MEDIA NOTE JULY 19, 2021 Counselor of the Department Derek Chollet will travel to Kyiv on July 20-21 and Warsaw on July 21-23 to reinforce the strategic value of the United States’ relationships with Ukraine and Poland. He will continue our diplomatic conversations with Ukraine and Poland on a range of issues, including our shared ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 July, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
You are invited! Please join us to watch the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Poland’s first ever virtual celebration of American’s Independence Day. Amazing surprises are waiting for you – special message from the former US Ambassadors in Poland, a magical performance by @sanahmusic, and @patriciakazadi will be the host of our joint celebration. There will be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 July, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
US Embassy Warsaw For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE July 2, 2021 Travel of Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Cherrie Daniels to Poland The Department of State’s
Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues ,
Cherrie Daniels , will make her second official visit to Poland July 2-11. Her first visit as Envoy was in January 2020, as part of the U.S. delegation to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 July, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News
#WordsMatter. We read carefully the comments that appear under our posts about equality for LGBTQI + people. Among them there are words full of support, but there are also comments that should have never been said. We asked a few people from the Polish LGBTQI+ environment to read comments in front of the camera ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 June, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Human Rights, News
29 June 2021 The United States has been and continues to be a strong supporter and partner of the Three Seas Initiative. As Secretary Blinken said in one of his very first events as U.S. Secretary of State back in February, the United States is eager to work with the Three Seas countries to strengthen ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 June, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
JUNE 25, 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, ahead of his remarks at the White House for Pride Month, President Joe Biden announced that he will appoint Jessica Stern to be the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons at the Department of State – a role critical to ensuring that U.S. diplomacy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, Vice President of the United States
JUNE 25, 2021 THE PRESIDENT: Well, my name is Joe Biden. I’m Jill Biden’s husband. (Laughter.) Ashton, thank you. You seemed awfully comfortable up here. (Laughter and applause.) You were awfully comfortable up here. I don’t know. I — I’m not sure I’ll be around, but, you know — (laughter) — if you’re here, just ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, Vice President of the United States
By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 21, 2021 The United States has taken action against dozens of Belarusian individuals and entities in response to last month’s forced diversion of a commercial Ryanair flight between two European Union member states and the politically motivated arrest of journalist Raman Pratasevich and Sofiya Sapega. These ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 18, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Secretary Blinken emphasized the strength of our Polish-American partnership to NATO and the Transatlantic community in addressing regional and global challenges. The Secretary also discussed our ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 18, 2021 Juneteenth, or June 19, is a reflective day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation to abolish slavery. Yet it wasn’t until two and a half years later, on June 19, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
15 June 2021 Towards a Renewed Transatlantic Partnership 1. The United States and the European Union represent 780 million people who share democratic values and the largest economic relationship in the world. We have a chance and a responsibility to help people make a living and keep them safe and secure, fight climate change, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
14 June 2021 President Biden spoke today on the margins of the NATO Summit with President Andrzej Duda of Poland. The President reiterated his support for NATO’s strengthened defense and deterrence agenda and his resolute commitment to the defense of Allies on NATO’s eastern flank, including Poland. He discussed his plans for the upcoming summit ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
June 13, 2021 “The transatlantic alliance is the strong foundation on which our collective security and our shared prosperity are built. The partnership between Europe and the United States, in my view, is and must remain the cornerstone of all that we hope to accomplish in the 21st century, just as we did in the 20th century… ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
June 11, 2021 In the midst of a revolution, less than a year after declaring our independence, the Congress consecrated what would become an enduring emblem of American unity by adopting a national flag on June 14, 1777. In the 244 years since, the United States has grown and changed across the generations — and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
JUNE 01, 2021 The uprising at the Stonewall Inn in June, 1969, sparked a liberation movement — a call to action that continues to inspire us to live up to our Nation’s promise of equality, liberty, and justice for all. Pride is a time to recall the trials the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, Vice President of the United States
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 1, 2021 During this year’s Pride Month, we celebrate an important message: “You are Included.” The diverse experiences, perspectives, and contributions of the State Department community make our institution stronger and advance the goals of American diplomacy. Out of many, we are one. The Department has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 29, 2021 The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition condemn in the strongest terms Belarus’ forced diversion and landing of a commercial aircraft and subsequent arrest of journalist Roman Protasevich. This unprecedented and shocking action constitutes a full frontal attack on media freedom and has serious implications ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News
MAY 28, 2021 Belarus’s forced diversion of a commercial Ryanair flight under false pretenses, traveling between two member states of the European Union, and the subsequent removal and arrest of Raman Pratasevich, a Belarusian journalist, are a direct affront to international norms. These events took place amid an escalating wave of repression by the Lukashenka regime ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 27, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News
29 May 2021 American School of Warsaw Class of 2021, you did it! There are many of us here to congratulate you – family, staff, and special guest Leslie Scanlon, the Canadian Ambassador who I hear has some celebrating to do, too. Graduates, I know you have faced obstacles. COVID-19 has taken away many traditional high school experiences from you. But there is a silver lining – you were able to attend school in-person ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 May, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Events, News
MAY 25, 2021 Today, in the Oval Office, I met with George Floyd’s family. Although it has been one year since their beloved brother and father was murdered, for the family – for any family experiencing a profound loss – the first year can still feel like they got the news a few seconds ago. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, President of the United States
Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Warsaw (May 26, 2021) Location: Poland Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
MAY 24, 2021 Belarus’s forced diversion of a commercial Ryanair flight, traveling between two member states of the European Union, and subsequent removal and arrest of Raman Pratasevich, a Belarusian journalist traveling abroad, are a direct affront to international norms. The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms both the diversion of the plane ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 23, 2021 The United States strongly condemns the forced diversion of a flight between two EU member states and the subsequent removal and arrest of journalist Raman Pratasevich in Minsk. We demand his immediate release. This shocking act perpetrated by the Lukashenka regime endangered the lives ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
MAY 17, 2021 Jill and I are proud to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — the anniversary of the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization took the long overdue step of declassifying ‘homosexuality’ as a mental disorder. So much has changed for the LGBTQI+ community since that day — ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, President of the United States
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 16, 2021 This year’s May 17 marks 16 years since the first International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). In the intervening period, the United States has endeavored to reaffirm the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
12 May 2021 Thank you Mr. Grass, And congratulations to the Impact Foundation for organizing such a far-reaching virtual event. I’m so glad to see the interest and support mobilized for Impact’21. Close to 100 partners helped to make this event happen and over 250 speakers are expected. That is impressive. Mister Prime Minister, may ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 May, 2021 | Topics: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
MAY 10, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with NATO’s eastern flank Allies in a virtual summit of the Bucharest Nine (B9) countries hosted by Presidents Klaus Iohannis of Romania and Andrzej Duda of Poland. President Biden underscored his commitment to rebuilding alliances and strengthening Transatlantic relations. He conveyed his desire for closer ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
Counselor Chollet’s Travel to Ukraine and Poland (State Department, 19 July 2021)
President Biden Announces U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons (White House, 25 June 2021)
Remarks by President Biden Commemorating LGBTQ+ Pride Month (White House, 25 June 2021)
Holding the Lukashenka Regime and Its Enablers to Account (State Department, 21 June 2021)
In Commemoration of Juneteenth (State Department, 18 June 2021)
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Polish Foreign Minister Rau (State Department, 18 June 2021)
U.S.-EU Summit Statement (White House, 15 June 2021)
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Andrzej Duda of Poland (White House, 14 June 2021)
FACT SHEET: NATO Summit: Revitalizing the Transatlantic Alliance (White House, 13 June 2021)
A Proclamation on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month, 2021 (White House, 1 June 2021)
On Pride Month (State Department, 1 June 2021) ...
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 May, 2021 | Topics: News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 3, 2021 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Polish people as you celebrate your Constitution Day. The friendship shared by the United States and Poland traces its origins to the late 18th century when our countries adopted our ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
APRIL 30, 2021 The Jewish American experience is a story of faith, fortitude, and progress. It is a quintessential American experience — one that is connected to key tenets of American identity, including our Nation’s commitment to freedom of religion and conscience. This month, we honor Jewish Americans — past and present — who have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 3, 2021 Tomorrow, the United States joins the international community in celebrating World Press Freedom Day. Information and knowledge are powerful tools, and a free and independent press is the core institution connecting publics to the information they need to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 May, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland (April 29, 2021) Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On April 29, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 2,785,353 cases of COVID-19 and 67,073 related deaths since the pandemic began. This is an increase of 8,427 new cases and 541 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Zoom in to Michal Urbaniak’s latest innovation – an online version of his famous Urbanator Days. For his next gig on Thursday, April 29th at 1800 (Warsaw time), the Urbanator will host a fascinating discussion with Frank Parker, an American jazz drummer twice nominated for a Grammy Award. Parker has performed in the USA, Canada, Europe, South ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 April, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
26 April 2021 Thank you, Tisha, and hello current and future global players on World Intellectual Property Day. We are honored to have so many entrepreneurs, business owners, and representatives of universities and technology transfer centers with us. You’re here to gain a better understanding of how important modern intellectual property systems are for turning ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 April, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
APRIL 23, 2021 This year, on World Intellectual Property Day, we celebrate the innovators and creators who enrich our lives and create the products, services, companies, and industries of tomorrow. We especially recognize the power of intellectual property protection in allowing our small businesses to compete, thrive, and play their important role as the heart ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 22, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. Good afternoon. Good evening. We are so grateful to have all of you with us today. As President Biden and Vice President Harris have made clear, this administration intends to do more than any in U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 April, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Poland Travel Advisory: Level 4: Do not travel, April 22, 2021 Do not travel to Poland due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Poland due to COVID-19, indicating a very high ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 22, 2021 Today, the 51st Earth Day, we must work together to combat the climate crisis and restore our Earth for the benefit of everyone. Each year, an estimated one billion people around the world mobilize for action on Earth Day, and this year, the United States joins this wave of action. This morning, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 19, 2021 The U.S. Department of State fully supports the Department of the Treasury’s announcement today on the revocation of the Belarus-related General License (GL) and implementation of a 45-day wind down of transactions. This action is a further consequence of the Belarusian authorities’ flagrant ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
To commemorate the 78th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising that took place on April 19, 1943, Chargé d’Affaires Bix Aliu expressed solidarity with the “Daffodils” social and educational campaign being conducted online this year by the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews. Reflecting on this solemn moment in history, Chargé d’Affaires Aliu stated ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 April, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Human Rights, News
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland (April 16, 2021) Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On April 16, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 2,660,088 cases of COVID-19 and 61,208 related deaths since the pandemic began. This is an increase of 17,847 new cases and 595 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
APRIL 15, 2021 The Biden administration has been clear that the United States desires a relationship with Russia that is stable and predictable. We do not think that we need to continue on a negative trajectory. However, we have also been clear—publicly and privately—that we will defend our national interests and impose costs for Russian ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 15, 2021 Today, we announced actions to hold the Russian Government to account for the SolarWinds intrusion, reports of bounties on U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, and attempts to interfere in the 2020 U.S. elections. We have engaged Russian authorities to share our concerns about their actions ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 11:00 am Warsaw (CET) time, you and your family are invited to watch a sensory- and child-friendly music concert held by the Museum of the History of Polish Jews (POLIN) in honor of the Warsaw Ghetto piano prodigy Josima Feldschuh. Ms. Feldschuh was an exceptional girl – when she ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 April, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
15 April 2021 Good afternoon, Ambassador Freytag von Loringhoven, professors, distinguished guests, alumni of the George C. Marshall Center, and friends. Thank you, Mr. Ambassador, for your remarks. Throughout your distinguished diplomatic career, we’ve had many opportunities to work together. Just a few months ago you met with the U.S. Embassy in Poland to discuss ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 April, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
14 April 2021 Dzień Dobry. Thank you Ms. Dziewguć and congratulations on your role as Country Manager of Google Cloud Poland. This is a monumental moment where we welcome the expansion of the commitment to the Polish people and economy by one of the most innovative companies in American tech: Google. The United States of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NATO HEADQUARTERS BRUSSELS, BELGIUM APRIL 14, 2021 SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG: So, Secretary Blinken, dear Tony, welcome back to NATO. It’s really great to see you here again. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. SECRETARY GENERAL STOLTENBERG: You participated in the NATO foreign ministerial meeting just last week, and the fact ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
APRIL 12, 2021 Jill and I send our warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan Kareem. As many of our fellow Americans begin fasting tomorrow, we are reminded of how difficult this year has been. In this pandemic, friends and loved ones cannot yet gather ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 12, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 8, 2021 Thank you, Sara. It’s an honor to be part of this Days of Remembrance Yom HaShoah commemoration. A survivor of Auschwitz wrote that after Jews were led into the gas chambers, the steel doors were sealed, and the gas was turned on, they had only three minutes to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 7, 2021 On behalf of the Government of the United States, I extend my best wishes to Roma everywhere on International Roma Day. On April 8, we celebrate the rich culture, language, and heritage of Roma around the world, including the generations of Romani Americans who ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News
The Embassy of the United States in Poland is pleased to announce the opening of a competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications for the U.S. Department of State’s 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021). Alumni can submit proposals requesting funding from $10,000 up to $25,000 to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: Alumni, Events, News
Zoom in to Michal Urbaniak’s latest innovation – an online version of his famous Urbanator Days. For his next gig on Thursday, April 8th at 1800 (Warsaw time), the Urbanator will host a fascinating discussion with Rich Keller, a four-time Grammy-nominated mixer and producer who has scored 29 Platinum albums with over 75 million albums ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
APRIL 04, 2021 On Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day — we stand in solidarity with the Jewish people in America, Israel, and around the world to remember and reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust. An estimated six million Jews perished alongside millions of other innocent victims — Roma and Sinti, Slavs, disabled persons, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, President of the United States
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 31, 2021 On the occasion of Transgender Day of Visibility, the United States proudly recognizes transgender and gender non-conforming persons and their continued struggle for a life of equality, security, and dignity. Across the globe, members of the transgender and gender non-conforming community are making significant strides towards advancing equality for all people. They are becoming more visible and bravely sharing their stories, providing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 April, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
REMARKS TO THE PRESS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE PRESS BRIEFING ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 30, 2021 MR PRICE: Good afternoon. Today I have the privilege of welcoming back to the press briefing room Secretary Blinken. It’s especially a privilege today because the Secretary, as you know, is here to unveil the
2020 Human Rights Report . Secretary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State
MARCH 26, 2021 Jill and I send our best wishes to everyone celebrating Passover in the United States, the State of Israel, and around the world. At its heart, the Passover story is one of overcoming adversity and finding hope, of summoning the resilience and resolve to emerge from a long dark night to a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
MARCH 26, 2021 Today, President Biden invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate he will host on April 22 and 23. The virtual Leaders Summit will be live streamed for public viewing. President Biden took action his first day in office to return the United States to the Paris Agreement. Days later, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 March, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Events, News, President of the United States
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland (March 26, 2021) Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On March 25, the Polish Minister of Health announced that Poland’s third COVID-19 wave continues to accelerate. On March 26, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 2,189,966 cases of COVID-19 and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Zoom in to Michal Urbaniak’s latest innovation – an online version of his famous Urbanator Days. For his next gig on Thursday, March 25th at 1800 (Warsaw time), the Urbanator will host a fascinating discussion with renowned Swedish jazz – and classical music — composer and keyboardist Peter Burman. Inspired on his international musical journey ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NATO HEADQUARTERS AGORA BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MARCH 24, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. A few weeks ago, not long after becoming Secretary as State, I spoke directly to the American people. I said that my number one job is to ensure that America’s foreign policy delivers for them – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 24, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Begin text: As documented in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 23, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Brussels with his counterparts from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, which constitute the Visegrád Group (V4). As NATO Allies and EU Member States, the V4 countries play an important role in strengthening Central Europe and the Transatlantic Alliance. Secretary Blinken emphasized the importance ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 22, 2021 “We continue to support the goal of a Europe whole and free and at peace. The United States is fully committed to our NATO Alliance, and I welcome Europe’s growing investment in the military capabilities that enable our shared defense.” – President Joseph R. Biden, February ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 22, 2021 Water is an invaluable resource that we rely on for nearly everything we do. Reliable access to water underpins health, economic opportunity, and security in every country, and ensuring global access to safe and adequate water for basic needs is now more important than ever. Climate change is already ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
MARCH 21, 2021 One of the core values and beliefs that should bring us together as Americans is standing against hate and racism, even as we acknowledge that systemic racism and white supremacy are ugly poisons that have long plagued the United States. We must change the laws that enable discrimination in our country, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, President of the United States
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland (March 19, 2021) Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On March 19, the Polish Minister of Health announced that Poland’s third COVID-19 wave is accelerating, and new virus cases are rising rapidly. On March 19, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 2,010,244 cases of COVID-19 and 48,807 related deaths since the pandemic began. This is an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 18, 2021 The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin Text: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy cordially invites students, teachers and parents to join and view the EducationUSA Poland Virtual Fair on April 15, from 4:00-7:00pm. Representatives of 16 American colleges and universities will present their educational offers for Polish students. The fair is open to anyone interested in studying in the United States at the undergraduate level. Viewers will have a chance to attend various thematic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 March, 2021 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland (March 12, 2021) Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On March 11, the Polish Minister of Health announced that Poland has entered its third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and that the number of new cases is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Bix Aliu, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i.: Biden Intends to Talk to Duda 11 March 2021 President Trump called Andrzej Duda in the second week after his election in 2016. Joe Biden has not called Warsaw even though it has been four months since the election. What is the rationale behind such a delay? We’re only in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 March, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 9, 2021 Today in Brussels, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met with European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans, and the College of Commissioners to discus efforts to raise global climate ambition heading into COP26 in Glasgow. After their meetings, they ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
MARCH 08, 2021 Women’s history is American history — and world history. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and progress of women and girls in the United States and around the globe. My Administration is committed to honoring women by investing in their opportunity, security, and wellbeing. I was proud to issue ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
The U.S. Embassy and EducationUSA Poland are inviting students interested in studying in the U.S. to a webinar “Study in the US? Apply for an athletic scholarship!”. The event will be held online on March 23 at 15:00 and will include a presentation on the application process by Patrycja Donaburska, EducationUSA and Q&A discussion with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: Education, Events, News
NOTICE TO THE PRESS OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 4, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to Host Virtual Award Ceremony Featuring Special Remarks by the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden On Monday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BEN FRANKLIN ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 3, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. My fellow Americans, five weeks ago I was sworn in as your Secretary of State. My job is to represent the United States to the world, to fight for the interests and values of the American people. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 3, 2021 On this World Wildlife Day, we recognize the importance of the world’s forests, which are home to 80 percent of the globe’s terrestrial biodiversity and contribute to the livelihoods of over one billion people. They also absorb nearly a third of all the planet-warming ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 March, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 2, 2021 The United States joins the European Union in condemning and responding to the Russian Federation’s use of a chemical weapon in the attempted assassination of Russian opposition figure Aleksey Navalny in August 2020 and his subsequent imprisonment in January 2021. We share the EU’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
MARCH 01, 2021 Each year, Women’s History Month offers an important opportunity for us to shine a light on the extraordinary legacy of trailblazing American women and girls who have built, shaped, and improved upon our Nation. Throughout American history, women and girls have made vital contributions, often in the face of discrimination and undue ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland (February 26, 2021) Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On February 26, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 1,684,788 cases of COVID-19 and 43,353 related deaths since the pandemic began. This is an increase of 11,539 new cases and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 25, 2021 The United States joins Ukraine in marking the seventh anniversary of Russia’s invasion and seizure of Crimea — a brazen affront to the modern international order. We affirm this basic truth: Crimea is Ukraine. Russia’s occupation and increasing militarization of the Crimean Peninsula have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
Good afternoon. My name is Bix Aliu. I am the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw. Let me start by congratulating the organizers for the third edition of this conference on Media for Freedom. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today. It’s an honor to join such distinguished participants as Vice President Vera ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
READOUT
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 23, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Secretary Blinken emphasized the importance of Polish-American security cooperation to NATO and the Transatlantic Community and thanked the Foreign Minister for Poland’s steadfast partnership. The Secretary also discussed our cooperation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
READOUT
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 22, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participated virtually in today’s EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) at the invitation of EU High Representative Josep Borrell. Secretary Blinken highlighted the United States’ commitment to repairing, revitalizing, and raising the level of ambition in the U.S.-EU ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 East Room THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. Ambassador. And it’s great to be with Angela and Emmanuel. We just spent part of — from Washington’s perspective — the morning together. But I want to say hello to everyone and thanks, you — at the Munich Conference for hosting this special session. For ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 19, 2021 On January 20, on his first day in office, President Biden signed the instrument to bring the United States back into the Paris Agreement. Per the terms of the Agreement, the United States officially becomes a Party again today. The Paris Agreement is an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
February 17, 2021 Today, I join Christians across our country and around the world in observing Ash Wednesday. As we enter into the season of Lent, we know this moment of repentance, reflection, and renewal comes in the midst of a painful winter for our nation and the world. On this Ash Wednesday and every ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland (February 12, 2021) Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On February 12, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 1,577,036 cases of COVID-19 and 40,424 related deaths since the pandemic began. This is an increase of 6,379 new cases ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
11 February 2021 Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone today with Polish Minister of Defence Mariusz Błaszczak to reinforce the importance of the longstanding U.S.-Poland strategic alliance. The Secretary and the Minister discussed a range of issues, including Poland’s commitment to defense ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 9, 2021 The United States congratulates the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia on 30 years of partnership in the Visegrád Group (V4) format. As NATO Allies and EU member states, V4 countries play important roles in strengthening Central Europe and the Transatlantic Alliance. Since its establishment in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
Zoom in to Michal Urbaniak’s latest innovation – an online version of his famous Urbanator Days. For his next gig on February 11 at 1800 (Warsaw time), the Urbanator will host a fascinating discussion with the Grammy nominee and Gold Record-awarded vocalist Irene Blackman. The daughter of jazz-funk pioneer and legend Don Blackman (who performed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 7, 2021 George Shultz was a legend. As Secretary of State, he helped achieve the greatest geopolitical feat of the age: a peaceful end to the Cold War. He negotiated landmark arms control agreements with the Soviet Union and, after leaving office, continued to fight for a world free of nuclear weapons. He also urged serious action on the climate crisis at a time when too few ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 4, 2021 Today, President Biden signed a Presidential Memorandum directing all U.S. government departments and agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons around the world. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News, President of the United States, U.S. Secretary of State
FEBRUARY 04, 2021 U.S. Department of State Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be here with you. And I’ve been looking forward a long time to be able to call you “Mr. Secretary.” Good afternoon, everyone. It’s an honor to be back at the State Department under ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
FEBRUARY 03, 2021 This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope. We have never fully lived up to the founding principles ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 February, 2021 | Topics: Education, Events, Human Rights, News, President of the United States
February 3, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Pawel Soloch, Poland’s National Security Bureau Chief, and Krzysztof Szczerski, Minister of State. Mr. Sullivan underscored the Biden Administration’s interest in strengthening the bilateral relationship, expressing gratitude for Poland’s strong cooperation with the United States on defense issues and its efforts to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Poland
President Biden’s cabinet is the most diverse cabinet in U.S. history, ensuring that it truly represents the American people. 1. Kamala Harris – first female, first African-American and first South Asian to serve as Vice President Kamala Devi Harris makes history as the first woman of color and the first person of South Asian descent be vice president of the United States. In ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
FEBRUARY 01, 2021 This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope. We have never fully lived up to the founding principles of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Events, History, Human Rights, News, President of the United States
Zoom in to Michal Urbaniak’s latest innovation – an online version of his famous Urbanator Days. For his next gig on February 2 at 1800 (Warsaw time), the Urbanator will host a fascinating discussion with the jazz and blues guitarist “Ric Jaz” Hall, one of Chicago’s best musicians who currently tours with Buddy Guy, America’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 February, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland (January 20, 2021) Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On January 20, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 1,450,747 cases of COVID-19 and 34,141 related deaths since the pandemic began. This is an increase of 6,943 new cases ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Zoom in to Michal Urbaniak’s latest innovation – an online Zoom version of his famous Urbanator Days. For his next gig on January 21 at 1800, the Urbanator will host a scintillating Zoom session with Lenny White, the legendary jazz great, drummer, and music producer. White is a four-time Grammy winner who has played with all the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland (January 14, 2021) Location: Poland Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on January 12, 2021, that all air passengers entering the United States, including U.S. citizens, must present documentation of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the previous three days or present documentation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw and the American Corners invite teachers to a series of five workshops: Digital Tools in Education – seminars for the modern teacher. Teacher and trainer Łukasz Gierek invites you to experience the world of modern education and new technologies. The workshops will be held in Polish and offer will offer educators new ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Events, News
December 18, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On December 18, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 1,182,864 cases of COVID-19 and 24,771 related deaths since the pandemic began. This is an increase of 11,010 new cases and 426 new deaths over the previous ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
On December 4, 2020, the 20th jubilee edition of the “WATCH DOCS Human Rights in Film” festival gets underway. The long-running festival will showcase the best international documentary movies from recent years, with a focus on human rights and the rights of marginalized communities. The U.S. Embassy is supporting the festival to help give viewers a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 December, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, Human Rights, News
The world premiere of S. Anski’s Yiddish play, The Dybbuk, took place in Warsaw’s Elizeum theatre on December 9, 1920 – exactly a century ago. Though initially inauspicious, the play became a popular success in Poland and across the globe, so much so that today it is considered one of the most renowned Jewish plays in contemporary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On November 26, 2020, over a thousand Polish educators attended the online international conference “Emotions and History: How to Talk about Difficult Topics at School.” The conference was organized by the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw as part of its continuing efforts to support education about the Holocaust. Experts from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 November, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, History, News
On November 27, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings spoke during the Thanksgiving with FLEXers webinar, organized by an amazing group of young alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program. The purpose of the virtual gathering was to talk about Thanksgiving traditions, the importance of this day in American culture, and the culinary delights ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 November, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy, Warsaw (November 24, 2020) Location: Warsaw, Krakow, and other cities throughout Poland Event: Ongoing mass demonstrations organized by several groups are occurring throughout Poland. On November 25, throughout Poland, taxi drivers will demonstrate to protest being excluded from government financial assistance. On November 28, in downtown Warsaw, an All ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
In recognition of International Entrepreneurship Week that runs from November 16-20, the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw and U.S. Consulate General in Krakow are proudly supporting this year’s edition of the Polish-American Innovation Bridge conference (PAMI). The PAMI conference, held online this year, is being organized by the TOP 500 Innovators Association and runs November 19-20. Amy Steinman, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 November, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Alert – Travel Information for U.S. Citizens – U. S. Embassy, Warsaw (November 9, 2020) Location: Warsaw, Poland Event: The Independence March Association “Stowarzyszenie Marsz Niepodległości” has announced plans to hold a “motorized” march with cars and motorcycles to celebrate Polish Independence Day on November 11, at 2:00 PM, at the Dmowski Roundabout in central ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that promotes programs and relationship-building that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. Celebrated since 2000, this year
IEW takes place November 16-20 and will be celebrated ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News
November 5, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On November 5, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 466,679 cases of COVID-19 and 6,842 related deaths since the pandemic began. This is an increase of 27,143 new cases and 367 new deaths over the previous ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Celebrated in the United States since 1981, Polish American Heritage Month honors the vital contributions people of Polish descent have made to the U.S. in the arts, sciences and culture. The U.S. Mission Poland celebrated Polish-American Heritage Month this October with several unique projects and initiatives. In partnership with the Institute for Culture Villa Decius, the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 November, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: US Consulate General Krakow
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Warsaw – October 29, 2020 Location: Warsaw, Krakow, and other cities in Poland Event: Ongoing mass demonstrations organized by several groups are occurring throughout Poland. The groups intend to protest recent government changes in policy. Demonstrations are planned for Friday, October 30, and may continue in the following days. Expect ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
October 23, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On October 23, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 228,318 cases of COVID-19 and 4,172 related deaths since the pandemic began. This is an increase of 13,632 new cases and 153 new deaths over the previous ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
“This agreement marks several major milestones; not only does it strengthen Polish-American relations, but it’s an announcement to the rest of the world that America is back in the nuclear business, thanks to cutting-edge U.S. technology. Nuclear energy has never been safer, more affordable, or more flexible. We are ready to help our partners achieve ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
October 16, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On October 16, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 157,608 cases of COVID-19 and 3,440 related deaths since the pandemic began. This an increase of 7,705 new cases and 132 new deaths over the previous day. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
