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Polish heroes honored for saving Jewish lives during Holocaust

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.


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U.S. congratulates Egypt on hosting first international defense expo

Cairo – The United States has extended its congratulations to Egypt on hosting the inaugural Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX).


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Pompeo remembers George H.W. Bush as devoted leader and friend

Michael R. Pompeo, the Secretary of State, issued a statement on December 1, 2018, regarding the passing of President George H. W. Bush.


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U.S. outlines strategy for COP24 amid unchanged Paris Agreement stance

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.


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USACE hosts industry day in Warsaw for prospective contractors

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.


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USAID launches career development centers at Alexandria University

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.


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US inaugurates water facilities in Assiut with Egyptian partners

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.


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U.S. commits to ending gender-based violence on international day

Violence against women is a significant global issue impacting millions annually.


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American dance companies participate in Lublin festival

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.


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U.S.-Poland initiative promotes entrepreneurship during Global Entrepreneurship Week

The U.S. Mission to Poland recently organized a weeklong speaker program as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.


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Global Entrepreneurship Week begins with focus on innovation

John Armstrong, Economic Counselor, inaugurated Global Entrepreneurship Week and International Education Week at the Polish Chamber of Commerce (KIG) on Monday.


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U.S. Embassy supports Women in Tech Summit set for Warsaw

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.


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Fulbright scholarships awarded to 58 Polish academics for US study

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.


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U.S. Embassy launches program to promote American foods in Poland

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...


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Embassy supports concert celebrating Paderewski's legacy in Polish-American relations

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.


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Embassy supports Polish youth through historical research competition

On November 9, at Dom Spotkań z Historią, Public Affairs Counselor Frank Finver and Deputy Cultural Attaché Scott Whitmore attended the final event of the Karta Foundation’s “Peers of Independence” project.


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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts industry event in Warsaw

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District is set to host an industry event in Warsaw, Poland, on December 4, 2018.


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US condemns elections in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine

The United States, in alignment with European allies and partners, has condemned the elections held on November 11 in eastern Ukraine, territories controlled by Russia.


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Conference addresses road safety issues in Poland

On November 7, Deputy Chief of Mission Eric Green delivered opening remarks for a seminar on road safety in Poland titled "Toward Zero Deaths: Reducing Traffic Fatalities in Poland."


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International Education Week highlights global opportunities for students

This year marks the 18th annual International Education Week (IEW), scheduled from November 12 to 16.