GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) has renewed its long-term partnership with Grupa Żywiec a leading Polish brewer in the HEINEKEN Group GXO manages logistics operations at the brewery in Elbląg and a 12,000-square-meter logistics center has achieved significant environmental and safety milestones: Approximately 80 GXO team members manage the operations which include efficient bottle sorting services important to the brewer's success GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) ha rinnovato la sua partnership a lungo termine con Grupa Żywiec un importante produttore di birra polacco del Gruppo HEINEKEN GXO gestisce le operazioni logistiche presso il birrificio di Elbląg e un centro logistico di 12.000 metri quadrati servizio navetta ed esecuzione delle consegne ha raggiunto importanti traguardi ambientali e di sicurezza: La struttura mantiene le certificazioni ISO 9001 la sicurezza alimentare e la cura ambientale Circa 80 membri del team GXO gestiscono le operazioni che includono servizi efficienti di smistamento delle bottiglie fondamentali per il successo del produttore di birra GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) ha renovado su asociación a largo plazo con Grupa Żywiec un importante cervecero polaco del Grupo HEINEKEN GXO gestiona las operaciones logísticas en la cervecería de Elbląg y un centro logístico de 12,000 metros cuadrados servicio de transporte y ejecución de entregas ha alcanzado hitos significativos en materia de medio ambiente y seguridad: La instalación mantiene certificaciones ISO 9001 la seguridad alimentaria y el cuidado del medio ambiente Aproximadamente 80 miembros del equipo de GXO gestionan las operaciones que incluyen servicios eficientes de clasificación de botellas GXO 물류 (NYSE: GXO)는 Grupa Żywiec와의 장기 파트너십을 갱신했습니다 GXO는 엘블롱의 양조장에서 물류 작업을 관리하고 12,000제곱미터의 물류 센터를 운영하며 2019년에 시작된 이 파트너십은 환경 및 안전 분야에서 중요한 이정표를 달성했습니다: 약 80명의 GXO 팀원이 효율적인 병 분류 서비스를 포함한 운영을 관리하며 GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) a renouvelé son partenariat à long terme avec Grupa Żywiec un brasseur polonais de premier plan du groupe HEINEKEN GXO gère les opérations logistiques de la brasserie à Elbląg et d'un centre logistique de 12 000 mètres carrés un service de navette et l'exécution des livraisons a atteint d'importants jalons environnementaux et de sécurité : Le site maintient les certifications ISO 9001 la sécurité alimentaire et la protection de l'environnement Environ 80 membres de l'équipe GXO gèrent les opérations y compris des services de tri de bouteilles efficaces GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) hat seine langfristige Partnerschaft mit Grupa Żywiec einem führenden polnischen Brauer der HEINEKEN-Gruppe GXO verwaltet die Logistikoperationen in der Brauerei in Elbląg sowie ein 12.000 Quadratmeter großes Logistikzentrum und bietet Produktionsunterstützung hat bedeutende Umwelt- und Sicherheitsmeilensteine erreicht: Die Einrichtung hält die ISO-Zertifizierungen 9001 Lebensmittelsicherheit und Umweltschutz aufrecht Etwa 80 Mitarbeiter von GXO verwalten die Abläufe die effiziente Flaschen-Sortierdienste umfassen die für den Erfolg des Brauers wichtig sind GXO's contract renewal with Grupa Żywiec demonstrates the company's ability to maintain important client relationships in Europe particularly within the competitive food and beverage sector securing this extension with a HEINEKEN Group subsidiary provides stable revenue continuation in GXO's Polish operations The comprehensive service package—production support and delivery execution—illustrates GXO's integrated logistics approach The automated pallet scanning implementation highlights the company's focus on technological efficiency improvements that simultaneously enhance productivity and safety What's particularly impressive is the sustainability progress with 70% energy reduction and five years without accidents at the Elbląg site These metrics will increasingly matter to both clients and investors as ESG considerations become more central to business evaluation This contract fits into GXO's broader Central European strategy where they operate over 30 sites totaling 1 million square meters across Poland The recent hiring of 500 new team members in 2024 indicates growth momentum in the region suggesting this contract retention contributes to a positive trajectory in this strategic geography For a company with a $4.7 billion market cap individual contract renewals like this one represent incremental positives rather than transformative developments the renewal demonstrates GXO's operational excellence and client satisfaction reinforcing its business stability in Europe Logistics leader provides production support and delivery execution for brewer’s global brands ESG engagement drives 70% reduction in energy use; over half a million tons of new glass saved;  and 5 years accident-free on-site WARSAW, Poland, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO) the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider announced today that it has signed a long-term partnership with Grupa Żywiec one of the leading brewers in Poland which is part of the HEINEKEN Group GXO has been optimizing logistics for the brewer at its warehouse in Elbląg “We are very pleased to renew our partnership with Grupa Żywiec and continue our productive and efficient operations “Our team members at the warehouse in Elbląg are managing complex logistics operations including efficient and cost-effective bottle sorting we look forward to continuing to provide outstanding service and to help Grupa Żywiec optimize its logistics.” GXO provides logistics services at Grupa Żywiec’s brewery in Elbląg and at a separate 12,000-square-meter logistics center Approximately 80 GXO team members manage a variety of supply chain solutions The implementation of automated pallet scanning significantly improved productivity and safety enabling employees to focus on more value-added tasks “We are happy to renew our contract with GXO Thanks to its expertise in the Food & Beverage sector they have been an excellent partner in helping us quickly adapt to new economic conditions by increasing the efficiency of our logistics we are constantly developing solutions to make our supply chain stronger for the future.” GXO shares Grupa Żywiec’s commitment to customers and the communities in which they operate By implementing LED lighting and motion detectors GXO reduced energy use in the Elbląg facility by 70% GXO has also installed a battery charging station and developed paperless storage processes demonstrating the company’s commitment to safety through the consistent implementation of GXO’s “Road to Zero” safety program and Grupa Żywiec’s SHE DAY program promoting safety GXO in Central Europe  GXO operations in Central Europe where it has been operating for more than 20 years GXO specializes in tech-enabled fulfillment solutions and services that include warehousing rework and repair management and temperature-controlled logistics in dedicated- and shared-user facilities with over 30 sites and a total of 1,000,000 square meters of operating space in all four countries GXO now employs approximately 6,500 team members approximately 500 of which were hired in 2024 Anne Lafourcade  +33 (0)6 75 22 52 90  anne.lafourcade@gxo.com Already have an account? Login Noonan stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 270 pounds Put the “terror twins” next teach other in the trenches and you find out exactly why the second-seeded Hornets (13-0) are back in the Division II, Region 6 final with revenge on their mind against top-seeded Avon (13-0) “What they do and what they bring to the table on both sides of the ball is pretty special,” Highland coach Mike Gibbons said “Just seeing that day in and day out — they're great kids they’re definitely part of our team's success whether it's on the O-line or the D-line they're really getting a push and moving the line