The exhibition "Romania-Poland, a century of history. Marshal Józef Piłsudski and the Royal Family of Romania" at the National History Museum of Romania

On 5 December, at the National History Museum of Romania, the opening ceremony of the "Romania-Poland" exhibition took place, a century of history. Marshal Józef Piłsudski and the Royal Family of Romania".

At the event participated and gave speeches, His Excellency Mr. Paweł Soloch- the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Romania , Her Royal Highness of Romania- Princess Sofia, Mr. Ernest Oberländer-Târnoveanu- the director of the National History Museum of Romania, Mr. Liviu Jicman- the president of the Romanian Cultural Institute, Mrs. Joanna Onyszkiewicz and Mr. Krzystsztof Józef Jaraczewski, niece, respectively the nephew of Marshal Józef Piłsudski.

The project is organized within the Romania-Poland Cultural Season, 2024-2025 and the exhibition can be admired during the period 5 December 2024 – 9 February 2025, from Wednesday to Sunday between 09ꓽ00 – 17ꓽ00, after which the polish version of the exhibition will be opened at the premises of the Józef Piłsudski Museum in Sulejówek, on the date of 3 March 2025 on the occasion of the Romanian-Polish Solidarity Day.

This brings together over 100 of heritage artifacts, including Marshal Piłsudski's sword, portraits of the romanian Royal Family and the polish leader, uniforms of kings Ferdinand I and Charles II, as well as that of Queen Mary, armed, badges and diplomatic documents. The exhibition illustrates a historic period of collaboration and solidarity between the two nations.

Meeting of polish entrepreneurs in Romania

On 10 December . at the headquarters of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Romania took place the “Annual Meeting of the Polish Business Environment “.

Invitations of the polish ambassador to Romania, His Excelence, Pawel Soloch were representatives of the companies with polish capital operating in Romania.

 The meeting was an excellent opportunity to share with other members of the polish business community the business experience in Romania and the plans for 2025.

The Honorary Consul of Poland in Brașov - Janusz Szalinski - also participated at the event, being a well-known entrepreneur in the area of ​​Transylvania.

Old music concert with polish artists in Brașov

On 17-28 in September, the Old Music Festival Brașov takes place, which offers the public the unique opportunity to explore musical diversity in a special historical setting.

The event attended also by Mr. Honorary Consul of Poland, Janusz Szalinksi, it's not just a simple music festival, but a true journey through time, through authentic sounds and interpretations.

During the festival, the polish violinist, Martyna Pastuszka, delighted us with two memorable concerts. First, along with "Oh Orkiestra", at the Brașov Philharmonic, and the second one, with "oh Trio", at the Church of St. Bartholomew, being the oldest church and also the oldest building in Brașov.

The spectators were taken on a captivating musical journey, exploring oriental rhythms and passionate sounds.

The commemoration of the Polish Altar from Timişu de Sus

On 01 August, there was a celebration commemorating the polish stone altar from Timişul de Sus, Brașov county. The event was attended by approx 40 people, representatives of the Union of Poles from Bucharest, the embassy delegation composed of Mr. Ambassador, His Excelence, Paweł Soloch and the vice-consul, Mr. Jakub Lompart from the polish embassy, Bucharest consular section, representatives of the Consulate of Poland in Brașov represented by the honorary consul, Janusz Szalinski but also people from the polish community in Brașov.

During World War II, approximate 500 of young poles arrived, in the fall of the year 1939, in Timis de Sus. During their stay here, the refugees built a catholic shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The monument is located on a hill above the YMCA camp in Timişul de Sus, camp which was founded in 1919, at the initiative of Queen Mary.

 Few years ago, with the help of information received from a historian from Brasov, from the polish embassy in Bucharest but also from the nuns of the Catholic church in Timișul de Sus, this altar was rediscovered by the consul, Mr. Janusz Szalinski.

 Over time, the Consulate in Brasov together with the help and involvement of the polish soldiers from the Infantry Battalion: "Neagoe Basarab" from Craiova took care of the place, cleaning and preserving this holy place for poles.

At the initiative of the polish embassy through the Consulate in Brașov, it was possible to create and install it on the DN1 national road ( very close to the location) of some tourist boards that refer to this altar.

The entrance to this polish altar built in the year 1940 it is made from DN1 through the courtyard of the YMCA Association and is open to the public Monday-Friday between hours 11-14.

Constitution Day of the Republic of Poland

Polish constitution from 3 th of May 1791 it is the first modern constitution in Europe and the second in the world, after the United States, and this year they are fulfilled 233 years after its adoption.
The significance of the Constitution of 3 th of May, as a symbol, is exceptional for the formation and consolidation of the national identity of the poles and in their struggle for an independent and self-sufficient state. In the years of lack of independence (1795-1918), The Constitution was a symbolic bond for a divided nation, which was under the power of three foreign countries.
Patriotism is not only the love of the land in which you were born but, especially, the love of the past, without which there is no love of country. Because, over time the poles managed to preserve and transmit, language, faith, culture, the traditions and customs that represent them.
This is a clear proof of patriotism, because by faith, the power of a people is represented by the love for the country, and the poles, they love their faith, nation, culture, the traditions and customs, honoring the blood from which they sprang.

