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.

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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.

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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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

On Friday, 19 January, a working meeting with the general manager of LOT Polish Airlines took place at the headquarters of Brasov Airport, Jakub Malecki, which was attended by Şerban Todorică-Constantin, the president of the Braşov County Council, Constantin Albu, general director of AIBG, Stefan-Daniel Micu, the president of the Board of Directors of AIBG, Forget Florin, director of DSNAR Arad, with the manager of the Kronaero company, Ciprian Oprescu, and other officials, meeting that was facilitated by the honorary consul of the Republic of Poland in Brașov, Janusz Wiesław Szaliński.

At the end of the meeting, the participants concluded that Brasov Airport is in the attention of the Polish operator, following that in the next period concrete aspects of a future collaboration will be established.

We remind that discussions regarding the possibility of opening air flights Brașov - Poland have been going on for more than a year. For example, in September of the year 2022, when the airport was still being worked on, the RP ambassador in Romania, His Excellency Mr. Maciej Lang, declared that the Polish representation at the level of Brașov county is not sufficiently highlighted from an economic point of view. This could change, if LOT Polish Airlines the main Polish airline, who over time showed his interest in the Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, would open air flights from Brasov.

More than that, in the year 2021, after receiving the visit of the honorary consul of the Republic of Poland in Braşov, Janusz Szalinski, the then president of the Braşov County Council, Adrian Veștea, announced that the official from Poland "reaffirmed the interest that LOT Polish Airlines, the main Polish airline, it manifests it both in terms of the opening of some air routes, as well as for the concession and operation of our airport".

The statement of the then president of the Brașov County Council was made in the context in which, at that moment, the Brasov county administration was considering the concession of the airport to a private operator.

In Poland as in Romania, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are a special time, probable, the most loved and most awaited time of the year.

For poles, traditions and especially holidays are particularly important, being passed down from one generation to another and surviving the trials and historical dramas that have plagued Poland throughout history.

Christmas is also called the family holiday, being the occasion when everyone comes together- parents, kids, grandchildren, give themyself gifts, traditional caroling, they enjoy the moments spent together around the table, with the belief that by properly honoring the holidays they will have a richer year.

On the occasion of the winter holidays, The Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Brașov, represented by Honorary Consul Janusz SZALINSKI, wishes everyone a wonderful Christmas with their loved ones and a New Year full of joys and achievements.

Wonderful winter holidays!!