Newcomers' Booklet January 2013

Headquarters Multinational Corps Northeast
Newcomers Booklet
Szczecin January 2013
Newcomers Booklet January 2013
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 CHAPTER 2 Background of this Booklet Updating Need More? 1 1 1
GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 How to get to Szczecin? Location of the HQ Poland in brief City of Szczecin 2 3 3 4
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LEGAL ASPECTS 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 Introduction Entry and Departure Residency and Registration Insurance Working in Poland Tax Privileges Granted by Poland Relief from import duties Pets Firearms Importation of Private Vehicles Vehicle Registration Driving Licence Parking in Szczecin 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 13
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HOUSING AND EDUCATION 4.1 4.2 4.3 Housing Schools Kindergartens 15 16 18
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DAILY LIFE 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 Water Waste disposal Radio/TV Mail Public Telephones Newspapers Laundries Dry-cleaners Photo service Car service Emergency car service Craftsmen Lost Property 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 23
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MEDICAL AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Medical service for non-Polish citizens Policy of Medical Support Veterinary Surgeons Hospitals Pharmacies Christian Services 24 24 25 25 26 27
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TRAFFIC 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Infringements of Polish Traffic Law - Main Traffic Rules Guarded Car Parks Petrol Stations Busses and Trams Taxi 28 29 29 29 30
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SHOPPING 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 General info The HQ Canteen Selected Supermarkets Shops nearby in Germany 31 31 31 31
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BANKING 9.1 9.2 General info Banks in Szczecin 32 32
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LANGUAGE PROBLEMS 10.1 10.2 10.3 General info Translators Emergency 34 34 34
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TRAVELLING 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 Public Polish Holidays Railway Connections Flights Transport to Berlin Ferries 35 35 35 36 36
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LEISURE 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 Cultural Life Sports Restaurants/Pubs/Bars Discos and Night Clubs Clubs in the HQ 37 38 40 40 41
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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION 13.1 13.2 Hotels Security 42 42
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ANNEXES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 City Map of Szczecin Plan of Baltic Barracks Self-Guided Walk Vehicle Inspection Paid Parking Zones in Szczecin Mailbox Car Service Emergency Car Service Craftsmen Important Phone Numbers Guarded Car Parks Busses and Trams Routes Supermarkets in Szczecin Some Useful Polish Phrases Medical Support Emergency Phone List Restaurants Pubs Discos, Clubs, and Nightbars A-1-1 A-2-1 A-3-1 A-4-1 A-5-1 A-6-1 A-7-1 A-8-1 A-9-1 A-10-1 A-11-1 A-12-1 A-13-1 A-14-1 A-15-1 A-16-1 A-17-1 A-18-1
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of this booklet This Newcomers Booklet was developed to give each newcomer assistance with settling down in Szczecin. The information provided here is intended to help you and your family at the very beginning. Please, forward national questions being not covered in this booklet to the respective National Support Element or to your Senior National Officer.
Please note that HQ MNC NE shall not be liable for any information (especially not for information concerning legal matters and insurance), given in this booklet.
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Updating This booklet will be updated twice a year or more frequently if needed. If you have any suggestions concerning updating the content or adding any information, dont hesitate to forward your ideas to G-1 Division in written form.
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Need more? More current information can be found on the HQ MNC NE public website www.mncne.pl. The site contains the most up-to-date information. On our website you will also find some links to other websites concerning useful information about life in Szczecin.
CHAPTER 2: GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 How to get to Szczecin? Coming from Denmark or Germany for the first time, the most convenient way of reaching the city by car is to take the A11 motorway from Berlin, or the A20 motorway from Lbeck and crossing the border between Germany and Poland at Pomellen / Kobaskowo. After crossing the border: (follow the road direction signs Baltic Barracks) Km 0,0 2,7 3,5 11,4 12,9 15,7 16,6 18,2 18,7 Location Border crossing Pomellen / Kobaskowo (motorway) Exit Szczecin / Roswek Turn right to Szczecin, follow the road 13 Roundabout - take third exit to Centrum; also Baltic Barracks sign Roundabout behind Makro, Castorama, McDonalds; take fourth exit to Gumiece, also Baltic Barracks sign Roundabout - take second exit Junction with traffic lights - turn left (Baltic Barracks sign) Junction with traffic lights - turn right (Baltic Barracks sign) Baltic Barracks gate to the left
Travelling by train. You can choose from a wide selection of railway connections (at www.rozklad.pkp.pl or www.bahn.de). You can fly to the Goleniw Airport situated 45 km from Szczecin. The Polish Airlines LOT provides shuttle buses between the airport and the city centre (reservation is required). The drive takes about 50 minutes and ends at Aleja Wyzwolenia 17 in front of the LOT office. Alternatively, you can take a minibus commuting to the Main Bus Station in Szczecin. From there, you can get a taxi to arrive at Baltic Barracks. The taxi fare with the Airport Taxi Group (phone: +48 91 481 76 90) is approx. PLN 150. You can also fly to Berlin and from there take one of the private shuttle buses to drive you to central Szczecin. The tickets for the shuttle buses have to be pre-booked via Internet (for addresses see chapter 11 point 4). For more details contact your National Support Element (NSE) or your Senior National Officer (SNO).
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Location of the HQ Headquarters Multinational Corps Northeast (HQ MNC NE) is located in Baltic Barracks in the north-western part of Szczecin (53N2629 14E2935). The address is:
Headquarters Multinational Corps Northeast (or HQ MNC NE) Baltic Barracks ul. ukasiskiego 33, PL-71- 215 Szczecin, Poland or Headquarters Multinational Corps Northeast (or HQ MNC NE) Post box 59, PL-70- 961 Szczecin 6, Poland Phone: +48 91 444 58 88 E-mail: contact@hqmncne.mil.pl Website: www.mncne.pl
Please find a map of the city of Szczecin in Annex 1 and a map of Baltic Barracks in Annex 2. 2.3 Poland in brief
- A country, which for decades was bound to the former eastern block,
but which traditionally always felt like a part of Western Europe. - Placed in the central region of Europe, bordering seven countries on the distance of 3,672 km borderline, and with a coastline of 528 km. The neighbouring countries are the Russian province of Kaliningrad and Lithuania in the northeast, Belarus and Ukraine in the east, Slovakia and the Czech Republic in the south and Germany to the west. In the north Poland is bordered by the Baltic Sea. - Poland, with an area of 312,683 square kilometres, is nearly as big as Germany. The north-south direction is 649 km, west-east dimension is 689 km. The highest mountain is Rysy (2499 m high), in the Tatras. th - The population of Poland is 38 482,919 (end of 2011) and it is the 9 largest population in Europe. Most of the population (86%) are Catholics.
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City of Szczecin Szczecin is the capital of Western Pomerania Region and the biggest Polish city located in the vicinity of three European countries: Germany, Denmark and Sweden. The city was modelled on Paris, with a number of star-shaped squares, and is known as the city of greenery. Obviously there is a reason to it. The urban built-up areas contain green enclaves as well as parks featuring rare tree and bush species, and one of the largest cemeteries - the Central Cemetery (area of approx. 170 ha) the biggest in Poland, 3rd biggest in Europe. The squares in Szczecin are planted with many varieties of magnolia that bloom in spring. Today the town spreads over an area of 301 km2 and is situated amongst three complexes of great primeval forests Goleniowska, Wkrzaska and Bukowa and clusters of hills: Warszewskie, Bukowe and Wa Bezleny Bezrzecze-Siado Dolne. It takes Szczecin residents slightly over an hour by car, train or ferry to get to famous seaside resorts - winoujcie (with ferry service to Denmark and Sweden), Midzyzdroje, Dziwnw or Rewal. Equally popular are towns located at the Lagoon of Szczecin - Nowe Warpno, Trzebie, Stepnica. The city of Szczecin and Western Pomeranian Province are one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland. 2.4.1 History The past of the City of Szczecin is both multinational and multicultural. The history of the town began at the turn of 7th and 8th centuries when there was already a Slavonic settlement on today's castle hill and a fortified city as well. At the end of the 10th century, Szczecin became a feudal estate of the Polish Prince, Mieszko I, and it was already in 1005, when Pomeranians gained their full independence. It was during the times of Bolesaw Krzywousty, when Szczecin experienced the sphere of Polish influence again. During that time it was the bishop Otto from Bamberg, who carried on Christianization mission in Pomerania (years 1124/1125 and 1128). This second period of Polish feudal sovereignty over Western Pomerania and Szczecin lasted 60 years (11211181). During 1184-1227, Szczecin - together with Pomerania - was under Danish sovereignty. It was about 12th century when first German people arrived in Szczecin. They settled down nearby today's Old Town's Hall. In 1187, a rich merchant, Beringer from Bamberg funded the St. Jacob's Church. Since that date, a spontaneous affluence of German people to the town and the growth of their importance have been noted. The rapidly expanding German community absorbed the old Slavonic town already in 1237. The municipal rights, Szczecin received them in 1243 and the city of Szczecin became a permanent duke's residence. Since that moment, the town had started to play an important political role in Pomerania. It was
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in 1278, when Szczecin became a member of Hansa. There was a great part of the Gryphites' dynasty in the history of Pomerania. The dynasty built an autonomous Pomeranian state and its representatives governed in Pomerania over 500 years, feud of the German Reich at the same time. The politics of Pomeranian sovereigns were as far-reaching and longstanding as possible despite of substantial limitations towards maintaining autonomy. During the 17th century, the decadency of prosperity of the town began and, soon afterwards, economical breakdown of the whole duchy deepened as a consequence of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Prince Bugustaw XIV, the last one of the Gryphites dynasty died without issue in 1637. In accordance with the Peace of Westphalia, concluded in Mnster and Osnabrck (1648), hitherto independent Pomeranian Duchy was divided between Sweden and Brandenburg. Szczecin, with considerable part of Pomerania, passed over to Swedish hands. During 90 years of Swedish rule, a visible downturn of the town, of the port and trade appeared. After the great North War, concluded with Stockholm's Treaty in the year 1720, Szczecin was included to Prussia and obtained the status of capital of the Pomerania Province. The Prussian authorities made Szczecin a strong military centre. Evidence of that were defence fortifications covering much bigger surface than the area of the town itself. In the course of Napoleonic wars, the town was a very important French fortress during several years (1806-1813). The occupation by the French caused substantial decline in population and brought about economic collapse of the town. Once the town returned to Prussia, the shipbuilding industry revived and the town became, step by step, an important centre of that industry in the state of Prussia. The Prussian authorities expanded military function of the Szczecin fortress which, for ever afterwards, had unfavourable repercussions on town planning development. Permanent affluence of rural people as well as industrial and trade development caused that spatial development possibilities of Szczecin within fortification limits were promptly exhausted. Many years endeavours of the town authorities towards removal of the fortifications were crowned with success in 1873 when destruction of forts and town walls began. Since that moment, very dynamic development of the town had been noted. The spatial development of Szczecin was a classical pattern of geometrical town planning at that time and the base for that were radial-like squares with triangle building plots on which Neoclassical and Secession tenementhouses, as well as functional public utilities buildings were constructed. The next important stage in spatial development of the town began at the turn of 19th to 20th centuries when merging of suburban housing estates, urbanized already and independent hitherto and small towns took place. The said development was connected with significant development of the municipal infrastructure.
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On 26th April 1945, Szczecin was conquered by the 65th Russian army and the Polish administration took over the town on 5th July 1945. During the Potsdam Conference, the Great Threesome decided to award Szczecin to Poland. During the Second World War, 60-70% of the buildings, 70-80% of the harbour with its dependencies and 90% of industrial objects were destroyed. Mostly suffered the terrain over the Odra River and the buildings in the centre of the town, including the ancient Old Town. The extent of war damages was so big, that Szczecin was observed as one of 20 most ruined towns of that time. In the course of the following years the city was populated with people who themselves had fallen victim to the expulsion by Soviet forces from Polish eastern territories in what today is Belarus and Ukraine. During the initial build-up period, the main emphasis was firstly laid on the fundamental living conditions, but the reconstruction of Szczecins largely destroyed historical buildings began already during the early fifties: - The Castle of Pomeranian Dukes, - St. Jacobs Cathedral, different churches - The city halls, the Prussian Gates, the Maiden Tower. Today, Szczecin has 405,000 inhabitants again, and the city capital of the West-Pomeranian Region represents the gate to the Baltic Sea and the open door into the world. It is situated in front of the central European mainland on the mouth of one of Europes most important rivers, the Odra River, stretching over 903 kilometres. The city covers a territory of 301 square kilometres - 42% of that constitute green areas, while 24% is covered by water. Serving a catchments area of more than 120,000 square kilometres, Szczecin connects large parts of the European continent and functions as a bridge between nations and cultures to both the Baltic area and to Russia and Scandinavia. 2.4.2 Sightseeing tours To get a first and quick overview over Szczecin and see main attractions, you should follow a self guided tour, preferably on foot and in a fine weather. You will find the plan for your walk in Annex 3. If you own an iPhone or a mobile phone with Android you may visit www.app.szczecin.eu to get a free download of an official mobile city guide around Szczecin. The application allows you to find various places in the city. The places are divided into 6 categories (gastronomy, culture, entertainment, sports, and accommodation). It also enables the user to check important information e.g. weather forecast or useful phone numbers - within just a few seconds.
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If you need more information, contact the Tourist Centre (Centrum Informacji Turystycznej) at Aleja Niepodlegoci 1, phone - +48 91 434 04 40. The personnel are able to speak English and German, and they are waiting for your call. In case you want a town guide only for you or friends, contact PTTK (Polish Union for Tourism and Area Studies). This agency offers tours through the town, performed in different languages (German and Danish among others). A paid guided tour can be booked at the PTTK office in ul. Dworcowa 6 or by phone +48 91 433 57 21. For more information visit www.szczecin.pttk.pl.
CHAPTER 3: LEGAL ASPECTS

