A Polish girl will promote Europe

Project of a Polish student is close to winning in the contest for the EU poster propagating the Europe Day 2010 – writes “Dziennik Gazeta Prawna”.

The favourite in the contest for the poster commissioned by the EU is a student of the Poznań ASP Maria Mileńko. The jury has chosen from 1700 works 10 best projects, which it is possible to vote for on the website www.designeurope2010.eu.

The position of the Pole doesn’t seem to be threatened because her poster has already gained more than 300 thousand points, the next Portuguese project has 133 thousand of them. The plebiscite is going to last till the 31th of January. The winning project will be released in thousands of exemplars and distributed in the whole EU. The Europe Day is planned, like every year, for the beginning of May – “DGP” announces.

Quelle: News-poland.com

Poznan Nightlife

There’s good news for party lovers arriving in Poznan. In fact Poznan is considered at the very forefront of electro and dance music in Poland. Great news then for dance freaks; if making shapes to the latest sub-genre of house is your bag baby, then you can’t go far wrong with nights out at the likes of Cute, Kukabura and SQ Club.

For those that would rather listen to a car alarm than stomach another night of techno there’s no need to fear either – Poznan has a traditional party atmosphere that few cities its size can match. The Rynek is the centre of the action, and during the warmer months the heart of Poznan is crowded with sippers drinking up the sun along with their beer. Places like Tapas, Pod Minogi, Lizard King and Brovaria blur the lines between restaurant, bar, and club and provide for many a legendary late night out. The latter two are also good choices for live music.

Whereas the Rynek can rightfully be considered the central hub of Poznan’s nightlife, there’s plenty of venues scattered elsewhere in the Old Town for those prepared to delve. Check out Kisielice, Dragon and Czytelnia for some authentic artsy anarchy. Other favourites within party-goers of all kinds include Proletaryat, the obligatory Commie-themed bar, The Dubliner, the obligatory Irish bar and Tuba, the obligatory meatmarket with lasers, girls and commercial hits!

Quelle: Poznan-life.com

Media Fair in Poznan

The 2nd edition of TV Fair Poznan Mexdia Expo will take place on March 10-13. Over 100 exhibitors: TV broadcasters, content producers, equipment manufacturers and telecom operators are expected to take part.

The event will feature presentations of latest generation equipment (cameras, online editing systems, studio equipment etc.) accompanied by shows presenting Polish TV and film producers, TV stations offer and telecom solutions for the future. The organizers expect 6,000 visitors (2,500 last year).

‘Poznań may attract Western producers and facilitate Eastward expansion to our companies’ Piotr Barełkowski, Poznan Mexdia Expo Programme Council Secretary General, says. A meeting between the representatives of regional funds for film production will be a key point of the event. Their presence may inspire Western producers to choose locations in Poland for their films.

Quelle: Polishmarket.com.pl

Poznan Travel Tips

Here are a few things to bear in mind during your stay in Poznan:

• Avoid taking a taxi straight from the taxi rank. Calling for one will cost a considerable amount less. Also, ask for a code and stick to one firm. This will reduce the cost of your fare again.
• Avoid changing your money at Bureaux de Change in the town centre unless you want to hand a complete stranger an early Christmas present -> the rates can be awful.
• Tipping is not expected. No self-respecting waiter will turn away a few extra zloty, but you won’t get the customary grimace if you don’t. You’re not guaranteed a smile if you do either.
• Unlike in the UK, pubs don’t close at 11. Most just about get going then. Follow your nose, ears or the crowds to the next bar or club. Beware the mad dogs!
• Poland has adopted its own uniquely confusing symbols for differentiating public toilets for men and women. Remember, too, that you may well have to pay. The circle is for women, the triangle for men!
• Poles are passionate about their food. Throw away your preconceptions about miserable eastern bloc stews, and be prepared for a great surprise.

Quelle: Poznan-life.com

Artikel in der TIPS

Wie bereits berichtet hatten wir vergangene Woche ein Interview mit der Regionalzeitung Tips. Herr Bernhard Steinmaurer, Redakteur von Tips, hat sich für uns sehr viel Zeit genommen und uns viele interessante Fragen zu unserem Business Trip gestellt. Die Tips hat unserem Businesstrip gleich eine ganze Seite in ihrer neuesten Ausgabe gewidmet, was uns sehr freut!

