The ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Poland’s credit worthiness on the international markets by assigning the Polish economy an „A-” credit rating with a stable outlook.

Fitch, one of the world’s „Big Three” credit rating agencies, cited Poland’s „diversified economy,” coupled with „a fairly sound macroeconomic framework anchored by EU membership and lower public debt levels than rated peers”. The agency said late last week it expected that the Polish economy „will remain resilient to external shocks and growing macro-economic challenges, due in part to a stable fiscal position and an improved external balance sheet. The agency said it expected the Polish economy to slow a little in the 2nd half of this year as „high inflation and weak external demand affect consumption, investment and exports”.

Source – Polskie Radio

A Polish racing yacht has won a prestigious Baltic Sea race this week. The „I Love Poland” racing sail-boat won the Roschier Baltic Sea Race, crossing the finish line in Helsinki, Finland, ahead of its competitors, officials have said.

The yacht, owned by the Polish National Foundation (PFN), set a new race record in the Monohull class, clocking 3 days, 27 minutes and 37 seconds after a close battle on Sunday. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, the race saw 27 yachts with a total of 213 sailors, representing 18 nationalities, compete on a 630-nautical-mile route that started and ended in Helsinki.

Source – Polskie Radio

Ten people drowned this weekend as Poles took to lakes, rivers and the Baltic Sea to beat scorching temperatures, police data showed on Monday. On Sunday, five drowning deaths were reported nationwide, up from three a day earlier, according to the Government Centre for Security.

Since the beginning of April, 200 people have drowned throughout the country, authorities said. According to officials, alcohol is among the main causes of swimmers drowning in Poland. Deaths most often occur in bathing areas not patrolled by lifeguards.

Source – Polskie Radio

A man from Gdynia has become the first Pole to swim across Loch Ness in Scotland. It took the man just over 12 hours to swim the 37 kilometre distance from one end of the lake to the other, raising money for charity in the process.

The former Arka Gdynia rugby player and extreme athlete and swimmer. The famous Scottish lake is a huge freshwater reservoir, is classified by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame as among the 13 most difficult lakes to cross and one of the 3 most „monstrous” lakes in the world. Conditions on the day were extremely difficult with extremely cold water temperatures and a strong wind and rain during the journey. He has raised over PLN 12,000 for charity. Donations can be made at >>>HERE.

Source – Radio Gdańsk

Weather

Today will be a drizzly day in a moderate breeze and temperatures of 23 degrees centigrade (73 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day and 11 degrees overnight. Tomorrow will return to sunny intervals in a moderate breeze and temperatures of 19 degrees during the day and 11 degrees overnight.

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