3.1 Introduction The status of the foreign HQ MNC NE personnel is defined in the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (NATO SOFA), respectively in the Protocol on the Status of International Military Headquarters set up pursuant to the North Atlantic Treaty (PARIS PROTOCOL) and in the Convention on the Multinational Corps Northeast (CORPS CONVENTION). In principle, all HQ MNC NE personnel are obliged to respect the law of Poland. HQ MNC NE personnel are subject to Polish criminal jurisdiction. However, certain categories of personnel in specific circumstances are subject to their own state jurisdiction in accordance with the provisions of NATO SOFA. With respect to disciplinary offences, every HQ member is subject to his or her national regulations. HQ members and their dependants can also be sued in front of the Polish civil courts in case of contractual or other claims. (e.g. unpaid bills or compensation for damage in a road accident). 3.2 Entry and Departure Under the NATO-SOFA military personnel are exempted from passport and visa regulations; the same applies to members of civilian components. Regarding the military personnel, the following documents are required: - Personal identity card - Individual movement order Since movement orders are normally only issued for duty travel and not issued in Polish language, it is advisable to carry a passport at all times. Dependants are not exempted from passport and visa regulations. Notwithstanding that NATO SOFA allows the Sending State to grant a permit for their presence which shall be done by describing a member of a civilian component or a service dependant as such in their passports. Please make sure in advance that your personal documents (at least your passport) are valid for the period of your stay in Poland. In Poland it is recommended to carry your passport (ID-card is not sufficient) with you for identification purposes. After joining the European Unions Schengen Agreement by Poland, there is no physical border control on entering or leaving the country. However, there are thorough mobile customs controls in the border area.
3.3 Residency and Registration Military personnel and members of civilian components are exempted from the obligatory registration in Poland. This exemption does not apply to their dependants. In order to fulfil that obligation you should contact your National Support Element. After arrival all military personnel should report to the Personnel Branch, G1 Division (building 2, room 202) for in-processing. They must forward a copy of the Personal Details Form (annex A to HQ MNC NE Staff Directive 40-3).
Always carry your passport or your HQ MNC NE- ID card with you.
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Insurance The insurance matter is probably one of the most important items to be considered when moving to Poland. Danish and German and other insurers very often exclude coverage for Poland. For this reason it is advisable to check ones own insurance contracts - and, should coverage for Poland be excluded, supplement the contracts or agree upon new contracts or get an Polish insurance.
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Working in Poland Non-EU citizen is allowed to work in Poland only after obtaining a work permit, issued by the Voivode (Wojewoda) appropriate for the location of employers seat. This requirement does not apply to foreigners holding residence permits, permits for tolerated stay, refugee status, or benefiting from temporary protection in Poland. On the basis of the principle of the free movement of people within the EU, the permit is not required form citizens of the European Union Member States and citizens of those states the EU signed agreements on the free movement of people with. 3.5.1 Unemployment Benefits for Dependants
For this very important matter please refer to the National Support Elements and your national labour authorities - dont forget to do this well ahead of your posting to Szczecin. 3.6 Tax Privileges Granted by Poland HQ foreign personnel and their dependants are exempted from Value
Added Tax (VAT) and excise duty for goods and services purchased in Poland. This is a special privilege granted by Poland as the Host Nation (HN) on a voluntary basis. The exemption only applies to goods and services in non-commercial quantities bought or used by the HQ-members or their dependants. The exemption is executed by VAT/excise duty reimbursement on request of the individual. Purchase invoices shall be submitted along with reimbursement requests. National Support Elements coordinate the procedure of forwarding requests to the respective tax authorities. It is the responsibility of the respective HQ-member to request only the reimbursement for goods and services within the above mentioned limits. Any misuse of this privilege can lead to criminal prosecution by HN authorities and may constitute a disciplinary offence under the respective national regulations The use of the ORLEN FLOTA CARD for purchasing gasoline and diesel is subject to the same limitations and the amount of fuel per month is rationed. The card is valid at all ORLEN stations throughout the country. For more details contact your National Support Element and see SD No. 60-53. Note: In case cars or other vehicles are purchased in Poland VAT / excise duty will only be reimbursed to foreign personnel of the Headquarters, but not to their dependants in relation to one car or other vehicle not more frequently than once every three years. 3.7 Relief from import duties The following quantities of tax free goods for travelers are to be observed; Tobacco products: - 200 pieces of cigarettes or - 100 pieces of cigarillos or - 50 pieces of cigars or - 250 gram tobacco, Alcoholic beverages: - 1 litre spirits above 22 % alc. or - 2 litre alcohol with maximum 22 % alc. or - 4 litre non-foaming wine or - 16 litre beer, Coffee products: 500 grams of coffee,
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Fuel: fuel in the tank plus maximum 10 litres in canister per vehicle. 3.8 Pets All pets must be vaccinated against rabies at least three weeks before they are taken to Poland. Dogs, cats and ferrets brought to or taken out of Poland must have valid passport. All pet owners must have an international vaccination card, which may be checked by the border authorities. Note: it is forbidden to bring into Poland pets that are under 3 months old. Furthermore, dogs owners in Poland are obliged to: - Supervise dogs in public places; keep the dog on a lead and in the muzzle in all public places (punishment foreseen for not observing the obligation: a reprimand or a fine up to PLN 250) - Remove dog waste from public places (punishment foreseen for not observing the obligation: a reprimand or a fine up to PLN 500) - In case of dogs which are considered aggressive, owners shall posses a permit issued by local authorities (ask for the list of dogs in your National Support Element or in legal branch). - Pay the yearly fee for possession of dogs. - Vaccinate dogs against rabies once a year. 3.9 Firearms Possession of private firearms in Poland is only allowed with permit issued by respective Polish police authorities. HQ foreign personnel do not enjoy any special status as far as firearms are concerned. However Polish law in the special way regulates import,
transport and weapons possession by foreigners-citizens of EU. Import and transport of weapons by foreigners that are citizens of the EU member states can be done based on the entry in European Weapon Card issued by competent national authorities done by competent POL Council. This replaces weapons permit for the period of 30 days since weapons were imported. Possession of weapons and ammunition (but only hunting and sports weapons) by the citizens of the EU member states that have their residence in POL can also be done based on the respective entry in the European Weapon Card under condition that its possession is not forbidden in POL. In such case the individual shall inform the respective Police authorities (Wojewodzki Komendant Policji) within 14 days since weapon was imported to POL. Other weapons required issuing the weapons permit.
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Note: Not fulfilling the obligations concerning weapons import, transport and possessing may be a subject to criminal responsibility and is treated as an offence in POL. 3.10 Importation of Private Vehicles Import and purchase of vehicles in the EU, owned by HQ MNC NE foreign personnel and their dependants in the quantity which does not indicate commercial use, with observation of the norm, that is 2 vehicles per individual over of 18 years of age, is exempted from the excise duty not more frequently than once every 3 years. It is possible to register new cars in Poland before bringing them into the country by using the EU Declaration of Conformity provided by the dealer. Papers needed to have a car registered: - Original papers on the car - Original VAT invoice (VAT faktura) - Original registration papers The National Support Elements will support you with the import and registration procedure (see 3.10). Note: Before buying or registering a car, please contact your National Support Element for most current information. For details see also SD No. 60-53. 3.11 Vehicle Registration It is recommended to register your vehicle in Poland after arrival. Details of the registration procedure are laid down in the HQ Staff Directive 05-7. Your National Support Element will inform you what kinds of documents are to be forwarded to obtain the car registration document and coordinate the procedure. Prior to the registration you will have to obtain a technical inspection certificate or present a valid EU Declaration of Conformity provided by the dealer for new cars. New cars registered for the first time are given technical inspection valid for 3 years, 3-year old cars - for 2 years, older than 5 years - for one year. At the expiration of the certificate, you have to obtain a new technical inspection (e.g. in one of the Vehicle Inspection garages listed in Annex 4) and have your registration prolonged. According to the Polish law, cars registered in Poland must have Polish
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civil liability insurance. It is advisable to additionally purchase Casco Insurance and other accident insurances in your home countries due to certain limitations in coverage of Polish insurances. Contact your National Support Element for more details. 3.12 Driving Licence Your national driving license is valid in Poland. There is no need to change it. 3.13 Parking in Szczecin Please be aware that you are required to pay a fee for parking your car in the centre of Szczecin from Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 17.00 hrs. There are currently two paid parking zones specified (see Annex 5) and various available ways of payment for parking. You may buy a parking ticket from the Municipal Guard staff or in the parking meters located along the streets. If you live in the city centre it might be more convenient for you to purchase monthly/quarterly/annual subscription valid for your zone or the whole centre. Another possibility is to get special card to be put on the front windscreen of your car (you may print it from the Internet website http://spp.szczecin.pl or get it in form of a label from the Office of the Paid Parking Zone located in al. Wojska Polskiego 63). The card may be charged from your mobile. To activate this system you have to send following message from your mobile phone to number 82002: A(space)licence plate number of your car, e.g. A ZS0010W After activating the service, you have to transfer money (any sum you decide) to the following bank account: mobiParking BRE Bank Warszawa, ul. Krlewska 14 20 1140 1010 000 9419 3900 1001 In 2-3 days time, when the money is booked on this account you wiil receive sms with confirmation that the service is available. In practice it means that every time you stop your car within the paid parking zone (marked with special signs see Annex 5) you have to send sms with a special code (see table below) to the number 82002 and another sms with K in the text field when you leave the parking zone. The system will automatically calculate the fee and deduct it from your account. To check the status of your account you may send sms with D in the text field.
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Zone Zone A Zone B
Code SZCA SZCB
The advantage of this system is that you only pay for the actual time of parking and are not worried, whether the parking ticket is still valid when you are sitting in a meeting or a dentist chair. The disadvantage, however, is an additional cost (for each sms there is a PLN 0.25 charge) and there is also possibility that if you forget to sent the final sms you will be charged for parking until 1700 hrs on that particular day. Important information for parents: If your children attend kindergarten/school located within the paid parking zone there is a possibility to get special watch label enabling you to park for free next to your kindergarten/school for 10 minutes when delivering to or picking your children up from the kindergarten/school. To get such watch label you have to obtain a special statement from you kindergarten/school and bring it together with the car registration card to the Office of the Paid Parking Zone. Fee for the label is PLN 10 and it is valid for the period of one school year (from 01 September to 21 August of the following year).
There is no exemption for HQ MNC NE foreign personnel related to the parking fees.
Fine for parking without payment within the paid parking zone is PLN 30, if you pay within 7 days from the date of unpaid parking and PLN 50 after that timeframe. Ask your National Support Element for more details related to that issue.
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CHAPTER 4: HOUSING AND EDUCATION