America in 1961: in their fight against racial segregation, more than 400 black and white Americans boarded buses and trains traveling together through the Deep South. They risked violence, imprisonment and even their lives, just for traveling together. They were the Freedom Riders, volunteers from 40 states, mostly students, who received training in nonviolence tactics ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 October, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the U.S. Embassy-supported American Corner in Radom hosted the online conference Capture and Focus that addressed staying optimistic and confident in difficult times. Conceived of by Julia Mazurek, a Polish high school student and alumna of the U.S. Department of State’s Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, the conference ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 October, 2020 | Topics: American Spaces, Culture, Events, News
In recognition of its evocative, artistic, and powerful message, the pioneering Letter from Warsaw musical on the Holocaust and Polish-Jewish relations was nominated for Poland’s prestigious Koryfeusz Muzyki Polskiej 2020 award for “Event of the Year.” Since 2011, the leaders of Poland’s music community have annually conferred Koryfeusz Muzyki Polskiej honors on the most outstanding ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 October, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
October 9, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On October 9, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 116,338 cases of COVID-19 in Poland since the pandemic began. The Ministry also reported a total of 2,919 related deaths. This is an increase of 4,739 new ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Broadway isn’t just a street in New York. It’s a style. It’s an icon. And it’s a quintessential part of American culture. From traditional musicals like Oklahoma and Guys and Dolls to genre-defining shows like Rent and Hamilton, musicals have been entertaining audiences for decades. And since we can’t go to Broadway right now, we’re ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 October, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
To coincide with the beginning of Poland’s school year, the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Poland has organized a 10-part webinar series for Polish teachers of English. The webinars focus on current issues in English language learning, such as strategies for teaching in the times of COVID, ways to create inclusive classrooms, and how to design ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Message for U.S. Citizens – Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Open Letter Open letter of the Ambassadors of Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 September, 2020 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News
Letter from Warsaw, a musical co-authored by the American musician and composer Gary Guthman, and the Polish playwright Doman Nowakowski was performed again in Warsaw on September 22 and 23 at the Palladium Theater. It had its grand premiere in November 2019. Officials attending the performance included James Wolfe, the U.S. Embassy’s Counselor for Public ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On September 23, Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings attended a plaque-unveiling ceremony organized by the City of Warsaw to honor the Jewish-Polish poet, essayist, and novelist Józef Wittlin. Wittlin, who left Poland with his family right before the outbreak of World War II, and then fled France for the United States, was nominated for the 1939 Nobel Prize ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: Culture, News
Now is the time to send in your absentee ballots! Absentee ballots have been sent to overseas voters. All U.S. citizens who requested an absentee ballot and selected the fax or email delivery option should have received it by now. Once you have received your ballot, follow the instructions provided by the elections officials for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
On September 11 in Warsaw, Deputy Chief of Mission B. Bix Aliu attended a solemn commemoration honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks that took place in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia 19 years ago on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The combined attacks by the terrorist group al-Qaeda killed 2,996 people, injured over 6,000 individuals, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 September, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
On September 7, 2020, the Embassy’s Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings virtually welcomed the 40 Polish educators competitively selected to attend the eight-week online course “Teaching about the Holocaust and Human Rights through Art.” The seminar is the third edition of annual training organized by the New York-based The Olga Lengyel Institute for Holocaust Studies and Human ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 September, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, Human Rights, News
Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4 Be an active voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 election are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first–time voter ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Travel Advisory: Poland – Level 3: Reconsider Travel (August 6, 2020) Reconsider travel to Poland due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Poland due to COVID-19. Poland has lifted stay at home orders, and resumed some transportation options and business operations. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will no longer send weekly updates, but will continue to send updates as new information becomes available to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. August 6, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office Phone: 0611-143-537-0005 | DSN: (314) 537-0005 www.eur.army.mil | USArmyEurope.MediaDesk@mail.mil Aug. 4, 2020 WIESBADEN, Germany – Today the U.S. Army Chief of Staff announced the V Corps Headquarters (Forward) would be located in Poland. Gen. James McConville was on hand to promote Maj. Gen. John Kolasheski, V Corps commanding general, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 August, 2020 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send weekly updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. July 30, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On July 30, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 45,031 cases of COVID-19 in Poland. The Ministry also reported a total of 1,709 related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Why does the United States care about property restitution? The United States’ concerns about restitution are related to fairness and equality for all victims, regardless of citizenship, religion, or ethnic background. We believe it is important to settle the issue of World War II-era property restitution. The Polish government’s leadership in resolving these challenges, which have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders
World War II began in Europe with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany on September 1, 1939. Between 1939 and mid-1941, Nazi Germany occupied western Poland, while the Soviet Union, by agreement with Nazi Germany, occupied eastern Poland. In June 1941, Germany invaded the Soviet Union, bringing all of Poland under Nazi occupation. The Nazi occupation of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send weekly updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. July 23, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On July 23, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed 41,580 cases of COVID-19 in Poland. The Ministry also reported a total of 1,651 related deaths. For ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
This summer, NASA will launch the Mars Rover Perseverance to explore Mars for possible future human habitation. What do you think it would be like to live on Mars or another planet? What is out there in other galaxies? Look at the stars and tell us your space story! In celebration of NASA’s Mars 2020 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send weekly updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. July 15, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On July 15, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send weekly updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. July 9, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On July 9, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Independence Day Message from U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Poland Georgette Mosbacher July 4, 2020 To my fellow Americans and to our Polish friends and allies – please join me in wishing a Happy 244th Birthday to the United States of America! Independence Day is a time when our nation comes together to celebrate the freedom and liberties we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 July, 2020 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Warsaw (July 3, 2020) Location: U.S. Embassy, Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31, Warsaw Event: A demonstration organized by employees of the Orlen and Anwil companies is planned to pass in front of the U.S. Embassy’s main entrance (Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31) on Saturday, July 4, between 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Approximately ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send weekly updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. July 1, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On July 1, the Polish Ministry of Health confirmed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw is pleased to invite you to tune in to our Facebook page to view a “Virtual Summer Concert Series” that will take place on three consecutive Thursdays in July (July 2, 9, and 16). The concerts — all lasting from 7:00 – 7:45 pm Warsaw time, and transmitted live via ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send weekly updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 24, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 23, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 22, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 19, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Update: As of June 19, U.S. Embassy Warsaw’s diplomatic pouch has resumed outgoing deliveries. U.S. citizens may now use the diplomatic pouch to return ballots and other voting materials to the United States. Please note, however, that due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are significant delays in pouch deliveries. Please see below for more information. Registering ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send weekly updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 17, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 16, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 15, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at
ACSWarsaw@state.gov . June 14, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at
ACSWarsaw@state.gov . June 13, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 12, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On June 12, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 11, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On June 11, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 10, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 9, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 8, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 7, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 6, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 5, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 4, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Warsaw (June 4, 2020) Location: U.S. Embassy, Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31, Warsaw Event: A demonstration organized by “No Justice No Peace – Poland” is planned to take place in front of the U.S. Embassy’s main entrance on Aleje Ujazdowskie today, June 4, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. On June ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
June 4, 2020 Last week we witnessed the shocking death of George Floyd in Minnesota. As President Trump stated, “The death of George Floyd was a grave tragedy and should never have happened. It has filled Americans all over the country with horror, anger, and grief.” I join all of those who have expressed condolences to his family. The scenes unfolding ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 3, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 2, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
June 2, 2020 POZNAN, Poland – The 1st Cavalry Division Forward assumed command of the U.S. Army’s Atlantic Resolve mission June 1. In a transfer of authority ceremony, 1st Infantry Division Forward relinquished authority for the mission command element of Atlantic Resolve to 1CD FWD. The TOA ceremony is a longstanding Army tradition that signifies ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send updates to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. June 1, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a weekly update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 29, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 28, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 27, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 26, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 25, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 24, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On May 24, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 23, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On May 23, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 22, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 21, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates: On May 21, the Polish Ministry of Health ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 20, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 19, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 18, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 17, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 16, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 15, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. Citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 14, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 13, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
On Thursday, May 7, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw and the Polish office of the American Councils for International Education virtually launched a mentoring workshop for 16 young participants of U.S. government-sponsored educational exchange and civic education programs that will run from May to October, 2020. Called the FLEX Alumni Mentoring Program, after the U.S. Department ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 12, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at
ACSWarsaw@state.gov . May 11, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 10, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 9, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 8, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 7, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 6, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 5, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 4, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
FACT SHEET May 1, 2020 Update: The United States is Continuing to Lead the Response to COVID-19 Through the American people’s generosity and the U.S. government’s action, the United States continues to demonstrate global leadership in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Months into fighting this pandemic at home and abroad, the United States remains ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Uncategorized
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 3, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 2, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. May 1, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 30, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 29, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
April 29, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – LOT Polish Airlines Charter Flight on Sunday 3 May LOT Polish Airlines has advised the Embassy that they will run one more charter flight from Warsaw to Chicago on Sunday, May 3. This flight is confirmed and may be your last option for a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 28, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 27, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 26, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 25, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 24, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 23, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 22, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy invites English teachers and educators to participate in a series of free online lectures entitled: “American English Live Webinar Series 8” commencing on May 6, 2020. The series will include 6 online meetings on every other Wednesday at 14:00 or 19:00 until July 15. Teachers who watch them individually will receive a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 21, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 20, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 19, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
To commemorate the 77th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising that occurred on April 19, 1943, Ambassador Mosbacher expressed solidarity with the “Daffodils” social and educational campaign being conducted online this year by the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews. Reflecting on this solemn moment from her home, Ambassador Mosbacher ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Human Rights, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 18, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 17, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 16, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 15, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at
ACSWarsaw@state.gov . April 14, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 13, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 12, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 11, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at
ACSWarsaw@state.gov .April 10, 2020 Location: PolandEvent: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 9, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please email us at ACSWarsaw@state.gov. April 8, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please contact us at one of the email addresses below. April 7, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please contact us at one of the email addresses below. April 6, 2020 Location: Poland Event: Message to U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please contact us at one of the email addresses below. April 5, 2020 Location: Poland Event: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Warsaw will send a daily update to ensure all U.S citizens in the Warsaw Consular District have the latest information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and local conditions. If different or additional information would be useful, please contact us at one of the email addresses below. April 4, 2020 Location: Poland Event: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Alert – Travel Information for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (April 3, 2020) Location: Poland Event: The April 4 LOT Polish Airlines flight is the last flight out of Poland to the United States. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should immediately email
WarsawUSCitizen@state.gov for instructions on how to arrange a flight unless they are prepared ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Alert – Travel Information for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (April 2, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with hundreds of thousands of reported cases worldwide. This alert provides information on how to book tickets on the last flight from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Alert – Travel Information for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (April 1, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with hundreds of thousands of reported cases worldwide. This alert provides information on how to book tickets on the last two flights from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Alert – Travel Information for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 31, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with hundreds of thousands of reported cases worldwide. This alert provides additional information regarding additional restrictions on movement and activities ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Alert – Travel Information for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 30, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with hundreds of thousands of reported cases worldwide. This alert adds information about what steps to take if you are feeling ill and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with hundreds of thousands of reported cases worldwide. This alert updates information on the availability of LOT Polish Airlines charter flights to the United States. On March 19, the State Department advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Alert – Travel Information for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 28, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with hundreds of thousands of reported cases worldwide. This alert updates information on boarding and meal information for travelers on LOT charter flights. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Alert – Travel Information for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 27, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with hundreds of thousands of reported cases worldwide. This alert updates information on available charter flights to the United States, and adds a special ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
Alert – Travel Information for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 26, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with hundreds of thousands of reported cases worldwide. This message includes instructions on how to book flights to travel back to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Alert – Travel Information for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 25, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with hundreds of thousands of reported cases worldwide. This message includes instructions on how to book flights to travel back to the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
March 24, 2020 STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON Department of State’s Global Effort to Bring Americans Home The Department of State is rising to meet the historic challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, every day, all over the world. We have no higher duty than to protect American citizens, and have launched an unprecedented ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Alert – Travel Information for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 24, 2020) Location: Poland Event: On March 19, the State Department advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. The State Department is advising U.S. citizens travelling or residing outside the United States to arrange for immediate return to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 23, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with hundreds of thousands of reported cases worldwide. UPDATED FLIGHT BOOKING PROCEDURE: The U.S. Mission to Poland is assisting LOT Polish Airlines with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 19, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 180,000 reported cases worldwide. UPDATED FLIGHT BOOKING PROCEDURE: The U.S. Mission to Poland is assisting LOT with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 18, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 180,000 reported cases worldwide. UPDATE: The U.S. Mission to Poland has confirmed availability of seats on charter ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 17, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 180,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 13, the Government of Poland announced that restrictions on international border crossings will be implemented ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Mar 16, 2020 In response to the current outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and recent guidance by the Secretary of Defense, we have modified exercise Defender-Europe 20 in size and scope. As of March 13, all movement of personnel and equipment from the United States to Europe has ceased. The health, safety and readiness of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 13, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 137,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 13, the Government of Poland announced that restrictions on international border crossings will be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert
MARCH 12, 2020 The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will temporarily pause all ECA-funded programs that involve travel to and from countries with heightened U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Alert Level 2 (Practice Enhanced Precautions) and Warning Level 3 (Avoid Nonessential Travel) or heightened State Department COVID-19 related Travel Advisory Levels 3 (Reconsider ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland (March 11, 2020) Location: Poland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 114,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 11, the Polish Ministry of Health announced 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Poland, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
On March 3 at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Ambassador Mosbacher received the Champion of Advancing Holocaust Memory award from the World Values Network at its 8th Annual Jewish Awards Gala. Other awardees included U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, boxing legend Evander Holyfield, investor and philanthropist Robert Smith, and television host, author, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 March, 2020 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Human Rights, News
On Sunday, March 8 in Warsaw’s stunning Royal Łazienki Park, Chargé d’Affaires B. Bix Aliu addressed over 200 female mentors and mentees taking part in the 9th Annual Global Mentoring Walk organized by the Polish chapter of the U.S.-based Vital Voices organization. The walk, which began at Royal Łazienki Park’s Royal Theater, was the idea ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
On February 28, Chargé D’Affaires Bix Aliu hosted a lunch to congratulate the 28 finalists of “I Know America,” a competition for high school students organized by the Rural Development Foundation in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw and the American Studies Center of the University of Warsaw. First prize in the contest is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 March, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Events, News
On February 21, the U.S. Embassy and the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission kicked off the 3rd edition of the “EducationUSA Mentoring Program” for 20 Polish high school students planning to study at American universities. The finalists were selected out of almost 100 applicants from across Poland. Over the next 10 months, each of the selected students ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 March, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News
The Embassy is pleased to announce that on January 10, 2020 Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher appointed Mr. Angelo J. Pressello to the Board of Directors of the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission. Currently CEO and owner of Directpl, a global IT services company, Mr. Pressello’s strong business background will be a great asset as the Fulbright Commission expands ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
DEFENDER-Europe 20 is the largest deployment of U.S.-based forces to Europe for an exercise in more than 25 years. It focuses on operational and strategic readiness. Strategic readiness includes the ability of the U.S. military to dynamically project force and set the theater by mobilizing and deploying forces, sustaining them in a crisis and redeploying ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Last updated: 07/27/21 Enroll in STEP to receive urgent updates:
https://step.state.gov/ The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Poland due to COVID-19. Please see the
Department of State website for more information. *** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert
On February 20 at her residence in Warsaw, Ambassador Mosbacher hosted the two Polish winners of the U.S. Department of State’s highly contested Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) competition. This fund holds an annual competition for active U.S. Government exchange program alumni from around the world who propose innovative projects that address important U.S. foreign ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 February, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On February 7, Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings took part in the Children’s Rights Conference organized by the motivated students at Warsaw’s Akademeia High School. Receiving the official patronage of UNICEF Poland, the conference honored the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by the UN General Assembly ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Office of the Spokesperson The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and Poland. We are pleased to announce that Poland will host the “Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom” in Warsaw from July 14-16, 2020. The Ministerial will be organized in close cooperation with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Poland’s Purchase of Fifth-Generation Multi-Role F-35 Fighters FACT SHEET On January 31, 2020, Poland signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance to purchase 32 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) Aircraft produced by Lockheed Martin, and 33 Pratt & Whitney F-135 Engines. The supersonic, multi-role F-35 represents a quantum leap in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On January 28, Public Affairs Counselor Frank Finver and Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings attended the opening of the sculpture exhibit “The Image of Treblinka in The Eyes of Samuel Willenberg” organized by the Institute of National Memory (IPN) to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The sculptures were the work of Samuel Willenberg, an inmate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Events, Human Rights, News
Over the last several years, the U.S. military has concentrated on – and made great strides toward – building the tactical readiness of service members and units. Now it is time to focus on operational and strategic readiness. Strategic readiness includes the ability of the U.S. military to dynamically project force and set the theater ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On January 24 in Warsaw, Charge d’Affaires B. Bix Aliu was the guest of honor at a dinner with a delegation from the Washington, DC-based U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM). The group of guests included, among others, USHMM Director Sara Bloomfield, USHMM’s Director of Programs Sarah Ogilvie, and Holocaust survivor and former Auschwitz-Birkenau internee Irene ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Human Rights, News
On January 27 in Warsaw, Deputy Chief of Mission B. Bix Aliu participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument in Warsaw to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It was on this day, 75 years ago, that the German Nazi extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated by Soviet forces in 1945. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 January, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News
The Embassy of the United States in Poland is pleased to announce the opening of a competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications for the U.S. Department of State’s 2020 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2020). Alumni can submit proposals requesting funding from $5,000 up to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 January, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Culture, Events, News
On January 22 in Gdańsk, Charge d’Affaires Aliu spoke at the Press Freedom Conference organized by the Ringier Axel Springer media group at the European Solidarity Center and supported by the U.S. Embassy. The Press Freedom Conference is an annual international event to support journalists’ independence and to secure freedom of speech as a foundation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 January, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News
January 21, 2020 Krakow, Poland – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan Congressional delegation concluded a visit to Poland to mark 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Today, the delegation toured Auschwitz-Birkenau, visited the Jewish Community Center of Krakow and paid respects to victims and survivors at the Krakow Ghetto Wall. The delegation will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
Pelosi Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Poland and Israel for Commemoration of 75 Years Since Liberation of Auschwitz January 20, 2020 Contact: Speaker’s Press Office, 202-226-7616 Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Poland and Israel to commemorate 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. The delegation will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: U.s. Consulate General Krakow
DCM Bix Aliu spoke at the International Institute of Civil Society’s (MISO) annual event, which honors individuals and organizations that work together to foster civil society in Poland. DCM Aliu talked about the vital role an engaged civil society plays in safeguarding rights and advocating for the interests of citizens. Founded by IVLP alumnus Mateusz ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 January, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News
Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert in locations ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to
FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
We are pleased to announce the winner and finalists of the 2019 edition of the My America photo contest for participants of the Summer Work Travel program. All photos can be seen
HERE : Winner – Maciej Kuc for photo “Forrest Gump(ers)” The other finalists include the following photos (names as given by participants) and their authors (in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 December, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News, Public Affairs, Travel & Tourism | Tags: contest, photography, students, Summer Work Travel, U.s. Consulate General Krakow
Tampa-based REVolutions Dance Company brought its artistry to four cities in Poland this week, performing and teaching classes in Krakow, Bytom, Warsaw and Radom. Founded in 2005, REVolutions is an integrated company that brings together dancers with and without disabilities to raise awareness of the artistic contributions of people with disabilities through performance and education. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 December, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
12/04/2019 Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson On December 3, the European Union (EU) Council identified serious risks posed to 5G telecommunications networks if they are built using untrusted vendors. We welcome this acknowledgement and urge our European partners and allies to ensure only trusted vendors participate in any part of their future 5G networks. The set ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 December, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Location: Poland, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, heightened security measures in Poland remain in place due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe. Violent extremists continue to focus on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert
On November 29 at the Sofitel Warsaw Victoria Hotel, the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission held a sparkling gala to conclude its yearlong commemorations of the 60th anniversary of Fulbright Program in Poland. Deputy Chief of Mission B. Bix Aliu represented the U.S. Embassy at the event. Both he and Dr. Anna Budzanowska, the Director General of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 December, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
On November 29, the American Center Warsaw hosted first and second year law students from the University of Wroclaw in southwestern Poland as part of the U.S. Embassy’s ongoing Meet America initiative. Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings greeted the students and spoke to them about the career of diplomacy, encouraging them to consider applying their legal ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 December, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On America’s Thanksgiving holiday, the Embassy welcomed to Warsaw thirteen new U.S. Fulbright grantees who have volunteered to join the U.S. Embassy’s special EducationUSA Mentoring Program. Launched in 2016 by the Embassy and the Warsaw-based Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission, the program pairs American and Polish alumni of American universities with competitively selected Polish teenagers who are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, News
Letter from Warsaw, a musical co-authored by the renowned American trumpeter, jazzman and composer Gary Guthman, and the Polish playwright Doman Nowakowski premiered to a sold-out audience on November 24 at the Basen Artystyczny of the Warsaw Chamber Opera. The musical featured original scores expertly composed and flawlessly performed by Guthman’s orchestra and the main ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
New features offer users added convenience and security WASHINGTON — On November 23, U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced new features to the Electronic Travel System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website, the portal through which prospective Visa Waiver Program travelers can apply to travel to the United States. “This update to the ESTA website is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On November 18 at Warsaw’s historic Bristol Hotel, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings spoke at the opening of a three day international celebration devoted to the life and achievements of the Polish patriot, superstar pianist, and international statesman Jan Ignacy Paderewski. The touching celebration, entitled “The King of Pianists in the World of Politics” – was ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On November 14 at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Counselor for Public Affairs Frank Finver addressed 300 Polish teachers and educators at the opening of the international conference “Polish-Jewish Heritage of the Republic of Poland: Challenges of Memory and Education” organized by the POLIN Museum and co-sponsored by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News
On November 15 in downtown Warsaw, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings spoke at the Central Europe FLEXability workshop attended by approximately 60 teenagers from Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Armenia and Georgia who were in Poland for three days to learn skills in Digital Storytelling. The workshop was organized by the Washington, DC-based American Councils for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Warsaw – November 18, 2019 This message contains important information regarding Social Security numbers (SSNs) and U.S. passport application procedures. All applicants who have an SSN must provide the SSN on their U.S. passport application, including renewal applications. Applicants are advised to check their correct SSN before arriving ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 November, 2019 | Topics: Alert
On November 14, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher hosted a tribute to her predecessor Arthur Bliss Lane, the first U.S. Ambassador to Poland after World War II, and accepted posthumously the Commander’s Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland on his behalf, presented by Minister Krzysztof Szczerski representing President Andrzej Duda. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Poland
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Warsaw – November 8, 2019 Location: Warsaw, Krakow, and other large cities in Poland Event: Several large public events will take place on November 11, 2019, in conjunction with Polish Independence Day. In the past, there have been reported incidents of violence. Expect heavy traffic congestion as well as road closures and parking ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 November, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Beginning from November 11th, 2019, Polish citizens will be able to travel to the United States for business and tourism under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program without visas, upon obtaining an approval from the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) online. Visa-free travelers must have passports with embedded computer chips, and must obtain an ESTA, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Poland
On November 4 at the Warsaw-based Polish-American Freedom Foundation, Cultural Affairs and Deputy Cultural Affairs Officers Dan Hastings and Elizabeth Blumenthal met with eight local leaders from throughout Poland to learn about their recent professional exchange in the United States. The local leaders were part of a ten-person delegation that the U.S. Embassy sent on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On October 19th, the U.S. Consulate General in Krakow in cooperation with the American Corner at Silesian University organized “City Game” in Katowice, a scavenger hunt style event. The competitive event highlighted the strength of U.S.-Polish relations. Over 70 participants turned out on Saturday for a team building activity where players had to find hidden ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 October, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: 100 Years Together, American Corner Katowice, US Consulate General Krakow
On October 24, 2019, Poland hosted a meeting of the Warsaw Process Working Group on Energy Security, which was co-chaired by Poland and the United States. In furtherance of the discussions initiated at the Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East in February 2019, the Working Group noted that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On October 22, Deputy Chief of Mission B. Bix Aliu hosted a visiting delegation from the Los Angeles World Affairs Council to the Embassy for a discussion on U.S.-Polish relations. The delegation is visiting major cities in Central and Eastern Europe to gain a better understanding of the modern history, politics and cultural changes throughout ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 October, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
10/18/2019 Office of the Spokesperson On October 21-22, the United States, Bahrain, and Poland will co-host the Warsaw Ministerial’s Maritime and Aviation Security Working Group, in Manama, Bahrain, fulfilling a commitment made at the Ministerial to Advance Peace and Security in the Middle East in February 2019 in Warsaw, Poland. The United States is committed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
With their grand finale in the stunning Branicki Palace in Białystok, the American jazz and soul group Laurin Talese and a Novel Idea completed their five day tour of eastern Poland on October 7. The tour was sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s
American Music Abroad program under the auspices of the
Association of American Voices . The magnificent artists — composed of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 October, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
For the third year in a row, the U.S. Embassy supported the global Masters & Robots conference that took place in Warsaw from October 7-9, 2019. Organized by the Warsaw-based Digital University that operates the Polish chapter of the Silicon Valley’s Singularity University think tank, the global event focused on the advent of new technologies ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 October, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On October 17, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher hosted at her residence in Warsaw a breakfast in honor of the President and members of the Board of Trustees of the Kosciuszko Foundation visiting Warsaw to hold their annual board meeting. The meeting was the first occasion for the Ambassador to meet this larger group of trustees who ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Do you dream of studying in the USA? Would you like someone more experienced to guide you through the application process? Then please apply to take part in the EducationUSA Mentoring Program of the U.S. Embassy and U.S.-Polish Fulbright Commission to obtain support from professional education advisors and Polish and American alumni of U.S. universities! ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 October, 2019 | Topics: Education, Study in the U.S.
