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‘Eye on Poland: Country at the Crossroads’
2008-09-04
‘Eye on Poland: Country at the Crossroads'
CNN Reports Live from Warsaw October 6 -10
Viewers' video comments on Poland to feature in programming
A nation with a proud past and promising future - Poland's influence on the global stage is growing. A driving force in the new Europe with a skilled workforce spreading its influence beyond its borders and an economy increasingly attractive to foreign investors - Poland is making its mark.
‘Eye on Poland: Country at the Crossroads' is a week-long CNN International series focusing on the colour and contrast of one of Europe's fastest developing nations; from business and politics to pop culture. CNN offers a series of wide-ranging reports on this complex country tackling a time of transition; from Warsaw to Sopot, to Gdansk, Krakow and Lodz.
Solidarity Avenue, the Chopin Monument, and the Palace of Culture and Science are just some of the backdrops for CNN's live broadcasts during a week of programming hosted from Warsaw by Fionnuala Sweeney. The week will include reports from around Poland by correspondents Frederick Pleitgen, Diana Magnay, Phil Black and Zain Verjee. European Political Editor Robin Oakley and U.S. Affairs correspondent Jill Dougherty will also feature prominently in the coverage. CNN's flagship business programme- ‘Business International' - will concentrate each evening on the personalities and companies driving the economy at home and abroad.
CNN is encouraging viewer participation - on-air and online - by seeking people's thoughts from inside and outside Poland. Viewers and users will be asked to send their videos, pictures and comments on what makes Poland and its people unique.
"We want to hear people's views on Poland and we'll use the best on air and online," says Mike McCarthy, CNN International's vice president of coverage and feature programming. "We're looking forward to some distinctive programming where viewers and users can have their say on how this country has transformed itself in recent years. As our first Central European destination, this marks an exciting addition to the ‘Eye on...' strand."
The programming culminates in a half-hour special, called ‘Eye on Poland: Country at the Crossroads' and viewer postings in English and Polish can be viewed at the ‘Eye on Poland' website www.cnn.com/poland.
The ‘Eye On...' series has travelled around the world visiting France, Russia, India, South Korea, China, South Africa, Brazil and Beirut.
Weekday programming:
Fionnuala Sweeney will report from Warsaw every weekday at: 0700 GMT/0800 CET, 0800 GMT/0900CET, 0900 GMT/1000 CET, 1100GMT/1200CET
‘Business International' 1400 GMT/1500 CET
Weekend programming: Half hour special "Poland: Country at the Crossroads" can be seen on Saturday 11th October at 1330 GMT/1430CET, 1730GMT/1830 CET and
Sunday 12th October at 0130 GMT/0230 CET, 0630 GMT/0730 CET and 2330 GMT/0030 CET
Programme specifics:
Monday - Poland: A New Era Begins: Find out why Poland is becoming more strategically important on the global stage and how it is preparing for the spotlight of all Europe as it gets set to co-host the 2012 European soccer championships. Glimpse unexpected aspects of Polish life - from the "fast and the furious" street racers of Lodz to the multi-nationals making Poland a manufacturing hub for some of world's leading brands.
Tuesday - Poland: Strategic Ties: What are Poland's international allegiances? What is the nation's strategic importance to the U.S.A? How does it now define its relationship with neighbouring Russia and interpret the historical legacy left by the influence of the former Soviet giant? How has the political game changed since its accession to the European Union and taking on an active role in NATO?
Wednesday - Poland: Booming Business: A look at Polish business as the zloty strengthens against the dollar, as Poles return to Poland in an improving home economy, and as Poland takes on the new role of an immigrant destination, this time for Indians and Ukrainians. We ask how Poland has brought about this changing business dynamic which now finds itself home to one of the world's fastest growing stock exchanges, and the ninth most attractive real estate market in the world.
Thursday - Poland: Springs to Life: CNN seeks out what defines Poland culturally: from the beauty spot of Sopot dubbed "the Pearl of the Baltic", to the vibrant music scene of its cities where Chopin meets Trance; to a booming brewery industry which will leave you thirsty for more.
Friday - Poland by the Poles: From the youth studying at Krakow University to the immigrant Poles living in Brooklyn - USA's ‘Little Poland' - we hear from Poles around the world. We also look at Poles who've made it on the international sports stage, and look at the ‘stag weekend' phenomenon that makes Poland a number one destination for Europe's exuberant revellers.
For further information please contact:
CNN Press Office
+44 (0) 20 7693 0945
cnninternationalpressoffice@turner.com