4.1 Housing Danish personnel live in accommodation rented by the Danish Government. Therefore Danish Support Element takes care of the matters mentioned in 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 for Danish HQ members (except payment of phone bills - see 4.1.3). German personnel and their dependants will live in privately rented accommodations. The Federal Authority for Military Administration in Poland (located in Baltic Barracks - building no. 4) will assist German personnel with a housing list. Furthermore German personnel are free to contact an estate agent and find accommodation on their own. Personnel of other participating nations will be supported by Danish and German National Support Elements in all cases of rental and all other supply contracts, e.g. heating, electricity, security. Note: It is recommended to insure your household in your own country due to limitations in the coverage of the insurances offered in Poland. 4.1.1 Moving to Szczecin and back
To arrange your moving to Szczecin please contact the removal haulers. Make sure to find a hauler that has experience in moving to Poland and knows the Polish customs authorities and who is competent concerning the legal consequences of your move (special regulations for Danish personnel - ask Danish National Support Element). 4.1.2 Estate Agents in Szczecin
The National Elements can provide a list of estate agents in Szczecin. 4.1.3 Telecommunication
Most of houses and accommodations, which are for rent, are already connected to the telephone network. If you use the formal way in order to get connected with the Polish telephone system, you have to fill in an application form which is available at the office of Orange (Aleja Wyzwolenia 70, first floor, room no. 328). It
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will roughly take two months before your personal telephone number has been connected to the Polish telecommunication net. In order to avoid this long period it is advisable to purchase a mobile telephone. Even thought there might be some problems with getting mobile phone with subscription, there are prepaid SIM-cards available in numerous shops from different providers (e.g. Orange.pl, Play) throughout the city. Another way to avoid the lengthy waiting period is to take over the telephone number from your predecessor (for more info contact your NSE). Note: Do not accept a house without installed telephone lines. Your real estate agent or your landlord will find a way to solve the problem immediately. Phone bills have to be paid at one of the post offices, within the time frame stated on the bill or using Net banking. If you have a Polish bank account you can make a contract for automatic payment from your account. 4.2 Schools 4.2.1 General remarks
For the HQ it is vital to have well functioning schools and kindergarten. The families e.g. require schools with a level of education, which at least can meet the respective national level of education. 4.2.2 Szczecin International School (SIS)
On the 12th of March 1999 Poland became a member of NATO and Szczecin was chosen to be the Multinational Corps Northeast Headquarters (HQ MNC NE) in Poland. A school, under the umbrella of the German foundation Stiftung Bildung und Handwerk Paderborn , was set up for children of the soldiers and officers who come mainly from Poland, Germany and Denmark. The school was created and registered under Polish law. Its official name is Szczecin International School (SIS). It was activated on 1st of September 2002. Since 1st of October 2009 the Szczecin International School created the International Kindergarten of Szczecin which is located in the same building. The main aim of SIS is to promote education with good learning habits, respect and tolerance for others within an international environment. There are 13 grades, one class for each grade, starting from the age of five/six up to the level of Baccalaureate (Abitur), age 19. The school is divided into three parts: the Primary School, Middle-School
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and Diploma Level. The primary classes are P1 to P6 (ages 5/6 to 11/12). Middle-School is M1 to M5 (ages 12/13 to 16/17), and Diploma Level D1 to D2 (ages 17/18 upwards). The Upper School is a Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Centre registered at Cambridge University. SIS is also a member of one of the most respected and well known educational organisations the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). More than 50 percent of SIS teachers have international teaching qualifications and the language of instruction on all levels is English. Nevertheless the students are trained in their mother tongue languages Polish, German and Danish on a level similar to their home nation. The school is open for all nationalities and not only for children related to HQ MNC NE. SIS depends extensively on the invaluable contributions of parents in all areas of school life to sustain the community of the school and the quality of the educational experience. Due to the fact that parents are a very important part of the SIS family an International Parents Board (IPB) has been established. The board is composed of representatives of the parents, the Corps, teachers and management, and a student representative. The SIS Board has an advisory function and supports the school's management. School working hours are Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 15.25 additional lessons e.g. sport / fitness training can also be conducted later. Transport to the school is offered by bus from/to HQ. The present address of the school is as follows:
Szczecin International School, ul. Starzyskiego 3-4, 70-506 Szczecin Phone: +48 91 424 03 00, +48 91 424 03 10, www.sis.info.pl
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German Schools
There are six German schools in the vicinity of Szczecin on the German side of the border, which offer the possibility to pass German A and O levels (Abitur and Mittlere Reife). For further information please contact:
Europaschule Deutsch-Polnisches Gymnasium Lcknitz Friedrich-Engels-Str. 5-6, D-17321 Lcknitz Phone: +49 39754 21179 www.dpg-loecknitz.de Grundschule Lcknitz Am See 9, D-17321 Lcknitz Phone: +49 39754 20612
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Newcomers Booklet January 2013 Regionale Schule Lcknitz Am See 9, D-17321 Lcknitz Phone: +49 39754 20611 Friedensschule Oberschule Gartz (Oder) Kastanienallee 54, D-16307 Gartz (Oder) Phone: +49 33332 254 www.friedensschule-gartz.de Oscar-Picht-Gymnasium Pasewalk Grnstrae 11, D-17309 Pasewalk Phone: +49 3973 210203 www.gymnasium-pasewalk.de Gesamtschule Talsand Schwedt (Oder) Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 6, D-16303 Schwedt (Oder) Phone: +49 3332 32106 www.asg-schwedt.de
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Kindergartens There are different possibilities to attend an International Kindergarten or numerous Polish kindergartens in Szczecin. Monthly fee per child is around 1000 PLN. The International Kindergarten of Szczecin (IKS), which belongs to the Szczecin International School (SIS) and located in the same building, is offering care and development of the children in a friendly environment by taking into account the individual needs of the children. Since the instruction language is English and the International Kindergarten of Szczecin (IKS) is following the International Primary Curriculum it is also preparing the children for a good start in the Szczecin International School (SIS). If you want your children to attend a Polish kindergarten, it might be advisable to ask other families for the detailed information. Some addresses of kindergartens:
Europejskie Przedszkole Niepubliczne ul. wierszczowa 14 Phone: +48 91 453 01 98, www.przedszkoletad.pl Przedszkole Pod Muchomorkiem ul. Dworska 54 Phone: +48 91 483 54 53, www.przedszkole.com.pl Przedszkole Umiech ul. Jasna 113 Phone: +48 91 462 71 80, www.przedszkoleusmiech.szczecin.pl
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Newcomers Booklet January 2013 Przedszkole Niepubliczne Jutrzenka ul. Mazowiecka 2 Phone: +48 91 434 41 93, www.jutrzenka.szczecin.pl Przedszkole Wesoy Domek ul. Kossaka 5 Phone: +48 91 467 15 50 Kindergarten used and recommended by HQ members: Akademia Twrczej Edukacji Pszczka ul. liczna 1 72-006 Mierzyn (the kindergarten offers English and German on a daily basis, dancing, drawing and swimming classes, etc.)
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CHAPTER 5: DAILY LIFE

