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Poznan goats return to town hall tower
The famous Poznań goats have returned to the Town Hall Tower, one of the buildings of the National Museum in Poznań. The goats will once again delight residents and visitors of the city twice a day, at 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., and possibly also on special days at 6:00 p.m.
The return of the goats was made possible by the work of Krzysztof Kurek, a tower watchmaker who has been maintaining the city's symbol for four years. The current mechanism, which was created in 1991, was in need of repair.
"The mechanism is unique, a prototype," said Kurek. "It has many theoretical solutions characteristics of machine construction. It has been working for 32 years, and performed about 140,000 times, which can cause irreversible damage."
The goats first appeared on the town hall tower in the 16th century during the Renaissance reconstruction of the town hall. They were destroyed by a lightning strike in 1675 and restored during the renovation of the Town Hall by Germans in 1913. Their mechanism was severely damaged in 1945 and restored in 1953.
Police officer from Poznan to serve in France during Olympic games
WO Mateusz Kowalczyk, a policeman from the Dogs’ Service Department - Police Staff of the Municipal Police Headquarters in Poznań, will serve in France during the Olympic and Paralympic Games held from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Kowalczyk, along with his police dog, will be responsible for the safety of Polish fans and will represent the Polish Police in the French Republic. "We wish you good luck and safe service," the Municipal Police Headquarters in Poznań said.
Summer renovations on the Dworcowy bridge
Summer renovations on the Dworcowy Bridge and on Matyi Street and the Staroleka roundabout and tram loop have begun. The work, which includes the exchange of tracks, is necessary due to the poor condition of the existing infrastructure.
The deadline for the completion of the repairs is September 1, 2024. "The work will increase the quality and durability of the infrastructure, ensuring a reliable, safe, and efficient tram ride," the Municipal Police Headquarters in Poznań said.
Cameras launched to monitor red light violations
Cameras have been launched to monitor and enforce red light violations at the Kaponiera roundabout. Drivers who violate the red light will receive a PLN 500 fine and 15 penalty points. The system officially started on Monday, July 15, 2025.
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