Subcarpathia and Pieria

Poland can boast over 1000 years of culture and traditions, which are nurtured by successive generations. You can discover Slavic, Russian, German, as well as Italian, Eastern European and even Middle Eastern influences. 

Castle in Łańcut, incl. the castle of the Lubomirski and Potocki families in Łańcut Łańcut Castle, also known as the Lubomirski and Potocki Castle in Łańcut – a former magnate residence located in Łańcut, in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. The seat of the Łańcut Castle Museum. Autorstwa Nieznany – Archiwum Państwowe w Przemyślu (http://www.skany.przemysl.ap.gov.pl/show.php?zesp=126&cd=0&ser=0&syg=940M), Domena publiczna, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=101408152 Autorstwa myself (User:Piotrus) – Fotografia własna, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3093225 Autorstwa This photo was taken by Janusz Pruchnik.Autorem zdjęcia jest Janusz Pruchnik.Wykorzystując zdjęcie proszę podać jako autora:Janusz Pruchnik / Wikimedia Commons – Praca własna, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=131745693 Bieszczady National Park Bieszczady National Park – one of 23 Polish national parks located in the Western Bieszczady Mountains. Established in 1973. In 1992, it became part of the International Biosphere Reserve „Eastern Carpathians”. Since 2021, 11% of the park’s area has been included on the World Heritage List Autorstwa Henryk Bielamowicz – Praca własna, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88368899 Autorstwa Henryk Bielamowicz – Praca własna, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88368899 Autorstwa Henryk Bielamowicz – Praca własna, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=134185999 Przeczytaj po polsku

The economic system in Poland and in Greece.

POL Is it possible to do sports in Dębica? Our Dębica, although it is not big, is famous for many things, incl. from the sports clubs we will describe to you here. The first club is: Wisłoka Dębica. It is a Polish sports club founded in 1908. Currently, there are sections of football, wrestling and volleyball. People in this club often play matches and it is rare for matches to end in a loss. Iglopool is another sports club established at Kombinat Rolno-Przemysłowy in 1978. The founder of the section was Edward Brzostowski. The Igloopol players played their first match against Tamel Tarnów, winning on their pitch. If who is a big fan of this sport, we strongly recommend and encourage you. Ranch Hucułek Dębicki The Student Riding Club was founded on September 26, 2001 by Krzysztof Kurzawa and is located at 32a Wiejska Street. With a group of riders training at a higher level, we go to various away competitions to check the effects of their hard work. Progress is great as players often bring something back with them. There is also a recreational school in our club where even the youngest ones can learn to work with horses. Horse riding is a sport for everyone, that’s why adults also attend our classes.   The Dębica Volleyball Academy was established at the Primary School No. 10 in Dębica, 4 Huberta Wagnera St. It conducts training in youth groups for both girls and boys. Additionally, acrobatics classes are conducted as part of the Academy. If anyone loves volleyball or acrobatics, we invite you 🙂   UKH is another club that has been operating in Dębica since 1998. Young people boast about their hockey talent. Often he belongs to students of the Primary School No. 5 in Dębica, who have this sport as a physical education lesson. What in the year there are games between students and teachers, which is associated with a huge number of impressions and emotions. This game is over worth watching, and if hockey is something you like… We cordially invite you!   Is it possible to do sports in Greece? Greece beautiful and very diverse country, in terms of terrain, has a very large access to the sea, which has become a paradise for tourists, those who like to sit on the beach but also for sports lovers Due to its shape, this country is attractive for cycling enthusiasts, there are many trails here, lovers of walks in the mountains will always find something for themselves. through access to the sea, many people practice water sports such as windsurfing, surfing, sailing or canoeing.beautiful coral reefs encourage snorkeling or diving, and volcanoes and gorges for trekking or running. rocky mountainsides convince to climb.

