Andrzej Duda argued that Silesian is a dialect of Polish and not a language in itself. He also cited national security concerns.
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Poland detains three on suspicion of arson on behalf of Russia
Separately today, a Ukrainian national was indicted on suspicion of trying to incite espionage on behalf of a foreign intelligence agency.
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Only 9% of Poles favour accepting all asylum seekers at Belarus border: poll
But a majority are willing to take in at least some under certain conditions.
All residents of Poland have one month left to complete census or face fines
Foreigners resident in Poland must also complete the census form.
“We won’t allow Poland’s borders to be violated,” says president on WWII anniversary
Andrzej Duda promised to protect Poland from current “hybrid” threats.
Inflation in Poland highest in over two decades, exceeding forecasts
The August figure of 5.4% is the highest since June 2001.
Opposition aim to “de-Christianise Poland” warns minister after MP criticises “Catholic privileges”
An opposition MP suggested that “Catholics in Poland should be stripped of their privileges”.
Gas pipeline from Norway to Poland on track for 2022 opening
The date coincides with the end of Poland’s current long-term supply contract with Russia’s Gazprom.
Poland moves to introduce state of emergency on EU’s eastern border amid migrant surge
“We must stop aggressive hybrid actions carried out according to a script written in Minsk,” says the PM
Preparatory work underway for 1,000km of new railways in Polish megaproject
Construction of the Solidarity Transport Hub (CPK) will begin in 2023.
Poland’s first comics museum planned in Kraków
An initial exhibition will open this Friday.
PepsiCo to build 1 billion zloty sustainable factory in Poland
The facility will produce potato snacks for export to over 20 European markets.
Tusk pledges to introduce same-sex unions as Polish opposition push for youth vote
But some questioned in previous record on LGBT rights.
Activists detained in Poland for trying to remove fence on Belarus border amid migrant surge
The group reportedly included a leading figure in an NGO accused by Polish prosecutors of laundering Russian money.
