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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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. …
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“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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» JUST ACT REPORT – POLAND 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 …
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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 …
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THE HONORABLE RYAN D. MCCARTHY Secretary of the Army Poland Statement 14 July Opening Remarks Opening Minister Blaszczak thank you for welcoming me during these unprecedented times. Despite our ongoing challenges, we must remain focused on the defense of our Nations across several fronts. The United States and Poland have a long-standing and enduring defense …
Read More» 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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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APRIL 13, 2020 RISCH, MENENDEZ, DURBIN MARK 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KATYN MASSACRE WITH SENATE RESOLUTION BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-chair of the U.S. Senate Poland Caucus, Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), today …
Read More» 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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Statement by MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON January 31, 2020 The United States welcomes the Polish government’s decision to purchase 32 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft worth $4.6 billion under the Foreign Military Sales program overseen by the U.S. Department of State. We commend President Duda, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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January 27, 2020 “Today, I was honored to represent President Trump as I led the United States Delegation attending the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz on this International Holocaust Remembrance Day. I was proud to deliver the President’s Proclamation marking this solemn day to President Andrej Duda, and I want to thank him, …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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, …
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WASHINGTON- Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan, in coordination with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, designated Poland into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) . Starting November 11, 2019, citizens of Poland will be able to apply to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without obtaining a U.S. visa. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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July 2, 2019 On this day 55 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing discrimination based on race, religion, sex, or national origin. Today, we celebrate this monumental legislation and recommit ourselves to the noble mission of advancing equality, justice, and freedom. The United States was …
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Myth 1: NATO’s presence in the Baltic region is dangerous Fact: NATO has taken defensive and proportionate steps in response to a changed security environment. Following Russia’s aggressive actions against Ukraine, Allies requested a greater NATO presence in the region. In 2016, NATO deployed four multinational battlegroups ─ or “enhanced forward presence” ─ to Estonia, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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“Poland and Free Markets, Lessons for The World” Dr. Kevin A. Hassett, Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, visit at SGH Warsaw School of Economics SGH Warsaw School of Economics will host a discussion with Dr. Kevin A. Hassett, Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, in Warsaw, Poland on …
Read More» On May 2 in Krakow, Poland, eight U.S. government officials will come together to lead, for the first time ever, an official delegation to the annual March of the Living at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps. The three co-chairs of this delegation are U.S. Ambassadors to Poland, Georgette Mosbacher; to Israel David Friedman; and to Germany …
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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 …
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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» Press Statement Morgan Ortagus Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 22, 2019 The United States congratulates President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his victory in the Ukrainian presidential elections. We also congratulate the Ukrainian people on holding elections that reflect Ukraine’s vibrant democracy five years after the 2014 Revolution of Dignity and after five years of unrelenting Russian …
Read More» 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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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United States Strategic Command Office of Public Affairs 901 SAC Boulevard, Suite 1A1 Offutt Air Force Base, NE 68113-6020 Commercial: +1-402-294-4130 Fax: +1-294-4892 DSN: 312-271-4130 OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – United States Strategic Command and the Polish Space Agency signed an agreement for space situational awareness (SSA) services and data at the 35th Space …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Email: 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 …
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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 …
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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» U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office Phone: 0611-143-537-0005 | DSN: (314) 537-0005 www.eur.army.mil | 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 11, 2019 The President’s FY 2020 budget request proposes $40 billion for the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The FY 2020 budget request provides the necessary resources to protect United States citizens, increase American prosperity by utilizing foreign assistance to create the …
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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» 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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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Posters (PDFs): Zagan – 8 March, 2019 Rzepin – 9 March, 2019 Wroclaw – 10 March, 2019
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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. …
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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» 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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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On December 6, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher attended the closing ceremonies for the Anakonda-18 (AN-18) multinational training exercise in Elblag, Poland, which also officially confirmed the successful validation of the Headquarters Multinational Division-North East (MND-NE) per the 2016 Warsaw NATO Summit. President Andrzej Duda, Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak and GENCOM General Jaroslaw Mika attended on behalf of the Polish government and military. Military …
Read More» 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 …
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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) …
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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.
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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, …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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, …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» Press Releases: Joint Statement Following the Annual Bilateral U.S.-Polish Strategic Cooperation Consultative Group (SCCG) 11/05/2018 11:53 AM EST Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 5, 2018 Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Andrea Thompson, and Polish Under Secretary for Security Policy, Minister Bartosz Cichocki, co-chaired the bilateral Strategic Cooperation Consultative Group (SCCG) in Warsaw, Poland on November 5, 2018. The SCCG …
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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 …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Next week, Secretary Perry will travel to Poland, Ukraine, Hungary and Czech Republic to build on his recent efforts to elevate American energy partnerships in the region, most recently at the Three Seas Summit in Romania. During the summit, the Secretary launched the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) which seeks to expand …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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U.S. Government officials attended the 75th anniversary commemorating the revolt of prisoners at the Sobibor death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland organized by Poland’s Ministry of Culture and National Heritage on October 13. Susan Sandler, the U.S. Department of State’s Deputy Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues, led the official delegation that included diplomats from the U.S. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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» 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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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. …
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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 …
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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» 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. …
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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» 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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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Illinois National Guard (ILNG) Commander Major General Richard J. Hayes received the Commander’s Cross and Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland from President Andrzej Duda for his contribution to Poland’s defense and sovereignty on August 15 during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace. General Hayes commented that the medal reflects …
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U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office Phone: +49 (0) 162.105.1250 www.eur.army.mil | 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» 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» 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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 – …
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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 …
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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» 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» 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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» 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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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» Primary Contact: Capt. Anna Bielek-Pestka Ph#: +48- 723-251-615 Email: 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, …
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Primary Contact: Capt. Anna Bielek-Pestka Ph#: +48- 723-251-615 Email: 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. …
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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» 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» Ironhorse Public Affairs Office Phone: +48 510-905-076 www.facebook.com/1stABCT1stCD | 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 …
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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» 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, …
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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 …
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