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President of the EBC Poland is the member of the Honorary Committee of the Scientific Conference in the University of Euroregional Economy.

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On the 24th of May 2017 at the Alcide De Gasperi University of Euroregional Economy a scientific conference “Management in XXI century. Human resources in the future organization” took place. In the Honorary Committee chaired by prof. Halina Czubasiewicz from the University of Gdańsk Mr. Janusz Cieślak – the President of the European Business Club Poland took part.

Management is a faculty which imposes responsibility and requires creation as well as promotion of a person in the organisation as the top value. Dynamic changes which occur in Poland as well as in the world exert constant development which cannot be based on patterns. The aim of the Conference was a trial to answer the questions: what should be taught in the field of management?, what would the organizations of the future look like?, what employees will intelligent organizations need? and to diagnose mutual relations in developing structures in organizations of the future.

The programme of the Conference consisted of two panels:

  1. Corporate Social Responsibility. Managing an organization. The nature of Communications in organisations.
  2. The meaning of innovation of enterprises. Human Resources Management. The role of negotiations on the competitive market.

The President of the EBC Poland-Janusz Cieślak took part in both of the panels sharing both his knowledge and experience.

 

 

 

The Congress „Polska Wielski Projekt” [Poland a Great Project”].

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From the 18th to the 21st of May 2017 an annual congress „Polska Wielki Projekt” was held. The congress is a civic event where both experts and bodies of opinion meet. It is being held since 2011 and every time it gathers excellent thinkers, important participants of the public life as well as many participants who part take in the debates. The aim of the Congress is the discuss strategic development challenges which are ahead of Poland and Europe.

The President of the European Business Club-Janusz Cieślak was this year’s participant.

He was particularly interested in the panels concerning economic issues and the role and position od Poland in the European Union.

Mateusz Morawiecki-Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Finance gave and interesting introduction to the economic panel covering four themes:

  • Where does economic freedom end – international challenge of lighting with tax optimalisation
  • Poland in the global economy based on data
  • The building of Polish capital as the basis of Polish freedom
  • New Bretton Woods. Is a new social global contract needed?

This year’s Congress „Polska Wielki Projekt” confirmed that it is an important event enabling the discussion on challenges ahead of our country ca ring about mutual good and interests.

Poland and Singapore Economic Forum.

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On the 22nd of May 2017 a Poland Singapore Economic Forum was held with the participation of the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda and the President of Singapore Tony Tan. An occasion to organise this Forum was the first visit in history of the President of Singapore – Tony Tan in Poland. He was accompanied by a delegation of entrepreneurs from Singapore. Polish entrepreneurs who were interested in co-operating with Singapore also had a chance to meet the participants of the delegation from Singapore B2B. The organizers of the Forum were: Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu SA [Polish Investemnt and Trade Agency] and Singapore Business Federation. The participants of the Forum form the European Business Club Poland were Janusz Cieślak-the President of EBC Poland and members, entrepreneurs – Anna Kosik (K@K Nieruchomości) [K@K Property] and Tadeusz Kurek (NTT SYSTEM).

Singapore is a country of the highest population density in the world. However when looking at its economic development and wealth of its inhabitants only Japan is better. Over two third of Singapore’s national income derives from the service industry. This small country is also an example of success of a multiethnic, multilingual and multicultural society.

Representatives of the EBC Poland at the opening ceremony of the China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Branch in Poland.

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On the 22 nd of May 2017 the represenbtaives of the European Business Club Poland: Janusz Cieślak – the President, Krzysztof Walendziewski – member of the management Board and Łukasz Grzelec – acting as the Director of the Press Office took part in the inauguration of the beginning of operating of the China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Branch in Poland. The event took place in the Ballroom of Hotel Sofitel Victoria.

China Construction Bank Corporation with head office in Beijing had been established in 1954 (formerly known as China Construction Bank) is a leading, big commercial bank in the People’s Republic of China. By the end of 2016 the capitalization of the Bank amounted to 192.626 million USD. This allowed for a fifth place among banks listed on the stock exchange. The Bank has 14,985 branches and departments in continental China and and supports branches and departments of the commercial bank in 29 countries and regions with 251 foreign institutions at all levels.

China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. Branch in Poland is the first branch of China Construction Bank in Central and Eastern Europe. The decision to open the branch of the Bank in Poland was lead by a constant development of economic and trade co-operation between China and Central and Eastern Europe. The Branch will fully contribute to the brand, resources and global communication network ensuring the clients from China, Poland and Central and Eastern Europe high quality of financial services.

 

Janusz Cieślak, President of EBC Poland and  Shouming Jiao, Director General of China Construction Bank (Europe) Branch in Poland.

