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inside TEDx How to Map of Polish Krakow hummus hell Cinema September 2012 Edition 95 ISSN 1898-4762 www.krakowpost.com BATORY BARGES IN Dog march …not just a pretty face Your“ views …what our readers think The barge Stefan Batory (Photo: David McGirr) “ Anthony Casey Jacek Stokłosa, said that it looked like an to prove to the authorities that it fit the Prejudice aircraft carrier – and Krakow Post readers space perfectly and would not look out of City authorities and the owner of the were no less critical, with one comparing place. newest and largest boat on the Wisła river it to a giant zit. The Office of Infrastructure and Sport are squaring up for a legal battle – after Now the row over the Stefan Batory has (ZIS), which oversees moorings on the the barge was moored illegally at the foot intensified, because it has been moved river, has demanded that the barge be of Wawel castle. across the river, and currently rests in the moved. Halina Szłapa, spokeswoman for The Stefan Batory is a floating bend beneath Wawel castle. The move ZIS, said it was not possible to moor such conference centre, able to accommodate is illegal, because barge owner Lech a barge without the ‘positive opinion of 400 people on three levels, and measuring Będkowski does not have permission to the city artist’, and that this opinion had …changing views of Judaism 9.3 metres tall and 54 metres long. moor there, nor does it have the blessing not been forthcoming. It was originally moored opposite the of the city artist. Nor is it likely to be, for Mr Stokłosa castle, in front of the Manggha museum, However, the newspaper Gazeta said: “The barge is like a giant aircraft “Sport and even there its presence drew criticism. Krakowska reports that Mr Będkowski carrier... I cannot give consent to The barge was said to be too large, and out said he had moored the Stefan Batory something like that.” of character with the river. The city artist, beneath Wawel in spite of this, in order Mr Będkowski was convinced >> 2 THE 80 MILLION ZŁOTY AFFAIR The collapse of a financial company P, is being held on remand by Gdańsk of imagination’ in pursuing the case. …heavyweight hope launched by a 29-year-old man who police, while the investigation into the Prosecutors said there was no evidence already had six court rulings for business company’s collapse goes on. He faces six that Amber Gold was acting illegally. “ ‘irregularities’ against him has cost Poles charges relating to not filing the correct The collapse of Amber Gold prompted millions of złoty, prompted disciplinary financial reports, falsifying documents, calls from the opposition party Law and action against public prosecutors, and led and breaching banking law. Justice for a parliamentary enquiry into to calls for a parliamentary enquiry. Andrzej Seremet, the Attorney General, the affair. But the motion was defeated, Amber Gold operated as a ‘para- told journalists at a press conference by 235 votes to 220. Arguing against an bank,’ offering facilities such as in Warsaw that, as early as 2009, the enquiry, Prime Minister Donald Tusk investing customers’ savings in gold. The Banking Finance Commission had – whose son Michał worked at OLT – said company’s collapse – shortly after the no warned prosecutors in Gdańsk that such a move would serve only to promote frills airline OLT Express which it backed Amber Gold might have been operating politicians. Mr Tusk echoed the Attorney went bankrupt – has left some 50,000 without the right licences. Mr Seremet General’s claims that prosecutors in customers around 80 million złoty out of criticised investigators, saying that Gdańsk were partly to blame for the pocket. prosecutors in Gdańsk had demonstrated huge personal losses of Amber Gold’s Amber Gold’s chief executive, Marcin an ‘unprofessional approach’ and ‘a lack customers. 2 Krakow Post | September 2012 www.krakowpost.com Not just a pretty face New kit for trumpeters If the trumpet call that has been played from the top of the Mariacki church tower every hour for hundreds of years sounds a little different, it could be because the city has issued new instruments at a cost of 6,000 złoty each. The hejnał mariacki is a sound familiar in the city, drifting out across the square in the wake of the hourly church bells, and halting abruptly in memory of the legendary watchman who was shot in the throat with an arrow as he played to warn Cracovians of a Tartar attack. Nowadays, the tune is played by members of Krakow’s fire service, who jokingly refer to their instruments as like their wives – adding with due caution that wives are less likely to change or wear out. The firefighters welcome visitors to watch them play, on