The organisers said that it was “a gesture of gratitude to Poland” for welcoming Belarusians.
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Polish president confirms attendance at Independence March
“This is a great opportunity to send a positive signal to the entire world that Poles are united, proud, and determined,” says Karol Nawrocki.
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Polish town replaces anti-LGBT resolution with anti-discrimination declaration amid EU funding threat
Świdnik was one of the first places in Poland to declare itself “free from LGBT ideology”.
“Russia took a lot from us, but it won’t take our traditions”: Ukrainian refugees celebrate first Christmas in Poland
Poland has received more refugees from Ukraine than any other country.
Road deaths fell to record low in Poland in 2022 after introduction of tougher speeding fines
The annual number of fatalities on Poland’s roads fell below 2,000 last year for the first time since records began.
Poland produced record 40% of electricity from wind on 31 December
Across 2022 as a whole, wind generated 11.5% of Poland’s electricity.
Polish district drops historical name after rude meaning draws unwanted attention
The district of Cipki (meaning “pussies) was located in the village of Suche (meaning “dry”).
Polish constitutional court judges rebel against chief justice, demanding she step down
The judges argue that the chief justice’s term expired last month, but she denies this and has been supported by the government.
Polish media republish rival’s government-critical story in solidarity over regulator’s legal action
Dozens of outlets republished a report by TVN after the broadcasting regulator took action against the station.
Record number of train journeys in Poland last year
Almost 59 million journeys were made on PKP Intercity, Poland’s main long-distance train operation, last year, nearly 10 million more than the previous record.
Poland approves $1.4 billion deal to buy 116 Abrams tanks from US
$200 million of the costs will be covered by the US itself as part of military aid to Poland.
Poland imported record amount of liquefied natural gas in 2022
Poland’s LNG terminal received 58 shipments carrying 4.4 million tonnes, figures that were 66% and 57% higher than a year earlier respectively.
Sales of new homes fell 38% in Polish cities in 2022 but prices rose 9%
The fall in sales, however, did not translate into a fall in prices, which rose by 9% year-on-year.
Germany formally rejects Poland’s demand for war reparations
“According to the German government, the matter of reparations and compensation for war losses remains closed,” says Poland’s foreign ministry.