5.1 Water As it is not always safe to use the public water supply as drinking water, it is recommended to buy water in the supermarkets - at least for babies and children. You can buy/order water in water delivery companies, too:
Eden Springs www.eden.pl Infoline: +48 801 222 888 E-mail: dok@eden.com.pl Nestle Waters Polska www.darnatury.pl Infoline: +48 801 122 777 E-mail: obslugaklienta@darnatury.pl
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Waste disposal There are companies in Szczecin, which will take care of all normal waste:
Remondis Szczecin onierska 56, 71-210 Szczecin Phone: +48 91 431 08 01, www.remondis.pl Jantra Ksinej Anny 11, 70-671 Szczecin Phone: +48 91 483 11 52, www.jantra.pl Jumar Welecka 1a, 72-006 Mierzyn Phone: +48 91 489 85 91, www.jumar.szczecin.pl
Customers have to sign a contract, which normally determines waste to be collected 4 times a month. 5.3 Radio/TV In Szczecin a lot of different radio/television stations also from Germany and the Scandinavian countries can be heard/received. Very popular in Poland are: - Radio Zet (91.2 MHz). - Radio RMF FM (106.7 MHz) - Radio Szczecin FM (94.40 MHz) news in English every hour. The current (2012) annual license fee for television set is PLN 199.80. The licence may be paid monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annually.
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Those who have no TV but a radio must pay the radio-only license which costs PLN 63.60 per year. All bills have to be paid in a post office or using Net banking. If you have a Polish bank account you can make a contract for automatic payment from your account. Each TV Set/Radio has to be paid extra. If you have your own satellite set there are no fees. Please pay attention concerning this point if you arrange a contract with your landlord. 5.4 Mail There are over 49 post offices in Szczecin. The Polish word for post office is poczta. The nearest post office is located opposite Baltic Barracks in ukasiskiego Street. Mail is delivered from Monday to Friday. Postmen are assigned to each part of a city, town or village, and thus have different delivery hours. However, mail is usually delivered before noon. Unregistered letters and postcards are dropped into personal letter boxes. Registered letters, other letters requiring acknowledgement of receipt and packages are delivered by a postman personally. If the addressee is not at home and does not receive such mail, the postman leaves a note with information on where and when it may be collected. To collect mail at the post office, you should bring the note and your valid identity card; if you want to collect someone elses registered mail, you additionally need an authorization. To send letters and packages, you may use either regular mail or priority (fast) mail. You can also make payments and cash transfers at a post office. Each post office is open from Monday to Friday until afternoon or evening hours. Some post offices also work on Saturdays. Once you have a stamp on your letter, you may throw it directly to one of the red mail boxes available in the city (see Annex 6). Postal rates are frequently changed, but postcards and letters up to 20g cost approx. PLN 1.55 domestic and approximately PLN 3.00 priority letter abroad. Please ask Registry Group, G-6 Division (located in building 2) for further information. 5.5 Public Telephones In Poland there are no coin box phones. You have to use telephone cards. You can buy telephone cards at post offices, petrol stations and some kiosks.
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5.6
Newspapers You can buy English newspapers and books at various agents/shops:
EMPiK RUCH Radisson Blu Hotel (reception) - branches are located in Galaxy, Kaskada, Turzyn, and Ster Shopping Centres - Plac Hodu Pruskiego 8 - Plac Roda 10
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Laundries Szczecin has around 30 laundries and cleaners, some of which also offer ironing services. The biggest ones are:
Pralnia "5a'Sec" For locations within Szczecin, pricelists, and opening hours see www.5asec.com Pralnia Centralna ul. Wernyhory 15, Phone: +48 91 487 37 82 Pralnia - RADISSON BLU Hotel Plac Roda 10, phone: +48 91 359 51 18 "Perfect Clean" ul. Struga 36, phone: +48 91 464 39 25 Szczeciskie Zakady Pralnicze (offers also carpet cleaning) ul. Szczawiowa 55/57, phone: +48 91 482 30 11
The laundry in the Radisson SAS Hotel has the advantage that the personnel speak English and German. There are no launderettes in Szczecin. 5.8 Dry-cleaners Among others you will find dry-cleaners (one hour service) in the Ster Centre and Turzyn Centre.
Pralnia Chemiczna SZOP For locations, pricelists, and opening hours see www.pralnia-szop.com.pl Pralnia Delfin Atrium Molo Shopping Centre ul. Mieszka I 73, phone: +48 91 485 33 62 Pralnia Pazim - RADISSON BLU Hotel Plac Roda 10, phone: +48 91 359 51 18 E-mail: pralnia@pazim.pl
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5.9
Photo service A lot of shops offer developing of photos and some of them offer one-hour service:
Foto-Vision ul. Wyszyskiego 11, phone: +48 91 489 06 52 Kodak FOTO EXPRESS ul. Mickiewicza 97, phone: +48 91 487 33 21 Minifot Aleja Wojska Polskiego 12, phone: +48 91 434 28 93, Agfa Image Center Plac Roda 9, phone: +48 91 359 58 98
5.10 Car Service We hope that you will need a garage only for routine services. You will find the addresses of some authorised car services in Annex 7. 5.11 Emergency car service In case your car brakes down and you need help, you may contact one of the service points listed in Annex 8. 5.12 Craftsmen You will find craftsmen all over the Szczecin area. Be aware that you have to pay cash. You will find some important addresses of craftsmen in Annex 9. 5.13 Lost Property There are three Lost Property Offices in Szczecin. Please note that their personnel speak Polish only. Ask your Polish colleagues for help with the language.
Urzd Miejski (Town Hall) Plac Armii Krajowei 1, room 42, phone: +48 91 424 53 17 PKS Station Plac Grodnicki 1, phone: +48 91 434 6727 ZDiTM (Municipal Transport Agency) ul. Klonowica 5, phone: +48 91 439 40 11
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CHAPTER 6: MEDICAL AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES

6.1 Medical service for non - Polish citizens As of 1 May 2004 the Polish health care system has been providing services to citizens of the European Union States and the European Economic Area insured in other countries. Health services are provided on the basis of forms approved by the European Commission. The following documents entitle citizens of the European Union States to the Polish health services: - European Health Insurance Card. - The so called certificate, which is issued in case it is not possible to issue the European Health Insurance Card, for example in case of urgent departure or the forfeiture of the card. - Formula E106 is the necessary document. Medical services are provided to holders of the above-mentioned documents and documents confirming the holders identity (identity card, passport). It is advisable to make a copy of the documents. In the absence of the above-mentioned documents, patients may be charged with costs of treatment. This may also happen when patients avail themselves of services provided by a medical facility that has not entered a contract with the National Health Fund. For reimbursement of such costs under national rules and regulations contact the respective national element. In case of emergency, when the HQ MNC NE is closed or during the night time, please use the following numbers; Country Emergency Number HQ MNC NE Medical Centre Duty NCO HQ MNC NE CH MED BR (DEU) HQ MNC NE SO MED (POL) 112 +48 91 444 57 81 +48 603 989 128 +48 603 989 130
Other important phone numbers are presented in Annex 10.
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Policy of Medical Support HQ MNC NE has its own Medical Centre in the Baltic Barracks. Medical support (primary health care) will be provided to HQ foreign personnel and 1st contact doctor is available to support HQ personnel free of charge. Medical Centre is located on the ground floor in building no. 4. All military personnel and their dependants have the opportunity to see a physician
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who will give advice and treatment as far as the possibilities in the Med Centre permit. Otherwise he will make contact to a local medical specialist. If you want to go directly to a medical specialist, the Medical Centre can give you a list with the names of specialists in Szczecin who are able to speak English and/or German. The Medical Centre is open during normal duty time. Please call the national medical NCO between 08.00 and 09.00 and make an appointment for consultation. Besides the Medical Centre, the 109th Military Hospital in Szczecin offers the outpatient treatment to the HQ members. For the time being there is no possibility of a dental treatment in the Medical Centre. The Medical Centre is staffed with a guard 24 hours a day, and in emergency cases the guard will help you to contact hospitals or call an ambulance. 6.3 Veterinary Surgeons
Andrzej Ppiak (speaks English) ul. ubinowa 17 , phone: +48 91 462 94 50 Waldemar Dobryko (speaks German and English) Al. Wojska Polskiego 92, phone: +48 91 487 05 91 Wojciech Halkiewicz (speaks German and English) ul. Jarogniewa 36 a, phone: +48 91 442 29 64 A.M.Chmielewscy (speak German and English) ul. Krakowska 60 a, phone: +48 91 435 73 44 ul. Witkiewicza 68, phone: +48 91 487 89 58
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Hospitals Emergency medical services/ambulance phone 999 or 112 (English speaking personnel might not be available!) FALCK Corporation phone 1 9675 (English speaking personnel available on a 24/7 basis) ul. Narutowicza 13e, 70-561 Szczecin
Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny Nr 1 (Autonomous Public Clinical Hospital No. 1 of Pomeranian Medical Academy) ul. Unii Lubelskiej 1
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Newcomers Booklet January 2013 Phone: +48 91 425 30 00 www.spsk1.szn.pl (English version available) (POGODNO) Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny Nr 2 (Autonomous Public Clinical Hospital No. 2 of Pomeranian Medical Academy) ul. Powstacw Wielkopolskich 72 Phone: +48 91 466 10 00 www.spsk2.pam.szczecin.pl (POMORZANY) Samodzielny Publiczny Wojewdzki Szpital Zespolony ul. Arkoska 4 Phone: +48 91 813 90 00 www.spwsz.szczecin.pl (NIEBUSZEWO) Specjalistyczny SPOZOZ nad Dzieckiem i Modzie (Children hospital) ul. w. Wojciecha 7 Phone: +48 91 880 60 00 www.szpitaldzieciecy.pl (RDMIECIE) Szpital Wojskowy nr. 109 z Przychodni (109 Military Hospital) Samodzielny Publiczny Zakad Opieki Zdrowotnej Piotra Skargi 9-11 Phone: +48 91 810 58 00 or +48 91 810 58 02 www.109szpital.pl (RDMIECIE)
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Pharmacies There are over 100 pharmacies (apteka) in Szczecin. Foreign prescriptions are accepted, the bill has to be paid on the spot - presenting valid UE health card would allow you to purchase some of the prescribed medicines for special price (do not forget the receipt for claims against your health insurance). Pharmacies operating 24 hours:
Cefarm ul. Wickowskiego 1, phone: +48 91 434 26 27 Pod Wag ul. Krzywoustego 7 a, phone: +48 91 433 66 73 more addresses available on: www.9477.pl/apteki_szczecin.php
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Newcomers Booklet January 2013 Pharmacy closest to the HQ MNC NE: Remedium ul. ukasiskiego 38 b, phone: +48 91 485 83 66
6.6
Christian Services The majority of the Polish population (86%) is Catholic. There are 40 Roman-Catholic churches in Szczecin. A mass in Latin is held every Sunday at 18.00 h at Parafia pw. w. Kazimierza in ul. Broniewskiego 18. Parafia Ewangelicko - Augsburgska w. Trjcy in ul. Energetykw 8 (phone: +48 609 912 878) is the Protestant church. A sermon in German is held every first and third Sunday of the month at 12.00h (participation of Catholics is no problem).
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CHAPTER 7: TRAFFIC
7.1 Infringements of Polish Traffic Law - Main Traffic Rules In Poland right-hand traffic is obligatory and traffic regulations are the same as in other European Union countries. The following speed limits for automobiles, motorcycles and trucks (up to 3.5 t) apply in Poland: - 50 km/h (from 5 to 23 hrs) and 60 km/h (from 23 to 5 hrs) in built-up areas - 90 km/h outside built-up areas - 100 km/h on single and dual carriageway roads with at least two lanes in each direction - 120 km/h on dual-carriageway expressways - 140 km/h on motorways Both the driver and passengers must keep their seat belts on at all times while the vehicle is moving, except for persons having an appropriate doctor' s certificate and women in late months of pregnancy. Motorcycle and scooter drivers and their passengers must wear safety helmets at all times. Children up to 10 years are not allowed to occupy the front seat, unless seated in a special safety chair. If the seat belts cannot be used because of child's weight or size, a special safety seat must be provided. If an air bag is fitted in front of the passenger seat, a child may not be seated in its safety chair with its back towards the front of the vehicle. Driving under the influence of intoxicating substances is strictly forbidden. Mobile phones may be used while driving only if they are fitted with a hands-free kit. The driver should be able to produce to the traffic police a valid driving license, vehicle registration and an insurance document. Roadside document checks may be carried out only by uniformed police officers in clearly marked police patrol cars. The Polish authorities run a system of penalty points like the German system. It is not yet clarified whether or how penalty points will affect a Danish, German or other driving license, but if you want to be safe: Dont violate the traffic rules. Other useful information: - Licensing regulations in Poland place the obligation on the drivers to carry
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a fire extinguisher in their car - available in supermarkets and homeimprovement stores.

- In Poland, the law requires driving with headlights switched on around the
clock. This is another thing that motorists should remember when crossing the border.
- Maximum permissible level of alcohol in the blood of the driver is 0.2 . - Drivers with the higher level of alcohol in their blood shall be punished
with a fine in accordance with the Polish Traffic Regulations.