Tuesdays, Thursdays Photo: David McGirr and Saturdays, and always draw such Photo: David McGirr crowds as can squeeze into the room at the top of the Mariacki tower. They are often with the oldest having racked up 15 Anthony Casey Jamniki Niczyje’s message was asked to pose for photos, and sometimes years service, the major of Krakow Jacek particularly hard-hitting – leaving no even receive requests for autographs. Majchrowski has granted the money for Hundreds of dogs brought a splash of room for misinterpretation about what The trumpets, though, wear out. And two new instruments. colour to a grey September morning in happens to dachshunds that are homeless. Krakow, as the city’s annual March of the The foundation is dedicated to one Dachshunds got underway – with many dog in particular – Agata, found on a Leave the car at home of the pets turning out in fancy dress. freezing February day, clearly neglected, It’s an event that has been a favourite balding, and with serious inflammations. for Cracovians and tourists alike since Unfortunately, vets diagnosed Agata with 1994, and is unique to the city. But this cancer and she died on May 2 this year. year, besides the spectacle, there was a Jamniki Niczyje hopes to avoid the same very serious message for visitors. fate for other dogs, by promoting adoption Several stands were set up offering to caring owners. The charity admits that advice and information about all matters such a commitment won’t be for everyone, canine – with a special focus on safety and so all applicants are assessed to see if they The air in Krakow should be a little and environmental costs involved in welfare. The charity Nobody’s Dachshunds are suitable dog owners. After a visit, the cleaner on September 22, as the city takes producing, using and disposing of (Fundacja Jamniki Niczyje) was at the successful applicants will sign an adoption part in European Car Free Day. batteries, oil, car parts and more. event to boost public awareness of the agreement and take their animal home. The event aims to persuade people to But even small measures can make a need to find homes for abandoned dogs, The charity aims to sterilise all dogs before walk, cycle or take public transport to big difference. According to Wiesław while the Psi Los Foundation provided they are adopted, to prevent adoption for work and school for the day. It has been Starowicz, city advisor on urban free tagging as part of the international commercial breeding and homelessness organised as part of European Mobility management, simply sharing cars could SAFE-ANIMAL programme. Visitors by uncontrolled reproduction. Week, from September 16 to 22, which be at least part of the answer to congestion could also get nutrition, health, training Supporters can help the foundation promotes cleaner, more sustainable forms and pollution in Krakow. Speaking at a and behaviour advice from vets and other even if they do not want to or cannot of transport. press conference to promote car sharing experts, and talk to the police and city adopt a dachshund, by offering donations, According to organisers of European and school/work ‘mobility plans’, Mr guard about problems with aggressive transport, advertising and more. For full Car Free Day, which in Krakow is to be Starowicz said the average current car animals or animal abuse. details, visit the website at jamnikiniczyje. promoted as ‘Miasto bez samochodów’, share rate at rush hour is 1.46 people For the truly pampered pooches there pl. To find out more about pet tagging, up to 40 per cent of carbon dioxide per car. Increase that to two per car, and was also a dog accessory stand, a beauty animal welfare and protection in Krakow, emissions from transport are the result of traffic on Krakow’s streets can be cut by salon, and information about pet-sitting. visit the Psi Los website, at psilos.org. private cars. Then there are the financial 30 per cent, Mr Starowicz argued. architecture could complement historical Krakow’s council, noting the trend, is BARGING IN Krakow Post is a monthly buildings. But he also said that he may now considering renting mooring points publication published by take the Stefan Batory to Rotterdam, and on a much grander scale. Although it will Lifeboat Ltd. that the current spot was perfect for the has booked a berth there. not be possible to moor houseboats on ISSN: 1898-4762 Stefan Batory. He said: “It is moored the river in the city centre, entertainment www.krakowpost.com there to show that this modern, beautifully River development plans facilities could be allowed. Marta Firlet-Bradshaw, Publisher crafted object fits well with the bend in the The floating conference centre, a fixed But Filip Szatanik, spokesman for the [email protected] river.