of scrimmage And then on defense they're in the backfield all the time Zywiec is the center blowing holes up the middle on offense and Noonan is at left tackle keeping the edge sealed so backs can run outside for an offense averaging 263.3 yards rushing and 434.3 yards of offense per game They come into every game and want it more than every team Even the younger kids want to be like those two They’re always pushing each other and pushing the younger kids On defense, Noonan is an end with Zywiec right next to him most of the time at tackle. Both return as All-Ohio linemen 21 tackles for loss) was named the Suburban League Defensive Player of the Year this week “It’s their ability to disrupt games,” Highland strong safety Garrett Phillips said Pay too much attention to Zywiec and Noonan and teams will find linebackers Evan Foust (81 tackles) and Jameson Gordon (63 tackles Highland gave up just 21 points in Suburban League play It’s an unwritten chemistry these terror twins have wherever they are on the field We compete to get the most stats each game the competition the duo has doesn’t take away from the game and it shows in the 182.4 yards the Hornets give up per game “We’re beneficial for each other,” Zywiec said “It’s always great to have competition with two great teammates going at it.” It’s why Gibbons heads into Friday's game confident his leaders will step up with Highland’s first trip to a state semifinal since 2013 on the line “We're so proud of the fact that the younger kids look up to them for all the right reasons,” he said they're going to be able to pass that torch to the younger kids Those younger kids really do look up to them.” Contact Brad Bournival at bbournival@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @bbournival Sold in more than 30 countries and with over 13 styles of beer Żywiec brewery produces one of the country’s favorite beers Not many beers have the tenacity or prestige to warrant the creation of a museum but Archduke’s Brewery in Żywiec does – and for good reason It’s one of the most popular Polish exported beers that’s sells abroad The company has multiple locations in Poland where they brew their beer the brewery was a state-of-the-art facility of its time; it’s now one of the most modern breweries in all of Europe Some may be confused when researching the brewery’s origins finding out that the Żywiec brewery can also be referred to as the Archduke Brewery isn’t actually a family member that had the name Żywiec passed down; Żywiec is a small town in Poland The brewery survived through World War II and the post war period it became one of Europe’s most modern beer-producing facilities in the 1990s The Żywiec beer has since gone on to receive awards for its great taste which includes a gold medal form the 2007 World Beer Championships The over 160-year-old beer has its own museum located inside the brewery itself Learn about the history behind the dancing couple; the oval shaped label on the beer bottles have featured a man and woman dressed in traditional Kraków costumes for centuries As historians aren’t clear on why the two appear on the label rumor has it that they were put there to appease American importers its beer scene is just as exciting and diverse with numerous breweries producing a variety of styles from classic lagers to rich stouts and unique regional specialties delivering a crisp and satisfying taste that appeals to both seasoned beer connoisseurs and casual drinkers With my background in the beverage industry and a passion for global brews I'll guide you through 12 must-try Polish beers These selections range from well-established favorites to newer craft beers that showcase the full diversity of Polish brewing Whether you're looking for a light lager to pair with a summer barbecue or a darker brew to enjoy on a cold evening you'll not only experience the flavors of Poland's beer landscape but also gain insight into the cultural significance of each brew Žywiec is one of the most iconic Polish beer brands it has become a beloved staple of Polish beer culture This pale lager is known for its clear golden color and offers a crisp malt flavor with a subtle hop bitterness The smooth finish and moderate carbonation make it an easy-to-drink and refreshing choice for various occasions established by Archduke Friedrich Habsburg in the mid-19th century a region with a brewing tradition originating during the Middle Ages the brewery has gained a dedicated following both in Poland and internationally thanks to its focus on quality and consistency Żywiec began exporting its beer in the early 20th century Despite economic challenges during World War II and the post-war period the brewery survived and emerged as one of Europe's most modern beer production facilities in the 1990s has an alcohol content of 5.6% and has earned numerous accolades including recognition at the World Beer Championships The beer's label features traditional Polish folk dancers and has become as iconic as the brew itself This design has remained unchanged for decades Tyskie Gronie is a bottom-fermented beer with an alcohol content of 5.5% The golden beer features a beautiful white head and a flavor profile that makes it easy to sip At a drinking temperature of around 42 degrees Fahrenheit With its rich history and consistent quality Tyskie Gronie remains a key player in the world of Polish beer that's ideal for newcomers looking to explore Polish lagers as well as seasoned beer enthusiasts who appreciate its reliable and pleasant flavor is a standout beer from the well-established Okocim Brewery This pale lager has a slightly higher alcohol content compared to typical Polish lagers and catering to those who enjoy a fuller-bodied lager that's satisfying without being overwhelming Its malt-forward flavor is balanced by a subtle hop bitterness The taste profile offers a more substantial drinking experience than lighter lagers which is a great option for those who enjoy a beer with a bit more complexity The beer's smooth finish also makes it a great pairing for rich which makes it an excellent choice for various occasions offers a satisfying drinking experience that stands out in the world of Polish lagers Though it may not be as widely recognized outside of Poland it's a gem worth exploring for anyone interested in the depth of Polish brewing traditions Lech Premium is a well-loved Polish beer brewed by Kompania Piwowarska This pale lager is known for its clean and crisp character offering a well-balanced combination of malt sweetness and hoppy bitterness Lech Premium is an excellent choice for those seeking a refreshing beer that isn't too bold or overwhelming Although it is more mainstream compared to some of Poland's niche brews Lech Premium has earned its place as a reliable One of the standout qualities of Lech Premium is its refined bitterness which adds depth without overpowering the palate It pours with a thick white head that lingers maintaining its bouquet long after opening the bottle Lech Premium is especially popular during the summer months thanks to its easy-drinking nature and refreshing qualities it strikes a balance between lightness and flavor making it ideal for those looking for an accessible lager that pairs well with food Lech Premium delivers a satisfying drinking experience cementing it as a favorite for those who appreciate a quality lager that's both refreshing and versatile a dark mild beer from the Książęce brewery offers a well-balanced and approachable alternative to heavier dark beers like porters and stouts it is a medium-bodied beer that combines maltiness with a gentle bitterness making it ideal for those seeking a subtler dark beer experience The flavor profile includes notes of caramel with a smooth finish that leaves a pleasant aftertaste The beer is brewed with a mix of barley malts yet delicate taste that balances sweet and roasted flavors without being overly rich or heavy Książęce Ciemne Łagodne