Barbara Nowacka has apologised for the remarks, which she said were a “slip of the tongue”. But the opposition wants her to be fired.
Education
Polish astronaut to take pierogi into space on mission to ISS
Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski has worked with a Polish family firm to freeze dry the dumplings so that they can be taken on the mission.
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Poland to abolish homework for primary school pupils
The education minister also reiterated plans to slim down the curriculum, reduce Catholic catechism classes and increase teachers’ pay.
Polish government to spend 150m zloty renovating student dorms
The higher education minister says that 30% of places in student dormitories are unused due to their poor condition.
Polish bishop warns of return to “dark times of communism” under new government
He pointed to the removal of a cross from a public office and a proposal to reduce the teaching of Catholic catechism in public schools.
Polish youth word of the year named as “rel”, short for “relatable”
The term “rel” is used by young Poles to express agreement with something or indicate that they relate to someone’s experiences.
Project launched to create “Polish ChatGPT”
The Polish Large Language Universal Model (PLLuM) will be open source and free to use.
Historical Warsaw building to be turned into music library after standing empty for decades
The building was damaged during World War Two, when the German occupiers set the collections inside on fire.
Sweden denies Polish official’s claim its preschools have “masturbation rooms”
“It is deplorable that disinformation about Sweden is spread in this way,” wrote the embassy.
Dozens of 19th century Russian books worth €500,000 stolen from Warsaw library
Some of the stolen books have already been sold at auction.
Only one student signs up at conservative Polish university established to educate new “elite”
Collegium Intermarium was created by Ordo Iuris with backing from the Polish government.
Polish pasta is better than Italian, explains deputy agriculture minister
A graphic with the agriculture ministry’s logo lists reasons why Polish pasta is better than its Italian counterpart.
Education minister summons “Marxist” university rector over disciplining of ruling party student activist
“Marxism is unfortunately taking over universities in Poland,” says Przemysław Czarnek.
Catholic church defends Polish third-grade schoolbook stating “I prefer to die than sin”
The education ministry has refused to comment, noting that school religion classes are the sole responsibility of the church.
