Dentons has advised PKO Bank Polski on a financing granted to VSB Polska a subsidiary of the international VSB Group for its investment in the 41.6 MW Racibórz onshore wind park and the turbines were installed in October 2024 The first electricity supply from the Racibórz wind farm is expected in the first quarter of 2025 This project follows a similar transaction from 2021, in which Dentons advised PKO Bank Polski on the financing granted to VSB Group for the construction of the Baranów–Rychtal wind farm Dentons’ legal advice on the Racibórz wind farm project involved comprehensive support to the lender in preparing and negotiating the finance and hedging documents facilitating the first loan disbursement as well as carrying out the legal due diligence The transaction documents were governed by Polish and German law PKO Bank Polski is the largest bank in Poland; the value of its assets reached PLN 507 billion at the end of the first half of 2024 The net profit of the PKO Bank Polski Group amounted to PLN 4.4 billion and the number of customers exceeded 12 million is one of Europe’s leading vertically integrated renewable energy developers Its core business is the project development of onshore wind and photovoltaic parks and the operation of its parks as a growing independent power producer Since establishing its presence in Poland in 2007 VSB has commissioned approximately 118 MW of installations to date and has gained experience operating installations with a capacity exceeding 350 MW across the country Redefining possibilities. 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The bad news: You've hit your limit of free articles.The good news: You can receive full access below.WORLDteen | Ages 11-14 | $35.88 per year Record rainfall in Central Europe caused floods to hit Austria Now grateful Poles are heaping praise—and fond nicknames—on a local “hero.” The silent star that’s making waves A floodwater reservoir system that saved the day during recent flooding The Raciborz Reservoir opened in southwestern Poland in 2020 The system sits on the Oder River on about 10 square miles of wildland The basin can hold nearly 49 billion gallons of floodwater soldiers and volunteers eyed the swollen rivers around the city of Wroclaw Many placed sandbags around homes and businesses there The new reservoir passed the test: It successfully flattened the Oder River’s giant flood wave during this month’s heavy rains It spared the cities of Opole and Wroclaw from looming floods that ravaged other parts of the area Raciborz Reservoir took a decade and some $520 million to build Two villages were resettled to make way for the project Engineers built the anti-flood reservoir following a lesson from the 1997 “flood of the century.” That deluge overwhelmed the two Polish cities Opole and Wroclaw residents watched as the river crested to the brims But it never spilled into the streets or onto the houses Some places not covered by the reservoir system suffered heavy flooding the amount of rain that fell in just four days equaled the volume the area normally gets in six months Now the people think their reservoir deserves a title “National Hero,” the “King of Gold,” and “Raciborz Reservoir the Great” are some of the names suggested in social media posts Some folks are even proposing that the Lower Raciborz Reservoir floodplains be named after another celebrated guardian: Poland’s famous soccer goalkeeper that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the Earth © 2024 WORLDteen | 828-435-2982 | memberservices@wng.org A welcoming workplace is core to our vision - a world where infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone Our technical experts and visionaries harness the power of technology to deliver transformative outcomes enhance and restore the world’s natural and social systems We partner with our clients to deliver a better world Transportation Healthcare National Governments Architecture & Design Construction Management Engineering Environmental Services Program Management One World Trade Center Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Mercedes Benz Stadium Golden 1 Center Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi Discover how the power of infrastructure projects can deliver positive change Our blog discusses some of the biggest challenges of today and tomorrow Find out how innovation is key to influencing our environment improving lives and transforms communities Talking infrastructure discusses the industry's hot topics key projects and groundbreaking innovation the Oder or Odra River is one of the most significant waterways in Central Europe and a valuable resource for the region’s residents.  However, in July 1997 the Odra overflowed, resulting in disastrous floods in the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany. Southern Poland was among the worst-hit areas, with the floods responsible for the loss of 54 lives and over a billion dollars’ worth of damage.  the Polish government – supported by funding from the World Bank European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and EU institutions – is implementing several flood protection schemes in southern Poland to help mitigate future catastrophe.  Regional Water Management Authority (RZGW) in Gliwice to provide construction supervision on one of Poland’s largest anti-flood reservoirs: the Racibórz Dolny dry flood protection polder.  just upstream from the ancient town of Racibórz on the border between Poland and the Czech Republic the Racibórz Dolny dry flood protection polder covers an area of 26 square kilometres and has capacity to store up to 185 million cubic metres of water.  By containing water in the event of a flood the new facility will help to protect the lives of approximately 2.5 million inhabitants within the flood zone which extends from Racibórz to the city of Wrocław.  The reservoir itself comprises five facilities: a front dam operational facilities and the polder bowl the demolition of existing structures was required making this a complex and multi-faceted project.  The new facility will help to protect the lives of approximately 2.5 million inhabitants within the flood zone which extends from Racibórz to the city of Wrocław Our primary role as consulting engineer was to support the investor in executing the works and activities related to the reservoir’s construction.  