is typically served in a snifter glass which allows drinkers to fully appreciate its bouquet The shape of the glass helps preserve the beer's refreshing qualities while also concentrating its deep caramel and toffee aromas The optimal serving temperature is between 41 and 43 degrees Fahrenheit and pouring the beer slowly helps release its distinctive aromas dark mild beers like Książęce Ciemne Łagodne trace their roots to Thuringia and Brandenburg in Germany with mentions of the style dating back to 1390 Known in some regions as schwarzbier (black beer) it is brewed with roasted malts that impart a characteristic flavor of chocolate and coffee The combination of dark malts and a moderate alcohol level makes this beer a perfect choice for those looking for a flavorful option that is not overpowering Warka Radler is a popular choice for anyone looking for a refreshing this drink combines the crispness of Warka lager with the tangy flavors of lemonade Its slightly cloudy appearance comes from the addition of lemon juice and the balance of sweetness and tartness makes it an appealing choice for those seeking something less bitter than traditional beer The Warka Radler range includes several fruity flavors which is brewed with dark beer for a unique twist Warka Radler also introduces limited-time flavors like rhubarb with strawberry and pineapple with citrus Warka Radler has become one of Poland's top non-alcoholic beer options responding to the growing demand for healthier lifestyle choices The popularity of non-alcoholic beers has surged in recent years and Warka Radler's packaging emphasizes its natural Perła Chmielowa is a lager brewed by the Perła Brewery this beer offers a more pronounced hop bitterness than many other Polish lagers and a unique taste The golden color and crisp texture combine with a noticeable bitterness it provides a balance of refreshment and complexity The lager is brewed using a centuries-old recipe which emphasizes the hop-forward taste that has become a hallmark of Perła Chmielowa while the bitterness remains clean and sharp without being overpowering The bitterness in particular complements rich flavors making it a versatile option for different types of cuisine The beer's smooth texture and moderate carbonation ensure it is easily drinkable while maintaining its distinctive character This lager stands out as a representation of Polish brewing traditions Perła Chmielowa caters to those who enjoy beers with a more pronounced hop profile Ciechan Miodowe is a honey-infused beer that blends the crisp characteristics of a lager with the natural sweetness of honey offering a refreshing twist on traditional Polish beers This beverage stands out for its balanced flavor where the honey gently enhances the malt and hops without overshadowing them making it an appealing choice for those seeking something different from a standard lager With an alcohol content of 5.7%, Ciechan Miodowe maintains a mild sweetness that pairs exceptionally well with a variety of foods. Its subtle honey flavor is complemented by a light hop bitterness and a hint of lime, providing a unique combination that works especially well with spicy dishes or desserts Its light carbonation and smooth finish make it a great option for sipping on warm days offering a refreshing experience without being too heavy While honey beers like Ciechan Miodowe are not as common as pale lagers they remain a notable part of Poland's brewing tradition a style with roots dating back to medieval Europe where it's produced by regional breweries that continue to preserve this unique style Ciechan Miodowe provides an excellent introduction to the world of honey beers offering a flavorful alternative to standard lagers Kormoran Jasny is a pale lager that embodies the essence of traditional Polish brewing This classic pilsner features a balanced combination of malt sweetness and a light hop bitterness providing a taste that is crisp and refreshing without overwhelming the senses Kormoran Jasny is a well-rounded beer produced using traditional brewing methods The use of five varieties of hops enhances the beer's aroma and taste This smooth and clean lager offers a perfect harmony between its malt-forward sweetness and the subtle bitterness from the hops making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy a lighter Kormoran Jasny is versatile enough to pair with a range of dishes from classic Polish fare like pierogi and grilled sausages to lighter options like salads and seafood Its balanced flavor profile allows it to be enjoyed on its own or with food made by the same brewery that produces Żywiec Lager rich beer known for its bold flavors and deep character Brewed using a traditional recipe dating back to 1881 it combines Munich malt with special caramel and roasted malts creating a dark beer with complex notes of dark chocolate Żywiec Porter is a great option for those who appreciate full-flavored as its bold flavors complement these dishes without being overwhelming brewed by the same Książęce Brewery responsible for the Książęce Ciemne Łagodne is a standout amber lager that brings a rich and malty flavor profile to the table This medium-bodied beer is characterized by its deep amber color and smooth texture making it a great choice for colder weather or hearty meals with a slight hop bitterness that enhances its dry finish Książęce Czerwony incorporates pilsner and caramel malts which contribute to its unique amber hue and creamy head The pilsner malt provides a light foundation The bitterness from the hops balances these malt-forward flavors and gives the beer its crisp this lager offers a satisfying yet moderate strength Książęce Czerwony's Vienna lager roots trace back to mid-19th-century Austria where brewer Anton Dreher developed the style by experimenting with caramelized malts Known as the "King of Beer," Dreher's innovation led to the creation of a beer with a distinct copper color and a long maturation process The style fell out of favor in the early 20th century but has made a resurgence in recent years thanks to the craft beer movement Best enjoyed at 45 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit this lager offers a refreshing departure from lighter Polish beers providing a deeper and more flavorful drinking experience is a vibrant American-style IPA that showcases a bold and aromatic profile This top-fermented beer stands out with its intense hoppy character achieved through a blend of six hop varieties: Citra These hops deliver a complex bouquet of citrus The use of pale ale and light pilsner barley malts provides a crisp foundation that allows the hops to take center stage The beer pours with a thick white head that enhances its aromatic profile making each sip as fragrant as it is flavorful Best served at 48 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit in a flared shaker glass this presentation highlights the beer's lively aroma and maintains its ideal temperature Inspired by the American interpretation of the traditional English IPA Książęce IPA has a bold and fruity character and offers a modern twist on a classic style Heineken will take Poland’s number two brewer the Dutch brewer acquired PLN 1.4 billion (USD 299 million) worth of shares from Harbin BV the Dutch investment vehicle of the Australian barrister Allan Myers which was Zywiec’s second-largest shareholder Heineken increased his shareholding to 93.36 percent and has since announced a tender offer for the remaining shares the history of Grupa Zywiec on the Warsaw Stock Exchange will come to an end Mr Myers and his business partner John Higgins invested some USD 5 million in what is now Grupa Zywiec Mr Myers sat on the supervisory board of Zywiec and served as its Vice Chairman Mr Myers and Mr Higgins have already resigned from the supervisory board Perhaps the Australians were clever to exit now The Polish beer market has declined slightly for a number of years and profits