News from March 2019
Commemoration held for Emanuel Ringelblum's heroism during WWII
By Globe Banner | Mar 14, 2019
On March 7, in Warsaw's Ochota district, a ceremony was held to commemorate the heroism of Emanuel Ringelblum and the Wolski and Wysocki families.
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command leader visits Egypt for strategic talks
By Globe Banner | Mar 13, 2019
Vice Admiral Jim Malloy, Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), made his inaugural visit to Egypt on March 12.
U.S. supports Egyptian clean water efforts through continued investments
By Globe Banner | Mar 12, 2019
Chargé d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger, along with U.S. Embassy representatives including USAID Mission Director Sherry F. Carlin and Senior Regional Agricultural Attache Mariano Beillard, visited the Rod El Farag water treatment plant in Cairo on...
U.S. Charge d’Affaires visits Minya to mark Fulbright's 70th year in Egypt
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2019
U.S. Charge d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger recently visited Minya, Egypt, as part of an event marking the 70th anniversary of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt.
US mourns loss of citizens in Ethiopian Airlines crash
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2019
The U.S. Department of State has expressed its condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 crash.
U.S. soldiers attend Casimir Pulaski's 274th birthday celebration in Poland
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2019
U.S. Civil Affairs Soldiers Sergeant First Class Joshua Harkema and Sergeant First Class Devon Debaney attended the 274th birthday anniversary of Casimir Pulaski at the Pulaski Museum in Warka, Poland.
Alumni Association hosts debate on U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations centennial
By Globe Banner | Mar 11, 2019
The Alumni Association, in collaboration with the Department of Regional Strategic Studies at Cardinal Wyszyński University of Warsaw and the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, organized a presentation on democracy in the United States for university students.
USAFE military band schedules concerts in three Polish cities
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2019
The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) military band is set to perform in three Polish cities: Zagan, Rzepin, and Wroclaw.
Fulbright Program celebrates six decades fostering US-Poland academic exchange
By Globe Banner | Mar 8, 2019
On March 7, in Warsaw, a celebration took place marking the 60th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Poland.
Eight pioneering women honored during Women’s History Month
By Globe Banner | Mar 7, 2019
Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to honor women who have significantly impacted American political history.
Young leaders gather for conference celebrating U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations
By Globe Banner | Mar 7, 2019
Eric Green, Chargé d’Affaires, delivered the opening remarks at the third edition of the Young Leaders Conference held on March 2 in Warsaw.
Mama Maggie honored with International Woman of Courage Award
By Globe Banner | Mar 7, 2019
The United States Embassy in Cairo has extended its congratulations to Magda Gobran, known as Mama Maggie, for receiving the International Woman of Courage Award.
U.S. Embassy supports women in film at Aswan International Women's Film Festival
By Globe Banner | Mar 7, 2019
In collaboration with the Aswan International Women’s Film Festival, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo hosted Egyptian-American film producer Dina Emam on February 25th and 26th.
State Department launches global academy for women entrepreneurs
By Globe Banner | Mar 7, 2019
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has introduced the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a program aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs globally.
International Women of Courage Awards recognize ten global leaders
By Globe Banner | Mar 6, 2019
The U.S. Department of State has announced the recipients of the 2019 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards.
Global Entrepreneurship Summit extends application deadline for Egyptian entrepreneurs
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2019
The deadline for Egyptian entrepreneurs to apply for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) has been extended to March 22.
US Consulate General merges into US Embassy Jerusalem forming single mission
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2019
On March 4, 2019, the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem will merge with the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to form a unified diplomatic mission.
US Embassy hosts “I Know America” finalists celebrating Polish-American relations
By Globe Banner | Mar 4, 2019
On March 1, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green hosted 26 high school finalists of the "I Know America" competition at his residence.