Orchestra of the Tadeusz Wrześniak Glassworks Industry was the participant of the European Picnic in the Royal Lazienki in Warsaw

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It is our pleasure to inform that the Orchestra of the Tadeusz Wrześniak Glassworks Industry preformed during the European Picnic in the Royal Łazienki in Warsaw on the 1st of May 2017 marking the 13th anniversary of Poland’s accession to the European Union. European Business Club Poland was a partner of the Picnic.  We would like to remind you that Taduesz Wrześniak is the prizewinner of the EVC Poland Award  Entrepreneur Magnus – Outstanding Enterpreneur 2016.

A high artistic standard, a good repertoire, an easiness in connecting with the audience were met with a warm welcome of about two thousand people in the Amfitheater of Royal Łazienki. Alicja Urbanowicz is the conductor and managers of the Orchestra. The average age of members of the Orchestra is 13 years and the youngest artist who plays the drums and trumpet is 6 years old.

 

Ninth edition of the European Economic Congress in Katowice 10-12 May 2017.

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The IX edition of the European Economic Congress  has ended in Katowice. It is the biggest economic event in our part of Europe. For three days the attention of politicians and business people was focused on Silesia and the International Congress Centre in Katowice. 132 session, 700 speakers, over 9 thousand participants including 660 media representatives those are the numbers picturing the scale of the event.

The representatives of Polish government , EU administration , national and European parliament, ministers and deputy prime misters from Europe and the world as well as presidents of the biggest companies, experts and leaders of opinion took part in the EEC 2017. The European Business Club Poland  was represented by Janusz Cieślak-the President. The topics that were discussed were the future of the European Union, unstable situation in the world, deep changes in the economy, industry, trade and the dynamic development of technology. All that within the perspective of companies and people who create them.

The opening session “Other Europe in the other world” with the participation of former prime minsters of Poland, Czech republic, Slovakia and Lithuania, Jerzy Buzek, Jan Fischer, Mikulas Dzurinda and Andrius Kubilius, Konrad Szymański, secretary of state for EU affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was to answer the question about a new vision of Europe in the context of the latest political changes tilting the Old Continent in the direction of populism and isolationism.

The economic landscape after Brexit, the probability of other decentralizing movements inside of the European Union or the realization of the two speed Europe these are according to the participants’ diagnosis few of the most important challenges with which Poland and Europe will have to cope with.

The politicians also tried to answer the question what does the Central and Eastern European region needs in order to effectively make up for the distance between us and the developed Western countries.

The Deputy Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki who participated in the IX European Economic Congress admitted that Upper Silesia is a the “technological heart of Poland”. It is here, according to the Minister of Development, that entrepreneurs see a particular sense of investment in innovative solutions. He emphasized that the participants of the Congress know that a good time for investments is coming.

At the same time the European Start-up Days took place in Spodek Sports and Entertainment Area and were visited by over 2.5 thousand people. The EEC-Leaders of Tomorrow also had its continuation and was very common among students.

 

European Business Club Poland was the honorary patron of the VII edition of the „ Professionalists for Professionalists.”

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We are pleased to inform you that European Business Club Poland took the honorary patronage over the meeting „ Professionalists for Professionalists” which will take place from 9th to 10th of June 2017 at the Faculty of Wood Technology at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (ul. Nowoursynowska 159).

Furniture industry is a dynamically developing area of Polish economy. Polish furniture are a valued product on the European markets both for its quality and good price.

In order to keep the 4th highest place in the ranking of countries exporting furniture it should be remembered how important the aspect of improvement of companies is both in the production area and technological or management.

„ Professionalists for Professionalists” are cyclical meetings of entrepreneurs of the furniture industry organized by TopSolution with its partners. They enable the participation in free works hops, discussion panels Or give the possibility to meet with specialists not only from the area of one’s operations.

This year’s eight edition will take place for the first time at the Faculty of Wood Technology at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. From 9th to 10th June 2017 the participants will  be able to go on a certified training with TopSolid, get to know how to obtain finances for their current operations as well as  for the development of their companies thanks to the new Sector Programme WoodIn, EU funding (a consultancy point is planned), get to know new, interesting solutions in the area of latest wooden materials used in the furniture industry or how to protect industrial ownership.

Those are only a few of the variety of topic offers at the VIII edition of the„ Professionalists for Professionalists”.

 

 

IV Annual Board Meeting of the European Business Club Poland.

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The IV Annual Board Meeting of members of the European Business Club Poland took place on the 14th of December 2016. The meeting was held at the conference room in Hotel “Czarny Kot – My Warsaw Residence” in Warsaw.