have fizzled Grupa Zywiec recorded PLN 19.4 million (USD 4.2 million) in net profit compared with PLN 107.5 million a year earlier Operating profit was PLN 56.9 million (USD 12.5 million) Consolidated revenues were PLN 1.1 billion (USD 230 million) compared with PLN 989.9 million a year earlier Zywiec generated PLN 3 billion (USD 640 million) in net revenue which is a slight increase over the same period last year But consolidated operating profit only came in at PLN 169 million (USD 36 million) which is far less than what Zywiec achieved in the same period last year (PLN 395 million) Net profit was PLN 109 million (USD 23 million) Zywiec’s CEO Simon Amor commented: “The results of Grupa Zywiec were negatively affected mainly by unprecedented inflation which we achieved thanks to price increases does not cover the cost increase driven by the energy crisis and a higher excise tax our profit is reduced by higher financing costs related to interest rate hikes and a weak currency In such unstable and difficult economic conditions we will focus on improving internal efficiency.” Grupa 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Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors 12½ for loss and registered seven sacks last season What's new with Highland football in 2024There’s an influx of young talent coming to Highland this season but by no means should anyone expect the squad to take a step back The junior varsity was 10-0 last season and the freshmen were 9-1 … Senior quarterback Dylan Borla takes over for Peyton Janickas … Janickas was 78-of-139 passing for 1,177 yards and 14 touchdowns He also rushed for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns on 174 carries … Sophomore Evan Foust will help Myser in the backfield Jonah Kowza takes over as the kicker for Carson Kwiatkowski Kwiatkowski was 72 of 72 on extra points last season … With no returning starting wide receivers Highland football’s outlookThe Hornets don’t change much The senior class is 34-6 at the varsity level and has logged three straight seasons of 11 wins or more The offense is going to line up under center read the linebackers and run at you and dare you to stop it Highland rushed for 276.8 yards per game and had an offense that gained 367.1 yards per game “We are excited to get things started for the 2024 season,” Gibbons said “We return key players from a regional finalist team while also adding good young players from very good lower level teams We are experienced up front on both sides of the ball We do not return any receivers from last year but I feel like we have some really good players that are going to fill those roles We occasionally recommend interesting products and services If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently It was only a small news item on 9 April 2013 that Dutch brewer Heineken bought a 3.21 percent stake in brewer Zywiec from the minority shareholder Harbin The stake is worth some PLN 159.9 million (EUR 39 million/USD 51 million) which is Poland's number two brewer with a market share of 32 percent has a market capitalisation of USD 1.6 billion Before the transaction Heineken's unit Brau Union AG controlled 61.94 percent of Zywiec a private company Heineken described in one of its documents as its partner at Zywiec The story takes us right back to 1990 when Poland's communist regime fell and in the course of what was later called "economic transformation" former state-owned breweries were privatised The man who gambled high was the Australian Allan Myers a commercial lawyer whose area of expertise includes taxation and revenue Insiders say he can command up to AUD 20,000 (USD 21,000) a day in fees for appearing as leading counsel in large and complex cases The Australian newspaper revealed that Mr Myers had amassed one of the nation's largest fortunes through a far-sighted investment in Polish brewing in 1990 His investment in the Polish brewing industry is a typical example of being in the right place at the right time and having the right connections Mr Myers and his business partners made their original USD 4.8 million investment in 1990 the beer sector has been not only one of the fastest growing sectors in Poland but it also experienced the highest dynamics of beer consumption and production in Europe Per capita consumption of beer has risen to 89 litres in 2011 from 33 litres in 1991 Poland's brewers produced 38 million hl of beer in 2011 compared with 13 million hl in 1991 Mr Myers' investment in Poland was overseen by former Bond Corp executive Tony Oates It will be remembered that Australia's Bond Corp which included several breweries (later taken over by Lion Nathan and then Kirin) chalking up the then largest loss in Australian corporate history it disappeared into a AUD 5 billion black hole and broke the record for Australia's biggest corporate collapse Mr Oates was Mr Bond's finance man and luckily managed to resurface in Poland just months after the fall of Bond Through Mr Myers' company Brewpole he acquired the breweries Elbrewery and Hevelius which gave Brewpole a market share of 9 percent in 1990 Mr Oates' past caught up with him in the mid-1990s when he was charged with corporate fraud and for seven years fought his extradition to Australia Mr Oates eventually had to return to Australia in 2003 where he was jailed for three years and four months in 2005 after pleading guilty to stripping AUD 500 million from a Bond satellite company through a series of "back-to-back" loans Brewpole continued to buy other breweries such as Browar Warka (6 percent of the market) and Browar Leżajsk (3.5 percent of the market) in early 1998 After the acquisition of these companies Brewpole had 25 percent of the market and was the biggest beer producer on the Polish market thanks to the successful launch of EB in 1992 – a brand of beer aimed at young consumers Elbrewery very quickly modernised production lines created very effective distribution networks and adopted an aggressive and comprehensive promotion campaign This led to spiralling prices in the second round of takeovers which was the main shareholder of brewer Zywiec – then the third largest beer producer in Poland with 14 percent of market share – had decided to play an active role in the consolidation process In late 1998 Zywiec and Brewpole merged to form Grupa Zywiec through a share swap Heineken then became a majority shareholder in Grupa Zywiec with a 61 percent shareholding with the remaining shares publicly traded on the Warsaw Stock Exchange Mr Myers has proven reluctant to comment on his private business ventures when approached by The Australian newspaper Mr Myers said that he had disposed of the Polish brewing investment in 1995 So how come Mr Myers has sat on Zywiec's Supervisory Board for a number of years That's why Australian hacks started digging and in 2008 revealed that since 2003 he has held an indirect interest in Zywiec through a chain of companies in Europe and Australia The Australian newspaper established that Mr Myers his business partner John Higgins and another undisclosed shareholder have held interests in a Danish company called Gansu which in turn had a 36 percent stake in Zywiec until early April 2013 They also found out that holding structures adopted by investors in the stake and rolled through tax havens such as the Dutch Antilles and the British Virgin Islands his long legal career has also made him into a high earner Not bad for the son of a butcher who reportedly said he has never really loved the law Poland An oceanfront house just down the street from President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach has sold for $14 million is the seventh one north of Mar-a-Lago’s Beach Club The four-bedroom house stands east of the coastal road on a narrow strip of land with fewer than a dozen homes The property is in the Estate Section neighborhood that closes to through-traffic when the president visits his winter