The Council of the Polish Language says the changes will simplify and standardise spelling.
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Ukraine authorises further searches for Polish WWII massacre victims
Work will take place in three former Polish villages where residents were massacred by Ukrainian nationalists.
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Lowest number of births since WWII in Poland last year
Last year was the tenth in a row in which deaths outnumbered births.
Polish armed forces recorded highest recruitment in 2022 since end of compulsory military service
There were almost 14,000 new recruits, though also a higher-than-expected number of departures.
Poland’s biggest charity fundraiser again breaks record
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) raised over 154 million zloty (€32.7 million) in donations during yesterday’s finale.
Poland granted international protection to record number of applicants in 2022
Belarusians made up the majority.
Drinking alcohol on Warsaw riverside is permitted, rules top court
The Vistula Boulevards (bulwary wiślane) that run along the river in Warsaw are a popular meeting spot.
Warsaw to ban older cars from 2024
A new “clean transport zone” will be introduced from the middle of next year.
Murders fell 19% in Poland in 2022, largest decline on record
The 507 murders recorded last year still remains above the historic low recorded before a spike during the pandemic.
Disabled 14-year-old rape victim refused abortion in Poland by hospitals in her province
A health ministry spokesman has confirmed that local hospitals failed to comply with the rules
Sainthood of Polish priest murdered by communists delayed after miracle not proven
Jerzy Popiełuszko was prominently associated with the Solidarity movement that helped bring down Poland’s communist regime.
Less than 9% of Poles think judicial reforms have improved courts
Over half think that courts function worse than they did before the current government came to power.
Unprecedented herd of 170 bison spotted in Poland
Scientists say it is the largest herd of European bison they have ever seen.
Number of thefts rises in Poland for second year running after long-term fall
Reported thefts increased by 13% to 124,000 in 2022 – the second year in a row that the figure has risen from its low of 99,000 in 2020.