After having done statutory activities Mr Janusz Cieślak – the President of the Board handed membership cards to new members of the Association.

Following the above and according to the Agenda the following documents were presented:

  1. Report on the activities of the Association for 2016 together with the report of the Board’s activities presented by the President – Janusz Cieślak,
  2. Financial Report together with the Report on the activities of the Audit Commission presented by the Chairman – Anna Kosik.

In its Report the Audit Commission highly marked the Board’s work and emphasized the unique role of Janusz Cieślak – President of the Association in the gained success.

The evaluation presented by the Chairman – Anna Kosik was met by great approval of the meeting’s participants.

 The IV Annual Board Meeting unanimously in the form of resolutions approved the presented reports granting a vote of confidence to the Board as well as the Audit Commission.

Meeting with the entrepreneurs in Kobyłka.

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On the 1st of December 2016 the President of the European Business Club Poland – Janusz Cieślak  and the Director of the Board’s Office – Janusz Janicki took part in a meeting with entrepreneurs from Kobyłka. The meeting was organized by the Meer of the town – Robert Roguski and the Head of the Town Council – Ewa Jaźwińska on the following topics: presentation of the current investments in the Town of Kobyłka, results of the diagnosis of the Warsaw Functional Area in potential export and changes in the offers of the Unemployment Office in Wołomin. In his speech the President – Janusz Cieślak presented information on the activities of the European Business Club Poland and invited the gathered entrepreneurs to co-operation. In the second part of the meeting the representatives of the European Business Club took part in individual business talks with the entrepreneurs.

European Business Club Poland supports the Constitution for Business.

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The European Business Club Poland in a very positive manner opinionates the proposals for change in assumptions made in the Vice Prime Minister’s (Mateusz Morawiecki) Constitution for Business. Any solutions that facilitate activities of Polish entrepreneurs are always welcomed and can count on our support. From the moment our Association was established we stated many times that various legal barriers and an array of unclear and sometimes contradicting legal provisions are an immense barrier in the development of the Polish economy. It appears that our voice has been heard.

Without a doubt The Constitution for Business is a long awaited  document by entrepreneurs. It is very lengthy therefore here we would like to draw your attention only to a few of its aspects.

With particular satisfaction we welcome the announcement to create a spokesman for entrepreneurs. This demand has been raised by the European Business Club Poland already in 2013 and was specified in the bill’s draft written by the lawyer Wojciech Błaszczak, who was then a member of the Board of the Association. Despite introducing the document to representatives of Parliamentary Clubs at that time it was only supported by one political party. Now it has a chance to come into force which we hope will happen.

 For entrepreneurs one of the most fundamental aspects is transparency of law and interpretation of legal provisions and therefore the stability of law. Stability of law is the first ally of an entrepreneur and allows for making key decisions both in current activities as well as in forming strategies and company development. Stability of law also brings measurable effects for entrepreneurs for instance by reducing costs for legal services and also costs of lengthy court proceedings.

Mentioning the famous so called “Wilczek Bill” according to which what is not prohibited is allowed we take as a step in the right direction. This rule is connected with the above mentioned stability of law. Similarly we look at the proposal to introduce the rule of “Institutions’ silent agreement” or interpreting unclear situations on favour of the entrepreneur, and not how it has been until now – exactly the opposite.

In an optimistic way we look at the proposal of penalties used by the Institutions which will be adequate to the wrongdoing. It definitely builds a sense of justice and creates good positive relationships between the state and entrepreneurs. We also hope that this will liquidate commonly occurring cases when for little wrongdoings (i.e. a mistake in the invoice in the amount of few groszy) a penalty was imposed which was many times higher than possible losses of the state treasury and disproportionally high to the mistake made.

It is also import to create a common committee of the parliament and entrepreneurs as a constant discussion forum between the ministries and representative of entrepreneurs. It will be responsible inter alia for giving opinions on legal acts important for economic activity and coming up to common solutions. The European Business Club Poland supports the suggestion of prof. Elżbieta Mączyńska – President of the Polish Economic Society to expand this committee by representatives of non-government institutions.

However, the most important from our point of view is the emphasis on building partnerships between the state and entrepreneurs based on mutual trust and “friendly neutrality”. Upon the assumptions made in the Constitution for Business one can draw conclusions that there is a change in perceiving entrepreneurs  – finally it was understood that they are a solid base for building wealth and development of Polish society.

The European Business Club Poland wishes the Vice Prime Minister – Mateusz Marawiecki determination and success in implementing the proposed changes as quickly as possible especially due to the fact that they are needed “for yesterday”. It has to be emphasized that the idea of the Constitution for Business is noble, however its realization in practical terms will be the most important i.e. the introduced drafts of legal acts deriving from the Constitution.