White House 1015 occupies a lot measuring nearly an acre It stands directly across the street from a two-story mansion nearing completion on a lot that stretches between Via Palma and Via Del Lago The house that just changed hands was the home of the late philanthropist Jennie K. Scaife, whose father was the late billionaire newspaper publisher Richard Mellon Scaife, heir to the Mellon banking, oil, and aluminum fortune. Jennie Scaife died in November 2018 at 55 The deed recorded Friday shows the house was sold by David Zywiec acting “individually” and as successor trustee to The JKS 2017 Real Estate Trust which was named after Jennie Scaife’s initials Zywiec is president of the Scaife Family Foundation in West Palm Beach The property was bought by a Florida limited liability company named 1015 South Ocean LLC Its mailing address is in care of the Kochman & Ziska real estate law firm in West Palm Beach and no other information about the buyer was immediately available >>RELATED: Read more Palm Beach real estate news the house and an outbuilding have 10,403 square feet of living space The layout revolves around a courtyard with a swimming pool at its center. the house does not meet current flood-plain requirements That means the first floor of any new house built on the property — or even a significant remodel of the existing one — would have to be elevated to meet stringent flood regulations Agent Thor Brown of the Corcoran Group handled both sides of the sale He listed the house in November at $19.9 million and dropped the price by $2 million in early March The MLS shows the property went under contract Monday and the sale closed Tuesday The house last sold for $3.5 million in 1995 Via an internal deed transaction in July 2017 an attorney who served as trustee of the property transferred ownership to Jennie Scaife individually and as trustee of her trust She was unmarried when she died and had no children owned and served as publisher of the Pittsburgh News-Tribune and its properties His daughter served as chairwoman and trustee of the Scaife Family Foundation the organization focused its grants on animal-related charities She also supported charitable causes devoted to health care >>RELATED: President’s sister sells Palm Beach house to company linked to Trump family The strip of land where the house stands has been in the news over the past few years as the site of several noteworthy sales: * Immediately north of Mar-a-Lago’s Beach Club is a two-story house that was sold in May 2018 by one of Trump’s sisters, retired federal judge Maryanne Trump Barry Barry sold the traditional-style house for a recorded $18.25 million to a limited liability company that federal financial disclosure forms showed was controlled by the president and administered by his two eldest sons Real estate broker Christian Angle of Christian Angle Real Estate handled both sides of the sale the Trump house stands on a lot measuring about a half-acre with about 194 feet of oceanfront >>RELATED: Financier buys contemporary-style house near Mar-a-Lago for $19.5 million * A couple of months earlier, a contemporary-style house at 1045 S. Ocean Blvd. changed hands for a recorded $19.5 million It stands immediately south of the one that sold this week Michele “Shelly” Borislow sold her updated 1970s house at 1045 S to merchant banker and investment manager Lionel Kerrin Vickar who then carried out renovations at the property The sale included an expansive vacant parcel on the north side of the property that Borislow’s late husband the property measures nearly an acre with 226 feet of beachfront Agent Traci DeGeorge of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities represented Borislow in the deal Agent Wally Turner of Sotheby’s International Realty handled the buyer’s side >>RELATED: One-bedroom beachfront house near Mar-a-Lago fetches $7 million: deed * In July 2018, a one-bedroom beach house buiit in 1976 changed hands for $7 million at 977 S a lot north of the property that sold this week Frank Chopin sold his house to a company controlled by Rusty and Ashley Holzer listing broker Lawrence Moens of Lawrence A Moens Associates acted opposite agent Wahkuna Vega of Earl Hollis Inc The Holzers have tried but failed to win the Palm Beach Architectural Commission’s favor for a house they want to build on the property An attorney for the couple had argued in Town Hall that the restraints of the lot and its flood-plain requirements constitute a “hardship” that justified the town granting a number of code variances to accommodate the new house But commissioners haven’t been convinced and said the most recent design of the house was too overscaled for its half-acre lot The board is expected to consider a revised design in July >>REALTED: Landmarked house near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago fetches $12 million * Last June, a trust was on the buyer’s side when a landmarked beachfront house five lots north of Mar-a-Lago sold at 1047 S. Ocean Blvd. for a recorded $12 million The Art Moderne-style house — built in 1935 and designed by noted society architect John L Its lot of nearly a half-acre has 100 feet of beachfront Copani of Donohue Real Estate Palm Beach acted on Jack's behalf in the sale of No � While a McCook Bison great was rocking Friday�s Horse Race another familiar pro seemingly had no pebble�s chance of winning the 32nd Community Hospital Pro-Am COLUMBUS -- Erica Reitz and Jeremy Zywiec were united in marriage May 16 Anthony's Catholic Church in Columbus with Rev WINDSOR TERRACE — Holocaust survivor Lea Balitzer Evron remembers the three-story apartment building and fur factory her father owned in Zywiec and the small garden area she would play in as a child She also recalls the years she and her family fled their home in September of 1939 after the Nazis invaded Poland Though the names of some places and people are fuzzy Evron and her mother returned to Żywiec in 1944 “It was like a block or a block and a half walk to the building [from the train station] Hitler promised us to get rid of all the Jews And here they are coming back,’ ” Evron told The Tablet were occupied by other individuals and families Evron and her mother were allowed to live upstairs in the maids’ room Evron said her mother feared for her daughter’s safety because she would be the only Jewish girl in the local school her mother told the school’s priest that Evron had converted to Catholicism ‘But I didn’t understand the whole thing,’ ” she said ‘You will have to go every Sunday to church and do whatever all your friends do.’ ” Evron entered the fourth grade under this new guise and even received First Holy Communion She also formed an unlikely friendship with the priest I had to stand next to him,” Evron explained “If he knew or if he didn’t know [that I was Jewish] Evron’s mother wrote letters to her sister-in-law in Switzerland plus her husband’s brother-in-law in the United States They sent packages filled with food and other items some of which Evron’s mother sold to get extra money Evron and her mother left Poland in January of 1947 They lived in Sweden for a year and later moved to Switzerland where Evron continued her education and learned French The two then moved to Israel three years later It was there that she met her husband Jehuda and had three sons Evron’s family immigrated to the United States in 1982 have been fighting to regain ownership of her family’s two properties for the last 32 years since Poland became a democratic country They traveled to the country about 15 years ago discovering that the apartment building and factory had been turned into office space and a shopping mall Evron said an employee allowed her to come inside and see what the place had become “The apartment where I lived [on the first floor] was an office but I couldn’t see anything else in the building,” Evron told The Tablet Evron’s husband explained that he and his wife have hired at least