przeczytaj ten artykuł po polsku Transport in Podkarpacie RAILWAY TRANSPORT   The building of the Rzeszów Główny railway station is located on the Dworcowy Square in the northern district of Śródmieście. It was built in 1858 Platform 1 is directly adjacent to the building, covered with a veranda that leads westwards to an underpass connecting all three platforms. The largest railway junction in the Podkarpackie Province and one of the most important in south-eastern Poland is Rzeszów. This interchange consists of 2 stations: Rzeszów Główny, Rzeszów Staroniwa, as well as stops; Rzeszów Miłocin, Rzeszów Housing estate. Railway border crossings with Ukraine: Krościenko – ChyrówPrzemyśl – MościskaWerchrata – Rawa Ruska AIR TRANSPORT   One of the most important airports in Podkarpacie is located in the village of Jasionka, approx. 14 km from the center of Rzeszów. It is an international airport. The A4 motorway as well as the S19 expressway and the national road No. 9 run nearby. The airport’s advantage is a huge parking lot. The airport is located on the provincial road No. 869 connecting the national road No. 9 (Rudna Mała) with the S19 expressway (Jasionka). Jasionka is advantageously situated in terms of geography and terrain. One of the eight meteorological radars of the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management in Poland is located at the airport. The area of ​​this airport covers over 650 ha, the port has the second longest runway in Poland. It is 3200 meters long. One of the next airports in Podkarpacie is the airport in Mielec, located in the northern part of the city, it was established in 1938. There is an additional border crossing for passenger traffic on this facility, which is run by the Border Guard Post of Rzeszów Jasionka Airport and the Mielec Customs Post. BUS TRANSPORT   City buses run between the city and the airport. There are as many as 112 bus carriers in the Podkarpacie region. Transport in Greece RAILWAY TRANSPORT   The history of rail transport in Greece dates back to 1869 with the completion of the then Athens-Piraeus railway. Operation of the Greek rail network is shared between the Hellenic Railway Organization, which owns and maintains the infrastructure, and TrainOSE and other private companies that operate the trains on the network. One of the main railways is the Piła Railway, which connects the city of Volos with the village of Milies. AIR TRANSPORT   Greece has 5 main international and 22 regional airports. The airports are mainly used by tourists coming to the country. The national airline of Greece is Olympic Airlines, whose main carrier is Greece Air Lines, with its main base in Athens. The second major national airline is Aegean Airlines. Its offices are located in Athens and serve connections from that city to other major cities in the country. BUS TRANSPORT   Bus, the most popular means of public transport in Greece. Most of the buses here belong to KTEL – the transport network that covers most routes from the larger towns to Athens.

