But the toymaker has received some criticism for naming her as Marie Curie, excluding the Polish surname Skłodowska that she used throughout her life.
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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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“This is good news and a step in the right direction but we expect decisions, not plans.”
The National Museum in Warsaw, where the “Stańczyk” painting is held, expressed “shock” at the news.
The idea caused disagreement among Polish MEPs, with right-wing politicians criticising left-wing ones for voting against it.
Radosław Sikorski also reminded Moscow of Soviet collaboration with Nazi Germany during the war.
“Today, let us consider their example a call to stand firm for the freedoms and values they fought for with such dedication.”
The Saxon Palace was, like most of Warsaw, destroyed by the German occupiers during World War Two.
The objects, which included watches, jewellery, wedding rings, letters and photographs, were handed over at a ceremony in Warsaw.
Archaeologists say that the discovery could change our understanding of contact with Celtic cultures during that period.
Only seven such vessels have been discovered and only four were used as burial urns.
Stuart Dowell
Founded in 1851, Wedel survived both Nazi and communist rule.
His words come amid renewed controversy over the massacres after remarks last week by Ukraine’s foreign minister.
Over a tonne of human bones were found, with most of the victims still unidentified.