overseeing the implementation of an environmental management plan and project financial planning and monitoring.  inspecting and preparing reports as well as verifying documents from the works contract – including detailed designs and work programmes.  As the project was taken on from another contractor we also helped facilitate the process of providing renumeration for subcontractors suppliers and service providers for the original works contractor.   it was important to limit any negative impact on both the environment and residents of nearby towns and villages The types of impacts we considered ranged from dust noise and changes in ground and water conditions to transport disruptions caused by the works.  All these factors necessitated thorough planning and effective collaboration between teams we participated in regular meetings with both the client and contractor to review the progress of the works – and address any issues directly.  Our team also played a pivotal role in navigating challenges during construction As well as delivering the works during the coronavirus pandemic there were two major surges of the Odra River in 2017 and 2020 we assisted in both the preparation for potentially difficult conditions and during them to ensure that the work was completed safely and on time.  we were able to support the client at key junctures throughout the project to identify the most cost-effective decisions This enabled the contractor to stay mobilised during the construction process A key outcome of this was reducing construction lead times which resulted in the project being completed successfully nearly six months ahead of schedule.  it will not only significantly increase resilience against flooding but also help protect people land and wildlife from the worst impacts of flooding.  Each project and asset is legally independent and has its own managers a dry facility that will only be filled in the event of a flood securing an area of about 600 km² from Racibórz through Kędzierzyn-Koźle the last finishing works were carried out at the reservoir in Racibórz securing the area of ​​about 600 km2 from Racibórz through Kędzierzyn-Koźle The investment will protect nearly 2.5 million inhabitants from the elements in three voivodeships: Śląskie The overflow and drainage structure is equipped with six main gate valves the operation of which will be mechanical and automatic “The construction of a flood protection reservoir in Racibórz is a unique investment It ensures the safety of millions of people and hundreds of towns and cities We took over construction from another contractor over a thousand people and more than 200 pieces of equipment were required to complete the contract Thanks to the very good cooperation with the investor and the World Bank funding the investment the project was completed in the contractual period We have the extensive experience and capabilities required to implement hydrotechnical structures,” says Artur Popko Vice-President of the Management Board – Construction Director at Budimex SA  The Racibórz Dolny Reservoir has a total area of 26.3 km2 and a capacity of 185 million cubic metres of water enough to fill 226 Palaces of Science and Culture in Warsaw The capacity will be gradually increased to 300 million m3 due to the aggregate to be extracted from the reservoir area The net value of the construction works performed by Budimex is PLN 672 million  “The Racibórz Dolny Reservoir is the largest hydrotechnical investment project in Poland Over 6.8 million tonnes of soil was used for the construction such a train would stretch from Racibórz to Madrid,” Artur Popko explains The construction works commenced in November 2017 and lasted for almost 30 months The redevelopment of the reservoir in Racibórz Dolny was commissioned by the Regional Water Management Authority in Gliwice The budget for the project originated from the funds of the World Bank National Budget and the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management Budimex has extensive experience in carrying out hydro-engineering investments As the general contractor it has reconstructed: ports in Świnoujście and Szczecin Płonie Channel close to Martwa Wisła in Gdańsk Budimex is modernizing ports in Gdańsk and improving access to the ports in Gdynia and Świnoujście This photo provided by the state company Polish Waters shows the Oder River flood waters channelled into and contained by the newly-built Lower Raciborz Reservoir that has spared the cities of Opole and Wroclaw from flooding A women walks past sandbags set to protect from the high waters of the Oder River 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 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 your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to understand the ins and outs of 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Central Europe earlier this month Italy and Germany with torrential rain and killing 24 people ‘National Hero’, the ‘King of Gold’ and ‘Raciborz Reservoir the Great’ are just some of the fond names residents have given to the reservoir that protected the cities of Opole and Wroclaw from Storm Boris Some on social media have even suggested that the Lower Raciborz Reservoir floodplains should be named after Poland's famous goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny the anti-flood reservoir was built following lessons from the 1997 ‘flood of the century’ that devastated the two cities It took a decade and some 2 billion zlotys (€469 million) to build and two villages had to be resettled It opened in 2020 on some 26 square kilometres of wildland, and has the capacity to hold 185 million cubic metres 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 Storm Boris brought the heaviest ever rainfall recorded across Central Europe by a significant margin the storm proved to be deadly - highlighting the need for more long-term protections like the Lower Raciborz Reservoir Experts say climate change made the unusual weather event more intense and more likely - and such events could become more frequent in future Opole and Wroclaw weren’t the only cities spared by proactive flood prevention