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Presentation of the Polish Presidency’s achievements in the field of tourism
Publication date 2012.01.24 10:32
On 23 January 2012 in Brussels, a meeting of the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) was held at which Ms Katarzyna Sobierajska, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Sports and Tourism presented the achievements of the Polish Presidency in the field of tourism
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Special scheme on occasional international road carriage of passengers
Publication date 2012.01.04 15:17
Please be advised that on 1 January 2012 on the website of Ministry of Finance the following communication was posted:
"Since 1 January 2012 foreign entities supplying services of occasional international road carriage of passengers within the territory of Poland, by buses registered outside the territory of the country, can enjoy the possibility of simplified procedure of registration and settlement of VAT, according to art. 134a-134c of Goods and Services Tax Act of 11 March 2004 (Journal of Law of 2011, Nr 177, item 1054).
"Since 1 January 2012 foreign entities supplying services of occasional international road carriage of passengers within the territory of Poland, by buses registered outside the territory of the country, can enjoy the possibility of simplified procedure of registration and settlement of VAT, according to art. 134a-134c of Goods and Services Tax Act of 11 March 2004 (Journal of Law of 2011, Nr 177, item 1054).
A winter like never before!
Publication date 2012.01.03 10:33
In 2012, Poland will host three World Cup skiing events. For the first time ever, ski racers will strive to win their World Cup points in our country, at Polana Jakuszycka in Szklarska Poręba. Zakopane, in turn, has been hosting the best ski jumpers every year since the 2001/2002 season.
"50.000 tourists"
Publication date 2011.12.12 12:04
On 16 December 2011 in Warsaw will be held the International Conference on the European Commission initiative "50.000 tourists". This initiative is the implementation of recommendations included in the Commission Communication entitled "Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination - a new political framework for tourism in Europe", COM (2010) 352, in particular prevention of seasonality, increased availability of jobs, strengthen the image of Europe and cooperation with third countries.
The new Minister of Sport and Tourism, Joanna Mucha
Publication date 2011.11.18 17:26
On November 18, 2011, Joanna Mucha was sworn in as Minister of Sport and Tourism.
Informal Meeting of EU Sport Ministers
Publication date 2011.10.14 15:55
On 13-14 October 2011 in Kraków the Polish Presidency’s most important event in the field of sport, the Informal Meeting of EU Ministers Responsible for Sport, was held. The meeting was also attended by representatives of EU institutions (the European Parliament, the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council) and international sports organisations, including the President of UEFA.
19th session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization
Publication date 2011.10.14 15:04
From 8 to 14 October 2011, in the South Korean city of Gyeongju the 19th session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was held. The session was attended by over 1000 delegates from 120 countries, including Poland.
Council of Europe’s recommendation on match-fixing
Publication date 2011.10.12 11:25
The Council of Europe fights against match-fixing. On 28 September 2011 the Committee of Ministers of EPAS (Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport) adopted a recommendation on promotion of the integrity of sport against manipulation of results, notably match-fixing. This is the first such document adopted on a broad European forum. Poland actively participated in the works on it.
Tourism in Kraków
Publication date 2011.10.07 09:28
From October 5 to October 7 2011, Kraków was the centre of European tourism. On these days, the Małopolska Region’s capital hosted the 10th European Tourism Forum as well as the most important event of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union – the Informal Meeting of EU Ministers responsible for tourism.
TT Warsaw launched
Publication date 2011.09.22 13:17
On 22 September 2011, Sport and Tourism Minister Adam Giersz attended the opening ceremony of the 19th International Travel Show TT Warsaw, during which over 650 exhibitors from 62 countries will present their travel offers.
