But the toymaker has received some criticism for naming her as Marie Curie, excluding the Polish surname Skłodowska that she used throughout her life.

But the toymaker has received some criticism for naming her as Marie Curie, excluding the Polish surname Skłodowska that she used throughout her life.
Barbara Nowacka has apologised for the remarks, which she said were a “slip of the tongue”. But the opposition wants her to be fired.
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A graphic with the agriculture ministry’s logo lists reasons why Polish pasta is better than its Italian counterpart.
“Marxism is unfortunately taking over universities in Poland,” says Przemysław Czarnek.
The education ministry has refused to comment, noting that school religion classes are the sole responsibility of the church.
Among the plans are doubling the tax-free income threshold, overturning the near-total ban on abortion and raising salaries for public-sector employees.
Almost 400,000 laptops will be provided pupils this year and teachers will also receive vouchers to help them buy laptops.
The education minister displayed large banners on the ministry’s entrance detailing increases in funding implemented by the government.
A CoE report issued a number of recommendations to Poland on strengthening support for minority languages.
Critics say the proposed law is a further attempt by the conservative government to restrict sex education in schools.
The conservative education ministry has criticised the “absurd decision” by a state body to finance the research.
MonumentApp offers ready-made sightseeing tour plans on a variety of themes and interests.
Journals devoted to theology are now valued as highly as leading international titles such as Science, Nature and The Lancet.
Almost 9% of students in Poland are now from abroad following a rapid rise over the last decade.