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‘Significant changes’ to Poland’s ethnic and linguistic composition revealed in new census

The data from Poland’s main statistical office, GUS, shows a considerable increase in English, American, Italian and Irish nationals living in Poland. Albert Zawada/PAP

New data from Poland’s 2021 census has revealed considerable changes in the country’s ethnic and linguistic composition.

Today’s news round up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Shalom! Teaching Hebrew in Kraków…

In this episode of The Debrief, we have a quick Hebrew lesson and meet with teacher Sapir Librowski-Sher.

Today’s news round up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Campaign to save Kashubian language gathers steam

A crowdfunding campaign is underway to raise finance for an online Kashubian dictionary – a necessity, say campaigners, if the language is to be kept alive by younger generations.

Parliament amends law on Ukrainian refugees

The Sejm, the lower house of Poland's parliament, has amended a law concerning aid to Ukrainian refugees by introducing more flexible work regulations and offering Polish language courses to refugees.

Teaching an old dog new tricks

In this episode of The Debrief, we take a look at language apprehension in older students.

German minority files discrimination charges against Poland

Poland's German minority has filed a complaint against Poland to the European Commission (EC) over a decree that cuts German language classes for minority children from three hours per week to one.

Around 150,000 Ukrainian refugees based in Kraków

The city of Kraków is now home to about 150,000 Ukrainian refugees, the local authorities said on Thursday.

New pictorial mini-dictionary to help break down language barrier as number of Ukrainians fleeing to Poland reaches 1.8 million

The brainchild of students at the SWPS University’s School of Form, the dictionary which has both Polish-Ukrainian and English-Ukrainian versions, is broken down into sections asking about intimate hygiene products, vegetarian food, a SIM card or a smartphone charger, among others.

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Hero Polish porter who fought off London Bridge terrorist collects bravery award from Princess Anne

In a ceremony at Windsor Castle, Princess Anne presented Łukasz Koczocik with the Queen's Medal for Gallantry, which recognises exemplary acts of courage.

The first report:

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  • Lower inflation reading provides rationale for rate cuts say economists
  • PM to veto illegal immigration at EU sitting
  • Poland denies its helicopter breached Belarusian airspace

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Warsaw’s secret war against Moscow’s spies: Poland’s intelligence services have gone into overdrive to combat Putin’s covert assault

The arrest last week of a ‘dangerous’ spy network in Poland is the latest in the country’s secret war against Russian intelligence since Putin’s troops attacked Ukraine.

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