measures. Vienna, too, escaped relatively unscathed thanks to its effective flood management system Only 15 houses in the city had to be evacuated - proof that investments made following deluges in 2002 and 2013 have paid off Vienna’s defence system can handle 14,000 cubic metres of flood discharge per second meaning it could effectively handle the 10,000 cubic metres unleashed by Storm Boris The city’s New Danube flood control channel and artificial Danube Island also helped prevent its main river from overflowing there is a museum for the history of the village and dental medicine The biggest collection of instruments for dentists is not that big but it seems nobody else cared to collect dentist-chairs and the various tools from simple drills to items of whatever cruel purpose This museum explores the history and development of dentistry and dental technology in Michigan this macabre exhibit displays the effects of animal diseases and gruesome specimens showcase the history of military medicine This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands The world's oldest optical museum is an odd collection where the exhibits look at you The collection contains over 25,000 items and details the painful dental practices of the past It's the only museum of its kind in Ukraine This rare collection of human deformities displays fetuses with two faces in the presence of the executive of the National Water Management Authority and the representatives of the main contractor an official ribbon-cutting ceremony took place to mark the completion of works related to the construction of the Racibórz Dolny flood protection reservoir for the upper Oder River June saw the finishing touches put in place for this reservoir in Racibórz which is a dry area that only fills with water in the event of flooding The polder will contain the water in the event of a flood event protecting an area of approximately 600 km² The project is intended to protect about 2.5 million residents from flood The spillway structure is equipped with six main gate valves which can be operated mechanically or automatically The Racibórz Dolny Reservoir has a total area of 26.3 km² and a capacity of 185 million cubic metres of water The capacity will be gradually increased to 300 million m³ The construction works commenced in November 2017 and lasted almost 30 months Redevelopment of the reservoir in Racibórz Dolny was commissioned by the Regional Water Management Authority in Gliwice HEAD OF EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA RELATIONS HEAD OF US CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND The Asturias Water Consortium has awarded Cadagua the operation maintenance and conservation service for sanitation and purification systems Lot 2 8211 San Claudio river basin File CAA 2021 368 for.. 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The sun's activity was closely monitored and the storm's effects reported multiple times over the weekend by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center NOAA predicted such a storm and has been preparing scientists for the event The spectacular aurora sparked questions about possible connections to recent experiments by the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program While HAARP did operate a scientific campaign May 8-10 The campaign supported research proposals from the University of Alaska Fairbanks to study mechanisms for the detection of orbiting space debris “We have been responding to many inquiries from the media and the public,” Matthews said “The HAARP scientific experiments were in no way linked to the solar storm or high auroral activity seen around the globe.”  The May HAARP campaign was scheduled about a month and a half before the geomagnetic storm The timing was purely coincidental; geomagnetic storms are unpredictable with lead times before a solar event is detected from Earth measured in minutes The sun constantly sheds solar material into space – both in a steady flow known as the “solar wind,” and in shorter more energetic bursts from solar eruptions The impacts of these magnetic storms can range from mild to extreme but in a world increasingly dependent on technology their effects are growing ever more disruptive Researchers are exploring ways to increase the amount of warning before a solar storm reaches Earth Rebecca Lindsey, University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute Public Information Office, 907-474-6472, rllindsey@alaska.edu Don Hampton, University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, Optical Science Manager, dhampton@alaska.edu Jessica Matthews, University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, HAARP Manager, jamatthews02@alaska.edu Since it was established by an Act of Congress in 1946 scientists at the Geophysical Institute have studied geophysical processes from the center of the Earth to the surface of the sun and beyond turning data and observations into information useful for state The GI is located on the West Ridge of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus We acknowledge the Alaska Native nations upon whose ancestral lands our campuses reside our Troth Yeddha' Campus is located on the ancestral lands of the Dena people of the lower Tanana River The University of Alaska is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and educational institution. 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Learn more about UA’s notice of web accessibility Please report any problems or feedback concerning this website to uaf-gi-public-info@alaska.edu The Raciborz region received an important cultural centre after the renovation of the historical castle of famous Polish Piast dynasty which now hosts historical reenactments By creating a brand product of cultural tourism this project significantly enhances the attractiveness of the Racibórz Region which translates into increased competitiveness of the local economy and investment attractiveness Therefore it corresponds with the idea of sustainable urban development and strengthening regional growth centres which are the priorities for ERDF The project included the complete renovation of the Piast Castle dwelling which dates back to the 12th century when Polish prince Boleslaw Krzywousty got the territory back from the Moravians.  