Poland’s Prime Minister and Defence Minister have wished the country’s soldiers a Merry Christmas as they visited Polish and American troops to thank them for their service on Polish soil.
The two officials visited the Land Forces Training Centre at Biedrusko in the west of the country around noon on Friday. They met with Polish soldiers and a group of American troops helping train Poles to operate Abrams battle tanks that the country has bought from the United States, according to officials. Poland in April signed a USD 4.74 billion deal to buy 250 new Abrams tanks from the United States in what officials hailed as a key step in boosting the country’s defences amid Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Source – Polskie Radio
Polish police are stepping up road patrols and checks as part of their annual Christmas safety drive.
Several thousand police officers will be out on the roads around the country, paying special attention to the speed at which vehicles travel during the holiday period, as thousands of Poles head off for traditional family gatherings during the Christmas holidays. Officers will also be checking to make sure drivers are sober and that all passengers, including children, are properly buckled up according to a spokesman from the National Police Headquarters. During last year’s Christmas break, eight people were killed and 145 injured in 112 accidents on Polish roads, according to police statistics.
Source – Polskie Radio
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has received football’s prestigious golden boot award ahead of fellow footballer and world cup winner Lionel Messi.
The star has been awarded the 2022 Golden Foot Award, which honours players with outstanding footballing achievements as well as personality. Lewandowski collected the prize at a ceremony in Monte Carlo on Thursday. The Poland captain won the vote among fans, journalists and football officials, beating a host of fellow nominees who included France’s Karim Benzema, England’s Harry Kane and the newly crowned World Cup champion, Lionel Messi of Argentina. Lewandowski joined the likes of Italy’s Roberto Baggio, Ronaldinho of Brazil and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo among the winners of the Golden Foot Award, which is given to players over the age of 28.
Source – Polskie Radio
And finally, Radio Gdańsk listeners are reminded that shops in the Three Cities will be closing early today as employees have the chance to finish early to spend time with their loved ones.
Most shops will close at around 1pm today. The Alfa Centre and Galeria Bałtycka centres are open till 1.30 PM. Galeria Morena, Madison, Galeria Przymorze and Designer Outlet Gdańsk are all open till 1 PM and Gdynia’s Riviera shopping centre will be open until 1.30 PM. Most smaller shops will also close at 1 PM today. Many petrol stations will be open 24/7 today and tomorrow.
Source – Radio Gdańsk
Weather
Today will be a cloudy day in a gentle breeze with temperatures of 3 degrees centigrade (37 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day and -1 degrees overnight. Tomorrow will remain cloudy in a gentle breeze with temperatures of 3 degrees during the day and 1 degree overnight.
From the entire English News team, we wish all our listeners a Merry Christmas.
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