(Belgium), Hautmont (France), Kamianets-Podilskyi (Ukraine), and Lovech (Bulgaria). The visit of the international guests provided an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, jointly honor distinguished citizens of Kalisz during a ceremonial meeting of the Kalisz City Council, and celebrate the city’s birthday together.

exchanging experiences, establishing partnerships, and strengthening the role of women in culture, education, and civil society.

o an opportunity to honor the 35th anniversaries of partnerships with Preston in the UK and Kamianets Podilskyi in Ukraine.

isit was part of an international initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation between youth from friendly cities. The hosts in Adria, with Mayor Massimo Barbujani in the lead, invited delegations from Kalisz, Świdnica and Belgium's Maldegem to participate in the event.

d tourists, encourages active exploration of the city. Hidden throughout Kalisz are small bronze squirrel figurines that invite visitors on an urban adventure. Initiated in 2024 by Krystian Kinastowski, the Mayor of Kalisz, the trail now includes eight stops across notable locations in the city.

usic-playing by perfoming in concerts with young people from the Hamm Municipal Music School.

f Hamm, along with Ewa Ćwiertnia, coordinator from the Internationaler Club Hamms, visited Kalisz to be able to gather material for a series of documentary films showing the biodiversity of the river systems of their hometown and its sister cities.

Simashkevych, Head of the Kamianets Region and long-time Mayor of Kamianets-Podilskyi.