locals talked about the need to reconstruct and restore the castle but due high costs the city could afford to renew just a part of the castle chapel Only after acquiring EU funding in June 2008 did the full renovation work start The project included total renovation of the gatehouse building and residential building The gatehouse building was turned into a centre for the castle's events There is also a tourist information centre The residential building is now a space for exhibitions and includes an art studio and conference room There is also a cosy restaurant with a summer garden.  Even the attic in the residential building has an important function: it has become a “business incubator” for new entrepreneurs who can work there without having to pay for certain utility bills The castle’s courtyard has been totally renovated too and is now a place for outdoor performances and concerts The new malt house is still under construction All buildings are adapted for the needs of the disabled.  Every year the castle is visited by more than 70 000 tourists Ten people have been employed full time as the result of the project.  Total investment for the project “The creation of cultural heritage of Moravian Gate on the Piast Castle in Raciborz” is EUR 5 737 207, of which the EU’s European Regional Development Fund is contributing EUR 4 680 763 from the Operational Programme “Silesia” for the 2007 to 2013 programming period.  on the anniversary of cooperation between the Polish branch of DHL Supply Chain and Henkel a new logistics center was opened in Raciborz The modern and ecological 9,000 sqm facility is part of an existing complex in which the global logistics operator conducts operations for the manufacturer of household chemicals The newly opened warehouse center was built next to the already operating hall which occupies an area of 22 thousand square meters where DHL Supply Chain will carry out further operations for the household chemicals giant was designed and built following ESG standards The facility in Raciborz is environmentally friendly ensures the rational management of resources and allows for comfortable and safe operation we form an extremely harmonious quartet in Raciborz and similar scheme of values allow us to co-create a place that writes the region's economic history I am convinced that the new location will be used to its full development potential It will be a place where people will work more efficiently and ecologically All the more so as functionality and quality go hand in hand here with solutions aimed at achieving the objectives of ESG and sustainable development," Monika Duda-Tulejko Get the best of “Warsaw Business Journal”  delivered to your inbox daily Report: resources of modern office space.. Terms of Service Trademarks Privacy Policy 2018 Warsaw Business Journal and study of blood and blood-related diseases has a unique take on what a healthcare facility should be the project's aesthetic was guided by its function and the irregularly elevated leitmotif were intentionally designed to evoke the "richness" of blood The physical geometry of the building also aims to illustrate a larger concept about the facility: the clash between biology and technology Any rounded parts of the building are meant to represent biology and the straight sections represent technology.  "The intentional vivid color scheme of the elevation making the building visually suprising to the public calls attention to the idea of the blood donation," the architects said in a press release "Application of the glazed panels is inspired by the local Silesian building tradition which is present in the historical building facades with the glazed bricks." Three different shades of red were used to create irregularity on the exterior of all four levels of the facility Ceramic pipes at the top level prevent overheating in the conference room and disguise the technological systems located at the roof level.  The interior design goes hand-in-hand with the exterior design using the same red-and-white color scheme.  Most rooms are lit naturally by two belts of windows with the lower belts lighting up laboratory worktops on the outer walls and the upper belt allows light to penetrate to the remotest part of the rooms The blood center project is divided into three parts: the main Regional Blood Center building and Poland's first center for blood cancer diagnostics (Photo Courtesy Dinamo Zagreb Academy USA) Croatia notched a 3-0 road win over Slovenia on May 8 during a UEFA Women’s World Cup Group 1 qualifier for their first win in six matches Though they are now fourth out of six teams with 4 points trailing reigning European champions Germany as well as Russia and the Republic of Ireland one of the scorers is of interest to North American followers All three goals came in the first 17 minutes with a penalty from midfielder Iva Landeka (Unia Raciborz of Poland) along with tallies from defender Leonarda Balog (Unia Raciborz of Poland) and Helenna Hercigonja-Moulton who is an American-Croatian who was born and raised in the U.S. but now attends college and plays club ball in Zagreb Hercigonja-Moulton was a high school sophomore in 2009 when her Croatian-born mother (from Čakovec where she still has relatives) helped to arrange a tryout for her with the Croatian U-17 national team “It was a two-week camp with trainings twice per day,” Hercigonja-Moulton who mostly plays center back but can also play in the midfield “It was actually preseason training for the team and they had brought in other new players besides me I felt welcomed even though I did not speak Croatian well yet Everyone was very warm as is the Croatian way and I was happy that they asked me to play in the European qualifiers that year They told me that I had a good head both physically and mentally meaning I was good at heading the ball but also that I was a smart player.” A spot with the U-17s eventually led to a position with the full national side for Hercigonja-Moulton who was born in Los Angeles but raised mostly in North Carolina before attending high school in Miami She could have qualified to play for the U.S. [MORE: Game-by-game scores of all UEFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers] After three years