- Motorists in Poland have to pay attention when it comes to speed limits.
The penalty for speeding by 21 to 30 km/h, for example, is between 100 and PLN 200. If you exceed the maximum speed by 31 to 40 km/h, you will have to fork out PLN 200 to PLN 300. Speeding by 41 to 50 km/h will be punished with a penalty of PLN 300 to PLN 400, and for speeding by over 51 km/h the penalty will amount to PLN 500. The penalty has to be paid immediately in cash and in PLN. 7.2 Guarded Car Parks Due to the general risk of theft in all cities, a number of guarded car parks have been set up in Szczecin by private entrepreneurs. You can park your car here for a small fee and can arrange for a long-term contract for the duration of days/weeks/months. For further information see Annex 11. 7.3 Petrol Stations You can buy petrol at petrol stations all over Poland, but be aware that there may be longer distances between the stations in the country than you are used to. The quality of the petrol is as good as in other European countries both at petrol stations owned by Polish companies and stations owned by companies you know from your home country. 7.4 Busses and Trams Szczecin has a wide stretched network of busses and trams. Tickets are valid for a limited period (15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes), counted from punching, with charge (in city limits). Tickets are on sale, in ZDiTM booking offices, in ticket issuing machines, in newsstands (e.g. opposite BB main gate) or at the driver (from 18 till 6 hrs). Night tickets are with limited period - 120 minutes. You can also buy daily, weekly tickets/cards or for one or three months, children and pupils receive special fares. Szczecin buses and trams routes see Annex 12. Normal Buses have got route numbers (figures). Quick Busses have not route numbers but letters
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(A, B, C and so on). The main ZDiTM office is located in Klonowica 5 (Zarzd Drg i Transportu Miejskiego) 71-271 Szczecin www.zditm.szczecin.pl Customers Service Phone: +48 91 480 04 44 E-mail: zditm@zditm.szczecin.pl 7.5 Taxi There are over 20 taxi companies in Szczecin, and you should know, that taxi drivers in Szczecin are very reliable. Maybe some of the taxies look miserable, but the drivers do not try to cheat newcomers like taxi drivers very often do in other large cities, however avoid the drivers not federated in taxi company. Many taxi drivers are able to speak English and/ or German. Going by taxi is not very expensive. One kilometre costs just under PLN 5. For example a trip from the barracks to Radisson Blu Hotel costs approximately PLN 30. For trips during the night or to locations outside Szczecin you will have to calculate an increase of the fare up to 50 %. Note that it is not usual to give a tip in Polish taxis. Recommend by HQ- members are: City Taxi, phone: +48 91 433 53 35, 196 60, or sms on +48 506 335 335 Taxi 4 you, phone: +48 91 483 38 33, 194 64,or sms on +48 603 833 833 Taxi Mix, phone: +48 91 812 01 30 or +48 91 813 01 40
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CHAPTER 8: SHOPPING
8.1 General info Political changes in 1990 in Poland entailed a substantial change in the offer of consumer goods. Today, in modern Poland you can buy the same goods as in other countries. In general prices are lower than those abroad. A rule of thumb is, that imported goods have the same prices or higher while Polish products are cheaper. The majority of the Polish population do the shopping in the small groceries sklep spoywczy located in every housing district. 8.2 The HQ Canteen The HQ Canteen is situated in building 3 with entrance just to the right of the entrance to the Allied Officers Club. The HQ Canteen is a tax-free shop, run by a civilian company. The range of goods includes soft drinks, beer, wine, alcohol, sweets, perfumes, cigarettes and some cosmetics. Alcohol beverages and tobacco are rationed. For that purpose the respective National Element will provide newcomers and their spouses with a ration card. The civilian company pays a percentage of the turnover back to the HQ. This money is the economic fundament of morale and welfare activities in the HQ. It is therefore recommended that members of the HQ do the shopping in the canteen when appropriate. Contact your National Support Element for customs information. 8.3 Selected Supermarkets The city has a number of chain hypermarkets, including Real, Auchan, Castorama, Carrefour, Makro, Selgros, Netto, and Media Markt. Hypermarkets are open all 7 days of the week till late evening. Some hypermarkets accept payment in euro. Every hypermarket has exchange desks where you can exchange foreign currency. For further information see Annex 13. 8.4 Shops nearby in Germany On the German side, the Oder-Center Schwedt offers a wide range of quality shopping (including Real, Media Markt). In Lcknitz you can find Netto, Rewe, Sparkasse, BHM- DIY- store, post office, and some smaller shops for necessities.
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CHAPTER 9: BANKING
9.1 General The Polish currency is Polish Zloty (PLN), which is divided into one hundred groszy. The Euro is worth approximately PLN 4.10 and the Danish Crown is worth PLN 0.55, depending on the exchange rates (JAN 2013). Due to measures of foreign exchange control it is not allowed to import PLN into Poland. You have to change your cash in Polish banks or offices (kantor) - the latter usually offer better exchange rates. While living or visiting Poland it is advisable to bring along a credit card (EC Card, VISA, EUROCARD etc.) and cash with you. You can get cash with your card and PIN code at a lot of bankomat all over the city. More than 7000 shops, restaurants and service providers accept credit cards, but you wont find them very often in the rural areas of Poland. However the network of cash machines (bankomat) is more and more developed, and there are now more than 200 of these all over the wojewdztwo (province). 9.2 Banks in Szczecin 9.2.1 Foreign Banks: You will find as well foreign banks in Szczecin. Here are some of them:
Bank BPH ul. ubrw 3, phone: +48 91 431 14 40, www.bph.pl Raiffeisen Bank Al. Jednoci Narodowej 3/4, phone: +48 91 813 40 00, www.raiffeisen.pl Deutsche Bank PBC Al. Pisudskiego 7, phone: +48 91 431 48 80, www.deutsche-bank-pbc.pl Nordea Bank Polska Al. Wyzwolenia 12/14, phone: +48 91 432 34 50 www.nordea.pl
9.2.2 Polish Banks: For foreigners it is relatively easy to open a bank account at the Millennium bank or Mbank. A Mastercard (free of charge) is included, the possibility of onlinebanking makes the payment of your rent and all the invoices you receive much easier. The largest Polish bank in Szczecin is the Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. (www.pekao.com.pl), which operates 17 branch
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offices in Szczecin. The main branch in Szczecin is located in Al. Wojska

Polskiego 1, phone: +48 91 440 61 00.
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CHAPTER 10: LANGUAGE PROBLEMS

10.1 General info It is not strange to have language problems if you are Danish, German or from another country. If you need any support, ask your Polish colleagues. If you have only little knowledge of Polish do not hesitate to use it. Residents will be pleased to notice that you try to talk to them in their language the best you can. If you want to improve your Polish language skills, it is possible to attend a course or simply to hire a teacher for home lessons. 10.2 Translators There are various translators offering their services in Szczecin if you really need a professional one. The following are just a few examples, for more addresses please look into the yellow pages of Szczecin.
Biuro Tumaczy Przysigych i Technicznych (Sworn and Technical Translators Co-operative) ul. Wielkopolska 13/2, phone: +48 91 421 33 20 www.biurotlumaczy.pl Adler Biuro Tumacze (Translators Agency) Al. Wojska Polskiego 64, phone: +48 91 484 76 30 www.tlumaczenia.szczecin.pl
10.3 Emergency In case of emergency please find some Polish phrases and phone numbers attached as Annex 14 and 15.
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CHAPTER 11: TRAVELLING

11.1 Polish National Holidays
01 JAN 06 JAN In 2013 on 31 MAR In 2013 on 01 APR 01 MAY 03 MAY In 2013 on 19 MAY In 2013 on 30 MAY 15 AUG 01 NOV 11 NOV 25 DEC 26 DEC New Years Day Epiphany Easter Sunday Easter Monday Labour Day Constitution Day Whit Sunday Corpus Christi Day All Saints Day Independence Day 1st Christmas Day 2nd Christmas Day
St. Marys Ascension Day/Polish Armed Force
11.2 Railway Connections Travelling by railway in Poland is cheap but slow as the Polish railway is rather old and needs to undergo modernisation. You can reach Warsaw and Gdansk as well as Berlin without having to change the train. The Polish Public Railways (www.pkp.com.pl) have train connections between all major Polish cities. 11.3 Flights Ryanair operates flights from Szczecin to London Stansted Airport, Dublin, Luton, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol (details www.ryanair.com) and back. The Polish Airline LOT (www.lot.com) operates flights to and from Szczecin to Warszawa. Norwegian (www.norwegian.no) operates flights to and from Szczecin to Oslo. All flights from Szczecin-Goleniw Airport to Germany go via Warszawa, and to find a good connection you have to ask for advice the LOT office at Aleja Wyzwolenia 17 (phone: +48 801 703 703) or investigate at The
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Goleniw Airport (45 km. from Szczecin, phone: +48 91 418 28 64) or book your flight from Berlin. Please calculate 2.5 hours from Szczecin to the airports in the Berlin area. 11.4 Transportation to Berlin Airports. Various companies in Szczecin offer transport with minibuses to Berlin Tegel, Berlin Schnefeld and to the city centre of Berlin. Two companies recommended by some HQ members are: Berlinia Al. Wojska Polskiego 21 www.berlinia.eu Interglobus ul. Kolumba 1 www.interglobus.pl For more details visit their websites. 11.5 Ferries There is a ferry connection from winoujcie to Copenhagen via Ystad. Ticket sales and booking:
Polferries Szczecin ul. Kardynaa Wyszyskiego 28, phone: +48 91 488 02 38 www.polferries.pl Vindrose Rejser Vester Voldgade 90, DK-1552 Copenhagen, phone: +45 33142909 www.vindroserejser.dk www.unityline.pl to Sweden
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CHAPTER 12: LEISURE