Konstytucja dla biznesu.

European Business Club Poland Award Ceremony.

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For the second time now, during an official award ceremony, the European Business Club Poland will honour individuals and companies which have made significant contributions to the development of entrepreneurship, economy, local government bodies or autonomous activity, science, culture and sports in Poland and achieved success on the European and global scale.

 The Jury of the European Business Club Poland Awards, comprised of great representatives of the business, scientific and sports community, led by Prof. Elżbieta Mączyńska, Ph.D., President of the Polish Economic Society, member of the National Development Council and the Institute of Economics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, presented awards in the following categories:

 The Main Prize, VICTORIA EUROPAE (European Victoria), awarded to natural persons, companies, institutions, social organisations, initiatives and enterprises with significant contributions to raising the status of Poland on the international arena

 plus awards in five equal categories:

 ENTREPRENEUR MAGNUS (Extraordinary Entrepreneur) awarded for extraordinary achievements and contributions to the economy

BENE MERITUS (Highly Distinguished) awarded for special achievements in particular areas

 SIGNUM TEMPORIS (Sign of the Times) awarded for innovative solutions as well as achievements supporting European integration and the development of civil society

PRO FUTURO (For the Future) awarded for contributions supporting the development of entrepreneurship, economy, science, culture and sports

 PRO PUBLICO BONO (For Social Activity) awarded for special achievements in the area of social activity.

 All awards are honorary.

 We are pleased to announce that the honorary patronage over the ceremony is held by the Polish Chamber of Commerce, Polish Economic Society, Employers of Poland, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development and Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency.

The media partners include Polsat News, Polish Market economic journal, Miesięcznik Gospodarczy Nowy Przemysł [New Industry Monthly], wnp.pl website, Eurogospodarka journal [Euroeconomy], WhyStory journal and Europerspektywy [Europerspectives] bimonthly journal.

 The European Business Club Poland Awards Ceremony will take place on 24 September 2016 at Królewski Theatre in Łazienki Park, in Warsaw, which holds a very symbolic and important place in the Polish history. The Łazienki Park palace complex served as the summer residence of the last Polish King Stanisław August. Today, its beauty and splendour attracts both Warsaw residents and crowds of tourists. Its rich architecture and art offer superb aesthetic experiences. It all makes the Łazienki Park in Warsaw one of the most prestigious meeting places for business, culture and art.

The official gala will be hosted by journalist Przemysław Talkowski, last year’s winner of the BENE MERITUS (Highly Distinguished) award.

The guests will be welcomed by The Warsaw Dixielanders band. During the artistic part of the event, the participants and guests will enjoy the performance Zespół Pieśni i Tańca Śląsk im. Stanisława Hadyny [Polish National Song and Dance Ensemble “Śląsk” in memory of Stanisław Hadyna].

More information on the activities of the European Business Club Poland and the last year’s European Business Club Poland Award Ceremony can be found on the Club’s website www.ekb.org.pl. Please, visit us there.

 

The Ambassador of India a guest in the European Business Club Poland.

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On the 25th of February 2016 at the invitation of the President of the European Business Club Poland the Ambassador of India to Poland – Mr. Ajay Bisaria was a guest of the members and affiliates of the Association. The Ambassador was accompanied by the President of the Indo-Polish Chambers of Commerce – Mr. J.J. Singh. The meeting took place in the hospitable Hotel-Restaurant „Czarny Kot – My Warsaw Residence”.

Upon greeting the guests the President Mr. Janusz Cieślak reminded the gathered people about the friendly bilateral co-operation which had been present for many years and he also discussed the economic relations emphasizing the currently appearing possibilities in its development.

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Afterwards the Ambassador Mr. Ajay Bisaria gave an extended presentation on the economic situation of his country and its position in the world as well as put it in the context of current co-operation between our countries. DSC_0036 The most important issue which has a significant impact on the development of bilateral co-operation are changes in law being implemented in India due to which bureaucratic barriers will be abolished. He indicated industrial sectors where the co-operation with Poland would have a special meaning i.e.: energy sector, communication technologies, food industry, health sector, chemical industry. He also tried to convince that India is a market for those entrepreneurs “hungry for success” as well as for those looking for professional development. He emphasized that his country is a perfect base for building new, more intensive economic relations or fast development of the ones already existing.

After the Ambassador’s speech a very interesting discussion took place that ended in individual talks of entrepreneurs with our guests. This will surely be helpful in making decisions about co-operation on the Indian market.

The European Business Club Poland honored with the „Open Heart” statuette.