With support from a U.S. Embassy grant, the Israeli embassy organized a 48-hour hackathon aimed at developing apps to counter anti-Semitism and other kinds of hate speech. Digital University and the Tikkunology Foundation implemented the project at the Polin Museum where 30 entrepreneurs, programmers and designers from Israel, Germany and Poland worked together in multi-national ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 October, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News
On September 30, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings participated in #Hiddennomore – Advance Women in STEM across the Borders that was held on the premises of Warsaw’s state-of-the-art Polish Vodka Museum in the Praga Koneser Center. The event was organized by Małgorzata Ratajska-Gradin, the President of Geek Girls Carrots, a global grassroots organization founded in Poland ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 October, 2019 | Topics: Business, Education, Events, News
The iconic DC Comics Dawn of the Superheroes exhibition brought to Poland by the Embassy’s wonderful partner EC1 Łódź – City of Culture was officially opened on Friday, September 27 in Łódź. Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings spoke at the opening, thanking EC1 Director Błażej Moder, Łódź Mayor Hanna Zdanowska and exhibition curator Jean Jacques ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On September 28 Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings attended the exciting graduation ceremony of students who completed their undergraduate and graduate programs at the University of Warsaw’s American Studies Center. It was the second time that the American Studies Center held an “American style” commencement ceremony which students themselves organized. The ceremony kicked off with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On September 28, the Public Affairs Section took part in the Language Love Festival, an event organized by the Mindset Foundation. The event brought together peoples of various nationalities and cultures and offered a wide variety of workshops on everything from flamenco to learning foreign languages. The festival promoted multilingualism and cross-cultural communication. Esther Bell, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 September, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News
FLEX program alumna Monika Pawłowska and FLEX program director Piotr Dobrosz appeared on
TVN 24 to promote recruitment for the FLEX program, which offers high school students the opportunity to study in an American high school and live with an American family for one school year. To date, over 100 high school students from Poland have participated ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 September, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On September 25 at his residence in Warsaw, Deputy Chief of Mission Bix Aliu hosted 27 newly arrived Fulbright Scholars from the United States who will spend the next academic year in different cities across Poland. In total, 43 of these U.S. scholars will teach and conduct research at Polish universities throughout the complete 2019-20 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 September, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Events
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce it is bringing the American jazz and soul group Laurin Talese and a Novel Idea on a tour of eastern Poland from October 3-7, 2019. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s
American Music Abroad program under the auspices of the
Association of American Voices , the renowned jazz and soul singer
Laurin Talese will appear for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 September, 2019 | Topics: Uncategorized
With support from the Embassy, Christine Ales spoke at the 5th annual Intermedia Conference on Audiovisual Translation in Warsaw. Ms. Ales is a renowned expert in live subtitling and voice writing, techniques that allow people with hearing loss to participate in everything from court hearings and television shows to international conferences and proceedings at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Get ready, Superheroes fans in Poland! This year, on the occasion of the 80th birthday of Batman, the Embassy’s wonderful partner EC1 Łódź – City of Culture is bringing to Poland the iconic Dawn of the Superheroes exhibition. This unique and rare exhibition – shown to date only in France, the United Kingdom, and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 September, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On this International Day of Democracy, we reflect on our nation’s unwavering commitment to the unalienable rights that create the foundation of our democracy. In the United States, those rights are defined by respect for individual liberty and human dignity. A vibrant, diverse, and independent civil society is the cornerstone of ensuring these fundamental freedoms. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Ambassador James S. Gilmore III will lead the U.S. delegation to the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), to be held in Warsaw, Poland, September 16-27, 2019. This annual meeting will bring together hundreds of civil society representatives and government officials from North America, Europe, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News
Location: Major cities and tourist destinations throughout Poland The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw advises U.S. citizens of an increasing number of reported incidents in tourist destinations throughout Poland in which U.S. citizens are falling victim to scams involving spiked drinks and credit card overcharges. Victims report being lured in with promised discounts or benefits and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert
On September 11 at the Polish Parliament in the heart of Warsaw, Embassy representatives attended the opening of the exhibition “Poland – Homeland of Tolerance” designed by the Global Shapers Warsaw Hub and partially sponsored by the Embassy. The exhibition addresses the diversity of Polish society, past and present, how changes in Polish society have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 September, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On September 8 at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Charge d’Affaires Bix Aliu spoke at a luncheon honoring the heroism of Polish Righteous who saved Jews during the Holocaust and Nazi Germany’s occupation of Poland. Sponsored by the New York-based Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR), the luncheon honored ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 September, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, History, Human Rights, News
On Sunday September 8, 2019, Public Affairs Counselor Frank Finver took part in the annual event “Street of Tradition. Americans in Radom”. This edition of the Street of Tradition was devoted to the 1920’s and 1930’s of Radom, organized annually by Resursa Obywatelska. It offered multiple artistic, historical, intellectual, and pop-cultural activities, which illustrated specific ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Events, News
On September 6, Deputy Chief of Mission Bix Aliu and Embassy representatives attended the graduation ceremony of 55 Polish Fulbright Fellows who conducted research, studies, and teaching work during the 2018-2019 academic year in the United States. Hosted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education at its headquarters in the heart of Warsaw, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 September, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Events, News
Come and meet NASA Associate Administrator Steve Jurczyk and hear about humankind’s return to the Moon! Do you want to learn about how we will return to the Moon in 2024? How will astronauts land on the Moon’s South Pole, what spacecraft is NASA building to take them to deep space, how will a permanent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 September, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On August 25 at the stunning Nożyk Synagogue in the heart of Warsaw, Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings spoke at the official opening of Warsaw’s Jewish Culture Festival named after the Nobel-prize winning writer Isaac Bashevis Singer. Singer was born near, and then grew up in Warsaw before he immigrated to the United States in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 August, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On August 9, the U.S. Consulate in Krakow organized a special celebration aboard a tram, to commemorate the 45th anniversary since the Consulate’s opening. Embellished in American flags and bunting, the “Consulate Tram” opened its doors for both Cracovians and tourists for a “hop on, hop off” experience. In support of this event, the city ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 August, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: anniversary, tram, U.s. Consulate General Krakow, vintage
This week the U.S. Department of State joined the world in celebrating one of humanity’s greatest achievements: landing on the moon. The Apollo 11 mission was not just a success for America, but for the entire global community. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the State Department, the Smithsonian National ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On July 14th the U.S. Embassy, a local partner Perspektywy Educational Foundation, sent off a group of 20 Polish teenage girls to Tallin, Estonia for the 2019 WiSci Girl STEAM Camp. The camp will run from July 14- 27, 2019 and brings together 100 high school girls from the United States, Estonia, Poland, Latvia and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw supported the 12th edition of the Marcin Gortat Camps, a series of basketball workshops for children organized by the Marcin Gortat Foundation. This year’s camps took place in Rumia, Łódź, Karpacz, and Warsaw. They consisted of workshops for children with disabilities, other basketball activities offered by the Marcin Gortat Camps, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On July 13th, Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs Frank Finver took part in the closing gala of the 12th edition of Kamerlane Lato Film Festival in Radom. Frank Finver presented an award to one of the winners of the festival. Kameralne Lato Film Festival is organized jointly by Radom Town Hall, local cultural centers, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 July, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
ACAO Scott Whitmore met with a group of 43 FLEX program participants who returned from the U.S. last month. Within the program, they spent one year in an American high school while living with an American family. They shared their stories and admitted that the program was a great adventure in their lives. During the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
American football is developing at full speed in Poland and Dean Dalton and Jim Miller, former players and coaches of the famous American NFL, who are currently representatives of the NFL Alumni association, recently visited Poland to see firsthand this rapid development. During their stay, they attended the Polish Bowl, Poland’s Super Bowl equivalent, in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, “Reaching the Moon”, an exhibition curated by the History Meeting House, will take you on a visual journey from Earth to the Moon. The photographs from NASA archives show the entire process that concluded in the landing and the exploration of the Moon. Apollo ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 July, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News
U.S. Air Force fighter and mobility aircraft deployed to bases in Poland, Lithuania and Estonia today as part of Operation Rapid Forge, a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-sponsored training event designed to enhance interoperability with NATO allies and partners, improve readiness and sharpen operational capabilities. F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, F-15E Strike Eagles, and C-130J ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 July, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
Ambassador Mosbacher opened the pre-premiere screening of the amazing CNN documentary film, Apollo 11, at Kino Kultura on Wednesday, July 10 before 150 guests and members of the Embassy community. Featuring incredible never-before-seen, enhanced footage of the Apollo 11 mission, it highlighted the moon landing as both a technological achievement and a symbol of what ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 July, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
The Freedom Festival, celebrating 30 years of renewed democracy in Poland, 100 years of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations and the 243rd American Independence Day, overcame clouds and rain and drew more than 8,000 visitors on Saturday, July 6 in downtown Warsaw. Those who stopped by the picnic enjoyed live music, interacted with U.S. military, played baseball ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 July, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
The U.S. Mission to Poland is excited to announce the 2019 edition of the “My America: Summer Work Travel” photo contest. We invite Summer Work Travel participants to submit photographs that highlight their experience in America. Photographs may focus on the natural environment, culture, people, or places in the United States, among other subjects. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 July, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: contest, My America SWT photo contest, photography, Summer Work Travel, U.s. Consulate General Krakow, U.S. Embassy Warsaw
Maj. Jon Allen Mission Command Element Public Affairs Phone: +49 (0) 152-06-53-5535
jon.c.allen1.mil@mail.mil POWIDZ, Poland – Soldiers from the 286th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion will participate in the Powidz Days festival at the Powidz Cultural House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 13. The Soldiers will display military vehicles and equipment for the public; and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On July 1 Embassy hosted a group of youth for the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of Civic UP! Academy – summer school of civic involvement for Polish high school students. Participants of the Civic UP! Academy, who came to Warsaw from all over Poland, took part in classes and workshops during which they ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Representatives from the U.S. Embassy, the military and the NFL were on hand to watch the championship game for the 2019 League of American Football season in Poland between the Wroclaw Panthers and the Bialystok Lowlanders with the Panthers edging the Lowlanders in a competitive and exciting match in Wroclaw’s Olympic Stadium. The NFL representatives ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
July 1, 2019 The Iranian regime took action today to increase its uranium enrichment. It was a mistake under the Iran nuclear deal to allow Iran to enrich uranium at any level. There is little doubt that even before the deal’s existence, Iran was violating its terms. We must restore the longstanding nonproliferation standard of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
As the commander of the newly established U.S. 2nd Fleet, I am honored to have led the 47th iteration of the annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise. I want to thank Poland, our steadfast ally, for being one of our hosts during the exercise. BALTOPS 2019 was an opportunity to work together and build on our ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On June 25 in Warsaw, Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings helped kick off the second edition of The Olga Lengyel Institute (TOLI) seminar that provides training to educators around the world on Holocaust education and human rights. Based in New York, the TOLI institute was established to educate students in the United States, Europe, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On Thursday, June 26 at the Brain Embassy co-working space in Warsaw, the U.S. Embassy’s Environment, Science, Technology, and Health Officer Alison Behling gave opening remarks at the inauguration of the “Make the Change in Fashion – Ethical Fashion Hackathon” organized by the Siec Przesiebiorczych Kobiet (the Network of Women Entrepreneurs). “Make the Change ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs Frank Finver and Cultural Affairs Specialist Beata Milewska attended the 29th
Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow and, with Consulate Political Specialist Marek Guzik, also participated in the re-consecration of the Jewish Cemetery in Tarnow. The Tarnow cemetery is one of the largest and oldest in southern Poland – dating date to 1581. Restoration ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On a lovely evening in the heart of Warsaw on June 26, Deputy Chief of Mission Bix Aliu kicked off the Memphis in Poland Festival. For the second segment of a nine day-long, three city-tour of Poland that began in Sopot on June 21 and concludes in Bielsko-Biala on June 30, the Memphis in Poland ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Events, News
On June 26 Public Affairs Section and FLEX implementer American Councils for International Education hosted a group of high school students who are finalists of this year’s edition of FLEX program. This year 43 Polish students from cities and towns around Poland will depart to the U.S. for one academic year to learn in an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On June 24 Public Affairs Section together with Center for Civic Education and Rural Development Foundation opened the 2nd edition of Civic UP! Academy, a 10-day civic education summer camp for 24 Polish high school students. Participants from cities and towns across Poland, ages 15-18, learn greater awareness of the U.S. system of government and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Headquarters United States European Command Media Operations Division Unit 30400, Box 1000, APO, AE 09128 Tel: +49 (0)711 680-6868/6618 E-mail:
eucom.stuttgart.ecpa.mbx.duty-office@mail.mil WARSAW, Poland — In another important milestone marking the strong partnership between the U.S. and Poland, military officials from the two countries signed a cyberspace defense cooperation agreement June 26. The Arrangement on Cyberspace Defense ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Poland
Headquarters, United States European Command Media Operations Division Unit 30400, Box 1000, APO, AE 09128 Tel: +49 (0)711 680-6868/6618 E-mail:
eucom.stuttgart.ecpa.mbx.duty-office@mail.mil LEGIONOWO, Poland — U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and Poland’s National Cyber Security Centre will host Exercise Baltic Ghost, a table-top exercise (TTX) supporting enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) June 25-27. As part of a broader effort ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On June 22 Frank Finver, Counselor for Press and Culture appeared at the new Sopoteka Library premises to introduce a lecture by Memphis Pink Museum Curator, Steve Masler on historical developments of the city — Memphis at 200: the River, the Struggles for Civil Rights and the Rebirth of a Great City. Finver thanked American ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 June, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News
Capitalizing on the presence of international health experts who came to the Calisia World Conference on Family Health, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw hosted an all-day conference at the American Center Warsaw “Polish-American Collaborations in Public Health: Tobacco Control and Clean Air” on June 11. The conference brought together NGO representatives, scientific and medical experts, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 June, 2019 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Environment, Events, News, U.S. & Poland
On June 20, Chargé d’Affaires Aliu hosted Anthony Drexel Biddle III, son of former U.S. Ambassador to Poland Anthony Drexel Biddle Jr., for a meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw. Ambassador Biddle served as U.S. Ambassador to Poland from 1937-1943, fleeing Poland after the invasion of Nazi Germany in 1940 to continue representing the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 June, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On June 19, as part of the Batory High School’s end-of-year celebrations, Deputy Chief of Mission Bix Aliu spoke to students at one of the oldest and most prestigious high schools in Warsaw highlighting the longstanding relations between Poland and the United States and the fact that “It is the people-to-people connection that has provided ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 June, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Events, News
On June 18 in Warsaw, the History Meeting House (Dom Spotkan z Historia) opened the captivating exhibit “Americans in Poland 1919-1947” that vividly documents the contributions of an eclectic mix of unassuming Americans – officials, volunteers, and unsung heroes – who lived and served in Poland during the interwar period, World War II, and its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 June, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, History, News
On June 14, Warsaw University’s Prawie Kino (Almost Cinema) student film club celebrated the fifth anniversary of its popular outdoor film showing program with a Polish and international film series that debuted with the iconic romantic comedy Some Like it Hot (released by United Artists in March, 1959). Held on a lovely Warsaw evening in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 June, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On June 15-16 the University of Gdansk welcomed 259 lecturers from the U.S., Poland Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and France, who participated in the Seventh World Congress on Polish Studies organized jointly by the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America (PIASA) and the Institute of History of the University of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 June, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On June 7, Polish NBA star Marcin Gortat visited the U.S. Embassy as part of the Embassy’s partnership with Marcin and his MG13 Foundation promoting youth development in sports and leadership within the Embassy’s
Sports UP initiative. Arranged by PAS, Gortat first met with the Embassy’s team that runs the
“Amerikawa” podcast with whom he discussed his time living ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
The Memphis in Poland Festival —
www.memphisinpoland.org – makes its culturally delicious and musically powerful return to Poland later this month, from June 21-30 in three different Polish cities. Debuting in 2015 as part of an international cultural festival that honored Polish culture in Memphis, Tennessee, the current iteration of the Memphis in Poland Festival debuted ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 June, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
Cybersecurity is recognized as one of the most serious challenges of the modern world. In order to deepen knowledge of existing risks and possible solutions, on June 12 in Warsaw the U.S. Embassy, Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) and American Center Warsaw organized the panel discussion Cybersecurity in the Midst of Global Challenges. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw and American Councils Poland celebrated the successful FLEX Alumni Mentoring Program on June 7 at the American Center Warsaw. FLEX mentees presented their community service projects designed in cooperation with their mentors and supported by a small grant from the U.S. government. The students’ projects were not only well developed and implemented ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Events, News
On June 10 at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, new Deputy Chief of Mission Bix Aliu hosted a visit by 20 American university business and engineering students participating in the Presidential Internship Program (PIP) sponsored by the Chancellery of Poland’s President Andrzej Duda. The third edition of PIP was co-supported with funding from the Polish ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Events, News
On June 7, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green and Embassy personnel attended the graduation ceremony for 35 U.S. Fulbright fellows who are concluding their work and research in Poland. Hosted by the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission in the majestic Lubomirski Palace, the ceremony honored the work, research, and studies performed by the 2018-19 cohort of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 June, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Events, News
7 June, 2019 A U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Call, Airmen and support equipment have arrived at Krzesiny Air Base, Poland, to participate in training with other U.S. aircraft and the Polish air force as part of an on-going series of military engagements. During this rotation, U.S. and Polish air forces will conduct training focused ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On May 25-28 four hundred Polish scouts from all around Poland met in Małecz for a scouting camp. During the event the scouts had an opportunity to learn more about American scouting culture in the United States before their departure to West Virginia for 24th World Scout Jamboree. One of Embassy diplomats Geoffrey Petersen and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 June, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On May 31, U.S. Embassy Assistant Army Attaché Major Andrew Underwood gave a lecture on the history, present and future of military cooperation between Poland and the United States as part of the Security Day organized by the College of Commerce in Radom under the theme “Twenty years of Poland in NATO structures.” The aim ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 June, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Events, News
To promote innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities at the upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in The Hague, the Embassy joined forces with the Dutch Embassy to support a “Road to GES” Poland event on May 23. “Boosting Polish Startups at the Global Scale,” an official Road to GES event, brought together former Polish GES participants to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 June, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News
On May 30 at the Klub Bankowca in Warsaw, the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw and the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a symposium on “The Centennial of Polish-American Diplomatic Relations.” The German Marshall Fund also helped with arrangements. The symposium was one of three major events organized by the U.S. Embassy to highlight US-Polish ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Poland
On May 30 at her residence in Warsaw, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher hosted an evening reception and concert in honor of “The Centennial of Polish-American Diplomatic Relations” that also celebrated the 30th anniversary of restored democracy in Poland. The event marked the latest in the U.S. Embassy’s yearlong series of diplomatic and cultural events commemorating the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Poland
On May 25 at the OKO Auditorium in Ochota, Warsaw, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher and the Embassy’s Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings were guests of honor at the 19th edition of Dyliżanse (“Stagecoach”), Poland’s Country & Western Music Awards sponsored by the Country & Folk Foundation. This was the first time that a U.S. Ambassador participated ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 May, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On May 16, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher hosted a reception at her residence in Warsaw to honor the newest 38 Polish fellows selected by the New York-based Kosciuszko Foundation to conduct research in the United States during the 2019-20 academic year. Together with Marek Skulimowski, the President and Executive Director of the Kosciuszko Foundation, Ambassador Mosbacher personally ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Poland
Primary Contact: 1LT Kealy Moriarty Ph#: +49 17 2189 1096 Email: Kealy.a.moriarty2.mil@mail.mil May 13, 2019 BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland— Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s 3rd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment is set to replace the outgoing unit, 2nd Squadron, 278th ACR in support of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence Battle (eFP) Group Poland during the transfer of authority ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On Wednesday, May 15, Ambassador Mosbacher and Mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski officially unveiled a new plaque in honor of Woodrow Wilson, America’s 28th president, on Wilson Square in Warsaw’s northern district of Żoliborz. The U.S. Embassy presented the plaque to the city of Warsaw on January 8, 2018 to honor the centennial of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
What is the Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017? The JUST Act is an American law that requires the U.S. Department of State to provide a one-time report to Congress by November 2019. The one-time report will assess the national laws and policies of countries that endorsed the Terezin Declaration from the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
May 10, 2019 U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C. Rood and Polish Deputy Minister of National Defence Tomasz Szatkowski provide the following joint statement at the conclusion of their May 10 meeting at the Pentagon: U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C. Rood and Polish Deputy Minister of National Defence ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On April 25, 2019, the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy and Lomza State University of Applied Sciences organized a tree-planting ceremony in memory of Michael S. Gilmor (1995-2018), Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Poland (2017-18). Michael passed away unexpectedly of aortic aneurism at his home in Huntington, New York on August ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Addressing the 2,700 high school finalists of the Social Wolves project, Ambassador Mosbacher congratulated the students for their achievement and success while encouraging them to “keep moving forward and keep achieving because you are all the next generation of leaders in Poland”. Citing her own experience of overcoming challenges, Ambassador Mosbacher motivated the students to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Office of the Press Secretary April 21, 2019 The United States condemns in the strongest terms the outrageous terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka that have claimed so many precious lives on this Easter Sunday. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the more than 200 killed and hundreds of others wounded. We stand with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
In commemoration of the 76th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising on April 19, 1943, Ambassador Mosbacher attended official commemorations organized by the Jewish Association for Culture and Social Affairs and the Warsaw Ghetto Museum and laid a wreath at the Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument in downtown Warsaw. Earlier in the day, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
April 8-11, Eben Schwartz, Marine Debris Program Manager of California Coastal Commission, spoke with Polish audiences in Warsaw, Gdańsk and Gdynia as part of the U.S. Speaker Program celebrating upcoming Earth Day. Mr. Schwartz met with Polish NGOs, local activists, students and faculty as well as city government representatives to discuss sources and impact of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 April, 2019 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
The Judo Academy Sports Club from Poznań is the organizer of the Brother Olympic Camp, an annual event for judo players of junior and senior groups. The event gathers judo competitors from all over Poland, children and adults, as well as coaching staff, for trainings conducted by the Olympic medalist. This year’s edition of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Following the season opener of the American Football League (
www.ligafa.pl ) in Wroclaw earlier this month, employees from the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw turned out to a game this past Sunday to watch the Warsaw Mets take on the Lodz Wolves as part of the Embassy’s ongoing support of the league on the occasion of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 April, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
Ambassador Mosbacher welcomed our new group of Citizen Liaison Volunteers at the Embassy today to thank them for their service. These U.S. citizens volunteer their time to assist Americans who travel or reside in Poland, and we are grateful for the support they give to our American Citizen Services team as we fulfill our top ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On April 5 in Warsaw, the US Embassy attended an informal reception hosted by the National Museum in Warsaw for the return to Poland of U.S. citizens and art collectors Craig Gilmore and David Crocker. Mr. Gilmore and Mr. Crocker are visiting Poland to film a documentary on their role in the repatriation of looted ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 April, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
April 8 hosted the second event within the Embassy In Focus. Polish American Speaker Series at the American Center Warsaw. The event featured Eben Schwartz, Marine Program Manager of the California Coastal Commission as the expert who talked to the invited audience about sources and impact of plastic pollution and marine debris, the Commission’s Clean ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 April, 2019 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
Video Transcription: Over the past 70 years NATO Allies have prospered, experiencing greater economic stability, security and peace internationally. April 4, 2019, marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty and the creation of NATO. The Alliance is united in its defense of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On April 3 Steven Bremner, a diplomat from the Embassy’s political section, met with a group of 20 students from Action Diplomacy – a university student club organized by the Foreign Affairs Club at the Warsaw School of Economics. The students discussed a variety of topics including the U.S. and Polish bilateral relationship, U.S. economic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 April, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On April 1 in Warsaw, the U.S. Embassy and the Polish-U.S Fulbright Commission celebrated with Polish high school students who recently completed a year of intensive preparations to apply for university studies in the United States, a process that greatly differs from university admission processes in Europe. With the support of the EducationUSA Advisory Program, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 April, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On March 29 in Warsaw, the Executive Director, staff, and members of the Board of Directors of the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission honored the service of two departing members, Polish board member Professor Marek Wierzbowski from Warsaw University’s School of Law and American board member Judith Gliniecki, the General Counsel of CEE Equity Partners. Both distinguished ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Ambassador Mosbacher gave opening remarks at the launch of our expert speaker series, In Focus, which brings together key Polish and U.S. influencers, alumni, contacts and young leaders at our American Center Warsaw to discuss topics of importance to our bilateral relationship. Marking Women’s History Month, the topic of our kickoff event was Women’s Empowerment, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England- At approximately 6:45 a.m., U.S. Air Force Airmen assisted a Polish citizen whose van had flipped outside Powidz Air Base, Poland, March 28. Two Airmen from the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron and five Airmen from the 48th Maintenance Group, who ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
As part of the U.S. Mission to Poland’s
Sports UP initiative, Josh Crabtree from the U.S. Consulate in Krakow and a group of American soldiers from Bravo Company of the 407th Civil Affairs Battalion of the U.S. Army participated in the grand opening of the American football season organized by the League of American Football in Poland. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 March, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
As part of the ongoing celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations by Poland and the USA, Polish Alumni Association organized a seminar on The Development of IT Technology over the past 100 years. Organized by Polish Alumni Association members, Marek Mendel from “TARCZA” Educational Association of Byczyna, Piotr Koziol from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Events, News
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48fw.pa@us.af.mil March 25, 2019 RAF LAKENHEATH, England — U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles, aircrew and support personnel from RAF Lakenheath, England, deployed to Powidz Air Base, Poland, to participate in exercise Rapid Panther, Mar. 25. The flying exercise demonstrates the 48th Fighter Wing’s ability to forward deploy rapidly with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On March 21 in Warsaw, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings attended the exhibit “It Is Deeds That Make The Man – Poles Who Helped Jews during The Holocaust in The Eastern Borderlands of The Second Polish Republic” opened by the Institute of National Memory (IPN). IPN President Jarosław Szarek officially launched the exhibit that features photos ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses conducted flights from RAF Fairford, England, to Lithuania and Poland on March 20, 2019, to conduct interoperability training with NATO Enhanced Forward Presence units. B-52s conducted training with NATO Joint Terminal Attack Controllers attached to the multinational battalion battle group in Lithuania, as well as Battle Group Poland. In Lithuania, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