Polish Version Animals in Greece Being in Greece for a week we could see and encounter different animal species that are not present in Poland. After reading this article you will know them all! 1. Caretta Caretta turtles These turtles are the symbol of the island of Zakynthos. If we go to the ocean, we can see them live. The residents are very proud of them and therefore their image is visible almost everywhere. 2.Birds such as pelicans, herons, avocet, and stilt stilts.  Flying pelicans with the Pacific ocean on the background, San Diego, USA The most common place to see birds are the mountains. The most interesting area for bird watching in Greece is the mountains. You can spot the mountain crow, the blue thrush and the bar-tailed godwit. In addition, all four European species of vulture, buzzards and eagles live there. 3.Mammals Strictly protected wolves, brown bears, lynx, grizzlies and wild boars live in the north of the country. Typically European species of foxes, badgers, squirrels, hares and hedgehogs complete this landscape of small game. 4.Reptiles  Greece, being a hot and rocky country, provides an excellent ecosystem for various kinds of reptiles. The most numerous are lizards. In the areas of the islands you can meet, for example, Rhodian dragons (agamas).  We should not be surprised to visit a gecko in a Greek dwelling house, because it happens very often. However, fortunately it is not dangerous, but it is great at dealing with all kinds of mosquitoes and insects. On the Aegean islands you’ll find colorful chameleons and snakes lurking in the bushes, most of which are not venomous. Greece is also home to many species of turtles, both aquatic and terrestrial. 5.Insects Speaking about the Greek fauna one cannot forget about the insects, which are small in number but perfectly make up for it. Beetles, grasshoppers, crickets and cicadas are very numerous here. Maybe someone will spot a praying mantis camouflaging perfectly among the grasses. The Greek forests, meadows and coasts are enchanted by the colorful parades of butterflies 6 Farm Animals The most commonly farmed animals in this mazing country include: Domestic sheep  This species is the most common in Greece. Because the country is mountainous, the animals have excellent conditions there. The main products of sheep are hides, meat, milk and wool. It is a tradition in Greece to eat a lamb at Easter dinner. During a trip to this country, you can definitely see their breeding. Sheep’s milk is mainly used to make feta, a cheese popular in this region. Goat Goats, like sheep, do not require much. They also like the mountainous terrain that prevails there. According to Greek beliefs, the goat fed the greatest of the gods, Zeus. In Greece goats are bred mainly for their meat, milk and skin. Greek feta is supplemented with goat’s milk. Pigs Pigs are also raised in Greece. It is mainly used for meat, offal and skin.  7. In addition to such animals, there are also a large number of neglected and stray animals on the streets of Greece. The most common case of these animals are dogs and cats. Very often there are fights or bites between them and they are in bad health.

PRZECZYTAJ PO POLSKU Greek Culture Culture is the activity of societies and its products, in the case of Greece it is very distinct, the country is known for the openness of its people, the Greeks love to meet, to feast, to sing and to dance, in Greece there are 150 folk dances, the most popular is the famous Zorba dance, the dance accompanies the Greeks both during the various festivals and traditional celebrations and in everyday life. Nowadays Greece is a Christian country, despite the long Muslim Turkish domination in the Balkans, nowadays the Orthodox religion is dominant, with about 97% of the Greek population being members of it. Before the wedding, the groom waits for the bride at the church door. This way they enter together, holding hands and carrying white candles. During the ceremony, crowns are placed on them because they are the kings of their family. Greeks are known for being very family orientated, most businesses and olive groves are family run and passed down from father to son and the Greek cuisine is considered to be one of the tastiest, with dinner being the most important meal of the day. For Greeks it is important to share meals with family and friends, it is a social event that takes place regularly. The diet of the Greeks is Mediterranean, so it is rich in vegetables and greens in addition to olive oil. Greeks do not greet each other with an open hand because they consider it rude. To greet each other, they shake hands, except with friends and family who kiss or hug. This charming nation is very conservative, making the typical day of a Greek very quiet, which may be controversial to some, but to them it is completely normal and desirable. In Greece, you don’t willingly change your habits that usually last a lifetime and an early morning and a delicious strong coffee to start the day I think is the perfect start to the day for most Greeks. At Christmas time, children go around the houses and sing carols in exchange for sweets or money. They usually accompany their singing with small percussion instruments.

