News from Poland - Wednesday, November 15th 2023
Final Twenty of the "Youth Word of the Year 2023" Contest Revealed
Summary: The final twenty words for the "Youth Word of the Year 2023" contest have been announced. Among the selected words are "delulu," "side-eye," "sigma," and "bambik." These words reflect the current trends and expressions used by young people in Poland. The jury, consisting of experts and representatives from various fields, evaluated the nominated words and selected the final twenty. The winner of the contest will be announced in early December.
Read more: Finałowa dwudziestka plebiscytu na Młodzieżowe Słowo Roku 2023
Beata Szydło's Post with a Correction on Twitter's Community Notes
Summary: Beata Szydło, a Polish politician and former Prime Minister, wrote a post on Twitter regarding the recent election of deputy speakers in the Polish Parliament. However, her post received a correction in the form of Twitter's Community Notes feature, which provides additional information or context to a post. Szydło criticized the use of Community Notes, claiming that her posts are being targeted and that the tool is being used to spread propaganda. Twitter clarified that Community Notes are created by a diverse group of users, not by a specific editorial team, and are meant to provide additional context based on user consensus.
Read more: Beata Szydło pisze o "atakowaniu jej wpisów" i "sianiu propagandy"
PESEL Number Reservation to Start from November 17, 2023
Summary: Starting from November 17, 2023, Polish citizens will be able to reserve their PESEL numbers to prevent identity theft. The new service aims to provide preventive protection against the consequences of identity theft. Any eligible individual can reserve or cancel the reservation of their PESEL number via the mObywatel application or in person at the local municipality office. It is important to note that the service is free of charge. The reservation of PESEL numbers is expected to provide additional security measures against fraud and unauthorized use of personal information.
Read more: Zastrzeganie numeru PESEL coraz bliżej. Ministerstwo odpowiada