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USArmyEurope.MediaDesk@mail.mil March 19, 2019 WIESBADEN, Germany — At the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, deployed to Europe to exercise the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly alert, recall and deploy under emergency conditions. This Dynamic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC March 15, 2019 Today, the United States, EU, and Canada took coordinated action in response to Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine by imposing sanctions on individuals who orchestrated the unjustified November 25 attack on three Ukrainian naval vessels near the Kerch Strait. Additionally, the United States imposed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, have arrived in the U.S. European Command area of operations for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training. The aircraft will operate out of RAF Fairford, England. The deployment of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On March 9 in Warsaw’s stunning Lazienki Park, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green addressed over 200 participants at the start of Vital Voices Poland’s 8th Annual Mentoring Walk. Vital Voices Director Ela Raczkowska and her colleague Marta Byczkowska matched 100 young women mentees with 100 experienced women from business, civil society, government and academia ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 March, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
On March 7 in the Ochota district of Warsaw, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings attended 75th anniversary commemorations to honor the heroism of Emanuel Ringelblum and the Wolski and Wysocki families. The event was organized by the Jewish Historical Institute and attended by Jarosław Sellin, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
As 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of U.S. –Polish diplomatic relations, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw and American Center Warsaw invite you to In Focus: Polish –American Speaker Series, a monthly discussion of important topics for U.S.-Polish relations. The aim of this initiative is to connect engaging Polish and American experts with an audience consisting of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 March, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events
Alumni Association together with the Department of Regional Strategic Studies of the Cardinal Wyszyński University of Warsaw and the U.S. Embassy, Warsaw organized a presentation for the university’s students about democracy in the United States. Prof. David F. Forte and Prof. Zbigniew Lewicki spoke at the event hosted by Vice President of Alumni Association Prof. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 March, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Events, News
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC March 10, 2019 The U.S. Department of State extends our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302. We can confirm that at least eight U.S. citizens were among the victims. Our embassies in Addis Ababa and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Civil Affairs Soldiers Sergeant First Class Joshua Harkema and Sergeant First Class Devon Debaney represented the United States at the 274th birthday anniversary of Casimir Pulaski at the Pulaski Museum in Warka, Poland. The event highlighted Casimir Pulaski, known as the father of the American Cavalry and his role in the American Revolutionary War. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On March 7 in Warsaw, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher spoke at the kick-off event of a yearlong celebration by the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission to honor the 60th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Poland. The Ambassador hailed the Fulbright Program in Poland for “immeasurably enriching the people-to-people relations” between Poland and the United States, thanking the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Women’s History Month is a great opportunity to celebrate women who broke the glass ceiling during their lifetimes and made a path for the women followed them. We—the current and next generation of female and male leaders–thank them for their persistence and courage, and most importantly, for empowering younger generations that that women can do ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Chargé d’Affaires, Eric Green, gave opening remarks at the 3rd edition of the Young Leaders Conference on March 2 atop the Warsaw Spire in downtown Warsaw. With the conference theme of “100 Years of U.S.-Polish Diplomatic Relations, Chargé d’Affaires Green addressed an audience of 150 young students from high schools and universities across Poland underscoring ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Events, News
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 6, 2019 Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) launched the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a new initiative supporting women entrepreneurs around the world. The Academy, in support of the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, will equip women ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On March 1, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green hosted 26 high school finalists of the “I Know America” competition at his residence in recognition of their hard work and dedication to learning more about American culture and history. He noted that this year the U.S. Embassy is celebrating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 March, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, News
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC February 26, 2019 Four years ago, former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov, a leading figure in Russia’s democratic movement, was gunned down outside the walls of the Kremlin. Although five men were convicted for carrying out his assassination, the United States continues to call on Russian authorities ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 27, 2019 The United Nations established March 3 as World Wildlife Day to raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. This year will mark the sixth anniversary of World Wildlife Day, and for the first time will highlight marine species and the unique threats ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 February, 2019 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
On February 26, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher hosted a breakfast in honor of the Executive Director and ten members of the Board of Directors of the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission. The meeting was the first occasion for the Ambassador in her capacity as the United States’ Honorary Chairman of the bilateral commission to meet the distinguished group ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
The United States welcomes Poland’s decision to move forward with its acquisition of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). Signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance on February 13 was the culmination of successful negotiations between our two countries. This decision greatly increases the potential for cooperation between U.S. and Polish land forces. Poland’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On February 15, the U.S. Embassy honored Colonel Kazimierz Klimczak, the oldest living 1944 Warsaw Uprising veteran who celebrated his 105th birthday, by bestowing him with a Congressional flag that flew above the US Capitol building. The flag was donated at the request of the Honorable Senator Mark Warner (D-VA). Colonel Klimczak fought in 1939 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
On February 12, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings met with the nine talented alumni of the Fulbright Program in Poland recently selected to serve as the first-ever Fulbright Ambassadors of the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission. The program is a new initiative of the Commission, which is headquartered in Warsaw, to honor the 60th anniversary of the Fulbright ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 14, 2019 On February 13-14, 2019, Foreign Ministers and representatives of 62 states met in Warsaw, Poland, at a conference organized jointly by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland and Secretary of State of the United States, to work toward a more secure and stable ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 14, 2019 The text of the following statement was released by the Foreign Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The Foreign Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 6, 2019 We, the Foreign Ministers and representatives of Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, met today in Washington to continue our work in support of the UN’s efforts to achieve a political solution to the conflict ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
ZAGAN, Poland – The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, will transfer authority with 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, during a ceremony Feb. 12, 1:30 p.m., at the Zagan Cultural Palace. The ceremony officially recognizes the beginning of the fourth iteration of an armored brigade combat team in support of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
On February 4, 2019, the U.S. Department of State released the fiscal year 2018 worldwide B visa refusal rates for individual countries. The visa refusal rate for Polish nationals for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 is 3.99 percent, a significant decrease from the fiscal year 2017 visa refusal rate of 5.92 percent. While ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR MOSBACHER ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA In January 1919, the Republic of Poland and the United States of America established diplomatic relations. The first U.S. envoy to Poland, Hugh Gibson, presented his credentials to the newly ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 January, 2019 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
People, history, culture, sport, cuisine… or perhaps something totally different? Show us what best captures Polish-American relations to you and take part in our “100 Photos for 100 Years” contest on Twitter and Instagram for a chance to win prizes. The Embassy of the United States of America in Warsaw and the Embassy of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 January, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Education, News, U.S. & Poland
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 11, 2019 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Poland to announce the Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East. Begin Text: We are pleased to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 January, 2019 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Government is commencing a partial shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, U.S. Consulate General in Krakow, and U.S. Consular Agency in Poznan will continue providing services to U.S. Citizens during the shutdown. For now we expect to also continue providing visa and other consular services in Poland. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Rząd Stanów Zjednoczonych częściowo zawiesił działania instytucji rządowych z powodu wygaśnięcia środków budżetowych. Ambasada Stanów Zjednoczonych w Warszawie oraz Konsulat Generalny w Krakowie, jak również Agencja Konsularna w Poznaniu będą kontynuowały obsługę obywateli amerykańskich. Przewidujemy, że usługi wizowe i konsularne również będą kontynuowane. Jeżeli sytuacja ulegnie zmianie skontaktujemy się bezpośrednio z osobami starającymi się o ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 December, 2018 | Topics: Uncategorized
On December 18 at Warsaw’s renowned Muranów Cinema, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher hosted a pre-screening of Green Book, an Oscar contending film starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen based on the courageous and adventurous tour of African-American concert pianist Dr. Donald Shirley and his Italian-American driver of Midwestern and southern America in the 1960’s. The pre-screening ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 19, 2018 Today, the Departments of State and the Treasury took joint action against Russia’s continued and blatant disregard for international norms. Specifically, the State Department added 12 individuals and entities to the List of Specified Persons (LSP) pursuant to Section 231 of the Countering America’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 11, 2018 Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel to Bratislava, Vienna, Sofia, Sarajevo, Skopje, and Warsaw from December 12-20. On December 12 in Bratislava, Slovakia, Deputy Secretary Sullivan will underscore the importance of U.S.-Slovak bilateral relations and urge senior Slovak officials to use ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 15, 2018 The United States welcomes recent steps by the EU and its Member States to hold Russia accountable for its aggression against Ukraine. The European Parliament’s December 12 resolution reiterates the importance of Ukraine’s role in the European energy supply network and condemns the construction of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
More than 80 students from Krakow and surrounding areas showed off their knowledge of the United States during two recent trivia contests held on different days at the Pedagogical University in Krakow. Consulate staff and Fulbright students comprised the jury and ran the 4th annual contest. Primary School No. 1 in Bochnia beat out a dozen other junior teams on November 28th, while Senior High School No. 2 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 December, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: education, students, U.s. Consulate General Krakow, Zoom in on America
Dr. Rich Baldauf, U.S. Embassy Warsaw Science Fellow from the EPA, and Izabela Misiewicz, US Embassy Warsaw, presented at a workshop for teachers who are running GLOBE programs at various schools throughout Poland. The workshop was designed to introduce the teachers to educational resources developed by the EPA for teaching about air pollution and its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 December, 2018 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
On December 12, Embassy representatives from Public Affairs Section and Economic Section attended the Vital Voices Poland Christmas Breakfast for mentors, mentees and partners who support women empowerment, around 150 people representing business, academia, and diplomacy. Vital Voices President Elżbieta Raczkowska welcomed guests and introduced Mrs. Jolanta Kwaśniewska, former First Lady of the Republic of Poland ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 12, 2018 The United States stands in solidarity with France and condemns in the strongest terms the horrific act of terror in Strasbourg. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of those affected and with all the people of Strasbourg. We commend the work of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
On December 8th, the U.S. Consulate General in Krakow organized “Poles and Americans – 100 Years Together”, a scavenger hunt-type City Game, highlighting the centennial of U.S.-Polish relations. Over 70 participants turned out on Saturday for a team building activity where players had to find hidden places and complete designated tasks, by using a series ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Events, Krakow, News, Public Affairs | Tags: city game, Consul General B. Bix Aliu, Kopiec Kosciuszki
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 4, 2018 Since 2013, the United States has raised its concerns with Russia regarding Russian development of a ground-launched cruise missile (NATO designator: SSC-8, Russian designator: 9M729) with a range capability between 500 and 5,500 kilometers on repeated occasions. These include more than 30 engagements at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Location: Katowice, from Plac Wolności to the train station, passing along Sokolska, Morcinka, Korfantego, Skargi, Stawowa, and ending at Plac Szewczyka. The march will pass directly in front of the COP24 Conference site. Event: Demonstration, the “March for Climate,” is expected to take place on December 8, 2018 with participants gathering at Plac Wolności at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert
We are pleased to announce the winner and finalists of the 2018 edition of the My America photo contest for participants of the Summer Work Travel program. All photos can be seen
HERE Winner – Bogusz Kluz “Have you ever been on Mars?” The other finalists include the following photos (names as given by participants) ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events, Krakow, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: My America SWT photo contest
The U.S. Embassy Warsaw invites the public to sign a condolence book for the late President Herbert Walker Bush at the Piękna 14a entrance between the hours of 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Thursday, December 6 and Friday, December 7.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Location: Poland, countrywide Event: During the holiday season security measures in Poland remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Friday, November 30, 2018 Office of Press Relations Telephone: +1.202.712.4320 | Email: press@usaid.gov The United States Agency for International Development, represented by Administrator Mark Green, and the Government of the Republic of Poland, represented by the Minister-Member of the Council of Ministers, the Honorable Beata Kempa, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, November 26, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Poland
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s yearlong celebrations of 100 Lat Razem (100 Years Together) marking Poland’s rebirth 100 years ago and American support, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green attended the English language premiere of the play “Polish Fantasy” at the historic Ateneum Theater in downtown Warsaw on December 1. Created especially by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News
In a celebration of the memory of President Herbert Hoover and his friendship with Ignacy Paderewski, American pianist, Neal Larrabee, performed at the Opole Philharmonic at an event organized by the U.S. Consulate in Krakow and the Alumni Association in partnership with the Opole province on December 1. The concert was part of the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On November 28 at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green and Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings attended a ceremony that posthumously awarded “The Righteous Among The Nations” medals to Poles who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. The award ceremony was jointly ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 December, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Human Rights, News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District will host an “Event for Industry: Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,” in Warsaw, Poland on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 starting at 8:30 a.m. hours. Media are invited to cover opening remarks by representatives from the U.S. Embassy and the Polish government starting at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 29, 2018 The 24th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP24) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place in Katowice, Poland, December 2-14, 2018. Judith Garber, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s yearlong celebrations of 100 Lat Razem (100 Years Together) honoring Poland’s rebirth and American support 100 years ago, the Embassy supported the International Dance Theaters Festival in Lublin which brought American ballet dancers and directors to Poland from November 16-25. Held at Lublin’s spectacular Cultural Meetings Center, the international ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 November, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Poland
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week activities, the U.S. Mission to Poland organized a three-city, weeklong speaker program on business development, entrepreneurship and innovation featuring Dr. Sharon Freeman, an advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and founder and CEO of GEMS of Wisdom consulting firm. Dr. Freeman spoke on the importance of entrepreneurship as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 November, 2018 | Topics: Business, Events, News
The U.S. Embassy is proud to support the “Women in Tech Summit” to be held at the Warsaw Expo on November 27-28. Organized by the non-profit Perspektywy Foundation, the “Women in Tech Summit” will provide a platform for women professionals in the technology sector to share their experiences, learn about career possibilities, and inspire each ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Economic Counselor, John Armstrong, kicks off Global Entrepreneurship Week and International Education Week at the Polish Chamber of Commerce (KIG) yesterday. KIG represents over 150 business organizations and yesterday held its 9th Annual Innovative Economy Congress, titled “New Dimensions of Work.” It is no accident that solid foundations in both education and entrepreneurial skills are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 November, 2018 | Topics: Business, Events, News
Since its founding in 1946 by
United States Senator J. William Fulbright , the Fulbright Program has become one of the most widely recognized and prestigious scholarships in the world. In the history of program, 59 Fulbright fellows from around the world went on to win the Nobel Prize while 37 others became heads of state. This year from Poland, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
This year the U.S. Embassy’s Office of Agricultural Affairs proudly inaugurated its “Ameryka od Kuchni” program to raise awareness about U.S. foods, beverages, and ingredients among Poland’s culinary, retail, HORECA, and food processing stakeholders. Under this program, the Office of Agricultural Affairs coordinates with U.S. food and beverage industry partners to showcase high-quality U.S. products ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Economic Affairs, Events, Krakow, News, Trade, U.S. & Poland | Tags: U.S.Embassy Warszw
As part of its continuing, nationwide 100 Lat Razem (100 Years Together) initiative to honor Poland’s rebirth in 1918 and American support, the Embassy is sponsoring the Paderewski Birthday Concert to be held at 3:00 pm on November 18 at the Muzeum Wnętrz in Otwock Wielki. Thanks to the Otwock Wielki branch of the National Museum of Warsaw, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On November 9 at Dom Spotkań z Historią, Public Affairs Counselor Frank Finver and Deputy Cultural Attaché Scott Whitmore participated in the final competition of the Karta Foundation’s “Peers of Independence” project that the Embassy sponsored and helped kick off in April. Established by the Karta Foundation to honor the centennial of Poland regaining its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, History, News, U.S. & Poland
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District will host an “Event for Industry: Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,” in Warsaw, Poland on Tuesday, 04 December 2018 at 0830 hours. LOCATION: Warsaw Marriott Hotel Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79 00-697 Warsaw Poland PURPOSE: USACE Europe District has upcoming construction projects for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 12, 2018 The United States joins our European Allies and partners in condemning the November 11 sham “elections” in Russia-controlled eastern Ukraine. Yesterday’s illegitimate processes were an attempt by Moscow to institutionalize its Donbas proxies, the so-called “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics.” These entities have no ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s yearlong celebrations of 100 Lat Razem (100 Years Together) marking Poland’s rebirth 100 years ago and American support, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher hosted a festive evening of historic jazz at her residence in Warsaw for an audience of special guests that included the Ministers of Digital Affairs and Maritime Economy, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 November, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors
On November 7, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green delivered opening remarks for a seminar on road safety in Poland entitled “Toward Zero Deaths: Reducing Traffic Fatalities in Poland” that was by the Embassy’s Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) on behalf of Minnesota-based 3M. Polish Ministry of Infrastructure Deputy Minister Mikołaj Wild; 3M Regional Director Alain ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 November, 2018 | Topics: Business, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News | Tags: U.S. Embassy Warsaw
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Warsaw – November 11, 2018 Location: Warsaw, Poland Event: Several public, celebratory events will take place on November 11, 2018, in conjunction with Polish Independence Day. In 2017, the march organized by the Independence March Association attracted more than 50,000 participants. In previous years, some marchers in the Independence March Association event carried banners, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert
This year the 18th annual edition of International Education Week (
IEW ) takes place November 12-16.
IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education that promotes the benefits of international education and exchange programs worldwide. Initially created so that America could inspire its students to study abroad,
IEW now encourages ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 November, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News
On October 26, Ambassador Mosbacher kicked off the first ever PL+U.S. Youth Forum and officially opened the American Center Warsaw at Warsaw’s University of Technology. Minister for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Jadwiga Emilewicz and Warsaw University of Technology’s Vice-Rector for Science Rajmund Bacewicz joined the Ambassador at these major events. At the start of the PL+U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 November, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On October 22-23, Jim Anderson and Alice Ferris from GoalBusters Consulting provided fundraising and marketing training to Polish civil society NGOs working in diverse fields across the third sector. Hosted by
FAOO , the leading NGO training and development organization in Poland, and funded through a grant from the U.S. Embassy, the training was part of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 November, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events
Joint Statement to the Permanent Council by the ‘Group of Friends on Safety of Journalists’ on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists As delivered to the Permanent Council by Ambassador Eberhard Pohl, Head of the German Permanent Mission to the OSCE Vienna, November 1, 2018 Mr. Chairperson, I am pleased to make ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 November, 2018 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News
On October 30 the Embassy’s Public Affairs Counselor Frank Finver, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings, and Cultural Specialist Beata Milewska met with staff responsible for establishing the Warsaw Ghetto Museum projected to open in 2023. The Embassy officials learned about the project’s background and the Polish government’s preservation of an historic building that will house the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News
On October 30, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher delivered remarks at the Atlantic Council’s Central and Eastern Europe breakfast titled “Rise of the Digital Challengers: Digitization as the next growth engine for Central and Eastern Europe,” attended by Polish government and business leaders in the digital sector. The Ambassador noted that the digital economy is the future ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Business, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On October 25, Ambassador Mosbacher addressed 200 Polish teachers at the opening of the international conference “How to talk about Righteous? Representations in Culture, Meaning in Education” organized by the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw and co-sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Poland. In her opening remarks, Ambassador Mosbacher saluted ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
The U.S. Embassy supported the 4th Congress of Persons with Disabilities which took place on October 25th in Warsaw. A grassroots and nonpartisan initiative, the Congress gathered several hundred activists who advocate for the rights of people with disabilities all over Poland. The Embassy’s Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings gave remarks at the Congress along with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News
On October 18 Counselor for Public Affairs Frank Finver attended a ceremony at the Jewish cemetery in Kraśnik (Lubelskie region of Poland) unveiling a new monument honoring the lives of Jews who lived in Kraśnik before perishing during World War II and who comprised up to half of Kraśnik’s population. Monika Krawczyk, CEO of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Media Accreditation PRESS RELEASE PL+U.S. Youth Forum: “Better Together” and Opening of American Center Warsaw Media are invited to cover a U.S. Embassy and American Center Warsaw-hosted PL+U.S. Youth Forum for 300 Polish youth ages 16-25 taking place on Friday, October 26 starting at 9 a.m. at the Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: News
By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: News
The American Chamber of Commerce in Poland (AmCham) welcomed Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher to Poland at a reception in her honor at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel on October 16th. AmCham Chairman Tony Housh introduced the Ambassador to 150 AmCham members and guests, and presented her with her AmCham pin to inaugurate her term as Honorary Chair ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 October, 2018 | Topics: Business, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 16, 2018 Begin text: On the occasion of the fifth meeting of the EU-U.S. Cyber Dialogue in Brussels on 10 September 2018, the European Union (EU) and United States reaffirmed their strong partnership in favour of a global, open, stable and secure cyberspace where the rule ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
The Embassy is proud to support the advancement of women in the fields of technology and entrepreneurship. It is a co-sponsor of the Go Global event organized by the What If Foundation which the Google Campus Warsaw is hosting from 17:30 – 20:00 on October 17. Three prominent women leaders from Forbes 100 European Female ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: Business, Events, News
October 10th marked a very special day for the U.S. Embassy in Poland represented by Frank Finver, Public Affairs Officer, Alison Behling, ESTH Officer, and colleagues. That Wednesday, they joined Klub Gaja, Fundacja Nasza Ziemia, the city of Warsaw, and Lasy Panstwowe, and participated in a tree planting ceremony for the Festival of the Tree. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 October, 2018 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
As part of its ongoing, nationwide 100 Lat Razem initiative to honor Poland’s rebirth in 1918 and the support provided by the United States, the Embassy is supporting the Women for Paderewski concert to be held at 11:00 on October 20 at the Fine Arts Academy Scenography Department. The concert will feature performances by three ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 October, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Poland
The American Corner and National Museum in Gdańsk are delighted to invite you to attend the international conference Women’s Art – Photography as a Medium of Change which the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk will host on Friday, October 19. The conference will discuss the importance of photography in feminist art in the 20th ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
The Embassy once again proudly supported the vibrant Polish-American music project URBANATOR DAYS, a unique opportunity for Poland’s artistically talented youth to unveil their musical skills on stage with top professional jazz musicians from Poland, Europe and the United States. Thanks to URBANATOR DAYS 2018, a project led by Poland’s world-renowned jazz musician Michał Urbaniak, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 October, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
From October 3-5, Assistant Cultural Affairs Attache Scott Whitmore traveled through the Lubuskie Voivodeship for the U.S. Embassy’s 100 years/100 cities and towns outreach effort as part of our Sto Lat Razem campaign. Stops included school visits to Lubniewice, Sulęcin and Różanki for presentations on U.S. and Polish cooperation over the past 100 years and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 October, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
Schedule of Events: 9:00-10:00 Registration and networking in atrium 10:00-10:15 Opening Remarks in atrium 10:30-11:30 Opening presentations on four themes: Business and Innovation: “Working Together”, Presenter: Jadwiga Emilewicz, Minister of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (tbc) People-to-People: “Closer Together”, Presenter: Justyna Janiszewska, Executive Director of Fulbright Commission, Poland Democracy: “Engaging Together”, Presenter: Mateusz Komorowski, CEO ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 October, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Events, News
A US Army Civil Affairs Team visited Second High School in Pulawy as part of the US Mission’s “100 Years/100 Cities” campaign to commemorate the role the United States played in Poland regaining independence in 1918. Over 60 English language students attended the presentation and engaged the U.S. soldiers during a question and answer period. Students ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy, in cooperation with American Center Warsaw, has opened registration for the PL+U.S. Youth Forum, an interactive conference discussing the U.S. and Polish relationship in the 21st Century. The event will include interactive and inspirational presentations and panel discussions on Polish and U.S cooperation in the areas of security, trade, democracy and people ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Poland
On November 23 in Słupsk the Wojciech Kilar Polish Philharmonic Sinfonia Baltica will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the composer Leonard Bernstein’s birth with a special concert of American music. The Bernstein concert – one in a planned series of classical American music concerts – is also dedicated to the centennial of Poland’s rebirth as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On September 29 Deputy Cultural Attaché Scott Whitmore attended the exciting graduation ceremony of students who completed their undergraduate and graduate programs at the University of Warsaw’s American Studies Center. It was the first time that the American Studies Center held an “American style” commencement ceremony which students themselves organized. The ceremony kicked off with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
The Embassy is pleased to support the 2018 Sopot Jazz Festival, one of the oldest jazz festivals in Poland, that runs from October 4-6. Two renowned American saxophonists, Roxy Coss and Lauren Sevian, will perform at the festival. Musician, composer, bandleader, educator and activist Roxy Coss has performed extensively around the world, including headlining at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 October, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
The U.S. Embassy to Poland is once again proud to support the American Film Festival (AFF) in Wroclaw whose 9th edition opens October 23 with the American hit film, A Star Is Born, the first directorial work by actor Bradley Cooper and starring Cooper – a three-time Oscar nominee – and the living music legend ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 October, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On September 26 at his residence in Warsaw, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green hosted 30 newly arrived American Fulbright Scholars from America who will spend the next academic year in different cities across Poland. In total, 47 American Fulbright Scholars will teach and conduct research at Polish universities throughout the 2018-19 academic year. Representatives ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 September, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Events
On September 26 Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher visited the headquarters of the New York-based Kosciuszko Foundation, one of the oldest organizations of the Polish diaspora in the United States. Invited by the Kosciuszko Foundation’s leadership – President Marek Skulimowski, Chairman of the Board Alex Storozynski and Vice-Chairman of the Board Andrzej Rojek – Ambassador Mosbacher learned ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 September, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 20, 2018 Today, the White House released its 2018 National Cyber Strategy, outlining the steps the federal government is taking to advance an open, secure, interoperable, and reliable cyberspace. Given the interconnected and global nature of cyberspace, the State Department engages in key diplomatic and programmatic ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
NATO’s highest Military Authority, the Military Committee, will meet from September 28-30, 2018, in Warsaw, Poland. The meeting will be hosted by the Chief of the Polish General Staff, Lieutenant General Rajmund Andrzejczak. The NATO Military Committee Conference enables the Chiefs of Defense to meet and discuss issues of importance to the Alliance. They will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Global Coalition to Counter ISIS Holds Tenth Finance Working Group Meeting in Poland WARSAW, POLAND – On September 20-21, the Counter ISIS Finance Group (CIFG) convened its 52 member states and observers in Warsaw, Poland to discuss the ongoing global efforts to counter ISIS financing. The CIFG was established in January 2015 as one of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw participated in the 25th annual Clean Up the Earth event organized by Our Earth Foundation (Fundacja Nasza Ziemia) on September 21. Our Earth Foundation is a Polish NGO that specializes in ecological education aimed at saving and protecting the earth’s natural resources. This year’s theme was “Take Action – Separate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Environment, Events, News
Several Marines from the U.S. Embassy participated in the fourth annual charity run hosted by charity foundation STOWARZYSZENIE SZLAKIEM TĘCZY on the 15th of September. The U.S. Embassy has supported the charity organization in the past through its annual Toys for Tots campaign, which donates Christmas gifts to children in need.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw Charge d’Affairs Eric Green and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Undersecretary of State Rafał Romanowski welcomed officials from eight countries to a two-day (September 19-20) seminar on agro-terrorism and bioterrorism in Warsaw. The seminar is a bilateral effort by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Polish ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 September, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