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It is our  great pleasure to inform that the European Business Club Poland was honored with the “Open Heart” statuette awarded by the Council of Women of the Polish Red Cross (Rada Pań Polskiego Czerwonego Krzyża). This precious award has been given to us during the charity concert “Let’s give poor children vacations” at the Stanisławowski Theater in Łazienki Królewskie. The income from this concert as well as from the auction held simultaneously will be put towards vacations for children from families which have many children and  live in poverty in different regions of the country.

The European Business Club Poland was awarded a statuette created by prof. Zofia Wolska for supporting actions of the Council of Women “Let’s give poor children vacations”.

The European Business Club Poland was awarded a statuette created by prof. Zofia Wolska for supporting actions of the Council of Women “Let’s give poor children vacations”.

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The Council of Women of the Polish Red Cross (Rada Pań Polskiego Czerwonego Krzyża) has been operating for over 20 years and is a non-profit organization. It is patterned upon a prewar tradition of the Committee of Women which helped the wounded and in need during the war and the occupation. The Council of Women is composed of women who are sensitive to the needs of the youngest people, they gather funds as volunteers as well as give their means and goods.

Christmas and New Year meeting In the European Business Club Poland.

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The upcoming Christmas and the New Year were a pleasant occasion for the members of The European Club Poland to meet in the always welcoming Hotel- Restauracji Czarny Kot – My Warszaw Residence on the 4th of December 2015. The meeting which was run in a pleasant Christmas ambiance was the time to summarize to past year, to share one’s successes at work and happiness due to the upcoming holidays and reflection.

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In his speech the President- Mr Janusz Cieślak thanked all the people present for the co-operation in the past year and reminded of the undertakings carried out in the said period. One of such spectacular undertakings was the Club Awards Gala organized for the first time. The President also outlined the intensions for the year 2016. At the end he passed his Christmas and New Year greetings to the people gathered and their families.

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As always Mrs Elżbieta Studzińska supervised the whole event and for this occasion prepared a menu consisting of traditional Polish dishes. In a family atmosphere the Members of the European Club Poland had the possibility to enjoy the moments spent with their friends and colleagues.

Discussing the issue of supporting Polish companies in the foreign markets at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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On the 2nd of December 2015 at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The President of the European Business Club Poland – Mr Janusz Cieślak participated in the meeting of the Undersecretary of State – Mrs Katarzyna Kacperczyk with representatives of Polish companies operating abroad.

The meeting of the Undersecretary – Mrs Katarzyna Kacperczyk with the representatives of Polish companies operating abroad. Fot. Karolina Siemion-Bielska/MSZ.
The meeting of the Undersecretary – Mrs Katarzyna Kacperczyk with the representatives of Polish companies operating abroad. Fot. Karolina Siemion-Bielska/MSZ.

The meeting was devoted to a discussion about the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ and diplomatic posts’ operations in 2015 in regards to supporting Polish companies on foreign markets and plans for 2016. 250 guests participated in the discussion – representatives of companies and institutions co-operating on everyday basis with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the area of economic diplomacy .

Upon greeting the invited guests the Vice-Minister Katarzyna Kacperczyk emphasized – the international success of Polish companies contributes to the promotion of Poland’s image. It is mostly through your operations that our country obtains a better position every year on the economic map of Europe and the world.

The meeting of the Undersecretary – Mrs Katarzyna Kacperczyk with the representatives of Polish companies operating abroad. Fot. Karolina Siemion-Bielska/MSZ
The meeting of the Undersecretary – Mrs Katarzyna Kacperczyk with the representatives of Polish companies operating abroad. Fot. Karolina Siemion-Bielska/MSZ

Presenting plans for 2016 the Vice-Minister Katarzyna Kacperczyk stated – in a systematic manner we try to develop and improve the supporting instruments – this year we have implemented a pilot system on researching the companies’ satisfaction which I hope will enable for a more efficient adjustment of our activities to the expectations and needs of entrepreneurs. We count on your participation in this area. Such partnership is crucial in regards to the efficiency of our common efforts. The gathered guests were ensured about the continuation of activities connected with supporting Polish companies on foreign markets by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic posts. In order to achieve that there will be many promotional initiatives held in the coming year. The growing involvement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in this area can be seen through organizing in 2015 over 30 foreign visits where 1000 entrepreneurs were participants as well as 21 seminars and trainings in which over 500 companies participated. During this year’s Conference of Ambassadors nearly 700 individual meetings of entrepreneurs with 80 heads of Polish diplomatic posts were held. The character of the meeting allowed for individual discussions with the Minister as well as between individual entrepreneurs. Best greetings for Christmas and the New Year were given.