Polish football fans are in good spirits after Poland managed a 1:1 draw against Spain last night in their second group match of the European Football Championships. While the Spaniards struck first with a goal by Alvar Morata in the 25th minute, the “killer” Polish captain, Robert Lewandowski, was able to equal the score with a brilliant header in the 54th minute of the match.
The draw keeps Poland’s qualification hopes alive, though the team remains at the bottom of Group E, one point behind Spain. Poland will now return to Russia to face the Swedes on Wednesday in Saint Petersburg in the last round of Group E games. Slovakia will also be facing off against Spain on Wednesday; both matches are set to kick off at 18:00 CET.
Source: Radio Poland, Radio Gdańsk
The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has given the green light to continue works on a strategic gas pipeline connecting Poland with Norway via Denmark.
The “Baltic Pipe” project is designed to bring Norway’s offshore natural gas from the North Sea through Denmark to Poland in a bid to diversify Poland’s natural gas supplies and reduce energy dependence on Russia.
Construction was temporarily halted last May due to environmental concerns related to impacts on protected wildlife. The pipeline was originally due to be completed in autumn of 2022 but may be delayed by three months, according to Danish operator Energinet.
Source: Radio Poland
Daily new coronavirus infection rates are continuing to remain low across Poland as vaccination efforts continue across the country.
Poland on Saturday reported only 168 new coronavirus infections and 41 additionals deaths related to COVID-19, down from a single-day high of over 35,000 new infections on April 1. The new figures bring Poland’s total number of cases during the pandemic to 2,878,634 and fatalities to 74,823.
According to health ministry data, over 26 million (26,206,854) vaccine shots for COVID-19 have been administered in Poland so far, with nearly 11 million people (10,993,055) registered as having been fully vaccinated.
Radio Poland, Radio Gdańsk
State sanitary inspection services (SANEPID) is asking residents to check water quality online before heading to beaches near rivers, lakes, or the sea.
The SANEPID website contains information on over 650 legal swimming areas around Poland, including health risks like microbiological contamination or cyanobacterial blooms, as well as practical information on amenities and infrastructure, such as boat moorings, barbecue pits, and special areas for children or pets.
Information on specific swimming areas can be found on the website by entering the name of the beach, body of water, or town or enabling the GPS search function to find open areas nearby.
More information on SANEPID and their “Serwis Kąpieliskowy” can be found on their website at https://sk.gis.gov.pl/.
Source: Radio Gdańsk
Special events for the annual Sea Festival or Swięto Morze are being held today in Gdynia and will be continuing throughout the week.
Today’s lineup includes special programs and tours of the Naval Museum, Gdynia City Museum, and Planetarium, as well as kinoZagadka film games and the appropriately-titled “Gorączka Filmowa” outdoor film screenings by the Gdynia Film Center.
More information about the festival is available on the City of Gdynia website at https://www.gdynia.pl/.
Source: Radio Gdańsk
Weather
This afternoon will again be hot and sunny, with a light breeze coming in from the south and very little chance of rain or clouds. An orange level “high temperature” warning is still in effect for today, with even hotter temps expected tomorrow. Today’s highs will peak around 31°C, or 88°F, staying warm overnight with a low of only 19°C or 67°F. The hot weather will continue into tomorrow, with clouds and cooler temps expected on Tuesday.
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