at scale. WEF awards those leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to ‘transform’ manufacturing with entry into its Global Lighthouse Network. Up until now, 103 manufacturing Lighthouses had been selected by WEF. But today (11 October), 11 more were added – including Danone’s baby food and infant formula factory in Opole, Poland. According to Danone, the site in southern Poland has been central to its Digital Manufacturing Acceleration Program, headed up by global digital operations transformation director Giovanni Pacini. FoodNavigator caught up with Pacini to find out how new technologies are digitally transforming the facility to improve manufacturing efficiencies, all the while reducing its environmental impact. Digital transformation at Danone’s Opole factory was already underway before the Digital Manufacturing Acceleration Program launched in early 2021. Over the last 18 months, the programme has worked to ‘boost’ the impact of digital initiatives, enabling ‘overall better use of technology’ and a ‘better way of working’, explained Pacini.   The result is an ‘incredibly high’ level of adoption of digital tools at Opole. And everyone is embracing it: “Whether you’re talking to the line operators or to the director, digital is absolutely part of the DNA.” A team meeting centred around performance and sustainability data. Image source: DanoneSo what kinds of ‘digital transformations’ has Danone implemented at the site? An important tool, according to Pacini, is the digital ‘connection’ of workers. By connecting operators’ applications, information on the efficiency of production lines is received in real time. “No matter a worker’s role, they are interacting with each other. Our applications are building a community of users, and they’re using this application to scan their work code, tag different posts, and [note potential] improvement opportunities related to different pieces of equipment.” In practice, this means that workers scan QR codes attached to production lines with their tablets, and can download work instructions, or suggest improvement ideas – which Pacini explained are ‘quickly escalated’ to the shift leader and further up the chain of command. “From production to quality to maintenance, this flow of information is completely inside these digital tools. This becomes a very powerful [tool] to improve our performance routine, while empowering workers to feel accountable and committed to the overall performance and improvement of the factory.” Instantaneous troubleshooting for manufacturing efficiencies By collecting data on production lines in real-time, any issues that require attention can be acted on immediately. This leads to manufacturing efficiencies. “The digital tool, which is connected to every equipment in the line to record its status, is able to capture every micro stoppage,” explained Pacini. Prior to installing this tool, Danone was not recording any stoppage lasting less than one-minute in duration. “Now, we track every single hiccup in the line, even one that lasts just a few seconds. “On top of that, we have mounted a speed camera solution that records what is happening [in the line] at the moment of the breakdown.” This helps the factory team to troubleshoot in a faster and more precise manner, looking to the root cause of the problem impacting the line’s performance, we were told. Between 2019 and 2021, Opole has achieved a 19% reduction in manufacturing costs, and efficiency gains of 12%. Digital tools for environmental sustainability Improving manufacturing efficiencies also helps reduce the environmental footprint of the facility. “The higher the efficiency of equipment, the more you are reducing energy consumption per unit [of product] produced because the line is simply producing more in the same timeframe,” explained Pacini. Danone has also achieved significant energy reductions by introducing artificial intelligence in the factory’s drum dryer, which it uses to prepare the raw materials for infant formula. Using machine learning, the equipment can optimise the settings based on real-time data. Dryers use ‘a lot’ of energy, we were told. By leveraging an AI algorithm, the dryer is ‘continuously analysed’ to ensure moisture levels are controlled in a ‘much more precise way’ – which also leads to energy savings. Overall, this initiative has helped ensure process stability, reduce wastage, and cut energy consumption by 40%. Overall, the factory has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and cut its energy consumption by 23%. Other sustainability initiatives include reducing water usage by 25%. Digital expansion across Europe, US, and beyond To implement the transformation at Opole, a ‘comprehensive’ digital training programme has seen all the factory’s workforce upskilled in new processes and ways of working, including 20 employees who can now code their own Robotic Process Automation robots. According to Danone, the programme has helped create more skilled jobs for the local community, with the introduction of a dedicated digital team. But the digital transformation undergone at Opole is just one element of Danone’s Digital Manufacturing Acceleration Program. So far, the programme has introduced more than 20 digital solutions to 39 Danone factories across Europe to increase productivity and efficiency across all food and beverage categories. “The Digital Manufacturing Acceleration programme is intended to drive, at-scale, digital transformation across a network of factories – not just one,” said Pacini. Indeed, some of the new digital tools implemented at the Opole site had previously been implemented in other Danone factories. The programme is focused on the ‘networking’ and the ‘sharing’ of learning across different sites, the programme lead continued. “This is not just about technology, but about how to use it, which is a difficult part in our journey. 