On September 16 at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green gave remarks at a luncheon honoring the heroism of Polish Righteous who saved Jews during the Holocaust and Nazi occupation of Poland. Sponsored by the New York-based Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR), the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 September, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, History, Human Rights, News
For the first time ever, two Polish baseball players from Poland were selected for Major League Baseball’s elite European All-Star Cadet Camp that brings the best young baseball players from across Europe for an intensive training camp. Wojtek and Łukasz, who play in the Polish Baseball and Softball League under 15 division took part in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Ambassador Mosbacher gave remarks on U.S.-Polish relations before 60 guests and media at residence on September 14 entitled “U.S. Ambassadors to Poland: From Hugh Gibson to Georgette Mosbacher – 100 Years and Beyond.” In her remarks, the Ambassador outlined her policy priorities, including greater economic cooperation and increased trade; energy diversification and security; and strengthening ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 September, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, History, News
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 17, 2018 Today we mark an event that forever altered the course of world history. On this day 231 years ago, the United States Constitution was signed in Philadelphia by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention, setting in motion the American experiment in limited government and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, History, News
The Embassy is pleased to once again support the Polish – American music project URBANATOR DAYS, a unique opportunity for musical youth to unveil their talent on stage with top professional jazz musicians from Poland, Europe and the United States. The project will include music workshops on Thursday, September 27 and a concert by Michal ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On September 14th, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green spoke at a reception in honor of Polish alumni of the Fulbright Program that the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission hosted in Warsaw. Academics from universities from all over Poland took part in the celebratory event. Both Deputy Chief of Mission Green and the Executive Director of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
On September 14 at the National Museum in Warsaw, the U.S. Embassy, the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, and Homeland Security Investigations celebrated the return to Poland of the 1628 painting “Portrait of a Lady.” The painting was stolen by the Nazis from the National Museum in Warsaw during World War II and ended ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 15, 2018 On this International Day of Democracy, the United States reaffirms its unwavering belief in democracy as the form of government with the greatest capacity to advance peace, prosperity, and security, and to safeguard the universal human rights, fundamental freedoms, and dignity of every person. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher met with U.S. and Polish soldiers in Powidz on September 12 to learn about infrastructure improvements to the airfield and future expansion. U.S. Army Europe’s rotational deployments to Poland enhance deterrence and increase interoperability among NATO Allies. US military presence also fulfills the United States’ 2014 and 2016 NATO Summits commitments to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
The New York-based Kościuszko Foundation has announced a
new call for applications for fellowships and grants for advanced study, research, and/or teaching at universities and other institutions of higher learning in the United States. One of this year’s awards is the new “Centennial Award” which will honor the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Poland and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Primary Contact: 1LT Christina Shoptaw Ph#: +1 865-236-7461 Email:
christina.m.shoptaw.mil.@mail.mil Task Force Raider, 2/278th ACR Wednesday, September 12, 2018 BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland— The NATO Enhanced Presence Forward Battle Group Poland is set to replace commanders and units in a transfer of authority scheduled for September 20, 2018. Battle Group Poland commanded by U.S. Army Lt. Col. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher delivered remarks during a 9/11 commemorative ceremony in Skaryszewski Park, Warsaw, organized by the District of Praga-Poludnie and co-hosted by District Mayor Tomasz Kucharski (Burmistrz Dzielnicy Praga-Południe) and Chairman of the Praga-Poludnie District Council Marcin Klus. During her remarks, Ambassador Mosbacher read a statement by the White House commemorating the date: “The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 10, 2018 In Ukraine, Ambassador Brownback will meet with government officials and religious leaders to discuss efforts to protect and promote religious freedom. In Poland, Ambassador Brownback will attend the 2018 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe as part ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News
On September 7, a day after Georgette Mosbacher was credentialed by Poland’s President Andrzej Duda, the United States’ new – and 28th – Ambassador to the Republic of Poland familiarized herself more with Poland’s history and culture during a visit to the Warsaw Rising Museum, Castle Square, and Dom Spotkań z Historią. In between these ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
WARSAW, 6 September 2018 – Some 1,500 representatives of governments and civil society from the OSCE’s participating States and partner States will gather in Warsaw for a two-week meeting beginning on 10 September. They will review the implementation of the commitments adopted by their governments in the fields of human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 7, 2018 Ambassador Michael G. Kozak will lead the U.S. delegation to the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), to be held in Warsaw, Poland, September 10-21, 2018. This annual meeting will bring together hundreds of civil ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, News
On September 6. U.S. Ambassador to Poland Georgette Mosbacher was officially credentialed by President Andrzej Duda in a ceremony at Belweder Palace. Following the credentialing ceremony, Ambassador Mosbacher laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Pilsudski Square.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
The State Department is pleased to invite nominations for the Winter 2019 Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Scholars on U.S. National Security Policymaking. The six week-long Institute will take place from January 3 to February 15, 2019 at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE. The U.S. Embassy invites Polish candidates to apply ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On August 31, 2018 Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings met with the mentees of the EducationUSA Advisory Program. The students came to Warsaw from all over Poland for a training related to preparing their successful application to universities and colleges in the United States. The high school mentorship program was prepared by the U.S. Embassy in cooperation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 September, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events, News
Several representatives from the U.S. Embassy’s Offices of the Defense Attaché and Defense Cooperation attended a ceremony in memory of the sacrifices of the Blue Army on Saturday 2 at the Blue Army Memorial in Warsaw. The event recognized contributions by some 25,000 Americans who volunteered for duty in France during WWI, and was attended ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy would like to wish all of our 43 Polish FLEX students a successful year in their American high schools and with their host families as they begin their exchange in the United States. The students were selected based on their leadership and civic engagement and come from towns across Poland. They will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 September, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Touch ‘n’ Go Band performed to a sold-out audience at the 2018 Radom Fashion Show on August 25. The band performed a repertoire of today’s popular American, chart-topping hits! The annual fashion show promoted emerging talented designers and offered them networking opportunities with established fashion entrepreneurs. The event also ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 August, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Events, News
The U.S. Embassy Warsaw invites the public to sign a condolence book for the late Senator John McCain at the Piękna 14a entrance between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, August 31st.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 August, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
On August 26th the 15th edition of the Warsaw Jewish Culture Festival named after Polish-American Nobel Laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer kicked off with two fabulous musicial performances. On the stage of the Theater on the Water in Royal Łazienki Park, superstar Israeli-American songwriter and guitarist David Broza gave a solo performance (and then played with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 August, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events
U.S. Embassy Warsaw Message to U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections August 16, 2018 Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert
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kimberly.d.calkins.mil@mail.mil DRAWSKO POMORSKIE TRAINNG AREA, Poland – The closing ceremonies for Resolute Castle 18 will be held at the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, at 10 a.m. Aug. 27, 2018. Resolute Castle 18 is a six-month exercise supported by the South Carolina National Guard, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 August, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
The U.S. Embassy invites teachers and educators to apply for participation in the Holocaust Teacher Training program which takes place annually in June and July. For more than a decade, the U.S. Department of State, in cooperation with the Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO) in New York, has helped organize summer teacher-training programs in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 August, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, Human Rights, News
STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON August 8, 2018 Imposition of Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act Sanctions on Russia Following the use of a “Novichok” nerve agent in an attempt to assassinate UK citizen Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia Skripal, the United States, on August 6, 2018, determined under the Chemical and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
On August 1, Chargé d’affaires Eric Green participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument of the Polish Underground and Homeland Army in Warsaw in honor of the 74th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. Participants in the ceremony included the Mayor of Warsaw, Deputy Speaker of the Sejm, Head of the Association of Polish Underground ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 August, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
Airmen and Soldiers were deployed for one month to Krzesiny Air Base, Poland, in July, to test their ability to rapidly setup facilities, equipment and vehicles as part of the European Contingency Air Operations Sets effort. A first for the U.S., this effort sets the standard for future exercises and real world Deployable Air Base ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 July, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
To mark the fifteenth anniversary of the Singer Festival, the famous Israeli – American guitarist
David Broza will appear for the first time in Poland for a solo concert at the On the Water Theater at the Royal Lazienki Park. A multi-platinum artist, who performs in Hebrew, Spanish, English, and Arabic, Broza is well known for his ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On July 20 in Gdansk, PAO Frank Finver officially opened a photo exhibition of the American artist Jacqueline Livingston, entitled In the shade of Feminism. On the fringes of American Art of the 1960s and 1970s at the National Museum in Gdansk Gallery of Photography Zielona Brama. Mr. Finver was joined by the guardians of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 July, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
U.S. Embassy has launched the pilot edition of the FLEX Mentoring Program. It is a year-long mentoring program aimed at connecting FLEX program alumni with senior alumni of other U.S. Government sponsored exchange programs for a unique professional development opportunity. It is funded by U.S. Embassy Warsaw and carried out with a partnering organization – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 July, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News
Economic officers stationed at U.S. embassies and diplomatic missions around the world prepare annual reports analyzing 170 foreign markets to help U.S. companies make informed business decisions. This year’s reports feature a new, streamlined format to help U.S. companies more easily access information about countries that have implemented business-friendly reforms, export opportunities around the world, as well ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 July, 2018 | Topics: Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, News, Trade
On Friday, the Ambassador invited 8-year old Tadzio Osko from Warsaw, Poland to the U.S. Embassy. Tadzio had written a letter to Ambassador Jones, showing his passion for space. In his letter, Tadzio expressed his wish to eventually join NASA and become the first human to walk on Mars. Tadzio and his parents visited the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 July, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
After commissioning through ROTC, COL Hough served as in 3-187th IN, 3rd IBCT, 101st ABN Division (AASLT). Upon successful completion of his first assignment, COL Hough attended the Infantry Maneuver Captains Career Course (MCCC), where he received orders to XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft. Bragg, N.C. While assigned to XVIII Airborne Corps, COL Hough served in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 July, 2018 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
The U.S. Mission to Poland is excited to announce the 2018 edition of the “My America: Summer Work Travel” photo contest. We invite Polish Summer Work Travel participants to submit photographs that highlight their experience in America. Photographs may focus on the natural environment, culture, people, or places in the United States, among other subjects. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 July, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events, News | Tags: photo contest, photography, Summer Work Travel
Scott Whitmore, deputy cultural attache, met with young leaders of social projects who took part in the Equal Opportunities Program of the Polish-American Freedom Foundation. Scott Whitmore talked to them, among others, about the US educational system and learning opportunities in the United States. The program in which young people participated was a week-long training ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 July, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On Monday July 16 U.S. Embassy Warsaw and American Councils for International Education launched a mentoring program for alumni of the 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 FLEX exchange. FLEX exchange participants get scholarships to go to the USA for a year to study at an American high school and stay with an American host family. The FLEX ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 July, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Ambassador Jones recently met with 43 high school students who are departing to the U.S. for the 3rd edition of the FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange Program) in Poland. Highlighting the unique opportunity these students will have while in the United States, Ambassador Jones challenged the students “to be ambassadors of Poland while in the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 July, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Marta Berecka, curator, completed her post-graduate studies Totalitarianism – Nazism – Holocaust and Culture Management in the Institute of Culture at the Jagiellonian University. She is a certified teacher, and since 2007 employee of Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. Initially, she was in the Program Section team. From 2013-2017 she was the head of Educational Projects of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 July, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Education
Dawid Baluch was born in Silesia, close to coal mines and to mountains. His mother is a teacher and his father is a coal miner. Dawid enjoys doing a lot of sports such as running, cycling, cross fit, and volleyball which he achieved 3rd place in a Volleyball Championship. He is willing to take part ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 July, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Culture, Education
On Tuesday Ambassador Paul Jones hosted a reception for sixteen American teachers who are in Poland to explore the relationship between the United States and Poland and learn about the Polish educational system, culture and rich history. Ambassador Jones summed up the goal of this exchange best by telling the educators that “the experiences you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 July, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On July 7, a perfect summer Saturday, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw, American Center Warsaw and Dom Spotkan z Historia (History Meeting House, DSH) jointly organized a public event in downtown Warsaw, celebrating both July 4th and the centennial of Poland regaining its independence. The picnic took place in the historic center of Warsaw and attracted over 8,000 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 July, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Polish Central Bureau of Investigation (CBSP) police officers cooperated with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Pakistani Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in order to prevent the 61.2 million PLN worth of substances from being distributed. Over 3 tons of hashish and 517 kilograms of APAA/BMK (amphetamine precursor) were seized as the result of an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 July, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
On June 26, the Center for American Law Studies at the University of Warsaw (CALS) celebrated the 20th anniversary of its establishment by holding an international gathering of legal professionals at the “Poland-U.S. Conference on the Rule of Law.” Held at the premises of the University of Warsaw’s Faculty of Law and Administration, the anniversary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
July 1, 2018 U.S. Marines took part in a family picnic in Radom opening the “Kameralne Lato” festival. This year it is the 11th edition of “Kameralne Lato” – the National Film Meetings, which consists of a series of film and educational meetings (more:
www.kameralnelato.pl ). During the event there was an opportunity to learn about ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Events, News
Ambassador Jones closed out the first edition of the Civic UP Academy with remarks to 27 Polish high school students, FLEX alumni and NGO partners, stating “how important it is for young people like those gathered here today to help rejuvenate the close relationship between Poland and the United States and to be active members ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 July, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 29, 2018 This week’s World Gas Conference in Washington, DC, reinforced the fundamental importance of countries and regions employing a diverse matrix of fuels, source countries and delivery routes to enhance their energy security. Over the last week, U.S. officials underscored the strong U.S. opposition to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 July, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy and the American Center Warsaw invite you to join us on Saturday, July 7th for a celebration of U.S. Independence Day and the 100 year bond between Poland and the United States. The event will take place from 12 PM to 8 PM at Jan Twardowski Square in Warsaw, by Krakowskie Przedmieście! ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
We welcome yesterday’s announcement that Poland’s natural gas company PGNiG has signed agreements with Venture Global LNG and Port Arthur LNG to export U.S. liquefied natural gas to Poland over the next twenty years. We view these agreements as a major step toward increased U.S. energy exports to Poland and Europe, a key objective for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson June 27, 2018 STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON Legislation in Poland Regarding Crimes Committed During the Holocaust The United States welcomes the Polish Parliament’s passage of amendments to its Institute of National Remembrance Law. This action underscores Poland’s commitment to open debate, freedom of speech and academic inquiry. The Holocaust and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
As part of the Batory High School’s end-of-year celebrations on June 22, Ambassador Jones spoke to students at one of the oldest and most prestigious high schools in Warsaw, highlighting the role the United States played in helping Poland regain independence 100 years ago. Ambassador Jones also discussed the longstanding bilateral relationship between Poland and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On June 21, Ambassador Jones signed a Letter of Support, titled “Together for the Environment,” for the common implementation of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in support of UNEP/GRID Warsaw in partnership with the UN Environment Program. The director of UNEP/GRID Warsaw, Maria Andrzejewska, also attended the signing and shared updates from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Environment, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On June 19 in Białystok, the American duo Elizabeth Schwartz and Peter Stan from New York performed the grand finale at the closing gala of the 11th edition of the Zachor Festival of Jewish Culture. The Zachor Festival, which took place this year from June 16-19, celebrates the rich Jewish cultural heritage in northeastern Poland. It was ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
Civic Up! Academy is a one week camp that offers instruction on U.S. civics and civic engagement for Polish high school students who are already actively engaged in their local communities Organized by the United States Embassy in Poland in cooperation with the Center for Citizenship Education and the Rural Development Foundation, “Civic UP! is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
BEMOWO PISKIE, POLAND 06.20.2018 Story by 2nd Lt. Robert Bannon 2d Cavalry Regiment Educational opportunities abound in the U.S. Army, enriching Soldiers who actively seek them out and reap their benefits. Even in the midst of a six-month rotation in Bemowo Piskie, Poland as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence initiative, Soldiers from the 1st ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
By: Ensign Cody L. Keim GDYNIA, Poland – The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) and embarked Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Gdynia, Poland, June 22, 2018, for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Poland relations as the two NATO allies work together for a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Commanding officer of the Naval Support Facility Redzikowo Captain Scott C. McClelland spoke with high school students from Gdańsk about Polish-American security cooperation and the future of NATO. CAPT McClelland also provided an overview of his military and civil career, travels and everyday life at Redzikowo base as well as shared personal insights on the importance of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
On June 17 the City of Słupsk held its second edition of “Ziemia Słupska,” a popular and colorful festival of folklore groups that the U.S. Embassy helped to support. The festival featured 21 musical folk ensembles that performed music from various regions. The festival also included sounds and sights from America, with the Huu-Ska Luta ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 June, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News
On June 18 at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage in Warsaw, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture Piotr Gliński held a ceremony honoring five individuals who have contributed to the successful repatriation of looted Polish art stolen during World War II. Among those he honored was Assistant Legal Attaché James Brown from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
The 11th edition of Zachor Festival of Jewish Culture will take place in Białystok, Poland from June 16-19. This year’s festival, “Zachor – Color and Sound,” will present three performers from the United States. On Monday, June 18, the vocalist and guitar player Gerard Edery (
https://www.gerardedery.com ) will perform a concert of Sephardic songs with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
United States Embassy Warsaw Alert for U.S. Citizens: Entry to Kaliningrad from Poland during FIFA World Cup 2018 June 13, 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw informs U.S. citizens traveling overland between Poland and Kaliningrad in the Russian Federation during the FIFA World Cup 2018 that the Polish Border Guard recommends early appearance at border ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
On June 8, Deputy Chief of Mission John Law and Embassy personnel attended the graduation ceremony for 45 U.S. Fulbright fellows who are concluding their work and research in Poland. Hosted by the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission in the majestic Tyszkiewicz-Potocki Palace that houses the Museum of the University of Warsaw, the ceremony honored the work, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
U.S. Embassy Zagreb will be hosting annual Startup Camp program this September and applications are now open. The Startup Camp is a 5-day program that provides extraordinary mentoring from successful entrepreneurs and investors from Croatia and the United States. The projects will be evaluated by venture capitalists, business angels, businessmen, and the best teams will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Business, Events, News
On June 5, Professor Robert Blobaum of West Virginia University spoke to a group of international relations and cultural diplomacy students at Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw. Professor Blobaum is a U.S. historian who researches Polish history around the time of World War I and he presented American views on the war and Poland ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, History, News
On June 5th Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings visited Poland’s parliament (Sejm) where he gave a presentation on the U.S. diplomatic mission’s ongoing “100 Years Together” initiative across Poland. He was cordially hosted by Małgorzata Wypych, the head of Polish Sejm’s Parliamentary Group for Polish-US Relations, and six other Members of Parliament who belong to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
On May 30 Ambassador Jones hosted a dinner for a delegation led by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) and representatives from the Polish government and organizations promoting Jewish culture and history. During their tour of the region, the delegation visited Holocaust memorial sites in Ukraine and Poland, and other historical sites and museums. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, History, Human Rights, News
Mission Poland hosted MSNBC anchor Richard Lui from May 21-24 as an expert media speaker. During his visit to Poland, he spoke to students at the University of Warsaw and the College of Social and Media Culture in Torun on the changing media landscape and challenges in the 21st century. He also met with civil ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
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15bz.rzecznik@ron.mil.pl 15th Mechanized Brigade BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland— The NATO Enhanced Presence Forward Battle Group Poland is set to replace commanders in a change of command ceremony scheduled for July 14, 2018. Battle Group Poland commanded by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Adam Lackey and commander of 1st Squadron, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
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15bz.rzecznik@ron.mil.pl 15th Mechanized Brigade 4 June 2018 BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland– Soldiers from the NATO Enhanced Presence Battle Group Poland participated in the opening ceremony of Saber Strike 18 on Monday, June 4, 2018. The opening ceremony signified the start of the eighth iteration of a long-standing U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
BALTOPS 18 exercise will take place in the Baltic Sea region from June 3 – 15, in which 4,700 sailors and marines from 20 NATO member and two NATO partner countries will participate. 2018 marks the 46th edition of the biggest naval exercise in the Baltic region. BALTOPS is an annual joint, multinational maritime exercise ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
The 2d Cavalry Regiment will depart in roughly 40 convoys from Rose Barracks, Germany and conduct a tactical road march through the eastern portion of Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and Latvia from May 28 to June 23, 2018. This movement will consist of more than 1,000 Strykers and other military vehicles in support ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
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lloyd.e.bedford2.mil@mail.mil ZAGAN, Poland – The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team “Dagger Brigade,” 1st Infantry Division, will conduct a relief in place ceremony with the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team “Ironhorse Brigade,” 1st Cavalry Division, at 10 a.m. June 4, at the Zagan Cultural Palace in downtown Zagan. During ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Chargé D’affaires John Law, addressing an audience of 350 young students from high schools and universities across Poland at the 2nd annual Young Leaders Conference held May 24-25 at the Palladium Theater, spoke about his diplomatic career as well as “the importance of youth in renewing the strong relationship shared between Poland and the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Events, News
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 24, 2018 The United States has complete confidence in the findings of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) as presented today by the Dutch Public Prosecutor: the missile launcher used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 originated from the 53rd Anti-aircraft Brigade of the Russian Federation, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
The Embassy is pleased to announce its support and sponsorship of the 14th Jewish Motifs International Film Festival which opens at 7:00 pm on May 23 in Warsaw’s Muranow Cinema and runs through May 27. The opening night features a screening of the 2017 Polish production The Prince and the Dybuk by directors Elwira Niewiera ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 May, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On May 15, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings visited Łazarski University in Warsaw where he met with second and third year international relations and law students as part of the U.S. Embassy’s ongoing “100 Years Together: People, History, Future” initiative. Highlighting that the connections between America and Poland date back to America’s founding and the contributions ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 May, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
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donald.t.wrenn.civ@mail.mil WIESBADEN, Germany – Exercise Saber Strike 18 will be held June 3-15 at training areas in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Approximately 18,000 participants from 19 different countries will participate in the eighth iteration of the exercise spread across the four countries. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On May 11, the award-winning American artist Amy Karle and participants of the first ever Arts Incubator program in Poland presented their final exhibition – Layers of Life – at the internationally acclaimed Copernicus Science Center in Warsaw. The exhibition, which runs through May 27 in the Copernicus Center Pavilion located on the banks of the Vistula River – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 May, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News | Tags: Amy Karle
On May 17, Ambassador Paul Jones hosted a reception at his residence in Warsaw to honor the work of the New York-based Kosciuszko Foundation in promoting closer ties between the United States and Poland. Together with Marek Skulimowski, the President and Executive Director of the Kosciuszko Foundation, Ambassador Jones personally recognized the 40 new Kosciuszko Foundation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Kosciuszko Foundation
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 15, 2018 The United States condemns Russia’s construction and partial opening of the Kerch Strait Bridge between Russia and occupied Crimea, which was done without the permission of the government of Ukraine. Crimea is part of Ukraine. Russia’s construction of the bridge serves as a reminder ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: US Department of State
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www.youtube.com/7thArmyTrainingCommand/ GRAFENWOEHR, Germany (May 1, 2018) – U.S. Army Europe and the German Army will co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 3 – 8, 2018. Eight NATO and partner nations are scheduled to participate in this year’s tank challenge. Austria, France, Germany, Poland, Ukraine ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On May 11 at 8:30 pm at the internationally-acclaimed Copernicus Science Center in Warsaw, award-winning American artist Amy Karle and 20 prominent Polish artists will open their long-awaited exhibit Layers of Life. The project hosted by the Copernicus Science Center and directed by Karle, will present a collection of Bioart and STEM projects created with new ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
Last last month in the city of Poznań, U.S. Fulbright Fellow, visiting professor, and accomplished pianist Pamela Howland gave the latest of her captivating public performances throughout Poland on “Chopin Meets the Beatles: Songs of Love, Loss & Longing.” Appearing at the Stary Browar mall in Poznan as the guest of Poznań’s Adam Mickiewicz University, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News
EducationUSA Interactive: Student Visas • Date and Time: Thursday, May 24, 2018, 11:00 EDT / 15:00 UTC • Event page:
https://www.facebook.com/EducationUSA • Language: English Are you an international student interested in studying in the United States? Do you need help with applying for a student visa and have questions on the process? Join EducationUSA for a Facebook Live event ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
On April 26, the local organization Dom Kultury Śródmieście featured an “American Day” as part of a series of meetings held during the “Various Varsovians” Festival in Warsaw that is designed to highlight the international diversity of Warsaw. The Festival highlighted various communities of foreigners who have settled in Warsaw and showed how they work ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
Ambassador Paul W. Jones and mission employees at the U.S. Embassy of Warsaw gathered for Foreign Service Day on May 4, 2018 to remember the sacrifices made by those representing U.S. missions overseas. 250 Foreign Service officers have lost their lives while serving overseas, including most recently in Juba, South Sudan and Bratislava, Slovakia. Those ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 May, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
United States Embassy Warsaw Security Alert for U.S. Citizens May 7, 2018 The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. They may ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
On May 5, 2018 U.S. Marines took part in the American Sports Picnic in Lublin. The event was organized by the Titans of Lublin – an American football team and the Ravens Lublin Baseball club. Marines demonstrated a military fitness test and invited spectators to see if they could pass the test too. Two sports ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 May, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On April 25th, Catherine Jones, wife of Ambassador Paul Jones and the co-founder and CEO of Werbie, hosted the second Women in Tech Coffee in Warsaw, Poland. Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, eighty women from the business, entrepreneurship, and STEM fields gathered to discuss empowering women in the workplace and out. An accomplished ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: Business, Events, News
On April 26, the award-winning American artist Amy Karle officially launched the first ever Arts Incubator program in Poland. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and hosted by the internationally acclaimed Copernicus Science Center, the Arts Incubator program is an international cultural exchange initiative that sends distinguished American artists abroad to partner with local ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, Science & Tech
On April 26 the U.S. Air Force Europe Band The Jazz Ambassadors completed their nine day tour of Poland with a grand finale concert at the spectacular
Szczecin Philharmonic Hall . The Jazz Ambassadors performed yet another fantastic mix of Glen Miller hits and contemporary jazz compositions to the enthusiastic reception of nearly a full house of 1,000 people! The highlight ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
To commemorate Earth Day 2018 and as part of Mission Poland’s environmental outreach, Embassy Warsaw and CG Krakow invited Dr. Thomas Culhane from the University of Southern Florida in Tampa for a week of workshops, meetings and discussions with students, academia, NGOs, city government officials, business and start-ups on solving environmental challenges through technology and innovation, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
