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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Polish activist on trial for “helping terminate pregnancy” faces up to three years in prison
Justyna Wydrzyńska provided abortion pills to a woman seeking to terminate her pregnancy.
Ukrainian refugees clean park to thank Polish city for welcome
“They gave us a home, food, clothes. We are happy that at least we can say thank you for it.”
Western public appreciate Poland’s role helping Ukraine refugees, finds international poll
A survey shows strongly positive views towards Poland’s acceptance of refugees among people in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the US.
Polish pizzeria sees rush of customers after Biden struggles with its spicy pepperoni
The US president was picturing trying the pizza on a visit to US troops in Poland, and later blamed it for losing his voice.
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The university found victims’ claims of sexual harassment by a professor stretching back 30 years to be “credible”.
Iga Świątek seals world No. 1 spot, becoming first Pole to top tennis rankings
She secured top spot with a win at the Miami Open last night.
Gun ranges in Poland report boom in interest amid war in Ukraine
State-owned firms have begun providing defence training to staff, while the territorial defence force has reported a large increase in interest.
Sean Penn teams up with Polish city to help Ukrainian refugees
His NGO, CORE, will provide Kraków with organisational and material support.
Poland “heading for education tsunami” with new Ukrainian refugee pupils, warns teachers’ union
Up to 50,000 new teachers may be needed, says the head of the union, who has appealed for salaries to be raised.
Warsaw man dresses as dinosaur every day to cheer up Ukrainian refugee children
Tomasz Grzywiński is now joining forces with other dinosaurs to spread some joy to children forced to flee their homes.
More “people killed by abortion” than dying in war, warns Polish Catholic shrine
“Despite the cruelty of war, the world still divides children into ‘wanted’ and ‘unwanted’.”
Ukrainian 7-year-old who sang Frozen song from bunker opens charity concert in Poland
Amelia Anisovych is one of over two million Ukrainian refugees who have fled into Poland.
