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11.04.2024 PretoriaThe "Ambassador of Polish History" IPN award to individuals and organizations outside of PolandThe international "Ambassador of Polish History" award is an honorary distinction established by the IPN's President. It is granted to individuals and organizations in recognition of their outstanding contribution to commemorating the history of the Polish Nation and supporting the IPN in its statutory activities in the field of research and education. The "Ambassador of Polish History" is a continuation of the "Witness to History" award for non-Polish individuals and organizations, which was granted from 2015–2022.
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06.04.2024 PretoriaMariusz Smolij conducts an orchestra in Pretoria, South AfricaThe world-famous Polish conductor, Mariusz Smolij, led the South African Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra during a concert at ZK Matthews Hall at UNISA University in Pretoria. The concert took place on April 6, 2024, with the participation of the wonderful South African saxophonist Karén Devroop and the respected vocalist Zita Pretorius. The event was hosted by the Director and Vice-Chancellor of UNISA University, Professor Puleng LenkaBula.
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27.03.2024 PretoriaPremiere of the film "Against the Sands of Time" in PretoriaOn March 27, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Pretoria, in cooperation with Alliance Française in Pretoria, organized a screening of the documentary film "Against the Sands of Time" directed by Marcin Jamkowski and Konstanty Kulik. The film documents the work of Polish archaeologists and conservators at 29 sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, spread over five continents.
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12.03.2024 PretoriaPoland has been a member of the North Atlantic Alliance for 25 yearsOn 12 March 1999, a free and democratic Poland joined the North Atlantic Alliance. On that date, NATO opened its ranks to three former Warsaw Pact members: Poland, Czechia, and Hungary.
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11.03.2024 PretoriaATTENTION! The Embassy of the Republic of Poland and the Consular Section in Pretoria will be closed on 01.05.2024 and 03.05.2024Please be informed that due to the public holidays the Embassy of the Republic of Poland and Consular Section in Pretoria will be closed on 01.05.2024 and 03.05.2024.
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29.02.2024 PretoriaConsular outreach in Cape TownThe Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Pretoria kindly informs about the consular duty in Cape Town, which will take place from April 5, 2024 to April 8, 2024.
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29.02.2024 PretoriaATTENTION! The Embassy of the Republic of Poland and the Consular Section in Pretoria will be closed on 21.03.2024, 29.03.2024 and 01.04.2024Please be informed that due to the public holidays the Embassy of the Republic of Poland and Consular Section in Pretoria will be closed on 21.03.2024, 29.03.2024 and 01.04.2024.
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28.02.2024 PretoriaSpecial screening of “20 Days in Mariupol” at Javett Center AuditoriumA special screening of the documentary film "20 Days in Mariupol" took place on February 28, 2024 in Pretoria. The event was organized by the Embassies of Ukraine and the USA, in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union in Pretoria and the Embassies of: Finland, France, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
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13.02.2024 PretoriaAmbassador Adam Burakowski presents his credentials in the Republic of BotswanaAmbassador Adam Burakowski presented his credentials to President Mokgweetsi Masisi in the Republic of Botswana. The ceremony with the participation of the Honour Guard took place at the Presidential Palace in Gaborone on February 13, 2024.
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09.02.2024 PretoriaMFA statement on President Vladimir Putin’s 10 lies on Poland and Ukraine which were not rectified by Tucker Carlson (interview of 8 February 2024)