of commuting nine hours by air between Miami and Zagreb for national team commitments, she made the choice to continue her education in Croatia at the University of Zagreb, where she studies mass communications and public relations and is due to graduate this year. Hercigonja-Moulton explained her rather unique decision to combine a top national women’s league and college abroad rather than at home. “While the huge benefits of my European journey are obvious, like playing first class football with the women’s national team and connecting with my Croatian roots, I learn about myself and the subtle differences or benefits a little each day; and these are the insights that I suspect will shape my adult life in the most meaningful ways,” she said. Hercigonja-Moulton surely would have had a free ride to a top university in the United States but showed her commitment to Croatia by taking courses in a second language and paying for her first year’s tuition herself. “Being half-Croatian, I had prior knowledge to the Croatian language, so I didn’t totally struggle my first year when I paid a foreign student tuition [at the University of Zagreb],” she said. “I satisfied all the criteria that first year and became a resident, so the second and and third year tuition was free.” Unlike in the United States, universities in Europe do not have extensive intercollegiate athletics programs, so Hercigonja-Moulton has played three years of club ball with Dinamo Maksimir in Zagreb in the 1. HNLŽ or Prva hrvatska nogometna liga za žene (First Croatian Football League for Women), which she initially joined because “they were a very strong side at the time with four to five women’s national team members and coached by then women’s national team coach, Dean Klafurić.” Dinamo Maksimir finished fourth in the eight-team 1. HNLŽ during the recently completed 2013-14 season, with 24 points on 8 wins and 8 losses in 16 games. Osijek won the title with an undefeated record of 16 wins, 0 ties and 0 losses for 48 points, scoring 135 goals while allowing only 4. This was Osijek’s eighth consecutive league title. Hercigonja-Moulton is not done in Europe, however, because along with her national team duties, she has already trialed with a Frauen-Bundesliga side which she hopes to join for the 2014-2015 season, which begins this fall, once her studies are completed. Louisville took the win in Houston, but questions remain on both sides of the... 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Member of the Polish Parliament in the fourth Chairman of the Civic Platform Parliamentary Club in 2006-2007 Minister of Culture and National Heritage from 2007 to 2014 other articles by this author It is important to remember that we are dealing with powerful forces of nature and disasters of this kind tend to be unpredictable .It would be pointless to draw comparisons between the current floods and those of previous decades What happens is that a big cloud appears on the Polish-Czech border and both countries get about the same amount of rain You could say that the disaster is triggered in the same way and in the same place during the summer period which can be used to flatten the flood wave on the Oder and prevent a catastrophic event in the form of the combined impact of the flood waves of the Nysa Kłodzka and the Oder The capacity of the Wroclaw water system has also been upgraded the system is able to channel 3100 m3/s of water through Wrocław which is very important for the city itself The third key element is better communication between Poland and the Czech Republic we were surprised by the sudden release of a huge amount of water on the Polish side of the border without anyone informing us about it there is the role of the media and technology You could say that the only improvement the system needs at the moment is to reduce the amount of fake news in this big wave of information it was information that was in short supply but is also taking place in other Central European countries: the Czech Republic All the countries in the region that have been affected by these floods cooperate in solidarity they exchange information and make extensive use of the new European Copernicus satellite system for Earth observation This information is available to all countries It is processed by the various institutions with which we cooperate Today’s debate on the resolution on aid has shown that despite political differences and diverging opinions on the scale of the disaster to cut red tape and create a situation in which aid to the flood victims is adequate and rapid so that it is impossible to plan for everything and we have to take that into account Before another disaster of this type strikes in five we must improve and develop the system of various protective measures But we cannot protect ourselves against every disaster no state has the financial resources and technical capabilities to do so we must not forget that this disaster is to some extent man-made It is enough to look at the felling of trees (sometimes completely unnecessary) the covering of cities with concrete (the so-called concrete frenzy) and the disregard for nature (building houses and sometimes even critical infrastructure in flood-prone areas) .My advice is that we need to show more respect for urban planners It is they who lay the foundations for how space is designed land is developed and protective infrastructure is built It is they who plan for the location of vital facilities like hospitals We need to remember that much of the responsibility for flood protection and mitigation lies with people Bogdan Zdrojewski Sign up to the weekly newsletter in Polish and receive all our important essays and commentaries every Sunday morning Miesięcznik opinii "Wszystko Co Najważniejsze" oczekuje na Państwa w EMPIKach w całym kraju oraz wysyłkowo The strength of Wroclaw lies in the convergence of different traditions and the ultimate success of the processes of social integration ‘befriending’ the city and reconstructing it ‘With Intel’s latest giant investment in the area Wrocław has become a “treasure chest” for international business with its comprehensive support for progressive companies serves as a shining example of the synergy between business and science He has discovered