four attorneys since then to help recover the properties “The first three lawyers said they could not do anything,” Jehuda said “But this last lawyer succeeded in getting a verdict ruling from the court that Poland has to return the property to my wife because he found that actually the factory and building are in her name.” Though Poland’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of Evron Jehuda said Poland’s Ministry of Finance declared nothing could be done because the new owner had bought the property in good faith from the government “I understand that Poland is not responsible [The lawyer’s] trying now to get monetary compensation but so far nothing has happened,” Jehuda continued “I think it cost us more money [with legal fees] than what the value of the property is But it’s a question of principle because Poland suffered so much from Nazi Germany and then the Russian communists.” Poland is the only major country in the former Soviet bloc that doesn’t have any national legislation providing restitution of confiscated private property “No one is suggesting that Poland has any responsibility for what the Nazis did Poland was a victim country,” World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) Chair of Operations Gideon Taylor clarified “What we’re talking about is property that was confiscated from Holocaust survivors “And we’re talking about compensation for that property The compensation survivors seek is for the property because it was after the war when the communists took it.” WJRO — established by leading world Jewish organizations in 1993 to address the restitution of Jewish property — represents world Jewry in pursuing claims for the recovery of Jewish properties in Europe (outside of Germany and Austria) these properties are the last tangible connection to the world they once knew before the Holocaust using specific provisions of the law or looking into if communist authorities properly carried out confiscations in the late 1940s and 1950s “The main reason people won’t succeed is that 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By CNA Staff The Vatican has imposed penalties on retired Polish Bishop Tadeusz Rakoczy after an investigation into his handling of clerical abuse cases The Archdiocese of Kraków announced May 28 that the Vatican had taken the step following an investigation conducted under the norms of Pope Francis’ motu proprio Vos estis lux mundi The 83-year-old served as bishop of Bielsko-Żywiec from 1992 to 2013 The diocese in southern Poland is in the ecclesiastical province of Kraków Kraków archdiocese disclosed on Oct that the pope had authorized Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski of Kraków to conduct an inquiry into negligence claims against Rakoczy concerning abuse cases involving two priests in Bielsko-Żywiec diocese Kraków archdiocese said: “Acting on the basis of the provisions of the Code of Canon Law and Pope Francis’ motu proprio Vos estis lux mundi the Holy See — following formal notifications — has conducted an investigation into the reported negligence of Bishop Tadeusz Rakoczy in cases of sexual abuse committed by certain clergy against minors.” the Vatican had decided to ban Rakoczy from participating in public celebrations or meetings including plenary meetings of the Polish bishops’ conference It also ordered him to lead a life of penance and prayer and to pay money from his private funds to the Polish bishops’ St which works to prevent abuse and assists abuse survivors Rakoczy is the latest in a series of Polish bishops facing consequences after investigations under the Vos estis norms issued by Pope Francis in 2019 for an experimental period of three years Earlier this month, the pope accepted the resignation of Bishop Jan Tyrawa who was investigated for negligence in handling cases of sexual abuse by priests in his diocese was accused of knowing about the abusive tendencies of one of his priests and yet of having transferred him from parish to parish rather than removing him from situations with minors The apostolic nunciature in Poland announced in March that the Vatican had sanctioned two retired bishops after canonical inquiries into accusations that they were negligent in their handling of sexual abuse of minors by clergy who led the Diocese of Kalisz from 2012 to 2020 were ordered by the Holy See to live outside their former dioceses and told they cannot participate in public liturgies or non-religious gatherings within the territory of the dioceses The Vatican also imposed disciplinary measures on 97-year-old Cardinal Henryk Gulbinowicz in November 2020 was prohibited from attending any celebrations or public meetings He was also forbidden to use bishops’ insignia He died 10 days after the sanctions were announced In 2019, the Polish bishops’ conference issued a report which concluded that 382 clergy sexually abused a total of 624 victims between 1990 and 2018 If you value the news and views Catholic World Report provides, please consider donating to support our efforts Your contribution will help us continue to make CWR available to all readers worldwide for free Click here for more information on donating to CWR. 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education from Ashford University Snodgrass is currently serving as the principal at West Burlington Junior/Senior High School Snodgrass has a master’s degree in educational leadership and a specialist in education certificate from Northwest Missouri State University He also has a bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education from Missouri Western State College Zywiec is currently serving as the Highland School District Dean of Students and high school boys basketball coach at Highland He also has experience teaching math and was the director of personnel at the district Zywiec holds an education specialist degree from Wayne State College a master’s degree in 7-12 school administration from Concordia University and a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Nebraska Omaha The Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools has announced that five of the district’s students have been named National Merit Scholar semifinalists North Royalton High School Senior Akshita Kannan has been named a Semifinalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program Specifically elevating to the status of National Merit Semi-Finalist the BBHCSD students now rank among the top 16,000 students in the entire nation for this 68th annual contest hosted by the National Merit Scholarship Program The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than 1% of U.S high school seniors and includes the highest-scoring entrants from each state in the country These seniors now have an opportunity to continue in the compete for 7,250 National Merit scholarships worth nearly $28 million in total value The Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District has recognized Maria Schneider a health and life skills teacher at Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School who helped contribute an informative article recently in the nationally renowned publication The piece centers around emotional learning and building appropriate connections to drive learning Schneider devotes thought to the idea of focusing on the EQ She discusses the importance of always being open minded and prepared for meeting students at whatever emotional juncture they might exist Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Senior Leah Spacek was named a top-10 finalist in the Cleveland Shining Star competition The Shining Star competition recognizes the top high school vocalists in Northeast Ohio in an adjudicated contest This was Spacek’s second time qualifying for the program Boy Scout Troop 810 from Church of the Assumption in Broadview Heights hosted an Eagle Court of Honor for five Eagle Scouts last month Several of these Scouts recently earned the prestigious