The Council of the Polish Language says the changes will simplify and standardise spelling.
Ben Koschalka
Polish Christmas traditions in prewar pictures
Ben Koschalka
Many customs have remained unchanged for generations, if not centuries.
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Poland’s first self-sufficient electricity microgrid launched at former coal mine
The microgrid is supplied by solar and wind generators, as well as gas, and currently provides electricity to 54 households.
Free clothes “shop” for Ukrainian refugees opens in disused Polish mall
The Kraków Plaza mall has also been turned into a temporary shelter for hundreds of refugees from Ukraine.
US paratroopers join 10th edition of “cursed soldiers” run in Poland
This year’s “Wolf’s Trail” events were used to collect money to help people affected by the war in Ukraine.
Polish consumer office advises shoppers how to boycott Russian products
Many of Poland’s biggest retail chains have already withdrawn Russian and Belarusian products.
War in Ukraine revives linguistic debate in Poland over how to say “in Ukraine”
Many people are choosing to say “w Ukrainie” instead of “na Ukrainie”, arguing that the conventional form diminishes the country’s status.
Poland pledges school places for Ukrainian children, who make up half of refugees
The education ministry is seeking to draft in students to help translate for new Ukrainian pupils.
Windows shake in east Poland after closest rocket strike so far to Ukraine border
Three explosions were heard in Poland as a target near Volodymyr, 15 kilometres from the border, was attacked.
Poland to lift Sunday trading ban in regions on Ukraine border
The government announced yesterday that shops may open to serve “the greater good”.
Poland to lift all Covid restrictions apart from masking and quarantine
Limits on numbers in shops, restaurants and nightclubs will no longer apply from 1 March.
Polish government prepares bill to boost home-working rights
Employers would be barred from refusing requests to work at home from certain groups and required to cover the costs.
Polish mountain trail cleared by “tank” after avalanches
The highest shelter in the Tatra Mountains had been cut off for two weeks after heavy snowfall.
US opens welcome centre in Poland for citizens fleeing Ukraine
The centre in Przemyśl offers assistance to Americans arriving in Poland by land after the US advised its citizens to leave Ukraine.