Read this in Polish Animals in Podkarpacie In the forests of Podkarpacie, there are, among others, over 500 bison, the largest domestic herbivores, as well as over 200 bears, 500 wolves, 250 lynxes, 200 wildcats and almost 11 thousand. beavers, nearly 15 thousand. deer, 43 thousand deer. The bison is a species of placenta from the bovine family, of the order of even-toed ungulates. In 2013, the global size of the species was 5,249 individuals, of which 1,623 were housed in closed farms, and 3,626 lived in free and semi-free populations. According to the data from 2013, there were 1,377 bison in Poland, most of which (1,138) in free herds (p, at the end of 2017 this number increased to 1,873 individuals, at the end of 2019 to 2,269 animals, and at the end of 2020 to 2,316. land in Europe The brown bear is a species of predatory mammal from the bear family. Brown bear hair is dark brown in color, although it may be lighter in some subspecies. In an upright position, it measures – depending on sex – from 1.8 to 3 m. The body weight of individual animals varies between 80 and 780 kg. Niedźwiedzica gives birth to two or three youngsters every two years. Gestation lasts approximately 8 months. Childbirth usually takes place between December and February. Life expectancy is up to 30-40 years in the wild, up to 50 years in captivity. It is omnivorous; it feeds on seeds, fungi, earthworms, snails, bird eggs, honey, also hunts for forest game, and also catches fish. The living environment consists of forests, taiga and forested mountainous regions. The gray wolf is a species of predatory mammal from the canine family. The wolf is able to cover a distance of several dozen kilometers in 24 hours. In search of a partner, a male can travel over 600 km in 2 weeks. Herds of wolves are up to 20 individuals, but usually they are much smaller, being a family group consisting of the parent pair, young and possibly some wolves from the previous litter. Packets have a strictly defined internal hierarchy. Wolves have a developed system of communicating through body language, sounds and using pheromone chemicals and their own feces. They feed mainly on medium and large ungulates, not disdaining smaller animals or carrion, and if the herd is large, they also hunt larger mammals or their herds together. The lynx is a type of predatory mammal from the cat subfamily. Formerly known as ostrowidz. Body length 65–110 cm, tail length 5–23 cm; body weight 5–30 kg males are about 25% larger and heavier than females. They are medium-sized animals with rounded ears ending with tufts of dark, usually black hair. The body of the lynx ends with a short tail. The wildcat is a species of predatory mammal from the cat subfamily. Body length: females 47.3–57.5 cm, males 54.7–65.5 cm, female tail length 25.7–32 cm, males 27.6–32.6 cm; female body weight 2.35–4.68 kg, males 3.77–7.26 kg. The hair is dense and long, yellowish-gray in color with dark stripes. Above the pads, black spots on the hind legs. It lives in dense forests in mountain areas. They feel best at the edge of forest complexes. They find shelter among trees, and hunt in open areas: meadows, mid-forest clearings, in fields. The beaver is a type of mammal from the beaver family. Body length 800–900 mm, tail length 200–300 mm; body weight 15–20 kg The deer is a type of mammal from the deer subfamily. Body length of females 110–230 cm, males 120–240 cm, tail length 8–18 cm, height at the withers of females 60–150 cm, males 65–165 cm; male antler length 30–164 cm; body weight of females 20–250 kg, males 30–400 kg. Roe deer is a type of mammal from the subfamily deer. Body length 107–145 cm, tail length 1.5–4 cm, height at withers 65–94 cm; antler length in males 16–33 cm; female body weight 17–47 kg, males 20–65 kg.

