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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Polish city replaces infamous escalators that have been closed for six years
The non-moving stairs, which greeted visitors arriving at Kraków’s train and bus station, had become a widely mocked symbol of the city’s failings.
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“How to poop in the woods”: Polish state forests advise on answering calls of nature
If no paper is available, dry moss offers an alternative.
Death of man in Polish police custody prompts anger amid conflicting accounts
Violent protests have taken place, leading to further arrests.
Poland to shift punishment for under-the-table payments from employees to employers
The new rules are intended to encourage whistleblowers and to increase tax revenue.
Belarus’s Lukashenko calls for return to “normal relations” with Poland
Lukashenko said he accepted an aid offer of AstraZeneca vaccines from Poland.
Poland detains three times more migrants illegally crossing Belarus border at weekend than in 2020
The Polish government has accused Belarus of using migrants as “living weapons” in a “hybrid war”.
Unvaccinated in Poland “can expect restrictions”, says ruling party chief
Jarosław Kaczyński accused those who refuse to vaccinate of being “selfish” and rejected the idea that it was a question of personal freedom.
Surprise Olympic gold medallist can quit working as builder after sponsorship deal
Dawid Tomala has spoke of his financial struggles in pursuing his sporting career.
Thousands join anti-vaccine “freedom march” in Polish city
“We are the fourth wave,” chanted participants.
Poland sends firefighters to Greece, Turkey and Germany to help with fires and floods
143 firefighters and 46 vehicles are on their way to Greece.
Tusk calls for removing crosses from Polish parliament and schools
A government minister accused Tusk of promoting “the dictatorship of leftism and atheism like in the West”.
Poles becoming more socially liberal, with growing support for LGBT rights and abortion: poll
They are also increasingly opposed to the privileged relationship the Catholic church enjoys with the state, finds CBOS.
Polish far-right group enters orphanage to stop Covid vaccines for children
Police have stepped up protection of vaccination centres following recent incidents.