rank in Scouting while a few additional scouts earned the rank during the COVID-19 pandemic but were not able to hold their own ceremony Sam Eldridge and Brighton Peters earned Eagle Scout status over the past two months and were joined by Colin O’Leary and Joe Botzman who held their own Courts of Honor last month Andrew Eicher and Adam Lozar recently earned their Eagle rank Botzman said Scouts are required to demonstrate leadership throughout a community project The Court of Honor ceremony included readings by Scout youth and family members Each Eagle Scout was presented their Eagle-rank patch and award by their parents and Scoutmaster The candidates were then given the opportunity to outline their projects and to thank those in attendance who supported their achievement Each Scout was very appreciative to their adult leaders as well as the ongoing support of the Troop sponsor Church of the Assumption on Broadview Road in Broadview Heights graduated from Harvard Medical School and has started her pediatric residency at Boston Children’s Hospital She plans to pursue a pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship after residency will have “Meditations,” one of her paintings and related musical compositions on display at the Smithsonian-affiliated and curated Annemarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Solomon Maryland as part of the national juried exhibition “Out of Hand: Tradition Meets Tech.” The show runs through Jan 2023 and features 44 artists who use technology in their works This is Lauren’s eighth gallery showing in four years If you can’t make it to the Chesapeake Bay area she can be seen and heard on Instagram @lauren.e.cassidy or on her website band director at North Royalton Middle and High School has been accepted into the American School Band Directors’ Association Members must be nominated and sponsored by a peer who is a current member of the ASBDA “Members must demonstrate a high level of experience excellent moral character and quality of musicianship,” said National Membership Chair Melissa F American School Band Directors’ Association “The standards are high and your district is to be recognized for the excellent work that your band director has exemplified Congratulations to you for your obvious support for excellence in your school district’s band program.” ∞ Subscribe to the FREE monthly Newsletter it is feared that Polish consumers could develop a new habit: self-importing their beer from neighbouring countries like Germany and the Czech Republic On 1 January 2022 the excise duty on alcoholic products further “rolling” increases in excise duties of 5 percent annually will come into effect from 2023 according to a statement by the Polish Ministry of Finance is a concern for the health of Poles and discouraging them from drinking alcohol Beer production and consumption continue to drop beer consumption in Poland in 2020 dropped to 93 litres per capita Total consumption was down to 34.7 million hl in 2020 health advocates interpret these figures differently: They say that each Pole over the age of 15 drinks 136 litres of beer Polish brewers produced around 39 million hl beer according to figures published by Statista a survey (October 2021) on behalf of the Polish Brewery Association (Browary Polskie) shows that for 58 percent of respondents 32 percent of respondents believe taxes should not have increased in the face of high inflation and 39 percent is of the opinion that taxes should be lowered Director General of the Polish Brewery Association the rising taxes “combined with a drastic increase in production costs will lead to an increase in the average price of beer which has already risen by several percentage points since 2019.” the excise duty on beer has risen by 53 percent Now it is expected to grow by the same amount in just seven years As beer consumption will continue to decline the huge increase in costs and other tax burdens pose serious challenges for the further development of the industry Forecasting future demand for beer is extremely difficult when all these negative factors come together Observers fear that the increase in excise duty could lead to a phenomenon of private imports of beer from neighbouring countries government revenues from various taxes on the brewing industry and its affiliates amounted to PLN 11.14 billion (USD 2.65 billion) as Poles spent nearly PLN 18 billion (USD 4.25 billion) on beer 2021 was a difficult year for Grupa Zywiec Grupa Żywiec published its 2021 financial results Despite the pandemic and restrictions on the hospitality industry the cancellation of many outdoor events and the reduction of tourist traffic it was possible to generate a net profit of PLN 406.6 million (USD 97 million) the second largest beer producer in Poland after Kompania Piwowarska (Asahi) Revenues were PLN 3.5 billion (USD 826 million) a decline of 7.6 percent over 2020 (PLN 3.7 billion) There are more than 300 breweries in Poland beer tax Poland taxation Home / Mt. Pleasant News WACO and Highland community school districts near the end of a search for the next shared superintendent Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread The Highland Community School District School Board recently met with Grundmeyer Leader Services to review the candidate pool and conduct screening interviews The Board is pleased to announce three finalists in their search for the next shared superintendent with the WACO School District Currently serving as the fourth-sixth grade intermediate principal in Central Dewitt CSD Lueders has led the school in improving its Iowa School Performance Profile designation from Acceptable to Commendable He also spearheaded the implementation of the Amplify/CKLA and Character Strong curricula enhancing academic rigor and social-emotional learning across the school he was the preschool-second grade principal and preschool program coordinator at Cardinal Elementary School in Maquoketa Lueders holds a superintendent specialist and a preschool-12 principalship/preschool-12 special education supervision certificate from the University of Northern Iowa along with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Ashford University As sixth-12th grade principal of West Burlington Junior/Senior High School Snodgrass wrote the implementation plan for the Iowa Core Leadership program served as cochair of a Special Education Delivery Plan Committee and created the Falcons SOAR PBIS program at the school He was also the lead administrator for curriculum realignment and vertical articulation and managed the building’s budget he was a social studies teacher in Knoxville and Platte City Snodgrass holds both a master’s degree in educational leadership and a specialist in education certificate from Northwest Missouri State University He also received a bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education from Missouri Western State College In his role as dean of students in Highland CSD Zywiec has implemented student behavior and attendance policies He has also overseen extracurricular events and represented the district at community functions Zywiec previously was director of personnel at the district and also has experience as a high school basketball coach and math teacher a master’s degree in seven-12 school administration from Concordia University and a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Nebraska Omaha the Highland and WACO CSD boards and stakeholder interview teams will conduct formal interviews with each finalist on Friday A final decision is expected to be reached soon after the formal interviews The next superintendent will begin leading the Highland and WACO Community School Districts effective July 1 News | Feb 5 newborns at Valley View Hospital rarely go home empty headed Rabe has knitted more than 2,500 pink and blue colored beanies for the hospital’s newborns “When there’s a newborn baby’s picture up at Valley View he or she usually