blood groups and serological conflict and was nominated for the Nobel Prize She was an innovator in post-war paediatrics the capital of Lower Silesia can feel lucky But luck blesses those who seize its offers all the countries in our region that have joined the EU and undertaken the necessary reforms are catching up with th.. Wroclaw is likely one of Poland’s most appealing cities for migrants water and plants – everything in a Japanese garden is meticulously arranged with each element contributing to a perfectly composed whole that evolves with the seasons Wszystko Co NajważniejszeTygodnik opinii wydawany przez Instytut Nowych Mediów Konto PREMIUM to przestrzeń dla najbardziej zaangażowanych Czytelników „Wszystko Co Najważniejsze” Jeszcze bardziej wyjątkowe teksty i dodatkowe usługi Obecnie Konto PREMIUM jest kontem bezpłatnym WIĘCEJ The scenarios drafted by hydrologists as recently as yesterday have turned out to be underestimated Below we explain what has changed: The water in the Oder River comes from the Kłodzko Valley and the Oder's drainage basin These two components determine how much water will appear in our largest river Kłodzko Valley: Rainfall in the Polish and Czech mountains and foothills as well as damage to the dam in Stronie Śląskie and uncontrolled flows in other areas have forced the Polish Waters Authority to significantly increase water discharge from the four reservoirs into which the Nysa Kłodzka River flows the flow is not the previously estimated 400 m³/s but 1,000 m³/s as rain is expected to continue in the mountains tomorrow Main Oder Current: The flow is being limited by the Racibórz reservoir which is currently filled to about one-third of its capacity 750 m³/s is being discharged from Racibórz and if the rain stops tomorrow – as forecasts predict – Racibórz should not increase its discharge These two sources mean that a significant amount of water is flowing toward Wrocław Hydrologists from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) estimate that at its peak That is a lot of water: more than in 2010 (when it was 2,100 m³/s) but less than in 1997 (when it was 3,700 m³/s) the Wrocław Water Junction has been modernized and is now capable of handling up to 3,100 m³/s I believe it is best that we are ready for every scenario In the scenario drafted for these circumstances (the water flow of 3,100 m³/s) there are a total of 256 different tasks and actions assigned to various services: - on the night from Sunday to Monday - We are raising the embankment at Kozanów and Opatowice and starting to install flood barriers as additional protection along the city canal from the Psie Pole weir to the Trzebnicki Bridge - We are closing Ślęzoujście Street to lower the sluice gate on the Ługowina River This will prevent backflow from the Oder into the Ługowina while at the same time allowing excess water from the Ługowina to be pumped over the road into the main Oder channel Water will spill out into the polders both within and outside Wrocław We must ensure that the water stays between the embankments The entire operation will be coordinated by the Crisis Management Centre and the scenario also presumes support from the Army you have received RCB (Government Security Centre) emergency text alerts on your mobile phones instructing not to use tap water for drinking in flooded areas We are preparing for water levels equal to or higher than those in 2010 This means we will need to raise the Oder embankments in some areas All tasks will be coordinated by the Crisis Management Centre and the State Fire Service with the assistance of the Volunteer Fire Brigade Some of you may need bags and sand to secure your own garages or the buildings may be located in lower areas we have prepared bags and sand at the ZDiUM (Roads and City Maintenance Administration) premises on Długa Street and on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM you will be able to collect bags and fill them with sand There are 60 tons of sand available on site Everyone will be able to take as many sandbags as they need This is a necessary condition to ensure that the sandbags are used by those who will actually use them for flood protection we do not have vehicles to assist with transporting the bags as all vehicles are being used for securing embankments and protecting the city's infrastructure All tasks will be overseen by the Municipal Guard and Roads and City Maintenance Administration Ladies and Gentlemen, do not walk on the embankments! Do not obstruct the work of the services. We will provide daily updates on the actions being taken via traditional Wrocław media and social media. The city portal http://xn--wrocaw-6db.pl/ will also share all the information Since 2006, Poland has gained a significant number of music festivals that have transformed the country’s summer and fall event calendar. It’s become a significant player in the international music festival landscape thanks to festivals like Tauron Nowa Muzyka where we danced to Porter Ricks and Ry X at our sponsored area where we’ve invited the likes of Ben UFO Robert Hood and Moodymann to perform on the Telekom Electronic Beats stage this weekend there’s a lot more to the Polish scene than that; it seems like there are new gatherings almost every year we rounded up the top events on Poland’s 2017 music festival calendar Held at Baligród’s Natura Park resort in the Bieszczady mountains, Goa Dupa combines beautiful surroundings with a positive atmosphere and trippy music its lineup of selectors skews towards a mix of international and Polish goa and psytrance producers It features multiple stages for dance music restorative wellness workshops and even a flea market This one’s a must-do for dance music fans looking for a retreat in a bucolic setting Once a year, INTRO Festival lights up the small south-western border town of Racibórz for a 10-hour kaleidoscope of sound and light the event focuses on cutting-edge music and advanced multi-media visuals and light installations This year’s headliners are Kiasmos and the Jan Blomqvist band who will be accompanied by the likes of Robert Babicz and smaller Polish acts If you’re looking to hear some of the hottest acts in the world in Kraków It boasts a roster that includes the likes of Lana Del Rey Wiz