12.1 Cultural Life
The cultural life is very active. Szczecin has a philharmonic orchestra, an operetta ensemble, theatres and several well-known choirs. In the summer months you can listen to organ concerts in the Szczecin Cathedral or visit openair concerts in the Kasprowicza Park. For the most updated information concerning the cultural life in Szczecin, please check our home page www.mncne.pl.
12.1.1 Theatres
The theatres of Szczecin offer a wide programme in Polish (and sometimes even in English). Teatr Polski ul. Swaroyca 5, phone: +48 91 433 00 75, www.teatrpolski.szczecin.pl Teatr Krypta ul. Korsarzy 34, phone: +48 91 434 7835, www.zamek.szczecin.pl/krypta Teatr Pleciuga Plac Teatralny 1 phone: +48 91 445 51 00 or +48 697 608 862, www.pleciuga.pl Teatr Kana ul.w. Piotra i Pawa 4/5, phone: +48 91 433 03 88, www.kana.art.pl Teatr Wspczesny (Contemporary Theatre) Way Chrobrego 3, phone: +48 91 434 24 67, www.wspolczesny.szczecin.pl 12.1.2 Philharmonic Orchestra
Filharmonia Szczeciska im. M. Karowicza (Philharmonia in the wing of the City Hall) Plac Armii Krajowej 1, phone: +48 91 422 12 52, www.filharmonia.szczecin.pl 12.1.3 Opera and Operetta
Operetta House (in the Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes) ul. Korsarzy 34, phone: +48 91 434 81 06, www.opera.szczecin.pl (Due to the renovation temporarily all events take place in ul. Energetykw 40. The tickets, however, are sold at the Castle.)
12.1.4
Museums
The museums in Szczecin offer good information mainly about the region:
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Newcomers Booklet January 2013 The National Museum - Pomeraniam Dukes Dominion ul. Staromyska 27, phone: +48 91 431 52 00, www.muzeum.szczecin.pl The National Museum - Gallery of Modern Art ul. Staromyska 1, phone: +48 91 431 52 36 The National Museum - City History Department ul. Mciwoja 8, phone: +48 91 431 52 55, www.muzeum.szczecin.pl The National Museum - Maritime Departament Way Chrobrego 3, phone: +48 91 431 52 60 The Castle Museum ul. Korsarzy 34, phone: +48 91 433 88 41, www.zamek.szczecin.pl/pl/historia/muzeum.asp The Geological Museum Al. Jednoci Narodowej 22 a, phone: +48 91 444 15 83 Archdiocese Museum ul. Wyszyskiego 19, phone: +48 91 433 90 94 The Museum of Szczecin Education Pedagogiczna Biblioteka Wojewdzka im. H. Radliskiej ul. Jarowita 2, phone: +48 91 433 68 59 The Museum of Technology and Transport ul. Niemierzyska 18, phone: +48 91 441 25 00 www.muzeumtechniki.eu (English and German versions of the site available)
12.2 Sports
HQ MNC NE has created the Allied Sports Club (ASC). See Staff Directive 41-1 and the HQ MNC NE WISE page on the network for further details. No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. BRANCHES OF ASC Badminton Diving Floor Ball Golf Horse Riding Running Soccer Squash Taekwondo Volleyball
12.2.1
Gymnasiums
There is a gymnasium and a fitness room in Baltic Barracks, which can be used for off-duty sports.
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12.2.2
Indoor Swimming Pools
Floating Arena ul. Wska 16, phone: +48 91 312 32 45, www.mosrir.szczecin.pl Akademia Morska ul. Starzyskiego 9a, phone: +48 91 448 03 55, www.basen.am.szczecin.pl. Fitness World (located in Radisson Blu Hotel) Plac Roda 10, phone: +48 91 395 51 77, www.fitnessworld.pl Blue Bay Spa & Wellness (located in Silver Hotel) Rondo Hakena 70-001 Szczecin, phone: +48 662 362 565 www.silverhotel.pl/spa.html Centrum Wodne Laguna (adventure pool) ul. Wodnika 1, Gryfino , phone: +48 91 315 49 20, www. cwlaguna.pl
12.2.3
Outdoor Swimming Pools
There are several open-air swimming pools in Szczecin. They are crowded in the summertime. Very popular is the Gbokie Lake in the northwest outskirts of the town, nicely situated in the forest. Other Pools are: Dziewoklicz Dbie Lake Gbokie Lake Autostarda Poznaska ul. aglowa 2 ul. Zegadowicza 1
Please notice that Gbokie Lake and Dbie Lake are not real pools, but quite clean lakes with facilities as you find them at swimming pools. 12.2.4 Water Sports
There are various yacht clubs in Szczecin: Yacht Club AZS, ul. Przestrzenna 9, phone: +48 91 461 27 34 Yacht Club Pogo, ul. Przestrzenna 3, phone: +48 91 461 41 72 Yacht Club LOK, ul. Przestrzenna 13, phone: +48 91 461 28 48
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12.2.5
Tennis
- Roofed : ul. Chopina 14, phone: +48 91 422 46 61 - Lawn: ul. ukasiskiego 47, phone: +48 91 487 93 65 Al. Wojska Polskiego 127, phone: +48 91 422 00 49
12.2.6
Hunting
Concerning weapons: see chapter 3.8. 12.2.7 Winter Sports
To enjoy skiing, skating and sledging during the winter time visit: Szczeciska Gubawka ul. Lisiej Gry 5, phone: +48 91 424 39 36 www.gubalowka.com.pl 12.3 Restaurants/Pubs/Bars If you need to relax, have dinner, have a drink or you look for other kind of entertainment, read the following paragraphs. 12.3.1 Restaurants
There are a lot of fine restaurants all over the city. Those, who have been recommended by lots of HQ members you will find in Annex 16. Also fast food restaurants are listed there, if you would like to enjoy them. 12.3.2 Pubs
In ordinary Polish pubs you do not need to dress up. You are, however, supposed to wear little smarter clothes, if you visit the bars of the larger Szczecin hotels. In Annex 17 you will find addresses of the most popular pubs in the area. 12.4 Discos and Night Clubs If you like dancing, do not hesitate to ask for info your colleagues of the HQ. You will find out about many nice places. Which one you visit depends on your taste in music. Some addresses you will find in Annex 18.
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12.5 Clubs in the HQ All forms of membership are completely voluntary, but on equal basis. - The Allied Officers Club (AOC). - The Allied Non Commissioned Officers Club (NCOC). - The Allied Enlisted Mens Club (EMC). - The Allied Sports Club (ASC). - The Allied Ladies Club (ALC). Most wives and dependants are organized in the Allied Ladies Club. This official HQ society regularly conducts a coffee morning in the NCOC on the last Wednesday of the month. A varied activity calendar with trips, sports events and holiday activities is conducted throughout the year. Please ask your National Support Element for contact information. For further details concerning clubs: See Staff Directive 41-1, the HQ MNC NE WISE page on the network or MNC NE website.
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CHAPTER 13: OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

13.1 Hotels Concerning the hotels/restaurants and pubs this list can only give overview. Certainly your Polish colleagues will be able to give you interesting information about nice locations. Concerning tips you give about 10 % of the bill. You will find that the following hotels will offer reductions for personnel and dependants - just ask for it: a brief further should NATO
Hotel Radisson Blu Plac Roda 10, phone: +48 91 359 55 95, www.szczecin.radissonsas.com Hotel Atrium Al. Wojska Polskiego 75, phone: +48 91 424 35 32, www.hotel-atrium.pl Ibis Szczecin ul. Dworcowa 16, phone: +48 91 480 18 00, e-mail: H3369@accor.com Novotel Szczecin Al. 3 Maja 31, phone: +48 91 480 14 00, e-mail: H3367@accor.com
13.2 Security Szczecin, all in all, is a rather safe city, but some criminal incidents occur occasionally. If you have got a new and rather expensive car, it might be an advantage to buy a small, old and cheap car for the daily driving in which way:
- The theft risk will probably be eliminated. - You wont spoil the new car on the - at times - very bad roads.
The best theft insurance is a Polish license plate register your vehicle in Poland! No matter what - do not forget, that taking a few precautionary measures can save a lot of concern and troubles: - Never leave your car unlocked or with the key into the lock. Not even for 30 seconds! - Always switch on all safety devices, when leaving the car. - Always place your car in the garage if possible. - Dont leave any personal or items of value visibly in the car when parked not even a pack of cigarettes! - Dont leave your car downtown over the night. - It is recommended that houses and apartments have alarm systems, and that these alarm systems are used. - When you are away on holiday etc., ask colleagues or neighbours to look after your house/apartment and clear the mailbox.
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There are various companies in Szczecin that offer hardware (burglar alarm etc.) as well as services like observation and control of your property. For further information please contact the following companies:
GUSTAW SECURITAS Ignacego yskowskiego 18, phone: +48 91 434 03 72 www.gustawsecuritas.pl GEMINI Agencja Ochrony Tama Pomorzaska 5, phone: +48 91 482 32 13 CERBER Biuro Ochrony Osb i Mienia kiewskiego 12, phone: +48 91 431 43 14 ALKON SECURITY Biuro Ochrony Osb i Mienia Firlika 41, phone: +48 91 433 00 44, +48 91 422 20 14, hot line +48 600 991 199 SOLID SECURITY Ignacego yskowskiego 18, phone: +48 91 435 70 00 Dok.szczecin@solidsecurity.pl
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City Map of Szczecin
Annex 1
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ANNEX 2 PARKING PLACES LEGEND

CMDGRP MEMBERS (ONLY) 25 PARKING FOR PERSONNEL AS IT IS MARKED VIPS AND VISITORS ONLY NO PARKING LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES 20 20 TRAINING AREA 6
BALTIC BARRACKS
Transformer station
BUILDING 38: CMD GRP G-4 DIV (IKM+STAFF SUPPORT) BUILDING 1: G-2 DIV G-3 DIV G-5 DIV
11 17 17 17 17
GYM 8 GYM Garage 10 Garage 9

16
NATO STAFF CARS BB MEMBERS
BRUSSELS 38
14
Garage13
4 7
G-7 DIV AOCC BUILDING 2: G-1 DIV
33 3 Clubs 3
BUSS STOP 17 11 21 15 4 4 17
Kitchen 6 HQ COY NSE

14
G-4 DIV G-6 DIV G-8 DIV
MNC NE
10
BUILDING 3: CLUBS HQ CANTEEN BUILDING 4:
square
12
square
14
5
13
2
5
5
11 15
3 Ambulance
only
MNC NE
NSEs BUILDING 5: HQ COY
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MAIN GATE
BUILDING 6: KITCHEN
Annex 3
Self-guided Walk
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Citys Tourist Trail