U.S. Marines at the Opening of “Kameralne Lato” Festival in Radom (July 2018) U.S. Marines at the American Sports Picnic in Lublin (May 2018) New Baseball Sports Complex Opened in Wroclaw (April 2018) Baseball in December!- PAS Warsaw Supports Baseball in Schools Program (December 2017) Grand Opening of the First American Football Stadium in Poland, in Zielona Góra (October 2017) American Sports Weekend in Warsaw #USsportsWarsaw (August 2017) U.S. Marines at the American Sports Picnic in Lublin – a way of celebrating 100 Years Together (May, 2018) New Baseball Sports Complex Opened in Wroclaw (April, 2018) Baseball in December!- PAS Warsaw Supports Baseball in Schools Program (December, 2017) Grand Opening of the First American Football Stadium in Poland, in Zielona Góra (October, 2017) American Sports Weekend in Warsaw #USsportsWarsaw (August, 2017) U.S. Embassy Supports Marcin Gortat Camps (July, 2017) American Soldiers Played an American Flag Football Game with the PLAF Dragons Zielona Góra (November 2016) U.S. Embassy Promotes Baseball in Miejska Gorka (July, 2016) Ambassador Jones Gives Shout-out to U.S. Embassy Support for Marcin Gortat Camps (June, 2016) Read More»
By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 May, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
USS Farragut visited Gdynia from April 27 to 29 to support maritime security operations in support of U.S. national security interests in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. It departed its homeport of Mayport, Florida, April 11, 2018. During his visit, USS Farragut Commander Casey Baker stated the visit strengthens U.S.-Poland military collaboration and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: U.S. Embassy Warsaw
In support of our
Sports UP outreach, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw is partnering with Lublin Ravens baseball club and Lublin Titans American football club in support of their American Picnic on May 5th . The event starts at 12:00 at the park by the castle. There will be plenty of attractions waiting for all guests such as: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
On April 24 the Jazz Ambassadors from the visiting U.S. Air Force Europe (USAFE) Band visited Grudziądz where they delighted 200 hundred spectators with Big Band and jazz classics before holding a spontaneous jam session with local residents after the show. The 14 male and female musicians played a range of jazz classics from American greats like ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
The U.S. Embassy is proud to support the “Peers of Independence” project recently established by the Karta Foundation to honor the centennial of Poland regaining its independence in 1918. “Peers of Independence” is a project aimed at encouraging Polish youth to learn about one of the most beautiful moments of people-to-people relations between Poland and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 25, 2018 Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel to Brussels, Belgium from April 26-27, to lead the U.S. delegation to the NATO Foreign Ministerial. The Acting Secretary will meet with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and join NATO Allies to discuss preparations for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Name) was selected to participate in the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX), an exchange program for youth sponsored by the United States government and administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The goal of the program is to promote mutual understanding between citizens of the United States and Poland, as students learn ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 April, 2018 | Topics: Uncategorized
More than 350 U.S. and Polish business and government leaders gathered in Warsaw on April 26th for the U.S. – Poland Business Summit. Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki joined U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Elizabeth Erin Walsh and U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Paul Jones, in addressing the delegates at the Warsaw ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 April, 2018 | Topics: Business, Events, News, U.S. & Poland
On April 21 at the exquisite Royal Łazienki Theater in Warsaw’s Łazienki Park, the Jazz Ambassadors from the visiting U.S. Air Force Europe (USAFE) Band delighted 200 spectators with American music classics. The 14 male and female musicians played and sang Big Band music, Glen Miller originals, Ella Fitzgerald masterpieces and contemporary jazz composed by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On Saturday, April 21, Wroclaw opened their new baseball/softball sports complex which is the home of the local Polish Baseball and Softball League team, the Wroclaw Barons. The opening ceremony took place at the Wrocławska Arena Sportu on ul. Niepodległości 6. During the event the visitors were able to play baseball and softball and watch ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 21, 2018 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin on April 21, on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Canada. The Acting Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 20, 2018 Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. will welcome Polish Deputy Prime Minister Jaroslaw Gowin to the U.S. Department of State on Monday, April 23 at 3:30 p.m. for the signing of the U.S.-Poland Agreement on Scientific and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Poland
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising on April 19, 1943, Ambassador Jones attended official commemorations organized by the Government of Poland at the Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument. Joining him from Washington, DC was Susan Sandler, the Department of State’s Deputy Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues. Earlier in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On April 12, Cultural Attaché Dan Hastings gave the keynote speech at the 1st Annual ZYGMUN Model United Nations Conference hosted by the American School of Warsaw. Polish and international students based in Poland attended the conference, as did student delegations from Greece and Norway. The theme of the conference was “Unity – the Key ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
The Embassy’s Office of Agricultural Affairs and the Polish Federation of Cattle Breeders and Dairy farmers teamed up to bring U.S. dairy genetics and nutrition experts to Poland to discuss cattle breeding and herd management. Dr. Scott Jensen from the University of Idaho and Mr. Jay Weiker, President of the National Association of Animal Breeders, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 April, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Events, News
Sports UP (“U” for U.S. and “P” for Poland) is Embassy Warsaw’s initiative focused on bringing the United States and Poland closer together through the promotion of sports, particularly American sports. Sporting events are a fantastic way to increase dialogue between Poles and Americans and greater mutual cultural understanding between our two nations. Sports are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
On April 16, Ambassador Jones met with 20 students from Action Diplomacy, a university student club organized by the Foreign Affairs Club at the Warsaw School of Economics, to discuss the role of the Embassy, the U.S. and Polish bilateral relationship and to answer questions from the students on a variety of topics including current ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 April, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On April 12, 2018, U.S. Defense Attaché Colonel John Downey presented three veterans of the Warsaw Uprising with U.S. flags. Accompanying him during the ceremony was Peter Chudy, a Polish-American resident of Warsaw and an avid amateur historian. The three veterans, all in their nineties, served in key roles during the Warsaw Uprising. Nearly 1,000 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Consul General Walter Braunohler and Public Affairs Counselor Frank Finver participated today in the International March of the Living from Auschwitz to Birkenau. This year is the 30th anniversary of the International March of the Living attended by people from around the world who come to Poland to study the history of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
From April 17-26, a jazz ensemble from the United States Air Force Europe Band will tour Poland in support of the U.S. Mission to Poland’s 100 Years Together campaign that celebrates the people-to-people ties that have united Poland and the United States over the last century. In cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General in Kraków, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 April, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On Saturday, April 21, Wroclaw will open their new baseball/softball sports complex which will be the home of the local Polish Baseball and Softball League team, the Wroclaw Barons. The opening ceremony will start at 11am at the Wrocławska Arena Sportu on ul. Niepodległości 6 and visitors will be able to play baseball and softball ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Contact: Capt. Gary Loten-Beckford Cell: 001- 573-586-9463 Email: garylotenbeckford@gmail.com BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland— 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (War Eagles) based out of Vilseck, Germany is set to replace 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (Wolf Pack) in a transfer of authority ceremony scheduled for April 20, 2018. Battle Group ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 9, 2018 On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, during the Holocaust Days of Remembrance, the Department of State and the Embassies of Israel and Poland will sponsor a Yom HaShoah observance event at the U.S. Department of State. The event will commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Press Statement John J. Sullivan Acting Secretary of State Washington, DC April 6, 2018 On behalf of the United States, I wish all Roma everywhere a happy International Roma Day. On April 8, we celebrate the Romani people, their rich cultural heritage, and worldwide societal contributions. We are proud to recognize the over one million Americans ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, Human Rights, News
U.S. Ambassador to Poland Paul Jones opened the 2nd SelectUSA Conference in Warsaw on April 4th, 2018. More than 90 investors already doing business in or looking at opening businesses in the United States attended this conference, which was co-organized by the U.S. Embassy Commercial Section and the Polish Agency for International Trade and Investment. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Business, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
The U.S. Embassy is proud to partner with the acclaimed Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw to host the first ever
American Arts Incubator (AAI) in Poland during April and May. AAI is an international cultural exchange initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and
ZERO1 that sends distinguished American artists abroad to partner with local community members and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 March, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News, Science & Tech
On March 27 CAO Dan Hastings spoke at this year’s inaugural event of the Prawie Kino, a project run by the Independent Students’ Association of the University of Warsaw. To celebrate Women’s History Month the Embassy partnered with Prawie Kino to sponsor a special screening of the iconic Color Purple by Steven Spielberg featuring Oprah ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On March 24 at the Emigration Museum in Gdynia, Deputy Chief of Mission John Law took part in the Kościuszko Foundation’s biennial Alumni Association Conference organized this year by the Kościuszko Foundation’s Alumni Association, the Faculty of History at the University of Gdańsk and the Emigration Museum. DCM Law gave the keynote speech at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
Spring is not only marked by the appearance of flowers, warmer weather and longer days but in the United States, and increasingly in Poland, by the sights and sounds of baseball. In the United States, America’s pastime is baseball and the first day of the season is called Opening Day. This year Opening Day will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson March 26, 2018 STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON Holding Russia Accountable for its Destabilizing Behavior On March 4, Russia used a military-grade nerve agent to attempt to murder a British citizen and his daughter in Salisbury. This attack on our Ally the United Kingdom put countless innocent lives ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
On March 20th in Warsaw at Poland’s National Philharmonic, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra gave a sterling performance honoring the lives and works of the great American composers Samuel Barber, George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein during the 22nd edition of the Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival. They also honored one of Poland’s greatest composers Krzysztof Penderecki, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On March 21, World Down Syndrome Day, Cultural Affairs Officer Dan Hastings was invited by the American School of Warsaw to speak to 5th grade students about Down Syndrome. Hastings, the proud father of a child with Down Syndrome, talked about his family’s life raising their child. He answered numerous questions from children about the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
Prawie Kino, a project by the Independent Students’ Association, is coming back this year to the University of Warsaw Old Library (ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 24). To celebrate Women’s History Month the opening event will be Embassy – sponsored screening of the iconic Color Purple by Steven Spielberg with an introduction by a famous Polish critic, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
The OECD released its biannual report on Poland’s economy on March 19 with input from all OECD members, including the United States. It highlights Poland’s strong economic fundamentals, and encourages Poland to improve innovation and the future labor market performance as key tasks to ensure continued growth. U.S. Embassy Warsaw plays a key role in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News
United States Embassy Warsaw Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Warsaw on March 23, 2018 March 21, 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw informs American citizens that a demonstration will take place near the Polish parliament (Sejm) in Warsaw on Friday, March 23, 2018. Expect large crowds and traffic disruptions in the city center, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
In cooperation with the U.S. Embassy Warsaw, a Polish natural gas delegation, headed by Secretary of State and Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure Piotr Naimski, will travel to Texas, Florida, and Washington, DC, March 19-23. In Houston, Texas, Secretary of State Naimski, Undersecretary of State Michal Kurtyka, and GazSystem Deputy CEO Artur Zawartko will address ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 March, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Events, News
Ambassador Paul Jones met with cadets from the U.S. Army Military Academy at West Point on March 16th as part of their week-long tour to Poland. The cadets are members of a West Point Polish club, called the “Kosciuszko Squadron,” which is an association of cadets who explore and enjoy their Polish heritage while teaching others ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary March 15, 2018 We, the leaders of France, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom, abhor the attack that took place against Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, United Kingdom, on March 4, 2018. A British police officer who was also exposed in the attack remains ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 March, 2018 | Topics: Government Offices, News
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary March 14, 2018 The United States stands in solidarity with its closest ally, the United Kingdom. The United States shares the United Kingdom’s assessment that Russia is responsible for the reckless nerve agent attack on a British citizen and his daughter, and we support the United Kingdom’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 March, 2018 | Topics: News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw Message to U.S. Citizens: Passport Fee Increase March 14, 2018 Important notice: Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35 for U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, including first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the imminent arrival in Poland of the New York-based Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to participate in the 22nd edition of the Ludwig Van Beethoven Easter Festival. Held in cities throughout Poland from March 16-30, this year’s dynamic Beethoven Easter Festival will commemorate the anniversaries of two great American composers: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 March, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC March 12, 2018 The United States was in touch with our Allies in the United Kingdom ahead of today’s announcement, including in a call between Secretary Tillerson and Foreign Secretary Johnson this morning. We have full confidence in the UK’s investigation and its assessment that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 March, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
On March 9 in Warsaw, Ambassador Jones and Justyna Janiszewska, Executive Director of the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission, kicked off the 2nd edition of the “EducationUSA Advisory Program” for 20 Polish high school students interested in studying at American universities. The 20 students were selected from an application field of almost 400 high school students across ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 March, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On March 8, Counselor for Public Affairs Frank Finver attended the opening of the new temporary exhibit at the POLIN Museum of History of Polish Jews in Warsaw ” Estranged: March ’68 and Its Aftermath.” The exhibit seeks to explain the causes and the course of events that resulted in the expulsion of thousands of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, History, News
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary March 8, 2018 International Women’s Day On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the many incredible contributions made by women of all ages in the United States and around the world. We honor the vital role of women in our communities, businesses, civil society, and government. And we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
On March 8 at Warsaw’s Gdansk Train Station, Ambassador Jones and Embassy personnel took part in the commemoration of events of March 1968. Organized by the Shalom Foundation, Jewish Theater and Center for Yiddish Culture, the commemoration honored the 50th anniversary of the March 1968 purges in which thousands of Polish Jews were expelled from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, History, News
March 6, 2018 The United States has articulated its concerns with the IPN legislation in statements from Secretary Tillerson and the Department Spokesperson, as well as a video message by Ambassador Jones. Reports alleging a suspension of security cooperation or high level dialogue are simply false.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, News
Chargé d’Affaires John Law spoke to over 200 participants at Vital Voices Poland’s 7th Annual Global Mentoring Walk on Saturday, March 3. Warsaw was the first city to start a series of events that will take place in over 151 cities, in 60 countries around the world. Several thousand men and women from almost all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 March, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News
You don’t want to miss this! As part of its ongoing Sto Lat Razem campaign to commemorate Poland’s rebirth and U.S. support a century ago, the U.S. Embassy and the American Center Warsaw, in cooperation with the National Museum, invite you to a special event featuring works of Ignacy Jan Paderewski in jazz arrangements. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 March, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On March 2, Deputy Chief of Mission John Law hosted 28 high school finalists of the “I Know America” competition at his residence in recognition of their hard work and dedication to learning more about American culture and history. He noted that this year the U.S. Embassy is celebrating the U.S. role in Poland regaining ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 March, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News
The U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassies in Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic are organizing educational fairs and partnership development opportunities in their respective countries from April 23 to April 27, 2018. In Warsaw the fair will take place on April 24-25 in the beautiful library of the University of Warsaw. Come to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 February, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News
The U.S. Embassy proudly joined the Embassies of Israel, Belgium and Argentina in sponsoring the inaugural music festival held by the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews. Held at the POLIN Museum in Warsaw from February 16-18, 2018, the “Roots’n’Fruits” music festival explored the roots of contemporary Jewish, Israeli and Polish music and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 February, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
The United States supported the re-establishment of an independent and sovereign Poland 100 years ago and we proudly continue to support Poland today. History, often not easy, is a part of who we are. Poland has experienced many difficult and dramatic historical moments as well as periods of great trials. We Americans have also had ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 February, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Alert – U. S. Consulate Krakow, Poland February 14, 2018 Location: Begins in the Main Square/Glowny Rynek, marches down ul. Sienna, turns onto Stolarska, ends in front of U.S. Consulate General Krakow, ul. Stolarska 9, Krakow Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on Saturday, February 17, 2018 beginning at 1800 in the Main ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw recently created an Alumni homestay program that matches Polish alumni of U.S. exchanges with American interns working at the Embassy. Thanks to the kindness and support of our Alumni community the initiative is taking off. Fulbright Alumna Małgorzata Korzycka recently hosted an American intern, Renay, for a week in early ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 February, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Events, News
Attention Polish entrepreneurs:The U.S. Department of State is proud to partner with The German Marshall Fund to implement the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (#YTILI). YTILI brings young European entrepreneurs pursuing commercial and social ventures to the U.S. for an intensive 12-day program of exchange, dialogue, and guidance from hosts and mentors across the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 February, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Events, News
Alert – U. S. Consulate Krakow, Poland February 8, 2018 Location: U.S. Consulate General Krakow, ul. Stolarska 9, Krakow Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on Thursday, February 8, 2018 beginning at 1800 in front of the U.S. Consulate. The demonstration is expected to be in opposition to the U.S. government and U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Next July, 500 Polish scouts from the Zwiazek Harcerstwa Polskiego (Polish Scouting Association) will travel to participate in the International Scouting Jamboree in West Virginia. The U.S. Embassy is partnering with the association by providing information sessions to the group ahead of their trip. Alison Behling, a West Virginia native and scout, led a discussion ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 February, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Poland
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson January 31, 2018 STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON Legislation in Poland Regarding Crimes Committed During the Holocaust The history of the Holocaust is painful and complex. We understand that phrases such as “Polish death camps” are inaccurate, misleading, and hurtful. We are concerned, however, that if enacted ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 February, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Poland
January 27, 2018. SECRETARY TILLERSON: On behalf of the American people, I’m honored today to recognize, along with our Polish friends, and commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Auschwitz-Birkenau was a place of unimaginable horror and tragedy, and it – but we must remember what happened there and in similar camps under the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, U.S. Embassy Warsaw
On January 27, 2018 U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will lay a wreath at the Warsaw Ghetto Heroes Monument, which is a memorial to the 1943 Jewish Ghetto Uprising. January 27 marks the commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 73rd anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi extermination camp. The Secretary will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson
U.S. Embassy Warsaw Voting Message to U.S. Citizens Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections January 22, 2018 Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 January, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Government is commencing a partial shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, U.S. Consulate General in Krakow, and U.S. Consular Agency in Poznan will continue providing services to U.S. Citizens during the shutdown. For now we expect to also continue providing visa and other consular services in Poland. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Press Releases
On January 18, Ambassador Jones spoke to representatives of 23 startups from Poland and other countries in central and eastern Europe who were taking part in the first edition of the Bridge to MassChallenge Warsaw. Sponsored by Poland’s Foundation for Technology Entrepreneurship (FTE), hosted at the Google campus in Warsaw, and supported by the U.S. Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 January, 2018 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Ambassador Paul Jones, U.S. Embassy Warsaw
The U.S. Embassy Warsaw and the Polin Museum have partnered again this year to sponsor Polish secondary teachers to travel to the United States for a Holocaust teacher training program which will take place in the summer of 2018. For more than a decade, the U.S. Department of State, in cooperation with the Association of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 January, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, Human Rights, News, U.S. & Poland
On January 11, Transatlantic Future Leaders Forum (TFLF) begins recruitment for the third edition of their Congressional internship program in Washington D.C. seeking the best and brightest university students. Application deadline is March 15, 2018. This highly competitive program runs from August to October, 2018 and includes internships in U.S. Congressional offices plus a series ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 January, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News, U.S. & Poland
U.S. Embassy Warsaw Message to U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information January 9, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
In late December the Embassy supported the deepening relationship between Warsaw’s well known Bednarska Jazz College and the Berklee School of Music in Boston. In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the founding of one of Poland’s leading jazz education institution — the Bednarska Jazz Study Center — the Embassy provided support of a jazz exchange ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 January, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Events, News | Tags: jazz
On December 16 in Wroclaw six Polish public schools participated in the first Play Ball baseball tournament, celebrating the final stage of a pilot program that introduces Polish students to the game of softball and baseball. Deputy Cultural Affairs Officer Scott Whitmore attended the tournament, met with local organizers and officials and handed out prizes and awards ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 December, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News | Tags: baseball, softball, sports, Wroclaw
By A. Wess Mitchell on December 19, 2017 I had the privilege of accompanying Secretary Tillerson on his recent, seventh trip to Europe. It was a busy week of meetings in Brussels, Vienna, and Paris with our NATO Allies, EU partners, OSCE members, and French leaders. In every engagement the Secretary reinforced the United States’ commitment to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: A. Wess Mitchell, Rex Tillerson
On December 14 Ambassador Jones ushered in the holiday season at his residence in Warsaw by hosting a festive jazz concert for distinguished guests from Poland’s cultural world. The convivial evening began with outstanding performances by students from the Bednarska Jazz College of Poland’s Frederic Chopin State Music School accompanied by the Chicago-born Polish-American vocalist ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 December, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Edward L. Rowny, a hardline arms control adviser to five American presidents, passed away on December 17 at the age of 100. He was born in 1917 in Baltimore, but his family came from the Ostrowia Mazowiecka area in Poland. His Polish roots were dear to him, so much so that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
On Monday, December 11, U.S. Ambassador Paul Jones kicked off the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) 2017
American Beef Festival at the Hard Rock Café in Warsaw. USMEF, along with its local partner, Elkopol, is sponsoring the American Beef Festival in
fifteen Warsaw restaurants through December 20. Participating restaurants will develop a range of innovative recipes to showcase American beef, which ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 December, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Several Soldiers from the U.S. Army joined Polish Soldiers from the 11 Batalion Dowodzenia in delivering donated goods to families in need in Szprotawa and Bukowina in December 9th. The “Szlachetna paczka” charity organization collected donated goods and the 11ACD partnered with them to deliver them to designated families. The Soldiers from the Dagger Brigade ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
United States Embassy Warsaw Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Warsaw on December 15, 2017 December 12, 2017 The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Do you dream of studying in the USA? Would you like someone more experienced to guide you through the application process? Then please apply to take part in the EducationUSA Advisory Program of the U.S. Embassy and U.S.-Polish Fulbright Commission to obtain support from professional education advisors and Polish alumni of U.S. universities! Apply ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 December, 2017 | Topics: Education, News
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 12, 2017 The United States is concerned by Poland’s decision to fine the private TV broadcaster TVN for alleged biased reporting of demonstrations outside Parliament last December. This decision appears to undermine media freedom in Poland, a close ally and fellow democracy. Free and independent media ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 December, 2017 | Topics: News
United States Mission to Poland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution – December 6, 2017 As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On December 7 Ambassador Paul Jones visited Koźmiński University where he met with its international student body, gave a talk on “Celebrating 100 Years of US-Polish Relations” and answered questions from students. The Ambassador spoke about the last century of relations between Poland and United States, emphasizing the key role that people-to-people connections have played ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Poland
We are pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2017 edition of the My America photo contest for participants of the Summer Work Travel program. First Prize – Michał Binkiewicz “Wanderer on the road” Second Prize – Karolina Centkowska “Monumental Friendship” Third Prize – Bogusz Kluz “The biggest” The other finalists include the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 December, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Education, Events, News | Tags: photo contest, Summer Work Travel, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, US Consulate General Krakow
In the coming months, U.S. Embassy Warsaw and U.S. Consulate General Krakow will be commemorating the centennials of Poland regaining independence (2018) and the establishment of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations (2019). The Mission will initiate its celebrations of these milestone dates on December 6 and continue commemorating them in Poland and the United States. These anniversaries ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 December, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Events, News, U.S. & Poland
On November 29 at Poland’s Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Ambassador Jones and personnel from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Art Crime Team returned to Poland a stolen painting from the United States. Painted in the late 19th century by the Polish artist Robert Sliwiński (1840-1902), the “Street with Castle Ruins” was located in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 28, 2017 The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of what is likely an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, indiscriminately threatening its neighbors, the region and global stability. The D.P.R.K.’s relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons and the means to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Promoting entrepreneurship is at the forefront of the United States’ global engagement and economic policy priorities. The White House-led Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), an annual gathering of entrepreneurs and investors from around the world, is a visible symbol of this important work. The United States and India will co-host the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 November, 2017 | Topics: Business, Events, News
We welcome today’s announcement of an agreement between PGNiG and Centrica to export U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Poland – an ally and friend – over the next five years, a sign of our continued strengthening of commercial and energy security ties. We view this delivery as another step toward increased U.S. energy exports ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 November, 2017 | Topics: News
On November 16 the US Embassy hosted a reception in honor of the historic first visit to Poland of the Dance Theatre of Harlem. The reception took place on the stage of the Teatr Wielki after the ensemble’s premiere in Poland where they performed two concerts in Warsaw and two in Wrocław as part of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 November, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
Mission Poland joined the worldwide celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017 (GEW2017) with several events, including the fourth iteration of its flagship Polish-American Innovation Bridge (PAMI), hailed by Polish radio station RMF.FM as the “the most interesting conference for startups and new entrepreneurs.” Consulate Krakow partnered with the Creativity and Innovation Lab Foundation (FLIK), Top ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
United States Mission to Poland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Europe Travel Alert – November 16, 2017 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. The full text of the Europe Travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell visited Warsaw from November 11-14 and met with Polish counterparts to underscore the United States’ commitment to Polish-American relations. During his visit, Assistant Secretary Mitchell participated in Polish Independence Day ceremonies and met with several senior government officials, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Witold Waszczykowski and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
In early November, the US Embassy joined celebrations organized by the University of Łódż to honor the life and accomplishments of the African-American Shakespearean Actor Ira Aldridge who died while performing in Łódż 150 years ago. Born in New York City, Aldridge was an American and later British stage actor and playwright who achieved acclaim ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On Tuesday November 7th Deputy Chief of Mission John Law participated in the opening of the FabLab in partnership with Copernicus Science Center in Warsaw. The Copernicus Science Center FabLab is Poland’s first FabLab where children and educators learn how to design by using digital production equipment—such as 3D printers, plotters, digital cutters—as well as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Science & Tech
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw is proud to support the legendary Dance Theatre of Harlem’s visit to Poland. The acclaimed New York-based dance company will perform at the Teatr Wielki in Warsaw on November 16 and 17 as part of the 9th annual edition of the Days of Dance organized by the Polish National Ballet. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News
As part of its longstanding support for Poland’s acclaimed Camerimage Festival that celebrates the art of cinematography, the U.S. Embassy proudly contributed again, this time to bringing to Torun, Poland a personal art exhibition of the famous American film director and global cultural icon David Lynch. The director of acclaimed films and TV productions such ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
This week marks the 17th Annual International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, which celebrates and promotes the benefits of international education and exchange programs worldwide. Initially created so that America could inspire its students to travel abroad, IEW now encourages and supports foreign students ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Study in the U.S.
