Right-wing opposition parties voted against the bill, arguing that Silesian is a dialect of Polish rather than a language in its own right.

Right-wing opposition parties voted against the bill, arguing that Silesian is a dialect of Polish rather than a language in its own right.
“Grievances against those leaving the country to avoid being drafted are justified,” says Poland’s defence minister.
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The government is facing a large compensation bill and country’s chief veterinarian has called for reform of the poultry industry.
Recent weeks have seen tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats between Russia and CEE countries.
Officials hope the bridge will protect the animals from cars and educate drivers.
The NGO has called on the EU to take action.
Some legal experts say this could violate EU law.
Shoppers were recorded fighting to get hold of the product in one supermarket.
The Polish government has set up a programme to help them move.
Nine other countries were also identified as failing to tackle the problem.
The vehicle was parked outside a hospital in Warsaw.
Andrzej Duda repeated calls for a “just transition”.
The case is raising criticism about the inaction of the EU.
The “unique” objects will now be exhibited.