Poland in Albania

On the occasion of Independence Day, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tirana organized a reception. 106th anniversary of regaining independence was an excellent opportunity to remind the wide public of the ground-breaking historical events that led Poland to regain Independence in 1918 and to emphasize the importance of this celebrations for Poles.

In the framework of the International Jazz Festival in Albania on October 24, the Polish jazz band Unleashed Cooperation performed in the concert hall of the Academy of Arts in Tirana. The concert in Albania is part of a series of events organized in the framework of the JAZZ PO POLSKU "Around the World" project, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tirana and the Albanian Jazz Society. The band performed in its original line-up: Krzysztof Kuśmierek - saxophone, Patryk Rynkiewicz - trumpet, Patryk Matwiejczuk - piano, Flavio Gullotta - double bass, Stanisław Aleksandrowicz - drums.

In the framework of the Jazz in Albania festival, the Poznan-based quintet Unleashed Cooperation will perform on Thursday, 24 October at the Academy of Arts, in the "Black Box Hall’ at 20:00 hrs. The concert of Unleashed Cooperation in Albania is part of a series of events organised in the framework of the JAZZ PO POLSKU "Around the World" project, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tirana and the Albanian Jazz Society. The band consists of Krzysztof Kuśmierek - saxophone, Patryk Rynkiewicz - trumpet, Patryk Matwiejczuk - piano, Flavio Gullotta - double bass, Stanislaw Aleksandrowicz - drums.

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tirana implemented a project to support the day care center for children run by the Missionaries of Charity (Sisters of Mother Teresa of Calcutta) in Elbasan.

Two Polish movies received main awards at the "Tirana European Youth Film Festival".

In the framework of the "Tirana European Youth Film Festival", the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tirana kindly invites to the screenings of Polish movies.

Accompanied by the Chairman of the Polish-Balkan Parliamentary Group, Polish MP Tomasz Głogowski, Albanian Interior Minister Ervin Hoxha and the head of the UNDP mission in Albania, Monica Merino, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland Monika Zuchniak-Pazdan on 7 August officially opened a fire station in Fier. Construction of the station and provision of specialised rescue equipment was made possible thanks to the support of the Polish government.

As part of the Embassy's development cooperation project, devices supporting water rescue operations were installed on popular beaches of Golem.

The National Agency for Academic Exchange announced a call for applications for participation in the scholarship program. Stefan Banach (second-cycle studies or preparatory course from the winter semester 2024/25).

The Consul of the Republic of Poland in Tirana kindly informs that as of June 11, 2024, there is a change in the fee for accepting and processing an application for a Schengen visa (type C).