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Stefan eromski Park Westpomeranian Region Office The Monument of Adam Mickiewicz The Marine Section of the National Museum and The Modern Art Theatre The Maritime Academy The Monument of Colleoni The Royal Gate St. Peter and Pauls Church The National Museum
10. Professors Houses 11. The Castle of the Pomeranian Dukes 12. The Tower of Seven Cloacks 13. The Seat of PKO (Polish Bank) 14. The Music Academy 15. The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 16. The Seat of Polish Post Main Office and Polish Telecommunication 17. A Palace Under the Globe 18. White Eagle Fountain 19. St. Jacobs Cathedral 20. The Old Town Hall and the Old Town of Szczecin 21. St. Adalberts Garrison Church 22. The Port Gate 23. The Rectorate of the Medical Academy 24. A Fountain with an Anchor 25. The New (Red) Hall 26. Jan Kasprowicz Park 27. Central Cemetery For more info visit: www.virtual.szczecin.eu
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Annex 4
Vehicle inspection (TV)
AUTO-PLUS ul. Wernyhory 15 70-026 Szczecin Phone: +48 91 482 12 53
AUTO-KLON ul. Klonowica 5 71-241 Szczecin Phone: +48 91 486 09 02
HTL ul. Lubieszynska 20 72-006 Mierzyn Phone: +48 91 483 20 20
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Annex 5 Marking of the Paid Parking Zones in Szczecin
Parking is paid on working days between 0800 and 1700 hrs. The table below presents current charges for parking in the two zones: Single fees 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Fee for parking up to 15 minutes Fee for first hour of parking Fee for started second hour of parking Fee for started third hour of parking Fee for every additional hour of parking Zone A PLN 0.70 PLN 2.80 PLN 3.20 PLN 3.60 PLN 2.80 Amount in PLN Zone B PLN 0.40 PLN 1.60 PLN 1.80 PLN 2.00 PLN 1.60
There is also possibility of buying subscriptions: Type of subscription Subscription for 30 days Subscription for 12 months Amount in PLN PLN 70.00 PLN 750.00
1. 2.
PLN 140.00 PLN 1,500
Special fees are prepared for: a) inhabitants of the paid parking zones PLN 48.00 for 6 months and PLN 96.00 for 12 months, regardless of the zone.
b) owners of the hybrid cars PLN 10.00 for 12 months.
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Annex 5
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Annex 6
A typical Polish mailbox.
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Annex 7 Car Service ALFA ROMEO SERVICE AUDI SERVICE BMW SERVICE CHRYSLER SERVICE CITREN SERVICE FIAT SERVICE FORD SERVICE HONDA SERVICE KIA SERVICE LANCIA SERVICE LAND ROVER SERVICE LEXUS SERVICE MAZDA SERVICE MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE NISSAN SERVICE OPEL SERVICE PEUGEOT SERVICE RENAULT SERVICE SKODA SERVICE TOYOTA SERVICE VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE VOLVO SERVICE ul. Biaowieska 2 ul. Madaliskiego 7 ul. Hangarowa 8 ul. Gdaska 7 ul. Andre Citrona 1 ul. Biaowieska 2 ul. Pomorska 115b ul. Biaowieska 2 ul. Madaliskiego 8 ul. Biaowieska 2 ul. Krakowska 59d ul. Struga 17 ul. Madaliskiego 8 ul. Pomorska 88 ul. Struga 71 ul. Mieszka I 45 ul. Bagienna 36 d ul. Bulwar Gdaski 13 ul. Zielonogrska 32 ul. Struga 17 ul. Madaliskiego 7 ul. Pomorska 115b Phone: +48 91 482 23 32 Phone: +48 91 486 51 00 Phone: +48 601 703 904 Phone: +48 91 483 82 01 Phone: +48 91 461 48 85 Phone: +48 91 482 02 33 Phone: +48 91 420 04 00 Phone: +48 91 814 60 80 Phone: +48 91 483 68 88 Phone: +48 91 482 23 32 Phone: +48 91 333 21 31 Phone: +48 91 434 05 84 Phone: +48 91 483 68 88 Phone: +48 91 480 87 00 Phone: +48 91 466 87 60 Phone: +48 91 435 88 55 Phone: +48 91 461 46 13 Phone: +48 91 431 02 00 Phone: +48 91 453 21 35 Phone: +48 91 464 41 60 Phone: +48 91 486 51 00 Phone: +48 91 420 02 00
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Annex 8
Emergency Car Service
EUROHOL Robert Pawowski ul. Gdaska 10 Phone: +48 604 245 754 Autoholowanie CORRADO ul. Gocisawa 24 Phone: +48 609 185 066 ABC ul. Ogrodnicza 11 Phone: +48 607 75 75 75 AUTOHOLOWANIE SZCZECIN ul. Kaszubska 59 Phone: 609 715 715 Mechanika pojazdowa. Pomoc drogowa Phone: +48 91 483 20 25 ul. Wrocawska 6
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Annex 9
Craftsmen
Electricians (elektryk) - Elektryk Ryszard Grzebielucha Al. Wojska Polskiego 34 Phone: +48 600 761 495 - Instalatorstwo Elektryczne Bogdan Link ul. Jodowa 5/1 Phone: +48 603 956 374 Plumbers (hydraulik) - Stefan-Bud Phone: +48 501 192 333 - Bartos SOS ul. Sciegiennego 57/2 Phone: +48 605 27 27 47 Carpenters (stolarz) - NOWPOL ul. ukasiskiego 120 Phone: +48 501 157 203 - ZACH-POL ul. Zwierzyniecka 2 Phone: +48 501 750 413
Shoemakers (szewc) - Eurocenter ul. Mickiewicza 101/3 Phone: +48 91 431 84 41 - Robert Beshliyan ul. Napierskiego 74 Phone: +48 91 462 65 72 Hairdressers (fryzjer) - Salon Novum ul. Wyszyskiego 15 Phone: +48 91 434 31 38
- Alexander ul. Krlowej Jadwigi 45 A-9-1
Phone: +48 91 434 39 80 LOR Salon Fryzjerski (for details regarding locations and opening hours see www.fryzjer.szczecin.pl ) - Laurent Hair Studio ul. Ksicia Bogusawa X 42 Phone: +48 91 489 37 26 - Masumi Studio ul. Ksicia Bogusawa X 3 Phone: +48 91 430 78 31 - Estell Hairdresser ukasiskiego 36g Phone: +48 91 485 81 00
Tailors (krawiec) - Sypniewska Olga ul. Mazurska 20 Phone: +48 434 08 83 - Carina ul. Jasna 61b Phone: +48 91 464 33 75 - U Dorotki ul. Duska 60 Phone: +48 91 426 94 22
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Annex 10
Important Phone Numbers

Emergency Phone Numbers: Ambulance Police Fire Brigade POL Military Police or 112 Emergency telephone number accessible from both mobile and fixed phones. After an interview about the nature of the emergency, the operator will connect you to the relevant emergency service in the city/region.
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999 997 998 +48 91 445 56 33
HQ MNC NE: Baltic Barracks Duty Officer Baltic Barracks Main Gate Guard Danish National Support Element German National Support Element Polish National Support Element HQ MNC NE Spokesperson Ext. 840 or +48 91 444 58 40 Ext. 827 or +48 91 444 58 27 Ext. 720 or +48 91 444 57 20 Ext. 730 or +48 91 444 57 30 Ext. 750 or +48 91 444 57 50 Ext. 120 or +48 603 989 134
List of Embassies in Warsaw A-10-1
Czech Republic ul. Koszykowa 18 00-555 Warszawa Phone: +48 22 525 18 50 www.mzv.cz E-mail: warsaw@embassy.mzv.cz Croatia ul. Krasickiego 25 02-611 Warszawa Phone: +48 22 844 23 93 E-mail: croemb.warszawa@mvep.hr
Denmark ul. Marszakowska 142 00-061 Warszawa Phone: +48 22 565 29 00 www.ambwarszawa.um.dk E-mail: wawamb@um.dk Germany ul. Jazdw 12 00-467 Warszawa Phone: +48 22 584 17 00 www.warschau.diplo.de
Estonia Karwinska 1 02-639 Warszawa Phone: +48 22 881 18 10 www.estemb.pl E-mail: embassy@estemb.pl Latvia Krlowej Aldony 19 03-928 Warszawa Phone: +48 22 617 11 05 www.mfa.gov.lv E-mail: embassy.poland@mfa.gov.lv Romania Chopina 10 00-559 Warszawa Phone: +48 22 628 31 56 www.varsovia.mae.ro E-mail: office@roembassypl.org Republic of Slovenia Starociska 1 m. 23-24 02-516 Warszawa Phone: +48 22 849 82 82 Email: vvr@gov.si
Lithuania Aleje Ujazdowskie 14 00-478 Warszawa Phone: +48 22 625 33 68 www.pl.mfa.lt Email: amb.pl@urm.lt Slovak Republic Litewska 6 00-581 Warszawa Phone: +48 22 525 81 10 www.ambasada-slowacji.pl E-mail: emb.warsaw@mzv.sk USA Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31 00-540 Warsawa Phone: +48 22 504 20 00 www.polish.poland.usembassy.gov
List of Consulates in Szczecin Consulate of Czech Republic A-10-2 Consulate of Denmark
ul. Monte Cassino 27 70-467 Szczecin tel. (91) 423-79-80 fax. (91) 423-52-76 e-mail: szczecin@embassy.mzv.cz Consulate of Estonia ul. Kurza Stopka 5/cd 70-535 Szczecin tel. (91) 812-38-27 fax. (91) 812-38-24 e-mail: robert.kornecki@korneckistankiewicz.pl Consulate of Slovak Republic pl. Batorego 3 70-207 Szczecin tel. (91) 489-06-61 fax. (91) 489-05-22 e-mail: konsul-slowacja@wp.pl
ul. Pisudskiego 1a 70-420 Szczecin tel./fax. (91) 433-09-30 e-mail: konsulat.danii@preiss.pl
Consulate of Germany pl. Hodu Pruskiego 9 70-550 Szczecin tel./fax. (91) 485-06-57 e-mail: biuro_konsula_honorowego_RFN@px.pl
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Annex 12 BUS CONNECTIONS IN SZCZECIN DAY ROUTES
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Annex 12 BUS CONNECTIONS IN SZCZECIN NIGHT ROUTES
A-12-2
Annex 12 TRAM CONNECTIONS IN SZCZECIN
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Annex 11
Guarded Car Parks
Due to the normal risk of theft, private entrepreneurs have set up a number of guarded car parks in Szczecin. You can park your car there for a fee and can arrange for a long-term contract for the duration of days/weeks/months:
- ul. Gowackiego 28, phone: +48 91 448 03 75 - ul. Kopernika 18, phone: +48 793 170 283 - ul. 26 Kwietnia 1cd, phone: +48 91 453 06 00 - ul. Tarpanowa 39, phone: +48 91 463 53 30 - ul. Chopina 14, phone: +48 91 452 58 40 - ul. Ksicia Witolda 8/9, phone: +48 91 449 47 45 - ul. Wilcza 15, phone: +48 91 442 25 73 - ul. Napierskiego 81, phone: +48 91 464 41 79 - ul. Narutowicza 17a, phone: +48 91 433 39 15 - ul. Jasna 101/101c, phone: +48 91 462 84 77 - ul. Przyjaci onierza 15, phone: +48 91 442 25 73 - ul. Ledchowskiego 2a, phone: +48 91 489 46 27
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Annex 13
Supermarkets in Szczecin
Here are a lot of discount stores and supermarkets in Szczecin - some of them are well known from your country: AUCHAN Kobaskowo Ustowo 45 Phone: +48 91 883 86 44 www.auchan.pl CASTORAMA www.castorama.pl ul. Ku Socu 67B Phone: +48 91 480 51 00 ul. Poudniowa 21 Phone: +48 91 424 61 00 ul. Wiosenna 80 Phone: +48 91 460 31 00 LEROY MERLIN www.leroymerlin.pl ul. Struga 31 Phone: +48 91 463 68 00 ul. Golisza 10 Phone: +48 91 425 78 00 MAKRO CASH and CARRY ul. Poudniowa 8 Phone: +48 91 435 85 35 REAL ul. Struga 36 Phone: +48 91 432 26 00 SELGROS ul. Walecznych 64 Phone: +48 91 469 71 00 TESCO (open 24/7) ul. Milczaska 31f Phone: +48 91 480 31 00 MEDIA MARKT ul. Mieszka I 73 Phone: +48 91 481 41 00 www.mediamarkt.pl Galeria CENTRUM Al. Niepodlegoci 60 Phone: +48 91 434 24 73 fax. +48 91 433 59 21 Centrum Handlowe GALAXY al. Wyzwolenia 18 Phone: +48 91 483 91 33 www.galaxy-centrum.pl Centrum Handlowe PIAST ul. Mieszka I 73 Phone: +48 91 480 65 00 Centrum Handlowe SONECZNE ul. Struga 18, Phone: +48 91 462 73 06 www.sch.com.pl/ Centrum Handlowe STER ul. Ku Socu 67 Phone: +48 91 486 90 41 www.chster.pl Centrum Handlowe TURZYN Al. Bohaterw Warszawy 42 Phone: +48 91 464 64 63 www.centra-handlowe.pl/ Centrum Handlowe GALERIA TURZYN with 5-D Cinema Al. Bohaterw 40 Phone: +48 91 484 22 43 www.turzyn.pl Galeria KASKADA al. Niepodlegoci 36 Phone: +48 91 810 28 00 www.galeria-kaskada.pl (including ALMA food shop from which you can order articles via Internet on www.almamarket.pl and have them delivered directly to your address)
Around Szczecin you will also find shops of the food article networks such as Netto, Lidl, Biedronka, abka, Piotr i Pawe. The larger supermarkets usually are open MON-SAT from 08.00 until 20.00 hrs and most of them also SUN (normally till 16.00). A-13-1
Annex 14
Some Useful Polish Phrases