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You can upgrade to a modern browser or use the Google Chrome Frame to optimize your viewing experience located in southern Poland with a population of almost 130,000 There were few parking spaces available and this shortage had an impact on parking time Opole used to have huge traffic congestion daily This situation has been solved and residents enjoy more efficient parking areas thanks to the fact that it has become a smart city We are deploying a big project involving the installation of 3,162 sensors The installation of these sensors is part of the ITS Opole (Intelligent Transportation System) project This project aims to optimize mobility throughout the city with various improvement modules The parking area is intended to make it easier for drivers to find a parking space by indicating the number of parking spots available at any given time thus limiting the number of kilometers driven to park The sensor infrastructure will provide a basis for improving mobility in the city its installation will improve the management of reserved parking areas avoiding trucks or delivery vans parked in double lines obstructing traffic Another alternative is to optimize the management of regulated parking areas for people with reduced mobility (PRM) which are essential for these users since they are adapted to facilitate entry and exit of the vehicle  The sensor chosen for this project was U-Spot DUO a single space detection sensor that combines magnetic and infrared detection with 98% accuracy and up to 10 years of useful life Our parking detection system remains in first position in terms of smart parking technologies installed in Poland thanks to this big project deployed by SPRINT and Zir Systemy which relies on the effectiveness of our systems to improve traffic flow and achieve a more efficient and pleasant city for its citizens We facilitate the search for parking spaces and improve the mobility experience and citizen satisfaction Thanks to the installation of the U-Spot DUO sensors citizens will be able to reduce parking time as they are guided directly to free parking spaces Traffic is reduced by up to 30% by avoiding cars looking for parking spaces which means a proportional reduction in the pollution generated Urbiotica was established in 2008 with a very clear foundational vision: technology based on wireless sensor networks will transform how we manage our cities Urbiotica leads the revolution of the Internet of Things applied to Smart Cities The projects implemented in more than 20 countries position us as the leading technology company in the development of smart solutions based on sensor systems designed to manage urban space more efficiently and sustainably Marijn van den Berg second and Matteo Moschetti third on flat stage Kooij was perfectly positioned behind a Groupama-FDJ rider after the peloton negotiated a right-hand bend with 500 metres to go The young Dutchman then easily soared past to claim the second Tour de Pologne victory of his career several bike lengths ahead of Marijn Van Den Berg (EF Education-EasyPost) and Matteo Moschetti (Q36.5) After the 199-kilometre flat stage from Strzelin to Opole Matej Mohorič (Bahrain Victorious) remained in the overall lead for a third successive day Prolifically successful with 22 wins to his name even though he is only in his second full year as a professional “There’s never really one recipe to do every sprint make a good plan and that’s what we did today “I tried to be in a good position when we went through that last corner and I  thought maybe I was a bit too much to the front when I went through second I felt good and was able to do a good sprint for the win today “I’ll try for another win tomorrow [Wednesday] and then head to the Worlds.” As heavy rain showers fell on Pologne for the fourth successive day Jacopo Mosca (Lidl-Trek) was in the move for the third straight stage in Pologne although after picking up some more points for his KOM lead on the one classified climb of the day the Italian dropped back to the main bunch.  Sebastian Schönberger (Human Powered Health) Yevgeniy Gidich (Astana Qazaqstan) and Poland National team duo Norbert Banaszek and Patrick Stosz the latter the leader of the most combative rider competition opening up a gap of around four minutes on the bunch.  there was a brief but intense attempt by Ineos Grenadiers sparked by GC contender Michal Kwiatkowski Despite the strong winds on the exposed roads of southern Poland the bunch reformed quickly when it became clear that none of the teams’ main rivals had been caught out the peloton settled back into a default controlling position for the rest of the day and Arkéa-Samsic were the main parties involved in keeping the pace high.  