Khalifa and Ellie Goulding and a number of local Polish favorites The festival grounds are now in Błonia park which is a beautiful area near the city’s center By loading the video, you agree to Vimeos's privacy policy.Learn more Load video While previous editions have taken place directly on the beach this year the crew has moved its hippie-hearted gathering to the site of an old military air base a few kilometers east there’s still direct beach access from the grounds Since 2012, Gdansk’s historic shipyard has been the site of SounDrive Festival. The lineup is usually a well balanced mix of up-and-comers and established artists. This year it features Brooklynite rapper Cakes Da Killa LA’s chillwave singer and recent Omar S collaborator Nite Jewel American indie rock outfit Waxahatchee and many more Stretched out over three days between August 31 and September 2 it’s has become a firm favorite in Poland’s festival annual circuit And the location’s glorious industrial backdrop is not too shabby Though Domoffon is still very new it’s quickly developed a reputation as being a fixture in the Polish Festival scene It’s held in an old factory complex in the center of Łódź The bookers behind the event run the city’s DOM club and the annual event features a tasteful mixture of bookings that range from English rockers The Horrors to Detroit electro wizards Dopplereffekt If you’re looking for a Polish festival that blends mainstream with niche in a gritty setting Telekom Beats will host a stage at Audioriver Festival in Płock this weekend. Click here for more information retargeting and for playing out personalized content and advertising on Telekom sites and third-party sites including information on data processing by third-party providers and the possibility of revocation can be found in the settings and in our privacy information Here you can continue only with the necessary tools Accept all Continue with necessary Detailed privacy preferences You can give your consent to categories or display further information and select specific cookies The troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth’s atmosphere where essential physical processes that affect the weather occur Monitoring its state in real-time is not only of great research and cognitive importance Knowledge of the dynamics of the troposphere improves the quality of forecasting models and the continuously obtained data is a very valuable material The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has just launched the first radar profiling anemometer in Poland which will be a permanent element of the system for monitoring and forecasting meteorological phenomena wind profile testing up to 5000‍ m above ground level the test phase of scanning the atmosphere above 3000 m is underway The Wind Profiler is a fully automatic remote-sensing instrument that allows tracking changes in the lowest layer of the Earth’s atmosphere on an ongoing basis There are currently 34 such devices in operation in the European Union and NATO countries Installed last year at the hydrological and meteorological station in Racibórz the Wind Profiler LAP3000 is the first radar anemometer in Poland control measurements in winter conditions were launched in January this year to obtain information on the effectiveness of the device The Wind Profiler functions similarly to weather radar except that its purpose is to measure the state of the atmosphere vertically The device sends a beam of electromagnetic pulses which is scattered and partially reflected by air particles with different turbulent properties The signal returning to the antenna contains information on The device achieves the best technical and operational conditions in the frequency range of 1290‍ MHz which is commonly used by meteorological services in European countries (WMO Region VI) It is also the range in which the Wind Profiler will operate in the measurement network of IMGW-PIB This will enable the obtained data to be directly used in the international system of meteorological forecasts and warnings Measurement effectiveness tests carried out in February 2023 consisted of determining the percentage share of measurements qualified by the device manufacturer as validated giving 98 percent of correctly collected data For the horizontal component of wind velocity and direction the best results were more or less obtained for a layer from 150 m to about 2100 m above ground level the effectiveness of the return signal reception decreased these data are still useful for the meteorological evaluation of individual events the study of high concentrations of particulate matters As for the measurement of vertical wind velocity excellent results were obtained for the entire sounding range – from 500 m to 3000 m above ground level The Wind Profiler LAP3000 is also adapted to measure the precipitation rate the measurement efficiency of this parameter was not very high and rarely (only up to about 900 m above ground level) exceeded 25 percent Whereby these analyses were carried out when precipitation was simultaneously recorded by standard ground devices at the meteorological station in Racibórz additional calibration of the instrument in identifying this parameter is likely necessary Although the radar profiling anemometer is mainly used in operational work and for studying individual meteorological events the measurement data collected with it can be successfully used in statistical and climatological analyses The most common form is the study of the characteristics of wind velocity and direction distribution at different altitudes The measured data obtained from the tests show how much the variability of both parameters is at different altitudes This information is of considerable importance but it can also help in pollution analyses and forecasts Air quality against data from Wind Profiler an increased concentration of particulate matter was recorded in the upper Oder River area Measured data from the station in Racibórz and obtained from the radar profiling anemometer showed that the main cause of the increase in pollution on these days was the extended high-pressure system and the specificity of distribution of wind velocity and direction at individual altitudes of the troposphere the surface layer of the