National Parks in Greece – Olympus​ Article in Polish language In Greece there’s 12 National Parks. A lot of them is situated in mountains and the rest are near the sea. Olympus National Park is the most popular park in Greece. The national park honors and protects history, culture, and nature.  Mount Olympus, which is the tallest mountain in Greece, is the home of the twelve Gods of antiquity and of course the most famous god, Zeus. Olympus National Park is located in Greece. Mount Olympus is the most important attraction and heart of the national park. It represents cultural, historical, and natural significance.The summit reaches a height of 2,917 m with Mytikas being the highest of the peaks on the mountain and in all Greece.There are 52 different peaks spread out across the mountain and there are several trails and tracks which we can get on the highest points. There are ranging from easy to more difficult and even dangerous. Forests here are typically less dense, as the dry and rocky climate is more suitable for grasses, shrubs, and chasmophytes, plants that grow in the crevices of rocks. Mount Olympus contains 26 locally endemic species, part of an estimated 160 plant species that are either endemic, rare, or otherwise protected. As for fauna, the park is famously biodiverse, home to all sorts of unique, rare, and endemic species. About 150 bird species reside or stop by the park. Predator wildlife includes wolves, jackals, foxes, and wild cats. The region has also been declared a World Biosphere Reserve.  Wind and rain eroded the mountain creating a sheer towering characteristic. All information we can know inThe Olympus National Park Information Center . The centre is located about one kilometer above Litochoro. The exhibition is divided into seven areas, in which the peculiarities of the seven different zones of the mountain are presented, one will find large-sized boards that provide information about relevant topics in Greek and English. With every rise in the exhibition, the next higher altitude of the mountains is shown and the plant and animal world prevailing there is explained. National Parks in Poland – Bieszczady Created in 1973. The headquarters of the Park Management is located in Ustrzyki Górne. Almost 90% of this area is under strict protection. The „heraldic” species of the Bieszczady National Park is the lynx. The Bieszczady National Park protects the highest parts of the Polish part of the Eastern Carpathians. A number of plants rarely or not found at all in other Polish mountains grow here. Nearly 80% of the BPN area is occupied by natural deciduous and mixed forests with beech, gray alder, sycamore, spruce. The Bieszczady National Park is a refuge for over 230 species of vertebrates, including 58 species of mammals. This is the place where the largest Polish predators live – bears, wolves and lynxes. In the 60s of the twentieth century, nearly 20 bison were brought to the Bieszczady Mountains. These animals have acclimatized and adapted to mountain conditions so much that currently their number reaches 280 individuals. This is the largest wild mountain herd of these animals in the world. In the Bieszczady National Park there are several natural and historical paths, which mostly lead along the existing hiking trails. Individual stops are marked in the area with small plates with the symbol of each route and the next stop number. Curiosites:   Bieszczadzki National Park is the third largest national park in Poland and the largest among Polish mountain national parks. Its area is 29 202 ha.  Lynx Pędzelek – A hero created for the youngest lovers of the Bieszczady Mountains. His adventures can be seen through a booklet or radio play Przygody wielkie Rysia Pędzelka. A special BNP web panel with a Pędzelek as a guide in an attractive and understandable way for children brings closer the Bieszczady attractions and principles of hiking in the mountains. Land of valleys – This term describes a specific type of landscape in the BdPN created after the displacement of the Ukrainian population in the years 1944-1947. At first glance, the natural landscape can be found traces of ancient settlement – feral orchards, trees planted along former communication routes, foundations of old houses, collapsed wells, glades and terraces of fields, plant communities characteristic of meadows or pastures and resulting from human activity.

How to promote Greek cuisine. We went on a trip to the beautiful town Platamonas and we noticed that in this place Greeks are actively trying to encourage people to visit their restaurants. You need to arouse their interest, you can do this by talking to them and engaging them, you can do this by giving them free samples or other conveniences such as serving water, people often feel obliged to order the food if the customer is well served and satisfied there is a good chance that they will come back and recommend the restaurant to others, which in turn will spread the word about the place. The best mean of advertising would be regional television because of the attractiveness of the message and a selected group of recipients. If the restaurant has already established a solid position on the market you can be tempted to extend the range of advertising on a national or even international scale through the Internet. To advertise a restaurant it is be necessary to take pictures of dishes, they have to be made in an aesthetic and neat way. As we mentioned earlier it is worth to show the Greek regional cuisine, such dishes as (dolmades, moussaka, horiatki) are very characteristic because of the climate, due to the high temperatures reduces the need for calories Greek food is rich in vegetables, as an interesting fact I can add that in this country there is no such thing as a Greek salad in them it is called a country salad. Desserts are often accompanied by the traditional Greek frappe coffee. Served cold with ice cubes of milk and sugar, this drink is great for the very high temperatures found there. Desserts are often accompanied by the traditional Greek frappe coffee. Served cold with ice cubes of milk and sugar, this drink is great for the very high temperatures found there. During our stay in Greece we loved its cuisine which is diverse and very exotic. We are very happy for the opportunity to stay, which we owe to the Erasmus+ project.