By 70 kilometres to go the French and Dutch squads' combined effort had proved enough to squeeze the leaders’ margin to well under two minutes.  Jayco AlUla and Ineos Grenadiers added more weight to the chase bringing the move down to three for the final hour of racing although Stosz paid homage to his jersey by trying to stay away for another 500 metres The peloton powered on at a deceptively-fast pace for another 15 kilometres clearly setting things up for a sprint but in no mood to end an undeclared ceasefire Bora-Hansgrohe and Human Powered Health collectively began to accelerate hard No team managed to control the bunch in the last few kilometres much of it running on an A’ road next to the River Oder even if the Ineos line was pushing hard on the left and Jumbo-Visma once again made their presence felt in the centre Alpecin-Deceuninck then stepped up the pace with two kilometres to go a string of their riders storming over a railway bridge at the front of the bunch ut then after a Groupama-FDJ rider took a flying start around the final corner for the sprint Kooij was perfectly positioned behind him and ready to pounce for his seventh victory of this season Stage 5 sees Pologne return to much more rugged terrain with more than 3,000 metres of vertical climbing featuring on a trek through the mountains of southern Poland the 50 kilometres between the final category 1 climb and the grinding uphill finish in Bielsko-Biala which has featured regularly in past editions of Pologne “There are four or five climbs before we hit the finishing circuit which are harder than the years I did this circuit before It was like a bunch sprint before when we’ve done this finish but this time there’ll be more of a selection,” predicted Mohorič it’ll be very hard but this is our goal it’ll be hard to keep my advantage on GC in Thursday’s time trial.” Results powered by FirstCycling Alasdair FotheringhamSocial Links NavigationAlasdair Fotheringham has been reporting on cycling since 1991 He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain he has also written for The Independent,  The Guardian,  ProCycling Eleven young researchers from the six Forthem Alliance universities took part in the 1st International Researchers Grand Prix The finals took place on 6 November 2024 in Kristiansand The University of Opole was represented by Wiktoria Grabalska from the UO Institute of Law and Robert Radziej from the UO Doctoral School ‘The adventure of taking part in the Young Researchers’ Grand Prix is the kind of thing you decide on with the thought: why not but in the end it turns out that it really was a great decision,’ says Wiktoria Grabalska ‘The workshops in Poland helped me prepare for the national finals and ultimately resulted in winning and a ticket to the international finals in Norway the reality turned out to be better than expected The people we met there were exceptional and the topics of their speeches extremely inspiring The whole production was carried out professionally and made a big impression on us ‘I am glad that I could be a part of this project,’ adds Robert Radziej ‘I entered it with uncertainty as to whether it was worth throwing myself into the deep end in the form of competing with other young researchers who are more advanced as it helped me to understand the essence of my research even better I once heard Einstein’s maxim that if you can’t explain something simply it means you don’t understand it sufficiently Adopting this perspective of presenting research not at a scientific symposium before experts in one’s field but in a simple form in front of a wider audience allows one to step out of one’s ‘bubble’ of thinking and better understand the essence of one’s research The international finals of the Forthem Alliance Young Researchers Grand Prix were organised by Universitetet Agder in Norway It was attended by the winners of national competitions from six FORTHEM universities – young researchers from Opole The competition was won by Houda Rafi from Université de Bourgogne in France The Young Researchers Grand Prix is a competition that has been held for years at the University of Agder Thanks to the cooperation in the Forthem Alliance this year the finals of this competition had an international character The aim is to popularise the achievements and research of young scientists Each participant has only four minutes to present his or her research project in an interesting and precise manner before the jury and the audience The winner is chosen by a vote of the jury and the audience recorded and streamed to all Alliance countries from which the participants in the event came and above all with attention to a friendly and creative atmosphere,’ emphasises Dr Katarzyna Kownacka from the University of Opole ‘Many thanks for this to the organisers and all the teams that took part in the final!’ the organisers connected online with each of the countries from which the finalists came set up by Dr Wojciech Opioła from the UO’s Institute of Political Science and Administration it was three very intensive days of rehearsals and testing tweaks after hints and the thrilling finale,’ recalls Wiktoria Grabalska ‘There was also time for integration and getting to know the whole group We created an atmosphere where we didn’t feel that it was a competition and there could only be one winner gave each other advice and got stressed together rather a spirit of having fun combined with learning and networking and wanting to present ourselves in the best way My presentation actually sailed to 120% of what we had planned as a team I think this is largely thanks to our close-knit ‘team Poland’ that Robert and I created with Dr Kownacka who accompanied us as a mentor from the UO my presentation would not have gone so well and the whole stay would not have been so successful I am grateful that I was able to take part in this project make it far and meet great young researchers and when we all stood on stage together after the final thanking and congratulating each other I once again felt that it was not a competition The only dissatisfaction left is that I would like to meet the group I met again and get on stage which once again described Robert and I as born speakers I think we are both looking forward to where this adventure will take us next I really hope that there will be more projects like this and that they will become a tradition at the UO as well ‘The FORTHEM Researcher Grand Prix is an event that should be permanently on the calendar of the Alliance’s popularisation events,’ adds Robert Radziej developing and creates the potential for valuable networking between young researchers of Alliance universities I think it’s also an excellent idea to promote the university to more than just young people opens up and connects the academic world with the local community and allows us to leave the smaller groups in which we function and better understand the perspectives I am very grateful to the coaches of the Polish team for their guidance in preparing speeches clarity of speech and aspects such as diction The opportunity to work with professionals in these fields and to improve my public speaking skills is a great asset of this event the experience of the GP finals in Norway is difficult to describe gratitude for the opportunity to be part of this international experience What struck me first and foremost was the unique friendly atmosphere among the participants and a very high level of technical support for this show which evolved into a format of micro-events And the greatest reward is the friendships made and the memories that will stay with us well beyond the predicted end of our research The University of Opole belongs to the European Universities Network and is part of the FORTHEM Alliance which also includes Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz (Germany) Universitetet Agder (Norway) and Universitatea ‘Lucian Blaga’ din Sibiu (Romania) University of OpoleKopernika 11a45-040 Opole Rector’s Officetel.: +48 77 541 59 03 Chancellor’s Officetel.: +48 77 541 60 70 sekretariat@uni.opole.pl carefully created by Uniwersytet Opolski Cloud Hospital Friday evening after the vehicle he was driving went into a ditch went airborne and then traveled north in the ditch for a short distance before coming to a rest on the road was traveling north on Stearns County Road 3 north of 420th Street when the accident happened according to the Stearns County Sheriff's Department The cause of the accident remains under investigation Authorities say Johannes' injuries are not thought to be life-threatening Holdingford Fire Department and Gold Cross Ambulance assisted Out of passion for dancing and sympathy for seniors The dance formation “Folki” is a group of seniors performing circle dances it has been operating in the premises of the “Senior in Opole” Information and Education Center it was here that their adventure began in 2017 The workshops were initially carried out as part of a social project called “Movement activation and integration of seniors through Dances in a Circle” Aleksandra Starczyńska (an employee of Municipal Family Support Center in Opole) is the project’s implementer and dance instructor the project assumed several dance meetings and 8-10 women aged 50+ attended the classes The workshops were becoming more and more popular positive women who love movement and dance Costumes for the performances were purchased from the funds of the Senior Information and Education Center seniors can feel some musical “taste” of different countries Some of the routines performed during the classes are traditional dances from different countries Their history dates back to the distant past but there are also contemporary choreographies Dances are usually performed on a circle line but there are also dances in processions and in lines because there is no need to appoint partners in the circle Each participant in the dance is important and necessary in creating a whole and at the same time each person retains their perswonal difference and individuality “Folki” dance group is engaged in social campaigns The group took part in an outdoor game organized as part of the Opole Senior Days The participants performed at a picnic in the town of Krasiejów and during the opening of the Social Activation Centre draws her inspiration from traveling to other countries as well as from dance courses and workshops in which she regularly participates Every year he enriches his experience with new skills she chooses the most interesting routines and a variety of music so that everyone can find something for themselves strengthening relationships and mutual support