News from 2018
Condolence book for President Bush available at U.S. Embassy in Warsaw
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw has announced that a condolence book for the late President George Herbert Walker Bush will be available for signing.
Concert celebrates 100 years of Polish-American relations
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2018
In Opole, a concert commemorating the relationship between President Herbert Hoover and Ignacy Paderewski took place at the Opole Philharmonic.
USAID partners with Poland to aid Middle East recovery
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2018
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Poland have formalized a partnership to enhance support for communities in the Middle East affected by genocide and persecution.
U.S.-Egypt defense ties strengthened at inaugural Egyptian Defense Expo
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2018
The first Egyptian Defense Exposition (EDEX 2018) was marked by a reception in Cairo, attended by Charge d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger.
U.S. Embassy marks centennial with play premiere at Warsaw's Ateneum Theater
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Poland marked the centennial of Poland's rebirth with a special event at the Ateneum Theater in Warsaw.
Polish heroes honored for saving Jewish lives during Holocaust
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2018
On November 28, a ceremony took place at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw to honor Poles who risked their lives during the Holocaust.
U.S. congratulates Egypt on hosting first international defense expo
By Globe Banner | Dec 2, 2018
Cairo – The United States has extended its congratulations to Egypt on hosting the inaugural Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX).
Pompeo remembers George H.W. Bush as devoted leader and friend
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2018
Michael R. Pompeo, the Secretary of State, issued a statement on December 1, 2018, regarding the passing of President George H. W. Bush.
U.S. outlines strategy for COP24 amid unchanged Paris Agreement stance
By Globe Banner | Nov 30, 2018
The 24th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP24) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is set to occur in Katowice, Poland, from December 2-14, 2018.
USACE hosts industry day in Warsaw for prospective contractors
By Globe Banner | Nov 30, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District is set to host an event titled "Event for Industry: Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers" in Warsaw, Poland.
USAID launches career development centers at Alexandria University
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2018
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the opening of two career development centers at Alexandria University in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and the American University in Cairo.
US inaugurates water facilities in Assiut with Egyptian partners
By Globe Banner | Nov 26, 2018
Assiut, Egypt – The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has been supporting Egypt in providing clean water to its citizens for over four decades.
U.S. commits to ending gender-based violence on international day
By Globe Banner | Nov 26, 2018
Violence against women is a significant global issue impacting millions annually.
American dance companies participate in Lublin festival
By Globe Banner | Nov 26, 2018
As part of the U.S. Embassy's yearlong celebration of "100 Lat Razem" (100 Years Together), honoring Poland's rebirth and American support a century ago, the Embassy supported the International Dance Theaters Festival in Lublin.
U.S.-Poland initiative promotes entrepreneurship during Global Entrepreneurship Week
By Globe Banner | Nov 23, 2018
The U.S. Mission to Poland recently organized a weeklong speaker program as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Global Entrepreneurship Week begins with focus on innovation
By Globe Banner | Nov 20, 2018
John Armstrong, Economic Counselor, inaugurated Global Entrepreneurship Week and International Education Week at the Polish Chamber of Commerce (KIG) on Monday.
U.S. Embassy supports Women in Tech Summit set for Warsaw
By Globe Banner | Nov 20, 2018
The U.S. Embassy has announced its support for the upcoming "Women in Tech Summit," scheduled to take place at the Warsaw Expo on November 27-28.
Fulbright scholarships awarded to 58 Polish academics for US study
By Globe Banner | Nov 19, 2018
The Fulbright Program, established in 1946 by United States Senator J. William Fulbright, has grown to be one of the most recognized scholarship programs globally.
U.S. Embassy launches program to promote American foods in Poland
By Globe Banner | Nov 16, 2018
The U.S. Embassy's Office of Agricultural Affairs has launched the "Ameryka od Kuchni" program, aiming to enhance awareness of U.S. foods, beverages, and ingredients among Poland's culinary, retail, HORECA (Hotel/Restaurant/Café), and food...
Embassy supports concert celebrating Paderewski's legacy in Polish-American relations
By Globe Banner | Nov 16, 2018
The Embassy, as part of its "100 Lat Razem" initiative to commemorate Poland's rebirth in 1918 and the support from the United States, is sponsoring the Paderewski Birthday Concert.