Den Artikel könnt Ihr auch online unter folgenden Link auf Seite 8 nachlesen.

Poland’s Oldest Dog Celebrates Birthday

Poland’s oldest dog – quite possibly the oldest woofer in the world – celebrated his 25th birthday in Poznan over the weekend in the company of two four-legged female admirers.

Minius, who was rescued some 25 years ago by the animal aid foundation Zwierzęta i My (Animals and Us), was presented with a special cake for his anniversary, which he shared with his two friends.

Of course, as Minius was plucked from the Poznan streets, it’s impossible to know when his true birthday actually is. He could actually be a mighty 26 or 27, making him quite possibly the oldest dog on the planet.

His current owner says that Minius; a mixed breed, is still in good shape, but enjoys sleeping for much of the day. Happy Birthday Minius, and as they say in Poland, may you live for a hundred years – or rather 700 in dog time!

Quelle: Poznan-life.com

Weitere zehn Kältetote in Polen

Der Dauerfrost in Polen hat weitere zehn Menschenleben gekostet.

Das teilte das Krisenzentrum der Regierung in Warschau mit. Die meisten Opfer habe es im Süden und im Osten des Landes gegeben. Dort war die Temperatur in der letzten Nacht auf minus 27 Grad gesunken. Die Behörden appellierten erneut an die Bürger, den Obdachlosen und allein stehenden Menschen zu helfen und im Notfall Polizei oder den städtischen Ordnungsdienst zu informieren. Laut Krisenzentrum sind seit Wintereinbruch im November in Polen insgesamt 202 Menschen an Unterkühlung gestorben.

Quelle: Bild.de

Haiti: Auch Polen hilft

Wahrscheinlich mehr als hunderttausend Menschen, hierunter auch viele Ausländer, wurden durch ein Erdbeben nahe der Hauptstadt Port-au-Prince der Karibik- Insel Haiti getötet. Nach einer Meldung des polnischen Außenministeriums werden vier von acht sich auf Haiti aufhaltenden Polen vermisst. Millionen wurden von vielen Ländern und der EU als Soforthilfe bereitgestellt. Auch Polen hilft, allerdings etwas sehr bescheiden. Die Regierung in Warschau hat eine Soforthilfe für Haiti in Höhe von umgerechnet 34.500.- Euro bereitgestellt. Das Geld soll an das polnische Rote Kreuz zur weiteren Verwendung überwiesen werden.

Quelle: Polskaweb News

Poznan Trivia

Did you know…

… that the Lawica Airport in Poznan is the oldest in Poland? … and has been in operation since 1921?

… that Poznan has the only Museum of Musical Instruments in Poland? … and only one of three that exist in Europe?

… that Poznan’s Archicathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul is the oldest church in Poland, dating back to the 10th century?

Quelle: Poznan-Life.com

Deutsche Bahn will in Polen fahren

Die gute alte Bahn setzt auf den Osten: Berichten der heutigen Ausgabe der “Sächsische Zeitung” zufolge plante die Deutsche Bahn AG verschieden Züge der Bundesbahn auch auf wichtigen Strecken in Polen einzusetzen.

Die Deutsche Bahn AG habe beim polnischen Amt für Bahntransporte entsprechende Lizenzen zur Personenbeförderung beantragt, berichtet die «Sächsische Zeitung» weiter. Das deutsche Staatsunternehmen wolle unter anderem Verbindungen zwischen Warschau und Städten wie Danzig, Krakow und Posen anbieten.

In Polen werde erwartet, dass die Deutschen auch in den polnischen Nahverkehr einsteigen werden. Die Preise dort werden sie voraussichtlich nicht unterbieten, da sie deutlich niedriger als in Deutschland sind. Doch in Zeitungskommentaren äußern Polen die Hoffnung, dass mit dem deutschen Unternehmen auch modernere Wagen kommen.

Quelle:  Sächsische Zeitung