has one of my hats on,” she said “The only trouble is keeping up with the demand.” Valley View Family Birthplace Director Michele Zywiec said the hospital gets around 60 to 70 births each month It usually takes her about three hours to knit a beanie “I’m not as fast as I used to be,” Rabe admitted “You need to knit the hat in such a way that there are no seams on it Newborn heads don’t like those seams — you want it nice and smooth all the way around.” After moving to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2012 from Colorado Springs Rabe has kept busy with a variety of volunteer efforts she leads the Threads of Love knitting group she turns in around three dozen beanies to the hospital herself Expecting mothers and new parents will often go over to the group in the hospital just to say thanks She once had a pregnant mother seek her out to ensure she would have a beanie for her newborn to match her two other children “Whenever someone tells me they are going to have a baby Rabe already has two bags full of recently knitted hats that she will soon turn into the hospital “It’s been a busy January,” Zywiec said “The patients are extremely grateful.” The Threads of Love group meets every Tuesday at 2 p.m Newcomers are welcome to attend and all supplies are provided “We’re happy to help people learn how to knit,” Rabe said In addition to knitting beanies for newborns the group also makes prayer shawls for patients of the Calaway-Young Cancer Center Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage are you considering any property transactions this spring View Results We have detected that you are using an outdated browser We recommend upgrading or switching to another browser Kanzumba Kusakana from South Africa are to start their research at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering with a focus on the use of renewable energy in the Kłodzko and Żywiec administrative districts The scientists are winners in the Stanisław Ulam Programme organised by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange Supporting the internationalisation of Polish universities and scientific institutions The programme allows both recognised and promising researchers with at least a PhD title to come to do scientific work in Poland The participants in the programme are expected to strengthen the scientific potential of the Polish units and become involved in their activities – primarily research projects and teaching who will start their placements at Polish universities and research institutes in January 2024 Two of the winners will come to the Wrocław University of Science and Technology PhD from Tianjin University (China) and Prof Kanzumba Kusakana from the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein (South Africa) will conduct their research at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and their placement will be overseen by Jakub Jurasz “I’ve built the entire research plan in such a way that both scholarship holders will focus on the same regions while the scopes of their work will be different,” says Jakub Jurasz Dr Wandong Zheng will focus on the topic of heating and renewable heating system transformation using his experience from clean-heating projects in China as his research interests are related to energy saving and the application of renewable energy technologies in buildings “The research I’d like to carry out at Wrocław University of Science and Technology concerns the assessment of the complementarity of solar The aim is to develop a sustainable development path for the Polish power generation system I’d also like to compare the similarities and differences in the energy revolution in China and Poland,” says the researcher “Working together on the project could be the first step towards expanding cooperation between our universities,” he emphasises he will focus on optimising the coupled operation of conventional hydropower reservoirs and hydrokinetic turbines His work is expected to result in more efficient use of the water resources of the Kłodzko and Żywiec districts The South African scientist's research is centred primarily on clean energy technologies He is a specialist in smart grids and energy management as well as simulation and optimisation studies “Wrocław Tech plans to intensify its research activities in the field of renewable energy sources which is also an energy policy priority at European and national level I’ll bring relevant industrial and academic experience in modelling and simulation of hydroelectric power plants given the current state of hydropower development in the decarbonisation of the Polish energy system Not only will I be involved in research activities but I also plan to deliver lectures in optional subjects,” he adds It is worth pointing out that the potential of renewable energy resources in the districts of Kłodzko and Żywiec was assessed by Prof He also conducted his research under the Stanisław Ulam Programme foreign researchers’ placements in Poland can last up to 24 months with winners receiving a monthly stipend of 10 thousand PLN and a mobility allowance to cover travel arrangements In the C-13 building there is a mural related to the most famous works of Stanisław Lem It was prepared by students of the Faculty of Architecture as part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the writer's birth By continuing to browse the site you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with current browser settings Janusz Szymik says the abuse began when he was 12 years old A Catholic diocese in Poland has asked a court to decide whether a 12-year-old altar boy was “pleased” that he was being abused because he was gay According to Notes from Poland launched legal action against the Bielsko-Żywiec diocese last year and claims that he was sexually abused by a priest in the 1980s identified only as Jan W because of Polish privacy laws was found guilty by a church court in 2017 of abusing Szymik as a child His punishment was a five-year suspension from his duties as a priest and he was required to live in isolation during this time Szymik is seeking 3million zloty (£552,000) in compensation for the abuse Roman Pindel has asked the court to hear “evidence from an expert sexologist on the determination of the claimant’s sexual preferences in particular determination of the claimant’s sexual orientation” to decide whether he was voluntarily in a “relationship” with the priest Pindel has asked that Szymik be questioned on whether he expressed “pleasure in maintaining an intimate relationship with Jan W” and on “deriving benefits” from the abuse While Szymik says that the abuse began in 1984 when he was 12 Bielsko-Żywiec diocese insisted that “denies that the relationship was based on enslavement or incapacitation; on the contrary: it was voluntary and based on mutual benefits” The diocese’s shocking defence of the abuse comes as Poland uses religion and “morals” as and excuse for increasing attacks on LGBT+ rights. But even some within Poland’s Catholic community have spoken out wrote on Twitter: “Bishop Roman Pindel should withdraw the scandalous letter He added that the diocese’s request that a court interrogate Szymik on his sexual orientation was a “paedophile’s model of thinking” that would cause further trauma to the victim a Catholic priest and director of an office for the protection of children within the Polish Bishops’ Conference said in a statement: “The issue of sexual orientation or the way a child reacts emotionally to an offence of sexual abuse cannot constitute an argument against the injured person and diminish the responsibility of the perpetrator “It must be clear to everyone that a child never bears responsibility for violence experienced.” On Thursday (13 January), according to ABC News Pindel said: “We apologise to Janusz and to all who have been scandalised.” About us Contact us Advertise Work for us Terms and conditions Privacy policy