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Poland’s Digital Affairs Ministry said it plans to introduce legislation this year aimed at restricting children’s access to social media by requiring platforms to verify users’ ages when accounts are created.

Poland is investing about $500 million to expand and modernize U.S. military facilities on its territory, fully funding the upgrades to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank. The investment will support roughly 10,000 American troops stationed in Poland and reflects Warsaw’s commitment to remain a cornerstone of European security amid shifting U.S. priorities.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk highlighted a rising trend of citizens returning from the United Kingdom and Germany, citing better economic opportunities and quality of life. In a video posted on his X account, Tusk described the phenomenon as “foot voting,” referencing coverage in the British newspaper Daily Mail. He noted that many Poles who had moved abroad for work are now returning.

A University of Warsaw and Polish Language Foundation competition panel named “drone” (dron in Polish) the Word of the Year 2025, according to PAP. “Veto” (weto) and “space” (kosmos) placed second and third.

Editorial
The Ball in Europe's Court

Feature
The Quiet Power of Gratitude: A Polish Immigrant’s Civic Gesture from Minnesota to New York

Book Reviews and New Books
Kris Draven's "Anna's Medallion": A Well-written Novel with Realistic (and frank) Dialogue

Polka News
Carolers keep Polish Christmas Spirit Alive

Also in this month's edition:
⦁ Russia Seizes Control of Polish American Packaging Giant
⦁ Tusk, European Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Greenland
⦁ PAHA Conference Held in Chicago
⦁ Kosciuszko Foundation, Celebration 100th, Honored by Poland
⦁ Winona Polish Museum Refines Name to Reflect Focus
⦁ Kolpak Named CCSU Blejwas Chair
⦁ Right on the Money: PANS President Rosik Recognized for Promoting Polish Numismatics
⦁ Golden Globe-winning actress praises “Hamnet” Polish Team
⦁ Poremski Awarded Pulaski Medal
⦁ Polish Bishops Defend Pope St. John Paul II
⦁ Kolbe: One Act of Love, Two Visions
⦁ Little Poland in Turkey: The History of Polonezköy
⦁ The Art of Making Nowhere Special
⦁ Using the Internet for Genealogy Research
⦁ Would You Like that To Go?
⦁ Big Game for Gronowski
⦁ Chicago's White Eagle to Be Replaced by Apartments
⦁ Poland’s Love Affair with Coffee
⦁ Kartofelki Marcipanowe / Marzipan “Potatoes”
⦁ The JanCZ Method, Fiekowsky’s Genius, and Koslo’s Resume
⦁ Family and Friends Gather to Celebrate Casimir Krolewski’s 100th Birthday
⦁ Obituaries: Sister Edmunette Paczesny, FSSJ, Hilbert College President Emerita; John “Stanky” Stankovic, Bandleader and Fireman; Richard Ciesla, Chicago Polonia Champion; Dr. Teresa Migielska, D.D.S., Dedicated Leader of Polish American Medical Society
⦁ Anna Hurning's Authentic Paczki
⦁ Placki, Fuczki and Serniczki
⦁ Poles Donate to Help Ukrainians Survive Winter Weather
⦁ Carolers keep Polish Christmas Spirit Alive
⦁ Donation Secures Posters
⦁ Solidarity Restored
⦁ BSO, Tanglewood Musicians in Concert to Benefit St. Stan Kostka
⦁ Friends of St. Adalbert Raising Funds to Repair Windows
and more!

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