United States Embassy Warsaw Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Warsaw and Kraków on November 11, 2017 November 9, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw informs U.S. citizens that multiple scheduled demonstrations and events will take place in Warsaw and Kraków on Saturday, November 11, 2017, in celebration of Polish Independence Day. The Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 7, 2017 Today, the National Day for the Victims of Communism, marks 100 years since the Bolshevik Revolution took place in Russia. The Bolshevik Revolution gave rise to the Soviet Union and its dark decades of oppressive communism, a political philosophy incompatible with liberty, prosperity, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 November, 2017 | Topics: News
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 5, 2017 Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell will travel to Brussels, Belgium; Paris, France; London, England; Berlin, Germany; Warsaw, Poland; and Kyiv, Ukraine, November 6-16, to underscore the U.S. commitment to our transatlantic alliance and to our partnerships. On November 6, he will arrive ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 November, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
The September-October 2017 issue of Zoom in on America is about the famous expedition of Lewis and Clark at the beginning of the 19th century. If traveling West in today’s America – where every hill, mountain, creek and valley has been measured, photographed and inspected by scientists – can arouse admiration, let us imagine what it ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 November, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: history, Lewis and Clark
3 November 2017 DRAWSKO POMORSKIE TRAINING AREA, Poland — The 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, will host Operation Thoroughbred 2017 here, at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Media are invited to observe approximately 160 Soldiers as they conduct a readiness demonstration validating the unit’s preparedness since they’ve arrived from Fort Hood, Texas, as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 November, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On October 25 Ambassador Paul Jones and Mrs. Catherine Jones hosted participants of the first edition of “Masters and Robots” Conference, dedicated to exponential technology and to promoting activity that raises human evolution for the greater good. The conference is organized by Digital University Foundation and SingularityU Warsaw Chapter, the Polish branch of Singularity University. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 October, 2017 | Topics: Business, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Science & Tech
90 soldiers from the Battle Group Poland toured the Warsaw Uprising Museum and the Museum of Blessed Father Jerzy Popieluszko in Warsaw, Poland, Oct. 27, 2017. The soldiers gained an in depth knowledge of Poland’s history during WWII and were provided the opportunity to taste Polish cuisine for lunch. The tour was organized by the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 October, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
The 8th of the American Film Festival (AFF) officially opened on October 24 in Wroclaw and will last until October 29. The Festival is known for a rich variety of American films that otherwise would not be shown in Polish cinemas. Of the 93 feature films being shown, 56 are making their premieres in Poland. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 October, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On October 20, U.S. Army helicopters arrived in Belgium to begin a nine-month rotation, which will provide air support for units stationed in Europe. As part of its deployment, the Army’s 1st Air Cavalry Brigade brought 89 helicopters across the Atlantic, including 12 CH-47 Chinooks, 38 UH-60 Black Hawks,15 HH-60 Medevac Black Hawks and 24 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 October, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
By SSG Jennifer Bunn The 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2/2CR) transferred authority of Battle Group Poland to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (3/2 CR) during a ceremony on Oct. 20, 2017, at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz, Poland. In March of 2017, 2/2CR deployed to Poland–along with soldiers from Romania and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 October, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
Photo: Public Affairs Counselor Frank Finver attends the opening of the “From Poland with Love” exhibition. On October 18 the US Embassy’s Public Affairs Counselor Frank Finver attended the opening of the “From Poland with Love” exhibition curated by the Dom Spotkań z Historią in Warsaw. The event, which included a screening of the short ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 October, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
As part of our sports diplomacy efforts, the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section participated in the opening of the first football field in Poland in Zielona Gora on October 21. Also participating in the opening day events were 50 soldiers from the 497th Combat Service Support Battalion located in Powidz. The U.S. army soldiers first ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 October, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
United States’ Representative Jeb Hensarling, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, led a delegation of five Members of Congress to Poland on October 21-22. Members of the delegation were Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney, Anthony G. Brown, Ted Budd, and Alex Mooney. The Members of Congress participated in briefings led by Major General John L. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 October, 2017 | Topics: News
From September 29-October 1, Ambassador Jones and Embassy colleagues rode almost 150 kilometers on bicycles in the Lubelskie region of Poland. Conducting “Dyplomacja na Rowerze” (Diplomacy on Bicycle), Ambassador Jones got to see up close the beauty of this picturesque and vibrant region and to familiarize himself with local culture and customs. During his ride, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On October 10, the newly arrived Counselor for Public Affairs Frank Finver took part in the 15th edition of the annual “Festival of the Tree” initiative organized by Klub Gaja in Pole Mokotowskie park in downtown Warsaw. Joined by US Embassy colleagues and the renowned artist Leon Tarasewicz, Finver planted an apple tree alongside other ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 October, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
The 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (3/2CR) is conducting a tactical road march with over 800 Troops to Orzysz, Poland from Rose Barracks, Germany in support of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP). They are replacing 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment (2/2CR), which was the first American unit deployed to Poland as part of NATO’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 October, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
October 6, 2017 The 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment will depart in two serials from Rose Barracks, Germany and conduct a tactical road march with over 800 Troops to Orzysz, Poland on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11, 2017 in support of enhanced Forward Presence. The Battle Group Poland tactical road march will have two serials. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 October, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
NATO Military Presence in Poland Multinational Corps Northeast (MNC-NE), Szczecin Multinational Corps Northeast is the headquarters for Eastern Europe which reports to the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), which undertakes a wide range of joint military operations. Multinational Division Northeast (MND-NE), Elblag Multinational Division North East Headquarters coordinates activities of the enhanced Forward ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, U.S. & Poland
On September 22 at his residence, Ambassador Jones hosted 43 newly arrived American Fulbright Scholars from America who will spend the next academic year in different cities across Poland. He also hosted counterparts from the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission and Polish colleagues who host and help mentor the Fulbright scholars at various universities around the country. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 September, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Diplomats from the US Embassy took part in the 24th annual “Clean Up the World” event held on September 15 in Warsaw. Organized by the Our Earth Foundation, this year’s event paired diplomats from 18 embassies with pupils from primary schools throughout Warsaw. After the organizers provided volunteers with garbage bags and gloves, the pupils ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
On the evening of September 18 in the heart of Warsaw Ambassador Jones helped officially open the innovative outdoor exhibition Tadeusz Kosciuszko – A Man of Vision. Designed by the
Museum of Polish History and proudly supported by the US Embassy, the exhibition will be open to the public 24 hours through the end of September at the Krakowskie ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Poland
American Councils for International Education in cooperation with the United States Embassy in Poland have started recruiting for the next edition of the FLEX Program (Future Leaders Exchange Program). The program which is targeted at third-graders of gymnasium and first-grade highs school students gives them the opportunity to study one year in American high school ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News
At the 10th Anniversary reception for PAFF Leaders held September 18 at the Ambassador’s Residence, Ambassador Jones stated that as “the best and brightest from Poland, you participated in one of our most prestigious international exchange programs, one that is leading the way towards a better tomorrow.” Since it’s inception, the exchange program has sent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Frank J. Finver, Counselor for Public Affairs with Fulbright grantee In his remarks at the graduation ceremony for the 2016-2017 Polish Fulbright grantees, Deputy Chief of Mission, John Law, congratulated the scholars on their exchange and underlined the significance of the Fulbright Program for the development of science in both countries. “The Fulbright Program is an ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News
The U.S. Embassy to Poland is pleased to announce the imminent opening of the exciting outdoor exhibition Tadeusz Kosciuszko – A Man of Vision. Designed by the
Museum of Polish History and proudly supported by the US Embassy, the exhibition runs September 10 – 30, 2017 and will be held at the Krakowskie Przedmiescie near the Plac Zamkowy in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Culture, News
On September 1, 2017 Acting Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) visited U.S. troops deployed to Poznan and Powidz as part of U.S. Army Europe’s Atlantic Resolve mission. They also toured Polish facilities of 4th Infantry Division’s Mission Command Element and 21st TSC’s Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and were briefed on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
United States Mission to Poland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Europe Travel Alert – August 31, 2017 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. The full text of the Europe Travel Alert is available at
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/Europe.html . This Travel Alert expires on November 30, 2017. For ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Beginning in early January 2017, the U.S. Army’s 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division (3/4 ABCT) will deploy to Poland and establish its brigade headquarters in Żagań. The brigade will also deploy to NATO’s other eastern member countries in order to enhance deterrence, increase interoperability, and meet U.S. commitments to NATO Allies. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
U.S. Representatives Douglas Lamborn (R-CO), Stephen Cohen (D-TN), Garland Barr (R-CA), John Shimkus (R-IL), and Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) visited Poland on August 28th to meet civil society leaders and develop a deeper understanding of the destruction of the Jewish community during WWII and discuss recent efforts revitalizing the Jewish community in Poland. During ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 August, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Events, Krakow, News
All nonimmigrant visa (NIV) operations across Russia have been suspended beginning August 23, 2017. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow and the U.S. Consulate in St. Petersburg will no longer accept new visa applications for residents of Belarus. Residents of Belarus can schedule non-immigrant visa (NIV) appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw; the U.S. Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 August, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News
On Thursday, August 24, U.S. Ambassador to Poland Paul W Jones visited School for Leaders for the Polish Community Abroad sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This year’s program includes 23 participants from Canada and the United States and focuses on the Polish Diaspora in North America. Once back in their home communities after ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
23 August 2017 Two B-1B Lancer aircraft, one B-52 Stratofortress, and support equipment from bases across the U.S. arrived today at RAF Fairford, U.K. The B-1s, from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Tx., and the B-52 from the Air Force Reserve Command 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, La., are scheduled to conduct flyovers ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw Defense Attaché Colonel John Downey participated in the opening of the newly established General Patton Boulevard in Warsaw during a ceremony on August 16, alongside Warsaw’s Deputy Mayor Renata Kaznowska and other distinguished guests. Troops from the United States 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment—the same unit which General Patton commanded toward the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw and American Center Warsaw invite you to attend an American Sports Weekend on August 26th and 27th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Warsaw City Hall’s Vistula District Recreation Zone on the “Poniatówka” beach at the Poniatowski Bridge. The event is co-organized with the Warsaw City Hall’s Sports ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 August, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
Gen. Mark Milley, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe visited a Military Air Base in Powidz, Poland, as part of their trip throughout Eastern Europe, Aug. 7, 2017. Following a tour of the Polish Air Base, the U.S. Army generals met with the 497th Combat ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 August, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
U.S. Representative to the 39th district of California Ed Royce arrived in Poland for a three day visit on August 11. While on a multi-country trip, Congressman Royce met with Polish government officials, civil society leaders and United States Government officials to discuss the threats facing our European NATO allies, and stressed U.S. commitment to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 August, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Press Releases
Senator Elizabeth Warren came to Poland with a two day visit on August 8. During her first trip to Poland, Sen. Warren visited Poznan where she met with leaders and soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division Mission Forward-Command Element and received overview of U.S Army operations across Europe. In Powidz, Senator Warren toured the facilities ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 August, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Military Cooperation, News, Press Releases
Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army General Mark Milley and Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe Major General Timothy McGuire visited Poland on August 7 to strengthen Polish-American military cooperation and it’s future development. During their meetings with Polish leaders and counterparts, they discussed U.S. military presence in Poland, including the U.S. Armored Brigade Combat ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 August, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Military Cooperation, News
By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 August, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
Camp in Lodz, photo: Wojciech Figurski / 058sport.pl The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw was a sponsor of the 10th edition of the Marcin Gortat Camps, a series of basketball workshops for children organized by the Marcin Gortat Foundation. During this year’s camps, Gortat invited three fellow NBA players to run the camps with him: Bo ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 July, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
Battle Group Poland, as part of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) initiative, and 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment said goodbye to Lt. Col. Steven Gventer, former commander, and welcomed Lt. Col. Christopher L’Heureux as the new commander in a traditional change of command ceremony in Bemowo Piskie training area on July 25. Gventer, the battle ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 July, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
American photographer Gordon Parks (1912-2006) began his career in Farm Security Administration, and then worked for „Vogue” and „Life” magazines. Apart from photography, he was a film director, and a writer. His artistic motto was: “I Use My Camera as a Weapon”. This issue of Zoom in on America is about his life and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 July, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: art, photography
The U.S. Mission to Poland is excited to announce the 2017 edition of the “My America: Summer Work Travel” photo contest. We invite Polish Summer Work Travel participants to submit photographs that highlight their experience in America. Photographs may focus on the natural environment, culture, people, or places in the United States, among other subjects. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 July, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News | Tags: Photograpphy, students
[Warsaw] On July 6th, the American Center Warsaw co-hosted the 1st U.S. – Polish Military Picnic organized in honor of President Trump’s visit to Poland at the National Stadium in Warsaw. The crowd of 21,000 people loved the joint picnic and enjoyed more than 5 hours of presentations, displays, music, sporting events, and American food. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 July, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
Are you California Dreaming? Would you like to take an amazing journey to the City of Angels, magnificent San Francisco, magical Yosemite National Park, or spend an extraordinary afternoon on one of California’s beaches? You can experience all of these and and more! Show us why you want to travel to California in a short ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 July, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
The XII Super Final of the Polish League of American Football (PLFA) took place at the Municipal Stadium in Lodz on Saturday June 25, 2017. The Wroclaw Panthers finished the season undefeated, beating the Gdynia Seahawks for the second year in a row with a final score of 55-21. Embassy representatives hosted an information tent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration partnered with the Polish Customs Agency to hold the first Joint Field Operation workshop for law enforcement personnel from seven European Union Member States. Hosted by the Polish Customs Agency at the Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport in Poland, the program took place June ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
On June 14, 2017 the U.S. Embassy Warsaw donated to the Zespół Szkół in Redzikowo about 500 English language books for young readers on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense. U.S. servicemen from the nearby military base in Redzikowo joined the Embassy’s Counselor of Public Affairs, Christopher Midura, in a ceremony at the school ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 June, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events, News
From June 15-17, Prawie Kino, a project by the Independent Students’ Association, is sponsoring a three-day film festival in the Small Courtyard at the University of Warsaw (ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 24). The event begins daily at 21:00. The film festival will showcase masterpieces of world cinema, along with contemporary titles. The three days of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 June, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
On Friday, June 2, 2017, Colonel Ray Wojcik met students at the Konopnicka Gymnasium in Legionowo to celebrate and discuss the accomplishments of the Polish-American hero General Tadeusz Kościuszko. More than 200 students from Konopnicka and two of Warsaw’s high schools, i.e. Hoffmanova and Vladislaus Fourth schools, attended the event, which was organized by Adam and Margo ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Ambassador to Poland Paul W. Jones hosted the American Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership meeting at his residence on June 7, 2017. The breakfast gave the Ambassador the opportunity to address AmCham’s general membership and to have an informal discussion with them about issues in U.S. – Polish relations. Ambassador Jones made opening remarks ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Events, News
Students from over 100 Polish schools will take part in the GLOBE Games 2017, a national seminar being hosted near Ruciane-Nida (warminsko-mazurskie voivodship) on June 9 – 12, 2017. As a part of the event, students will research and examine the Mazurian climate and environment through outdoor activities in the Piska Forest. The theme for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News
As part of the Embassy’s U.S. speaker program, David Capozzi, Executive Director of the U.S. Access Board, came to Poland for a week-long program to share the American experience in ensuring accessibility for people with various disabilities. Mr. Capozzi visited four cities, meeting with Polish national and local authorities as well as a network of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
(Photo: USAREUR) From May 30th to June 1, Polish Parliamentary representatives Arkadiusz Czartoryski (PiS), Iwona Arent (PiS), Małgorzata Wypych (PiS), Grzegorz Długi (Kukiz’15) and Norbert Obrycki (PO) visited Brussels, Ramstein, and Wiesbaden to gain a better understanding of ballistic and intermediate range missile defense, as well as NATO and U.S. led deployments to NATO’s eastern ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
The Department of State’s Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) develops and cultivates relationships among emerging European and American leaders. YTILI is an investment in the transatlantic partnership to strengthen prosperity and enhanced security on both sides of the Atlantic. European participants come from all across the continent. In 2017, 116 young entrepreneurs will participate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
On Monday June 5th U.S. Embassy Warsaw hosted an award ceremony for students and their parents from four different Polish schools honoring the students for their winning poster designs for the “Connecting People to Nature” poster competition. The students created posters reflecting the importance of protecting nature and caring about our planet. The goal of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 June, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
The Memphis in Poland Festival is the second part of an international cultural festival which honored Polish culture in Tennessee in 2015 and will now honor American Culture and Civil Rights in Trojmiasto June 12-18. The festival will feature a concert on June 17 at Opera Lesna which will include Polish and American blues and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 May, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
COMMANDER NAVAL STRIKING AND SUPPORT FORCES NATO REDUTO GOMES FREIRE ESTRADA DA MEDROSA 2780-070 OEIRAS PORTUGAL BALTOPS 17 to set sail in June 25 May 2017 OEIRAS, Portugal – The 45th edition of Exercise BALTIC OPERATIONS (BALTOPS) will take place in the Baltic Sea from 1 to 16 June. Air, maritime, and ground assets from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
The U.S. Embassy’s American Center in Warsaw will host a panel discussion on President John F. Kennedy’s legacy on Monday, May 29, at 5:00 p.m. at the History Meeting House (ul. Karowa 20, Warsaw). The expert panel will feature former Polish Prime Minister Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz, Professor Zbigniew Lewicki of the University of Warsaw and Cardinal ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News
New York-based pianist, arranger, composer, and producer Yaron Gershovsky is coming back to perform at the 2017 Zachor Festival of Jewish Culture in Białystok. Co-organized by the local Citizen Education Center, the event celebrates rich Jewish cultural heritage of the region. The Embassy is a proud sponsor of the gala A graduate of Berklee College ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang) Polish cadets met with the U.S. UK and Romanian soldiers from Battle Group Poland’s ready platoon at Bemowo Piskie Training Area. During a static display of military equipment at the training site, multinational soldiers taught cadets from the War Studies University in Warsaw how to operate various equipment ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
The Polish Ministry of Culture awarded the U.S. Embassy-sponsored Museum exhibition Frank Stella and Synagogues of Historic Poland the Sybilla award for “Exhibition of the Year 2016” during the Ministry’s 37th annual awards banquet honoring the achievements of Polish museums and public collections on May 16, 2017. The Sybilla awards are considered the equivalent of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 May, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw’s American Center in Warsaw invites you to experience the United States in the 1950s and 1960s during their “American Night” on Saturday, May 20, from 19:00 – 24:00 at Dom Spotkań z Historią. The event will include film screenings, workshops, lectures, and discussions focused on various U.S. icons, as well as important ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 May, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
On Monday, May 22, at 17:00, the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs’ Acting Assistant Secretary John Heffern will host a public webchat focusing on the transatlantic bond between the United States and its European allies. Daniel S. Hamilton, Executive Director of the Center for Transatlantic Relations at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Senator John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts, 1957. (Photo Philippe Halsman/Magnum Photos) A new exhibition commemorating President John F. Kennedy’s life and work will be on view at the History Meeting House from May 20 through June 18. “American Visionary: John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times” is one of the most exhaustively researched collections of Kennedy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 May, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
The Polish Ministry of National Defense, in cooperation with U.S. Embassy Warsaw, nominated Bartłomiej Grzybowski to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. This is the first time in 9 years that a Polish cadet has attended West Point. Cadet Candidate Grzybowski from the Military Technical Academy of Warsaw visited the U.S. Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
By Lieutenant Alex Perrien Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs REDZIKOWO, Poland (NNS) — Naval Support Facility Redzikowo Commanding Officer Capt. Ricky Gilbert signed Memorandums of Agreement May 10 with the Polish Force Protection Battalion, JW5718 and the 7th Coastal Brigade. The Memorandum will allow American Sailors and Polish Soldiers to train together ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
On May 12, Ambassador Paul Jones led a ceremony congratulating U.S. Embassy Warsaw’s Marine detachment for earning the 2016 Marine Detachment of the Year Award. This distinction recognizes the team’s excellent performance in several areas including proficiency, physical fitness, morale, community involvement, and off-duty education. Marine Detachment Warsaw achieved this level of sustained performance by ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
POZNAN, POLAND 05.13.2017 Story by Staff Sgt. Diandra Harrell Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs POZNAN, Poland- Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commanding general, U.S. Army Europe, conducted a site visit at the new Mission Command Element (MCE) headquarters located at the 14th Military Business Division, in Poznan, Poland May 13, 2017. The MCE recently relocated ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Battle Group Poland soldiers from the United States, United Kingdom and Romania arrived to Orzysz in late March, but they have already became a part of the Polish local community. On Poland’s Flag Day on May 2, the Battle Group participated in a flag raising ceremony, set up a static display at the annual Garrison ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 May, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News
Staff Sargent Robert Cook was pleasantly surprised when he was unexpectedly reunited with Congressman Brian Mast, when the Congressman visited Warsaw as part of a Congressional delegation headed by House Speaker Paul Ryan. The two served together in 2010 in Kandahar province in Afghanistan under the effort of the 101st Airborne Division, as part of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: News
The US Embassy in Warsaw and Warsaw City Hall Office of Economic Development cordially invite you to a live screening of the interactive webchat event, part of the Global Innovation for Science and Technology (GIST) Guru Series. The event will be held at the Center for Creativity Targowa, ulica Targowa 46/5, starting at 16:30 on Tuesday, May 9. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 5 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Science & Tech
On behalf of the United States of America, congratulations to the people of Poland on the 226th anniversary of your historic constitution. The United States and Poland are close friends, and our partnership continues to strengthen. We share democratic values, strong cultural and historical ties, and a security relationship based on mutual commitments. The United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
The SelectUSA Investment Summit will be held in Washington, DC June 18-20, 2107. It is the premiere event dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment in the United States. Polish businesses are invited to join leading government officials, C-suite business executives and other thought leaders to learn about the U.S. investment environment, industry trends and new ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
United States Mission to Poland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Europe Travel Alert – May 2, 2017 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. The full text of the Europe Travel Alert is available at
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/Europe.html . This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. For further information: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Mission to Poland unveiled the newest gnome in Wroclaw on Thursday April 27 at noon outside the American Corner Wroclaw at Rynek 58. The gnome, named Lady Wolnosc, is one of Wroclaw’s more than 400 gnomes, and is a stylized miniature version of the Statue of Liberty in New York City. The Statue ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 April, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Events, News | Tags: American Corner
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News | Tags: education, U.s. Consulate General Krakow, Zoom in on America
The U.S. Embassy Warsaw’s Economic Section hosted a group of students from the Foreign Affairs Club at the Warsaw School of Economics on 20 April 2017 to discuss the U.S.-Polish economic relationship as part of the group’s Action Diplomacy 2017 project. This project enables students to visit numerous foreign embassies and consulates in Warsaw and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News | Tags: U.S. Embassy Warsaw
You are cordially invited to a special screening of documentaries directed by Gordon Parks accompanying his photography exhibition at the Zachęta National Gallery of Art on April 25, 2017 at 18:00. The fates of people portrayed in these films – a Brazilian boy, an African-American family, and a Puerto Rican poet and activist – are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 April, 2017 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: U.S. Embassy Warsaw
Gunnery Sergeant Jeff Kurek, Marine Detachment Commander at the U.S. Embassy Warsaw, delivered a presentation about the U. S. Marine Corps to the Kolo Mlodych Dyplomatow group from the University of Warsaw on April 18, 2017. Gunnery Sergeant Kurek told the group of student diplomats about the history of the U.S. Marine Corps, why the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 April, 2017 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: U.S. Embassy Warsaw
Members of a U.S. Congressional Delegation (Codel) from the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee recently met with local Polish leaders at the phase 3 site for the U.S. European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) to Missile Defense near Redzikowo, Poland. The Codel, lead by Congressman Mike D. Rogers, traveled to the Redzikowo site on April ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 19 April, 2017 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: U.S. Embassy Warsaw
In cooperation with the U.S. Embassy Warsaw and U.S. Consulate General Kraków, the United States Air Force Europe band group will appear in Zakopane at a National Parks Conference, at American Day in Przemyśl, and will make a media appearance for TVP Rzeszów. The USAFE band will also perform at the Oskar Kolberg Music School ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 April, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, News | Tags: U.s. Consulate General Krakow, U.S. Embassy Warsaw
The U.S. Embassy Running Club, “Vistula Runners,” participated in a “Welcome Spring Fun Run!” alongside colleagues from the Ministry of Defense and the Warsaw Attache Association. Taking place in Park Pola Mokotowska, Fun Run included six visiting members of West Point’s “Kosciuszko Squadron.” The Vistula Runners and friends were honored to have our U.S. Army ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 April, 2017 | Topics: Events
Opening: 4 April 2017, 7 pm Galeria Studio Palace of Culture and Science, Plac Defilad 1, Warsaw 5 April – 4 June 2017 Tuesday – Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm Angel of History is the first solo show in Poland by Aura Rosenberg, an American artist living and working in New York and Berlin. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 April, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events
The United States welcomes Poland’s decision to move forward with Raytheon’s Patriot System for the country’s air and missile defense. Poland is joining a large and growing family of countries relying on the battle-tested, constantly modernizing Patriot system – the same system used by the U.S. military. Poland will acquire the most advanced Patriot system ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 March, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
To commemorate International Women’s History Month, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw held a pair of staged readings of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling on March 29th, 2017, at Teatr Polski Arnold Szyfman Theatre in its original language, English. The performance consisted of an all-female cast of Embassy employees, Poles and Americans, some of whom are theater ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News
From March 9-12, eighteen teams from six countries came to Dzialdowo, Poland for the three day Dzialdowo Cup baseball tournament, now in its 18th year. With teams from Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, Moldova, and Russia and more than 250 girls and boys up to 14 years old, the baseball tournament is a testament to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 March, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, News
American visual artist and environmental protection activist Dianna Cohen visited Poland March 20-26 for a series of meetings with art institutions and environmental activists in Kraków, Katowice, Radom and Warsaw. Ms. Cohen’s art creatively repurposes recycled plastic bags as a way to eliminate single-use plastics and to limit her plastic “footprint” on the environment. Ms. Cohen ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 March, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News
Daria Tataj Daria Tataj is a proud mum of three girls and links family duties with her entrepreneurial passion as a founder of Tataj Innovation, a consultancy for firms, governments and universities. She also serves as a high-level advisor to the EU Commissioner for Research and Innovation, and is an alumna of the World Economic Forum Global ...