For Politeness In Poland politeness is regarded to be very important. Obviously no one can expect you to speak Polish; nevertheless, you should try learning a minimum of Polish words for the beginning.
Good morning / day Good evening Goodbye Yes / No Please Thank you Sorry Dzie dobry Dobry wieczr Do widzenia Tak / Nie Prosz Dzikuj Przepraszam
In Case of Emergency These phrases you should keep in your bag in case of emergency.
Can you help me, please? I am from....... My name is....... I do not understand. Sorry, I dont speak Polish. Do you speak English? Can you write it down, please? Please, drive me to the city. Please, drive me to.... street. Please, call the police! Please inform Mr / Mrs....... Phone no....... Help - Police! Danger of Life! I need a doctor/ambulance immediately! Potrzebuj pomocy. Moesz mi pomc? Jestem z....... Nazywam si....... Nie rozumiem Przepraszam, nie mwi po polsku. Czy mwisz po angielsku? Czy moesz to napisa? Poprosz do centrum. Poprosz na ulic....... Zadzwo na policj! Prosz poinformuj Pana/Pania....... Zadzwo na numer....... Pomocy - Policja! Niebezpieczestwo! Potrzebuj lekarza!
How do I reach ukasinskiego Street/HQ MNC NE? Jak dojd do ulicy ukasinskiego/Kwatery Gwnej Korpusu? Please, inform the Breakdown Service to help me. Prosz, poinformuj Pomoc Drogow eby mi pomogli. To listen to and practise Polish pronunciation visit: www.learnpolishfeelgood.com
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Annex 15
Medical Support - Emergency Phone List
MEDICAL CENTRE
DUTY NCO
Ext. 781 or +48 91 444 57 81
CHIEF OF MEDICAL CENTRE
CAPT Ext. 791 or +48 91 444 57 81 BARANOW Mobile: +48 605 073 526 SKI (POL A) LTC HESSE Ext. 420 or +48 91 444 54 20 Mobile - +48 603 989 128
DEU MEDICAL ADVISER
POL MEDICAL ADVISER
MAJ Ext. 423 or +48 91 444 54 23 SUCHOWIE Mobile - +48 603 989 130 JSKI MS WIESE WO WOJTOWI CZ Mrs WARKOCZ Ext. 805 or +48 91 444 58 05 Mobile - +48 603 989 125 Ext. 792 or +48 91444 57 92 Mobile - +48 605 073 525 Ext. 727 or +48 91 444 57 27 Mobile: +48 609 027 169 Ext. 721 or +48 91 444 57 21 Mobile: +48 509 424 626 Ext. 731 or +48 91 444 57 31 Mobile - +48 693 719 750 999 (English speaking personnel might not be available!) www.medicus.szczecin.pl 9675 (English speaking personnel 24/7) From mobile: Local: 608 599 999 800 200 300
DEU MEDICAL NCO
POL MEDICAL NCO
DNK NSE POINTS OF CONTACT
or Mrs ADAMSKA
DEU NSE POINTS OF CONTACT
WO WOJTOWI CZ
AMBULANCE
MEDICUS CLINIC
FALCK Corporation Helpline for tourists Medical portal of Szczecin: www.pmz.pl
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Annex 16
Restaurants
Restaurant Bohema Al. Wojska Polskiego 67 Phone: +48 91 433 22 30 www.bohema.szczecin.pl Bombay ul. Partyzantw 1 Phone: +48 91 812 11 71 www.india.pl Caffe Venezia Plac Ora Biaego 10 Phone: +48 91 431 02 71 www.cafe-venezia.pl Chaupa Poudniowa 9 (near MACRO) Phone: +48 601 34 30 50 www.chalupa.com.pl Chata Plac Hodu Pruskiego 8 Phone: + 48 91 488 88 81 www.chata.szczecin.pl Christopher Columbus Way Chrobrego 1 Phone: +48 91 489 34 01 www.columbuspub.pl Haj Fong Tropical Al. Wojska Polskiego 66 Phone: +48 91 433 99 40 Karczma Polska Pod Kogutem Plac Lotnikw 3 Phone: +48 91 434 68 73 www.karczmapodkogutem.pl KarTeMa ul. Spiska 13 Phone: +48 91 483 50 43 www.kartema.pl Klubik (music club, cafe, restaurant) ul. Kunierska 13 Phone: +48 91 433 02 36 www.klubik.pl Specialities Languages spoken
Italian
English, German
Indian
English
Italian
English
Polish
English
International
English, German
International
English
Chinese Vietnamese
English
Polish
English
Polish
English
International
English, German
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Kunia ul. lska 41 Phone: +48 91 489 63 57 www.kuznia.szczecin.pl Hanoi & Lucca ul. Niemcewicza 2 Phone: +48 91 422 50 40 www.lucca.pl Obera Chopska ul. Arkoska 28 Phone: +48 502 640 661 www.oberzachlopska.pl Park Hotel ul. Plantowa 1 Phone: +48 91 434 00 50 www.parkhotel.szczecin.pl Perugia Pizzeria ul. ukasiskiego 42 Phone: +48 91 485 88 27 www.perugia.pl Radecki ul. Tkacka 12 Phone: +48 91 425 27 15 www.radecki.com.pl Renaissance (Radisson Hotel) Plac Roda 10 Phone: +48 91 359 51 93 www.szczecin.radissonsas.com Stara Piekarnia ul. Pisudskiego 7 Phone: +48 693 437 077 www.starapiekarnia.szin.pl Trattoria Toscana Pl. Ora Biaego 10 Phone +48 91 431 02 72 www.trattoria-toscana.pl Valentino Ristorante ksiecia Boguslawa X 8 Phone: +48 91 818 32 72
Polish
English
Italian
English, German
International
English, German
International
English, German
Italian
English, German
International
English, German
International
English, German
Polish
English
Italian
English
Italian
English
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Victor ul. Majowa 2 Phone: +48 91 452 51 40 www.restauracja-victor.yoyo.pl Wine Bar &Cafe Podzamcze Rynek Sienny 3 Phone: +48 91 433 11 25 www. winebarcafe.pl
International
English
International
English
Fast Food Restaurant KFC Casino KFC Galaxy KFC Makro KFC Ryga KFC Struga McDonald's McDonald's McDonald's Pizza Hut Subway Subway Address ul. Ku Socu 67 ul. Wyzwolenia 18 ul. Mieszka I 35 ul. Piastw 16 ul. Struga 18 ul. Struga 32 ul. Poudnowa 21 Al. Niepodlegoci 18/21 ul. Struga 15 Al. Niepodlegoci 18 ul. Ku Socu 67 (STER) Telephone +48 71 386 19 05 +48 71 386 17 60 +48 71 386 19 19 +48 71 386 18 90 +48 71 386 18 60 +48 91 464 28 34 +48 91 431 09 82 +48 91 431 54 22 +48 91 462 80 88 +48 91 886 90 90
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Annex 17
Pubs
Bachus (wine bar) ul. Sienna 6 Phone: +48 91 488 37 21 Boston Al. Niepodlegoci 22 Phone: +48 91 433 55 02 Chrobry Restaurant & Pub ul. Way Chrobrego 1 Phone: +48 91 48 80 163 www.chrobrypub.pl Colorado ul. Way Chrobrego 1a Phone: +48 91 488 19 21 www.coloradopub.pl Columbus ul. Way Chrobrego 1 Phone: +48 91 489 34 01 Desperados ul. Osiek 1 Phone: +48 91 489 51 25 Irish Pub Dublin ul. Kaszubska 57, Phone: +48 91 434 39 41 www.irishpub.szin.pl Jama Al. Wojska Polskiego 68 Phone: +48 91 433 68 63 Kanclerz ul. Sienna 7 Phone: +48 91 812 14 28 London Pub ul. lska 38 Phone: +48 91 489 35 66 Piwnica Kany Plac Piotra i Pawa 4 Phone: +48 91 434 15 61 Porto Grande ul. Jana z Kolna 7 Phone: +48 91 434 70 18 www.portogrande.szin.pl Vincent ul. Tkacka 68 Phone: +48 91 434 43 21 Tawerna Cutty Sark Aleja Bohaterw Warszawy 111 Phone: +48 502 078 478 http://www.cuttysark.pl/
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Annex 18
Discos and Night Clubs
Baila (Radisson Hotel) Plac Roda 8 Phone: +48 91 359 51 88 Camarillo Jazz Club ul. Mciwoja II 8 Phone: +48 91 488 34 81 www.camarillo.pl/ Copernicus Bar (Radisson Hotel) Plac Roda 10 Phone: +48 91 359 59 72 Cuba Libre Club Cubano Al. Wojska Polskiego 127 Phone: +48 91 453 90 00 www.cubalibre.pl/ Grand Cru ul. Bogusawa X 9 Phone: +48 91 488 91 91 www.grandcru.szczecininfo.pl Havana Dance Club Al. Wojska Polskiego 78, Phone: +48 693 405 911
Kafe Jerzy ul. Jagielloska 67 Phone: +48 91 484 78 33 www.kafejerzy.pl Kontrasty ul. Wawrzyniaka 7a, Phone: +48 91 421 02 16 www.kontrasty.szczecin.pl Rocker Club ul. Partyzantw 2 Phone: +48 91 488 55 00 http://www.rockerclub.pl Royal Jazz Club ul. Mariacka 26 Phone: +48 91 829 08 57 www.royal.szczecin.pl Senso Dance Club ul. Niepodlegoci 18/22 Phone: +48 600 751 752
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Headquarters Multinational Corps Northeast

Szczecin January 2013

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HOUSING AND EDUCATION 4.1 4.2 4.3 Housing Schools Kindergartens 15 16 18

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BANKING 9.1 9.2 General info Banks in Szczecin 32 32

LANGUAGE PROBLEMS 10.1 10.2 10.3 General info Translators Emergency 34 34 34

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION 13.1 13.2 Hotels Security 42 42

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CHAPTER 2: GENERAL INFORMATION

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CHAPTER 3: LEGAL ASPECTS

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Zone Zone A Zone B

Code SZCA SZCB

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CHAPTER 4: HOUSING AND EDUCATION

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CHAPTER 5: DAILY LIFE

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CHAPTER 6: MEDICAL AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Other important phone numbers are presented in Annex 10.

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a fire extinguisher in their car - available in supermarkets and homeimprovement stores.

with a fine in accordance with the Polish Traffic Regulations.

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offices in Szczecin. The main branch in Szczecin is located in Al. Wojska

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CHAPTER 10: LANGUAGE PROBLEMS

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CHAPTER 11: TRAVELLING

St. Marys Ascension Day/Polish Armed Force

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CHAPTER 12: LEISURE

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Indoor Swimming Pools

Outdoor Swimming Pools

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Concerning weapons: see chapter 3.8. 12.2.7 Winter Sports