The Polish government has adopted a resolution vowing to ensure the free and safe participation of Israeli leaders who choose to attend commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau later this month.
Auschwitz is the German version of the name of Polish town Oświęcim where the camp is located. Poles and many other people too specifically says “Oświęcim” when it’s about town and “Auschwitz” when it’s about camp, to signify who’s responsible for the camp.
Also fun fact, the Polish name means “we will sanctify” in archaic Polish
News apart, why did I always assume that Auschwitz was in Austria?! I guess I’m just dumb
Auschwitz is the German version of the name of Polish town Oświęcim where the camp is located. Poles and many other people too specifically says “Oświęcim” when it’s about town and “Auschwitz” when it’s about camp, to signify who’s responsible for the camp.
Also fun fact, the Polish name means “we will sanctify” in archaic Polish