Poland’s Central Bank Says Ready for Zloty Intervention, Market Skeptical
By Marcin Sobczyk and Patryk WasilewskiThe National Bank of Poland is able to step into the zloty market at any time, a central bank official said Thursday, but market participants doubt the Polish currency is weak enough for the bank to intervene. “We have high foreign currency reserves and … [Read More...]
Poland To Cut Debt-To-GDP 2012 Despite Greece Woes – Finance Min
WARSAW -(Dow Jones)- Poland will trim its public debt relative to its economic output this year despite the weakening of the zloty amid Greek political turmoil, said Finance Minister Jan Vincent-Rostowski. A weaker zloty inflates the value of Poland's foreign-currency debt expressed in the … [Read More...]
Poland’s Lech Walesa says members of today’s Solidarity deserve to be beaten
Last week Solidarity led a picket for days in front of parliament to protest a law raising the retirement age. After lawmakers passed the bill Friday, enraged Solidarity activists prevented some lawmakers from leaving the building for some time and a scuffle ensued.Walesa, 68, said elected lawmakers … [Read More...]
Poland, Canfield advance to final in Div. II
By Tom Williamswilliams@vindy.comALLIANCEAfter Gina Mancini and Abbey Baker used their bats to help the Canfield High softball team oust Lakeview, the Cardinals reflected on the chance to face Poland senior pitcher Erin Gabriel one more time.“It’s a huge opportunity for us and I love every … [Read More...]
Racist attack fears stop England star Walcott’s family from traveling to Euro 2012
Source: NewsCoreLONDON -- The family of England star Theo Walcott will not travel to support him at Euro 2012 before of fears of racist abuse in host countries Ukraine and Poland. The Arsenal winger's brother, Ashley Walcott, confirmed that he and his father would be staying at home next month … [Read More...]
Walcott’s family won’t travel to Euros over fears of racist abuse
By Sportsmail Reporter PUBLISHED: 06:58 GMT, 17 May 2012 | UPDATED: 08:09 GMT, 17 May 2012 Theo Walcott’s brother revealed that the winger’s family won’t go to Euro 2012 because of the endemic racism in Poland and Ukraine. The Arsenal winger was included in Roy Hodgson's England … [Read More...]
Will Bill Murray be ‘unleashed’ on Cannes?
As Moonrise Kingdom looks to open the 65th Cannes Film Festival, the big question looms -- will Bill Murray show up for the film's showy premiere along with co-stars Bruce Willis, Edward Norton and director Wes Anderson?"Bill usually enjoys a festival," Anderson tells us. "I'm expecting him."Of … [Read More...]
25% OFF YOUR SUMMER FAMILY HOLIDAY
In Hungary, Britons will get nearly 21 per cent more for their pound, meaning an extra £86 for £500 exchanged. This would pay for three restaurant meals for two people. And the pound is up 14.3 per cent against the Czech koruna, making Prague even cheaper. Analysts said … [Read More...]