Polen i Norge

The day of 24 February 2022, when Russia launched a full scale armed aggression against Ukraine, opened a new chapter in the history of Europe and the world. The use by the Russian Federation of its massive military force against sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Ukraine, as well as war crimes and atrocities committed by Russians towards the people of Ukraine has diametrically changed the security architecture in Europe and undermined the international rule based system.

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Oslo cordially invites to a series of concerts "Guitar in opera – shades of Polish music and the most beautiful opera works in Norway", which will take place on 18-24.02.2023 in Oslo, Drammen, Brevik, Våler and Drøbak.

January 12, Ambassador I. Woicka - Żuławska participated and gave introductory speech in breakfast seminar "Kraków: a delicious destination" promoting Małopolska Region organized by Małopolska Tourism and partners.

December 7th, the official inauguration of the Polish translation for the Museum's permanent exhibition took place at the Museum of Polar Exhibitions FRAM in Oslo. The inauguration was combined with a lecture by Marek Kamiński, the most outstanding contemporary Polish polar explorer. The event was organized in cooperation of the Fram Museum and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Oslo and the Marek Kamiński Foundation.

On December the 6th, at the initiative of the Polish Ambassador in Oslo, Iwona Woicka-Żuławska as lider of the Female Ambassadors Oslo (FAO), the Diplomatic Charity Event 2022 was organized in cooperation with the International Forum (an organization gathering former Norwegian diplomats and their spouses) and the Diplomatic Spouses Association Norway (DSAN).

November 28, Ambassador I. Woicka - Żuławska met with Eivind Vad Petersson - State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In connection with the 104th anniversary of Poland's independence, we are presenting an article by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki "Independent Poland as a foundation for the security of the West". The text is published together with the Polish monthly magazine "Wszystko co najważniejsze" in a history project with the Institute of National Remembrance and the Polish National Foundation.

November 11, on the occasion of the National Independence Day, a ceremonial reception was held in the representative premises of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Oslo. The reception was attended by representatives of the Norwegian Polish community and representatives of the Norwegian political, economical and cultural elites cooperating with the Embassy on a daily basis.

10 of November - on the eve of the National Independence Day - Anna Maria Jopek Quartet performed a charming concert at the Cosmopolite Scene in Oslo. The concert was organized with the support of the Polish Embassy in Oslo. The main sponsor of the event was PGNiG Upstream Norway.

On 13 November 2022 a new Passport Act comes into force in Poland. Here you will find an overview of the most important changes it will introduce in the way you apply for a passport in the Polish consulate in Oslo.