Around 14,000 residents of the eastern Polish city of Lublin were evacuated from their homes on Friday morning after builders uncovered a huge, unexploded World War II bomb.
Police, territorial army troops and city authorities helped transport the residents to safety at the Lublin Arena stadium and other large buildings. The operation to remove the 250-kilogram explosive was expected to last around two hours, allowing the inhabitants to return to their homes in the early afternoon, according to officials.
The unexploded World War II bomb was found on Thursday by builders conducting earthworks on a new residential area. World War II bombs are still regularly found during earthworks in Poland, which was the site of heavy fighting.
Source – Polskie Radio
Polish state-run energy giant Orlen Group has announced it will build an EUR 4.73 billion, 1.2 GW offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea by 2026, to further boost Poland’s energy transition.
The project was approved by the company’s supervisory board on Thursday, Orlen said in a statement. The new offshore wind farm will be developed by Baltic Power, a joint venture between Orlen (which has a 51 percent stake) and the Amsterdam-based NP Baltic Wind B.V. Construction work is set to start this year, with the launch planned for 2026, according to officials.
Source – Polskie Radio
The renowned Polish conductor Grzegorz Nowak has been appointed music director and principal conductor of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO).
In October 2022, Nowak, 71, led the orchestra in Manila in a programme of works by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Filipino composer Lucio San Pedro. His first concert as the PPO’s principal conductor is set for September 15th.
Nowak’s previous positions include those of music director of the Polish National Opera in Warsaw and of the permanent associate conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. His discography comprises over 80 CDs, many of which have received prestigious awards.
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) is the resident orchestra of the Cultural Centre of the Philippines. It is regarded as one of the top musical ensembles in the Asia-Pacific region.
Source – Polskie Radio
And finally, Poland will host the next World Scout Jamboree, which will take place in 2027 in Gdańsk under the slogan „Bravely”, the Polish Scouting Association announced in a press release.
The Scout Jamboree is an event for Girl Guides and Scouts from all over the world, organized every four years. It is expected that the event will attract 50,000 young people aged 14 to 17, who will develop, gain new skills, learn about other countries and cultures, and make friends thanks to joint activities.
Source – Radio Gdańsk
Weather
Today will be a sunny day in a gentle breeze, with temperatures of 25 degrees centigrade (75 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day and 15 degrees overnight. Tomorrow will be a sunny day with scattered clouds in light winds, with temperatures of 24 degrees during the day and 13 degrees overnight.
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