atmosphere was dominated by a light breeze below 1 m/s and the horizontal components of wind velocity up to a height of 250 m were a maximum of 4 m/s when the highest PM10 concentrations were recorded the wind velocity in the layer up to 1000 m did not exceed 5 m/s the vertical components of wind speed up to a height of 1 km were close to 0 m/s or negative (up to –0.1 m/s) The prevailing wind was from the northern and eastern sectors except a section of the atmospheric layer at an altitude of about 750 m where the wind was blowing from the southwestern sector Similar tests will be repeated at the end of the year to confirm the existence of an impact of stagnation conditions on the horizontal and vertical transport of pollutants The measurement results can then be implemented in the modeling of weather and aero-sanitary processes The purchase of the WP LAP2000 device was carried out as part of the ACTRIS project financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the Smart Growth Operational Program 2014-2020 (POIR) axis IV – increasing the scientific and research potential Development of modern research infrastructure of the science sector Prepared by Rafał Stepnowski.Main photo: Miguel A a prodigiously gifted artist with a fervor for music and musical theater has been making a significant impact in the industry with her extraordinary performances and contributions Her journey from a memorable stint in the final rounds of the Polish contest to her collaboration with Happily Ever After Productions in Amsterdam Dominika’s artistic odyssey began with an impressive performance in the final rounds of the eminent Polish contest The widespread appreciation for her performance led to a coveted opportunity to have a music video recorded and showcased on TVP Poland’s oldest and largest television network Zawada’s gifts were acknowledged when she bagged the antagonist role of Samantha in the first Polish musical film “Spisek,” produced by Switch Entertainment her collaboration with Happily Ever After Productions in Amsterdam truly bolstered Dominika Zawada’s standing as an expert and influencer in the musical theater scene Zawada has helmed four successful Musical Theatre Bootcamps offering aspiring artists an intensive crash course in musical theatre Her zeal for teaching and imparting her knowledge led her to conduct musical theatre courses and masterclasses at esteemed institutions such as Act Attack and performer with Happily Ever After Productions The 2022 production of “Avenue” at the Amsterdam Theatre House enjoyed twelve sold-out performances necessitating the addition of a 13th show due to popular demand The production earned widespread recognition and featured prominently on the official Broadway World site and other prestigious publications Zawada’s significant contributions also played a pivotal role in the success of the 2021 production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” which enjoyed a sold-out run of 10 performances Her talent and dedication were again in the spotlight in the 2020 production of “Into The Woods,” where she not only served as the music director but also portrayed the lead role of Cinderella The show captivated audiences with six entirely sold-out performances leaving an indelible impact on both Zawada’s career and the production’s triumph exploring her journey and achievements and gaining insights through an exclusive interview with Ms My ardor for music and theater has always been a core part of my life partaking in local talent shows and school productions It was during my stint in the Twoja szansa twój sukces contest that I genuinely grasped the transformative power of music and its capacity to connect with people on a profound emotional level The positive response to my performance cemented my resolve to forge a career in music and musical theater D: Being part of “Spisek” was an incredible opportunity and a genuine honor Embodying the antagonist role of Samantha allowed me to explore my adaptability as an actress and dive into a complex character The film’s success and the sold-out theatrical premiere were unforgettable experiences that propelled me to persist in pursuing my fervor for music and acting D: I believe the success of Happily Ever After Productions can be attributed to a confluence of factors our dedicated and gifted team consistently strives for excellence in every facet of our productions From the creative conception to the final execution we endeavor to deliver top-tier performances that resonate deeply with our audiences our commitment to fostering a nurturing and educative environment as evidenced by initiatives such as our Musical Theatre Bootcamps enables us to nurture budding talent and challenge the boundaries of what is possible in musical theatre the exceptional support and enthusiasm from our audiences have been genuinely heartening Their positive feedback and steadfast support have been fundamental in driving the success of our productions D: Teaching and sharing my knowledge with aspiring artists have proven to be immensely rewarding experiences as I not only get to witness the growth and development of the students but I also refine and deepen my own understanding of the craft The challenge of articulating and breaking down intricate musical and theatrical concepts refines my skills and artistry the exchange of ideas and perspectives with students keeps me inspired and perpetually learning which is crucial for both personal and artistic growth D: I harbor numerous aspirations and goals for the future I aim to continue creating and performing in innovative and thought-provoking musical theater productions that resonate with audiences across the globe I also anticipate expanding Happily Ever After Productions introducing our distinctive style of English musical theater to fresh audiences and collaborating with talented artists from diverse cultural backgrounds I aspire to contribute to the industry by mentoring and supporting emerging artists my objective is to make a lasting impression on the musical theater scene and to inspire others through the potent mediums of music and storytelling and website in this browser for the next time I comment The Frank Report The Niagara 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