Constitution of 3 th of May – painting by Jan Matejko (1838-1893)

Day of the Polish Diaspora and Flag Day of the Republic of Poland

Polish people, celebrate the Day of the Polish Diaspora and the Day of the National Flag on 2 May.

Day of the Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad, it's a new holiday, celebrated since the year 2002, being a proof of the recognition of the multi-century heritage and the contribution of the Polish Diaspora to the achievement of independence by Poland, the devotion and connection with the Polish spirit as well as the help given to the country in the most difficult moments.

The Flag Day was introduced by a legislative act that was passed by the parliament in 2004.

The current polish flag was adopted in 9 February 1990 which consists of two parts of the same width. The top one is white, and the bottom one is red. These colors refer to the polish coat of arms – The White Eagle – the oldest national symbol of Poland. The color white is considered to represent peace, while the color red symbolizes the blood shed in the nation's struggle for independence.

The polish flag is more than red and white stripes – it represents the birth of a nation,  the courage and seriousness of the proud polish people, which is also the reason behind Poland's prosperity and its growing influence over the rest of the developed world.

The inauguration of the Feldioara sports base

The new sports base from Feldioara was inaugurated on 14 April through an event at which, in addition to many locals, officials also participated, including the Minister of Development-Adrian Vestea and the Consul of Poland in Braşov, Mr. Janusz Szalinski.

The sports base is a project of Feldioara City Hall, funded by the Ministry of Public Works, Development and Administration through the National Investment Company and is an ultra-modern sports base where young people from Feldioara can do performance sports.

The base includes a football field with nightstands and stands with a capacity of 500 of places, but also a small multi-sport field. The project also includes an administrative building and a parking lot.

Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland , Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska in România

On Monday, 18 March took place the visit of the Marshal of the Senate of Poland, Mrs. Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and her delegation in Romania. Throughout the day, there were meetings with representatives of the Romanian Parliament and Senate and discussions about issues such as: security, protection, as well as economic development and the strengthening of cultural relations.

On this occasion, the Marshal of the Senate and her delegation, met with representatives of Poland in Romania. At the event that took place at the polish embassy in Bucharest, the honorary consul of Poland in Brașov , Mr. Janusz Szalinski participated also.

The change of command of the NATO Battle Group in Romania

On 21 February, Mr. Honorary Consul of Poland in Brasov, Janusz Szalinski had the particular pleasure to respond affirmatively to the invitation received from the Command of the Multinational Division South-East and the french leadership to a new transfer of authority of the battle group of the advanced NATO ground forces, from the Joint National Training Center of Romania (JNTC) from Cincu, Brașov county.

National Combined Training Center “Getica” / Cincu JNTC welcomed the seventh rotation of the Forward Land Force Battle Group (framework nation France) during the Cincu change of command ceremony.

"As former commander of HQ MND-SE and deputy commander of the Major General of the Romanian Land Forces, I have followed your activity since the beginning of the deployment. Your contribution is greatly appreciated in NATO, a valuable experience and not an easy mission", said Major General Cristian-Daniel DAN, comandantul Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East .

The colonel Patrick GUILLAUME, who led AIGLE 6 with distinction, handed over command of the NATO Battle Group, to EAGLE 7- colonel Benoit CHRISSEMENT, wich, with his team, will build on the hard work and successes of his predecessors for the next four months.

A new polish military contingent, deployed within the South-East NATO Multinational Brigade in Craiova

On 12 February 2024, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland, Janusz Szalinski participated polish military contingent in Craiova where he gave a speech in the presence of the guests.

The command transfer took place between the 13th and 14th rotation of PKW Romania, Major Damian Gronek solemnly handed over the flag of the Republic of Poland with the emblem of Poland on the pole to the new commander – Major. Daniel Grabowski. The ceremony was honored by distinguished polish guests such as the polish ambassador in Romania, Mr. Paweł Soloch, defense attache col. Arkadiusz Kobielak, and the operational commander of the armed forces was represented by Brigadier Mirosław Polakow. Also, responded to the invitation, among others: major general Dorin Toma – Commander of the International Division South – Est and the General Gabriel Oros – Brigade Commander 61 Mountain Hunters "General Virgil Bădulescu" and many others.

Commander of the 13th rotation, who passed his duties, thanked them for their cooperation and awarded with commemorative medals, throats and diplomas to the people that PKW Romania could always count on, while the new commander of the 14th rotation ensured that international cooperation would continue.