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 March, 2017 | Topics: News
BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland— The NATO Enhanced Presence Forward Battle Group Poland is set to replace commanders and units in a transfer of authority scheduled for September 20, 2018. Battle Group Poland commanded by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Timothy Wright and Commander of 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment relinquishes command to the incoming Battle Group Poland ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
The Embassy is a proud sponsor of the first ever exhibition of photography by the acclaimed American photographer, filmmaker, composer and author of fiction and nonfiction — Gordon Parks: I Use My Camera as a Weapon. Resulting from a long term cooperation with the
Gordon Parks Foundation , the exhibition will be open for public viewing from March ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
In a March 17 ceremony at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, U.S. Ambassador Paul Jones and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and National Heritage Piotr Gliński marked the return of Lizinka Aimee Zoe de Mirbel’s miniature painting Portrait of a Lady to Poland. Registered as an object of cultural heritage, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Ambassador Paul Jones met with cadets from US Army Military Academy at West Point on the 17th of March. The group of cadets, is actually a West Point club, called: the “Kosciuszko Squadron” (KS). It is is an association of West Point cadets who explore and enjoy their Polish heritage and welcome others on their journey of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Poland
United States Mission to Poland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution – March 6, 2017 Please be advised that as part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events the Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Lieutenant Colonel Jarin Thayn, U.S. Air Attaché, took part in the ceremonial opening of the exhibition “Belarusians in the Polish Army 1939-1945.” The exhibition was inaugurated in the Museum of the X Pavilion of the Warsaw Citadel, which is a branch of the Independence Museum. The ceremony was attended by representatives from the Ministry of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
Charge d’Affairs John Law addressed over 200 participants at Vital Voices Poland’s 6th Annual Mentoring Walk on Sunday, March 5. Vital Voices Poland Director Ela Raczkowska and Magdalena Oleksiewicz, Board Member coordinated this year’s event, which matched 100 mentor-mentee pairs from business, civil society, government and academia. The participants took advantage of Lazienki Park’s beautiful ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 March, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News
In cooperation with the American Corner in Gdansk, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw’s Public Affairs Section donated hundreds of English language books to the middle school in the town of Trabki Wielkie in Pomorskie Voivodship south of Gdansk. The U.S. Department of Defense provided the books which were mostly young adult literature in order to help ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 March, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Culture, Events, News
Press attaché Alice Chu and LTC Lynne Schneider from the Defense Attaché Office participated in the commemoration event on the 272nd birthday of General Kazimierz Pułaski. Taking place at the Kazimierz Pułaski Museum in Warka, the event was presided by Museum Director Iwona Stefaniak. Karolina Adamczyk and Urszula Malmon from American Corner Radom and Artur ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Poland
Assistant Army Attaché MAJ Mark Sturgeon participated in a mass and wreath laying at a monument in Warsaw commemorating General Stanislaw Maczek’s Polish 1st Armored Division on February 25, which marked the 75th anniversary of the division formation in Duns, Scotland. General Maczek is reputed to have never lost a battle. The Polish 1st Armored ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
Promoting human rights and democratic governance is a core element of U.S. foreign policy. These values form an essential foundation of stable, secure, and functioning societies. Standing up for human rights and democracy is not just a moral imperative but is in the best interests of the United States in making the world more stable ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Reports | Tags: Rex Tillerson
The third High School in Gdynia invited Deputy Press Attache Stephen Dreikorn to deliver a presentation about the Electoral College. Dreikorn explained the history of the electoral college as well as some of its idiosyncrasies over the past 200 years. Following the presentation, Dreikorn answered questions on variety of subjects, including American politics, life as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Events, News
On March 2, 2017, the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs hosted an event called “Front Line Defenders: Honoring Those Who Protect Wildlife” to commemorate World Wildlife Day. The event brought together conservationists and others who are on the front lines of this global fight to discuss the real costs of wildlife ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 March, 2017 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
Wildlife rangers and other brave front line defenders risk their lives every day to stop wildlife poaching and trafficking. Wildlife trafficking happens on every continent and affects hundreds of wildlife species, ranging from coral to cheetahs. Not only does it affect the lives of wildlife and their defenders, it affects the lives of entire communities: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: Environment, Events, News
On behalf of the U.S. Government, the U.S. Embassy Warsaw extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of the victim of the accident in Redzikowo that occurred earlier today. Polish and American authorities are cooperating closely to determine exactly what happened, how best to prevent such tragedies in the future, and how best ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation
Lieutenant General Joseph Anderson visited Poland in February to meet with Polish counterparts and U.S. Troops to discuss further US-Polish military cooperation. In Krakow, LTG Anderson participated in the annual US-Polish Army Staff Talks and visited Poland’s elite 6th Airborne “General Sosabowski” Brigade. LTG Anderson is the former U.S. Army 18th Airborne Corps Commander and former ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
As a Founder at Tataj Innovation, a consultancy, she helps senior leaders and their teams embrace innovation, refuels growth strategies and helps build exciting start-up projects. She helps companies, governments and universities innovate together to solve societal challenges such as digitalization, mobility or energy. She provides direct advice to Carlos Moedas, the EU Commissioner for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 February, 2017 | Topics: News
Urszula Nowakowska is the founder and the president of the Warsaw-based Women’s Rights Center, a leading Polish NGO providing comprehensive assistance to female victims of violence. The Center has several branches around the country and it runs a safe shelter in Warsaw for women and women with children who left their homes to escape their ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 February, 2017 | Topics: News
Kinga Stanislawska is the co-Founder of Experior Venture Fund (EVF), the leading Polish Venture Capital fund and the only VC fund in Europe which is founded by women. On a day to day basis she responsible for Fund’s operations, including deal sourcing, value creation and mentoring in investments, supervision of exits from investments, obtaining debt financing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 February, 2017 | Topics: News
Dr. Krystyna Malinska is a researcher and an academic lecturer at the Faculty of Infrastructure and Environment at Częstochowa University of Technology. She graduated from Cracow University of Agriculture (Food technology), Silesian University (Business English), University of Warsaw (Postgraduate studies on intellectual property rights). She is a Fulbright Scholar, a USDA Norman Borlaug Program fellow ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 February, 2017 | Topics: News
Iwona Georgijew holds the position of Tax Partner leading Deloitte’s Transfer Pricing Service Line in Poland and Central Europe. She is a non-governmental member of the EU Joint Transfer Pricing Forum. Iwona is regularly recognized as leading transfer pricing advisor by respective industry rankings. Apart from being business advisory practitioner, she is actively involved in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 February, 2017 | Topics: News
Dr. Bianka Siwinska is a journalist, scientist, initiator of public campaigns, executive director of Educational Foundation “Perspektywy.” She is editor-in-chief of educational magazine Perspektywy, correspondent of University World News. She is also initiator of public campaign „Girls to Technical Schools” and Start-up Academy for female students of technical and exact sciences studies, as well as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 February, 2017 | Topics: News
Dr. Anna Losiak is planetary geologist working at the Polish Academy of Sciences. She focuses on studying impact craters and surficial processes on Mars. She is also involved in various outreach activities and Mars analog missions. She started her education and research in the field of planetary geology during Master studies with M.A. Velbel at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 February, 2017 | Topics: News
Are Americans a mobile nation? We are trying to answer this question in an interview with an American student. You will also find an article on MOVies about MOVing. The
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 February, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: education, U.s. Consulate General Krakow, United States, Zoom in on America
The U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Informacyjnego (FRSI) and the Digital Communication Networking (DCN) successfully partnered to host TechCamp Warsaw and the 2nd RockIT Digital Summit in Warsaw, February 15-17. U.S. Ambassador to Poland Paul Jones and U.S. Department of State Acting Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Ambassador Bruce Wharton addressed participants ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 February, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Science & Tech
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MARK TONER, ACTING SPOKESPERSON February 20, 2017 Third Anniversary of Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity Three years ago, thousands of Ukrainians came together on the Maidan, Kyiv’s central square, to demand that their voices be heard. Braving subzero temperatures and violence by security ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 February, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland Message for U.S. Citizens: Register to vote in 2017 – February 7, 2017 Just voted in November? Still traveling or living overseas? You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 to ensure your election office knows where to send your ballot for any upcoming special elections for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 8 February, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson NOTICE TO THE PRESS February 1, 2017 Secretary Tillerson to Deliver Remarks to State Department Employees U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will address State Department employees upon arrival at the State Department on February 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the C Street Lobby. Secretary Tillerson’s remarks ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
The January issue of Zoom in on America is devoted to the Kennedy Space Center. An hour drive east of Orlando, Florida there is a 34-mile long and roughly six-mile wide area, covering 219 square miles that is visited, on average, by 1.5 million visitors per year. It is called the Kennedy Space Center, but more than tourism it ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 January, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News, Science & Tech | Tags: English Learning, Science and Technology
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the expansion of the U.S. Department of State’s
EducationUSA Academy at 15 U.S. host campuses across the United States in summer 2017. The EducationUSA Academy is a three-to-four-week academic program for self-funded, non-native English speaking students who range in age from 15 to 17 and reside outside of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 January, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News
The panel featured information for participants on how organizations in the U.S. can partner with the European Union’s Horizon 2020 framework program for research and innovation. The panel gave an overview of the new Implementing Arrangement between the U.S. Government and European Commission to enhance transatlantic cooperation on science, technology, and innovation, signed on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Science & Tech
The S. Department of State is proud to partner with The German Marshall Fund to implement the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (#YTILI). YTILI brings young European entrepreneurs pursuing commercial and social ventures to the U.S. for an intensive program of exchange, dialogue, and guidance from hosts and mentors across the U.S. YTILI Fellows ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 26 January, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
The US Embassy Warsaw hosted a live viewing of the Global Innovation for Science and Technology (GIST) Guru Series’ webchat “How to run your startup,” followed by a discussion moderated by Ali Lada-Gola of GE Europe and the startup BWITH.US, at the American Center Warsaw on January 17. During the webchat, Ray Crowell, CEO of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 January, 2017 | Topics: Business, Events, News
Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 23, 2016 On the occasion of the third meeting of the EU-U.S. Cyber Dialogue in Brussels on December 16, the participants jointly affirmed specific areas of cooperation as follows: International Security in Cyberspace The European Union and the United States acknowledged that fast digital development brings both opportunities ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, News
We send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Lukasz Urban who was murdered during Monday’s terrorist attack on a Christmas Market in Berlin, Germany. We send our thoughts and prayers to Mr. Urban’s family – and to the families and loved ones of all those who were killed. We also wish a speedy recovery ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, News
The December issue of Zoom in on America is devoted to the person of Joseph Pulitzer and his contribution to American journalism, specifically the Pulitzer Prize, which in 2016 celebrated its centennial. The
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Krakow, News | Tags: The Pulitzer Prize
United States Embassy Warsaw Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration (December 20, 2016) U.S. Embassy Warsaw informs U.S. citizens that opposition groups will demonstrate in front of the Sejm during parliamentary session at Wiejska 4/6/8 in Warsaw on December 20, 2016 between 11:00 a.m. and midnight. Up to 10,000 people are expected to participate in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 December, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The Polish Ministry of National Defense, in cooperation with U.S. Embassy Warsaw, is nominating two Polish military students to attend the 4-year commissioning program at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. This week, students from the Military Academy of Land Forces in Wroclaw and Military Technical Academy of Warsaw visited ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Presidential Memorandum Withdrawal of Certain Portions of the United States Arctic Outer Continental Shelf from Mineral Leasing December 20, 2016 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR SUBJECT: Withdrawal of Certain Portions of the United States Arctic Outer Continental Shelf from Mineral Leasing Consistent with principles of responsible public stewardship entrusted to this office, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 December, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Cambridge, Massachusetts January 9, 2017 SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much for a generous welcome to somebody who is about to become one of the most visibly unemployed people in America. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Science & Tech | Tags: John Kerry
The United States condemns in the strongest terms what appears to have been a terrorist attack on a Christmas Market in Berlin, Germany, which has killed and wounded dozens. We send our thoughts and prayers to the families and loved ones of those killed, just as we wish a speedy recovery to all of those ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, News
Mission Poland joined the worldwide celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2016 (GEW2016) with several events, including the third iteration of its flagship Polish-American Innovation Bridge (PAMI), hailed by Polish radio station RMF.FM as the “the most interesting conference for startups and new entrepreneurs.” Consulate Krakow partnered with the Creativity and Innovation Lab Foundation (FLIK), ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Krakow, News
Esther Ritson–Elliott, European Marketing Director, California Prune Board (Europe) and Michał Kopera, People PR at the Golden Clips 2016 awards ceremony. The Office of Agricultural Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw would like to announce that a leading U.S. Industry Cooperator Group, The California Prune Board, and its Polish representative People PR, have been ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 December, 2016 | Topics: Agriculture, Events, News
The U.S. Embassy Warsaw and the Polin Museum have partnered again this year to sponsor Polish secondary teachers to travel to the United States for a Holocaust teacher training program which will take place in 2017. For more than a decade, the U.S. Department of State, in cooperation with the Association of Holocaust Organizations ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 December, 2016 | Topics: Education, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw informs U.S. citizens that multiple scheduled demonstrations, events, and counter-demonstrations commemorating the Smoleńsk tragedy will take place in Warsaw on Saturday, December 10. Media reports suggest there is a potential for confrontation between these groups.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 December, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY December 8, 2016 The Death of John Glenn I join all Americans in mourning the loss of my Senate colleague and good friend John Glenn – a steadfast voice of patriotism and one of our greatest Americans. John is one of the best and bravest men I’ve ever known. He went ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: John Kerry
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate Krakow Small Grants Program Competition Warsaw, Poland – The U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate Krakow Small Grants competition is a two-step process with applications submitted and reviewed on a continuous, year-round basis. The first step in applying for funding – up to $25,000 per project – is to complete this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Culture
Ambassador Douglas Lute U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Pre-Ministerial Press Briefing December 5, 2016 Moderator: Good afternoon. We have the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Ambassador Doug Lute here to provide an on-the-record briefing previewing the Foreign Ministerial this week. Mr. Ambassador? Ambassador Lute: Okay, thanks. As you know, our convention is to gather all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
FORT CARSON, Colorado — The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, has begun its movement to Europe, loading the first trains this week that will send a heavy brigade’s worth of tanks, Bradley fighting vehicles and other equipment overseas in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. Iron Brigade Soldiers, led by 1st Battalion, 66th ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
FORT CARSON, Colorado — With the temperature dipping below freezing and snow starting to fall, a typical Colorado day in December didn’t hamper Soldiers from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, from wrapping up weeks’ worth of work to load trains with equipment ultimately bound for Europe. In fact, the rail-load operations here ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, Military Cooperation, News
Please send to:
GrantsPoland@state.gov Application date: Grant Applicant: Name of the organization in English and in Polish. Address, phone number, e-mail address, Internet website address. Names and titles of the project author, coordinator(s), the organization’s director/president, and other people who will be engaged in the project. Please attach resumes of the director and project coordinator ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 December, 2016 | Topics: Culture
We are pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2016 edition of the My America photo contest for participants of the Summer Work Travel program. Filip Radulak’s photo “Not all visible to the eye” won the 1st prize Jakub Szóstak’s photo “How much a dollar really Cost” won the 2nd prize Edyta Chądzyńska’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 December, 2016 | Topics: Events, News
Thomas Zia, consul from the U.S. Consulate General in Krakow, attended the 2016 Smogathan final event, where the winner was announced from 10 finalists. The Smogathon is an event where teams present their ideas for how to best combat smog. Over 30 teams from around the world, among them engineers, scientists, students and entrepreneurs, attended ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 November, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Events, News | Tags: Smogathon
MEDIA ADVISORY | December 5 Press Briefing with Ambassador Daniel Baer U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) EVENT: Please join us on Monday, December 5, 2016 for a telephonic press briefing with Ambassador Daniel Baer, U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Ambassador Baer ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 November, 2016 | Topics: Events, News
Three and a half years ago the European Union and the U.S. have begun negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Today – after numerous announcements about closing the negotiations – it seems that future of this agreement is in serious impasse, despite bilateral belief in TTIP’s strategic importance for transatlantic relations as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 November, 2016 | Topics: Events, News, TTIP
Ambassador Jones and Mrs. Catherine Jones were featured on TVN’s lifestyle show
Dzien Dobry TVN on Thursday, November 24 to speak about Thanksgiving, a family-centered U.S. holiday. The broadcast featured Mrs. Jones demonstrating how to prepare traditional dishes including turkey, stuffing, and pecan pie.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 November, 2016 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
The closing ceremony for the Business & Entrepreneurship Support Training (BEST) program took place at the National Stadium. Catherine Jones shared her experience as an entrepreneur with 30 women university students and recent graduates seeking to start their own businesses. Participants received training in entrepreneurship, the creation of business model and plans, and self-presentation, including ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 November, 2016 | Topics: Business, Events, News
The game took place be on December 3rd at Zespol Szkół i Placówek Kształcenia Zawodowego in Zielona Góra at Botaniczna 66. The game was played between The Dragons of Zielona Gora and American soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 503 Infantry Regiment stationed in Poland. Before the match, all interested guests had the opportunity to meet ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 November, 2016 | Topics: Events, News
The November issue of Zoom in on America features Colorado, “The Centennial State.” The origins of the name and nickname of the state are explained alongside other interesting facts about Colorado, the Capitol building, the ancient dwelling place – Messa Verde and many other. You will find a little Colorado quiz and Activity Page with Reading ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 November, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Events, History, Krakow, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: Colorado
Alison Dilworth, Economic Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, took part in the welcome ceremony for the fifth reunion of the TOP 500 Innovators program alumni. TOP 500 Innovators V Reunion hosted two distinguished American speakers: John Spence, laureate TOP 100 Business Thought Leader in America and Spencer Penhart, Penhart Performance Group. They gave ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 November, 2016 | Topics: Education, Events, News
United States Mission to Poland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Europe Travel Alert – November 21, 2016 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. The full text of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 November, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
More than 70 Gymnasium and Lyceum students from Krakow and the area showed off their knowledge of the United States during recent trivia contests held at the Pedagogical University in Krakow. Gymnasium No. 52 beat out a dozen other junior high schools in Krakow on November 14, while Senior High School No. 2 won the contest ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 22 November, 2016 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: Pedagogical University, U.s. Consulate General Krakow, Zoom in on America
Remarks at the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP22) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Marrakech, Morocco November 16, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you so much, everybody. I apologize for being a few moments late. There was a fire and then there was some traffic backed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: John Kerry
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRESIDENT PAVLOPOULOS OF GREECE BEFORE COURTESY CALL Presidential Mansion Athens, Greece PRESIDENT PAVLOPOULOS: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, I welcome you to Athens, as the President of that great, friendly country, the United States of America, who has won global distinction for defending land, democracy and justice. These are the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 16 November, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
U.S. Embassy Warsaw informs U.S. citizens that multiple scheduled demonstrations and events will take place in Warsaw and Krakow on Friday, November 11, 2016, in celebration of Polish Independence Day. We remind U.S. citizens to exercise caution in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can be unpredictable ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 November, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On November 9, 2016, President Obama delivered remarks about the results of the U.S. presidential elections and the election of Donald Trump. He explained the importance of a peaceful transition of power: (…) Now, it is no secret that the President-elect and I have some pretty significant differences. But remember, eight years ago, President Bush ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 November, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint U.S. Department of State and the
U.S. Department of Education initiative is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. One of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 November, 2016 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Study in the U.S.
The October issue of Zoom in on America is about Bob Dylan, the first musician to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. The
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 November, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: Bob Dylan, US Consulate General Krakow, Zoom in on America
“The very first time I saw a 3D printer was on a trip to the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore when I was 8 years old. It was printing a phone case from scratch. I was so impressed that my parents enrolled me in a summer camp at a local makerspace where I could learn ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 October, 2016 | Topics: Events, News, Science & Tech | Tags: Kid Science Advisor
U.S. Embassy opened its American Center Warsaw in the Warsaw Public Library on Ulica Koszykowa 26/28. The Center is the 23rd distinct American Space in Poland. The U.S. Department of State has designated the American Center Warsaw as one of 12 priority American Spaces in Europe. The American Center Warsaw epitomizes the importance the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 October, 2016 | Topics: Culture, Education, Events, News, Press Releases
On October 10, POL/ECON Counselor Kathleen Morenski and the Embassy’s Environment, Science, Technology, and Health team took part in a tree-planting ceremony at Pole Mokotowskie Park in Warsaw, hosted by NGO Klub Gaja. The event was the kickoff of a yearlong series of “Festival of the Tree” events and activities, and a little bit of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 October, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Events, News | Tags: Day of the Tree, environment, U.S. Embassy Warsaw
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw is proud to support the Poland: Gateway for U.S. LNG to Central & Eastern Europe Conference organized by Gaz System SA. This conference underscores the U.S. government’s commitment to working with our European partners to strengthen regional energy security. Enhancing sustainability and energy diversification – diversification of fuels, countries of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 October, 2016 | Topics: Events, News
The following Joint Declaration was issued today by the United States and the governments of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 October, 2016 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Poland Message for U.S. Citizens Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots 5 October 2016 Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 October, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The September issue of Zoom in on America is about Jesse Owens, America’s greatest track and field athlete. The
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, History, Krakow, News | Tags: athlete, Jesse Owens, Olympiad, sport, track and field, U.s. Consulate General Krakow, Zoom in on America
National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in Washington D.C. on September 24. The newest addition to the Smithsonian Institution has more than 34,000 objects and 12 exhibitions, along with 183 videos, to tell the story of America through the African-American lens. The museum is nearly 37,000 square meters in size and occupies ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 September, 2016 | Topics: Culture, Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
On September 22nd, Ambassador Paul W. Jones hosted American Fulbright Scholarship recipients who will spend the next academic year in various Polish cities, as well as Polish Fulbright Alumni who just returned from the from the United States. This year, there will be more than 40 American students and professors living and working in Poland. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 September, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Assistant Secretary Tom Malinowski came to Warsaw to attend the 2016 OSCE Human Dimensions Implementation Meeting. He also visited his childhood home in Brwinow near Warsaw. Secretary Malinowski immigrated from Poland to the United States when he was six years old. None of his family lives in Brwinow any longer. The current owners of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 20 September, 2016 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Poland
U.S. Embassy Warsaw Absentee Voting Week is September 26-October 3 September 15, 2016 Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 September, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
United States Mission to Poland Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution – September 9, 2016 Please be advised that the Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 September, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On September 11 2016, Ambassador Paul Jones took part in a ceremony organized in the Skaryszewski Park in Warsaw commemorating the 15th anniversary of terrorist attacks on the United States. The Ambassador laid a wreath at a monument in honor of the Polish victims in the attacks. The ceremony was organized by the Praga-Południe District ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 September, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Every day in the media we hear stories about refugees running away from their countries because of wars, poverty, and persecution. Millions of people are leaving their homes in search of a safer tomorrow. The immigration crisis is one of today’s biggest challenges. On Tuesday September 13th at 5:00pm we would like to invite you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 September, 2016 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Committee for Refugees, Eskinder Negash, immigration, refugees
On September 8th, Deputy Chief of Mission John C. Law spoke at the meeting for Polish alumni of the Fulbright Program organized by the U.S.-Polish Fulbright Commission and U.S. Embassy Warsaw. Polish academics from universities from all over Poland took part in the barbecue. Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission Justyna Janiszewska encouraged Polish Fulbright ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 September, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Events, News | Tags: education, Fulbright, U.S. Embassy Warsaw
United States Embassy Warsaw Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Warsaw on September 1, 2016 August 30, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw informs U.S. citizens that the Union of Polish Teachers will demonstrate in front of the Ministry of Education at Aleja Szucha 25 in Warsaw on September 1, 2016 between 4:00 and 5:30 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 30 August, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary August 22, 2016 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION In 1872, the Congress established Yellowstone National Park — the first park of its kind anywhere in the world. Decades later, the passage of the Antiquities ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 25 August, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
The July-August 2016 issue of Zoom in on America is about summer work. Many students in America decide to take a job during the summer. There is also a program for international students who want to work and travel in the USA during their holidays. The
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 July, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Krakow | Tags: America, English language, United States, Zoom in on America
Future American armed forces leaders visited Krakow and Auschwitz as a part of a study tour focused on holocaust and genocide issues. The delegation included 14 cadets from the West Point Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Coast Guard Academy. U.S. Consul General Walter Braunohler hosted a reception for them at his residence ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 June, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, Education, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: Cadets, Consul General, Krakow
A NEW EDITION OF “MY AMERICA” PHOTO CONTEST U.S. Embassy Warsaw and U.S. Consulate General Krakow are pleased to announce a new edition of the “My America: Summer Work Travel Photo Contest.” We invite Summer Work Travel participants from Poland to submit photographs that highlight their experience in America. Photographs may focus on the natural ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 June, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: photo contest, Summer Work Travel
Deputy Chief of Mission John Law opened the Annual National Parks conference celebrating Earth Day 2016 On April 25-27, National Parks’ managers and rangers gathered to share experiences and discuss the conference leading theme ”Are National Parks Responding to the Needs of their Users in the Changing World?” The conference and workshops organized by Kampinoski ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 April, 2016 | Topics: Events, Krakow, News | Tags: Conference, Earth Day, National Parks
March and April are the months when trivia contests are held based on the material in the U.S. Consulate monthly publication Zoom in on America (
www.usinfo.pl/zoom ). This year’s contests were organized at the America@YourLibrary in Kielce, The John Paul II High School in Niepołomice, the American Corner in Wroclaw, the Jan Heweliusz High School ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 11 April, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: contest, English, U.s. Consulate General Krakow, Zoom in on America
On Friday, April 8th 2016, American Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) arrived to the port of Gdynia. This routine strengthens the relationship between Poland and the United States as we work together to enhance security in Central and Eastern Europe. The presence of USS Donald Cook in the Baltic Sea demonstrates U.S. Navy commitment ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 April, 2016 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: U.S. Embassy Warsaw
A delegation of five United States Senators and staff from the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence visited Krakow during a week-long trip through Europe to discuss international security issues with European leaders. Committee Chair Richard Burr of North Carolina led the bi-partisan delegation comprised of Senators Mark Warner of Virginia, Daniel Coats of Indiana, Angus ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 23 March, 2016 | Topics: Events, Krakow, News | Tags: Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, Krakow, U.S. Consulate General, Wieliczka Salt Mine
In cooperation with the Public Library at Koszykowa we are pleased to invite you to an event honoring Women History Month. On Tuesday, March 22 we will be talking about American feminist books published in Polish in a series called the Library of Congress of Women with the prominent women activists: Agnieszka Graff – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 March, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Events, News | Tags: Women History Month
March 21, 2016 — U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) Michael Lally arrived in Warsaw on March 20. He will be in Poland until March 23 formeetings with his Polish Government counterparts. The visit illustrates the United States’ commitment to growing the U.S.-Poland economic and commercial relationship. During the visit, DAS Lally will meet ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 March, 2016 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) Michael Lally
In cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the U.S. Embassy, the Board of Directors of the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission has appointed Ms. Justyna Janiszewska as the Executive Director of the Commission. Ms. Janiszewska will assume duties May 1. Prior to becoming the Executive Director of the Polish-American
Fulbright Commission, Ms. Janiszewska ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 March, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, Events, News | Tags: education, Fulbright, U.S. Embassy Warsaw, U.S. Fulbright Commission
Consul General Walter Braunohler and Krakow Pedagogical University Deputy Rector Kazimierz Karolczak opened an impressive photographic exhibit showcasing the 25 finalist photos of the 2015 Summer Work Travel Photo (SWT) Contest, which U.S. Consulate Krakow and U.S. Embassy Warsaw jointly organized in fall 2015. The opening gathered over 200 university students and faculty. The aim of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 7 March, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Consul General, Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: Consul General Walter Braunohler, contest, exchange program, exhibit, Krakow, Pedagogical University, Summer Work Travel, US Consulate General Krakow
On August 25th, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service (NPS) with the purpose of conserving nature remarkable sites “by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” Thus, 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the NPS, a federal program designed to protect diverse sites ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 17 February, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, History, Krakow, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: anniversary, Barack Obama, National Parks, Rocky Mountains NP, Yellowstone
U.S. Consulate General Krakow February 12, 2016 The U.S. Consulate General in Krakow informs U.S. citizens that an anti-U.S. demonstration will take place in front of the U.S. Consulate building in Krakow at Ulica Stolarska 9 on February 17, 2016 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The police expect up to 70 participants. Protestors plan to march ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 February, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security
Political-Economic Officer Andrew Caruso gave a speech on New York City to middle-school students who participated in the Manhattan: 3 Dimensions competition in Tarnobrzeg, south-east Poland. The February 4th event marked the end of a school semester-long competition covering three disciplines: information and multimedia, art and geography, and literature. The contest originated by a teacher of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 10 February, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News, Success Stories | Tags: contest, Gymnasium No.1 Tarnobrzeg, New York, Tarnobrzeg, U.S. Consulate General
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS January 31, 2016 Secretary of State John Kerry Video Statement on Syria Negotiations State Department Washington, D.C. SECRETARY KERRY: For almost five years, the world has watched in horror as Syria has disintegrated into a brutal conflict, killing hundreds of thousands and displacing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 February, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: John Kerry, US Department of State
On January 27, Ambassador Paul Jones and Consul General Walter Braunohler visited the Jasna Góra Monastery in Czestochowa, a famous Polish shrine to St. Mary. The guests were greeted by the monastery’s deputy abbot, Fr. Mieczysław Polak and were given a tour of the Basilica and the Library. The Pauline monks’ monastery was founded in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 29 January, 2016 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Ambassador Paul Jones, Consul General Walter Braunohler, Częstochowa, Jasna Góra
Ambassador Paul Jones and Consul General Walter Braunohler joined Polish President Andrzej Duda, Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic and 300 others at a ceremony commemorating the 71st Anniversary of the Liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau German Nazi Death Camp on January 27. This day also marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day. During the ceremony, survivors of Auschwitz told ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 January, 2016 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Ambassador Paul Jones, Consul General Walter Braunohler
Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery State of the Union Address Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Tonight marks the eighth year I’ve come here to report on the State of the Union. And for this final one, I’m going to try to make it ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 14 January, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama, State of the Union Address
On Monday, December 14, Warsaw PAO Christopher Midura visited the American Corner in Katowice and learned about the variety of programs the Corner offers its wide audience, which includes university students as well as children. The American Corner organizes a variety of events, including public readings, film screenings, speaker programs, workshops, video-conferences and exhibits, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 15 December, 2015 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, English Language Learning, Events, Krakow, News | Tags: American Corner, Christopher Midura, Katowice, Krakow, U.S. Consulate General
Each year, on the first Thursday in December, a creche contest is held in the main market square in Krakow. 2015 marks the 73rd contest, but for Consul General Walter Braunohler it was the first he had a chance to experience since he arrived at post in August this year. On the day of the competition creche ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 9 December, 2015 | Topics: Consul General, Events, Krakow | Tags: Consul General Walter Braunohler, Krakow, U.S. Consulate General
Yes, we have a brand new website! Check it out! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that you may be interested in. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visa – For all your Visa questions U.S. Citizen Services – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 December, 2015 | Topics: News | Tags: Poland, United States, website
The White House Office of the Press Secretary The release today by the Dutch Safety Board of its investigatory report on the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) over eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014 is an important milestone in the effort to hold accountable those responsible for the shoot-down of the aircraft and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 2 December, 2015 | Topics: News
Krakow: Consul General Walter Braunohler participated in a ceremony commemorating Krakow Professors who were arrested by the Gestapo on November 6, 1939 and transported to various concentration camps, where many of them died. The ceremony was held at Collegium Novum, the main building of the Jagiellonian University.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 13 November, 2015 | Topics: News
Scott Nathan, U.S. State Department’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, is visiting Poland this week to promote PLUS-IP and the opportunities it provides for industrial collaboration between Poland and the United States. Scott Nathan and Deputy Minister Włodzisław Duch from the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education will lead the U.S. and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 6 October, 2015 | Topics: News
Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann will travel to Poland, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Albania, Montenegro, and Bosnia from September 26 to October 10, 2015. Ms. Heumann will participate in the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting of the Organization for Security and Co operation in Europe (OSCE) as a part of the official U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 28 September, 2015 | Topics: News
24 September 2015 Today, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Poland, Paul Wayne Jones, arrived in Warsaw and took charge of the U.S. diplomatic mission. Ambassador Jones will present his credentials to the President of Poland Andzrej Duda at the earliest opportunity. After presenting his credentials, he will begin working with Polish counterparts to strengthen ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 24 September, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Poland informs U.S. citizens residing in or traveling through Europe that travel may be delayed or disrupted across the region, including via land borders. We urge U.S. citizen travelers to carry a valid passport and visa or residency card, if applicable, at all times. Please monitor local media reports for up-to-date ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 September, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Meet Paul Jones, the new U.S. ambassador to Poland. Ambassador Jones, along with his family, are excited to come to Poland. Watch this video to find out what he believes Poland and the United States can accomplish. Paul W. Jones was confirmed by the United States Senate as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Poland ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 21 September, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
WARSAW, POLAND – Unfaltering collaborations between the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and Polish Governmental and Armed Forces officials culminated in a successful technology transfer of the Transatlantic Collaborative Biological Resiliency Demonstration (TaCBRD) toolset, at the Polish Epidemiological Response Centre. TaCBRD utilization will enable users to better develop and demonstrate capabilities that support enhanced resiliency following a wide ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 18 September, 2015 | Topics: News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw informs U.S. citizens that Obóz Narodowo-Radykalny (National- Radical Block – “NRB”) has plans for an anti-immigration demonstration in the Center of Warsaw (near the Palace of Culture and Science) on Saturday, September 12, 2015, beginning at approximately 1600 hours. Media reports suggest as many as 40,000 followers of NRB may attend. City ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 12 September, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
This week LTG Ben Hodges, Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, visited Poland’s premier military training center in Drawsko Pomorskie. LTG Hodges’ visit to the training area was a part of the Key Leader Theater Sustainment Terrain Walk. Lt. Gen. Hodges met with Lt. Gen. Miroslaw Rozanski, the General Commander of Polish Armed Forces. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 4 September, 2015 | Topics: News
On September 2, 2015 Boeing and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed an agreement outlining areas where Boeing and PGZ member companies will cooperate in the field of aerospace and defense. Boeing will access talent and innovation within Poland’s defense industry while cooperating with PGZ companies in advancing their business goals. Together they will explore ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 September, 2015 | Topics: News
U.S. Embassy Warsaw and U.S. Consulate General Krakow are excited to announce the photo contest, “My America: Summer Work Travel.” We invite Polish Summer Work Travel participants to submit photographs that highlight their experience in America. Photographs could focus on the natural environment, culture, people, or places of the United States, among other subjects. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 31 August, 2015 | Topics: News
The Embassy is a proud sponsor of American participants in the Dancing Poznan Festival, August 22-29, 2015 Two dancers from
Battery Dance Company – Sean Scantlebury and Mira Cook- have come to Poznan to teach dance techniques. Mira is teaching Ballet Dance and Sean is teaching Contemporary Dance techniques. They are leading a special coaching project: Dancing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 27 August, 2015 | Topics: News
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC President Obama’s Clean Power Plan is the latest strong signal that the U.S. is leading the world in addressing the threat of climate change. We are meeting our international pledges by taking action to cut down on greenhouse gas pollution from the largest sources and delivering ...
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By U.S. Mission Poland | 3 August, 2015 | Topics: News
On August 1, Acting Consul General Pam DeVolder participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Krakow’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in honor of the 71st anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. Participants in the ceremony included veterans, local and provincial authorities, diplomatic representatives, and citizens of Krakow. The Warsaw Uprising, which began on August 1, 1944 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Poland | 1 August, 2015 | Topics: Krakow, News | Tags: 71st anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, Krakow, US Consulate General Krakow
