An eruption of Mount Etna has caused significant disruption to air traffic in Sicily, leading to the temporary closure of Catania Airport due to ash clouds. Thousands of tourists have been stranded on the island as a result of the flight cancellations.
An incredible situation has emerged in Kaunas where a woman, who enrolled in two vocational schools twelve years ago but only attended one, recently discovered she had also received a seamstress diploma from the other without attending or taking exams.
An Airbus A350-1000ULR successfully completed a record-breaking 24-hour and 24-minute nonstop test flight from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France. This flight is part of preparations for Qantas's ultra-long-haul routes.
A federal appeals court has rejected former President Trump's attempt to reinstate a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. This decision marks a setback for Trump regarding his immigration policies.
An examiner and a driving school owner have been charged in connection with a corruption scandal at the Provincial Road Traffic Center (WORD) in Zielona Góra, Poland. They face up to ten years in prison.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined key tasks for the new military leadership, including improving mobilization efforts. This comes as Ukraine continues to adapt its defense strategy.
Poland's Ministry of Infrastructure plans to introduce new regulations for driving license exams, including a validity period for theoretical exam results and a ban on retaking the practical exam on the same day.
This article provides comprehensive information about the common European viper (Vipera berus), the only venomous snake in Poland, which is a protected species. It aims to dispel common myths and half-truths surrounding these animals.
A planned wastewater treatment facility, which could be built by Lőrinc Mészáros's company for over 23 billion forints, may discharge a fetus-damaging solvent into the Tócó stream, raising environmental concerns.
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The results of matriculation exams are an emotional challenge for many Lithuanian graduates, raising questions about university admissions and future opportunities. This article outlines the remaining options for those who do not pass their exams.
Valys met with the TS-LKD faction, asserting that he would not allow himself to be humiliated and clashing with conservatives over questions regarding state debt management. He maintained that the state debt is under control despite their scrutiny.
Following this year's mathematics state matriculation exam, Lithuanian teachers are calling attention to the exam tasks and the broader education system, stating that students are unsure what to prepare for and teachers are uncertain what to teach.
Poland's Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) has ruled that a student's exam result constitutes an element of personal data, falling under the scope of GDPR regulations.
The results for the eighth-grade exam in Poland have been released today, with the Central Examination Commission (CKE) providing statistics. Students can now access their scores for the crucial assessment.
NASA is developing a $30 million rescue plan to save its aging Swift observatory, which is slowly falling out of orbit. The mission aims to extend the operational life of the space telescope.
Greenpeace activists have discovered NMP, a substance harmful to fetuses, in a water reservoir within the Komárom industrial park in Hungary, prompting an investigation into whether nearby battery factories are responsible.
The repeat session for state maturity exams (VBE) begins on Monday and will continue until July 13th. Over 5,000 candidates are expected to participate in this session, according to the National Education Agency.
Justas Pečeliūnas, known for a viral video with Diana Nausėdienė, continued his humorous content by creating a montage of prominent politicians taking an English language exam.
As the main state graduation exam session nears its end, Lithuanian high school students are taking native language and literature exams for Belarusian, Polish, Russian, and German national minorities.
Eleventh-grade students in Lithuania are taking their physics exam, while twelfth-graders are sitting for their history exam. The history exam task has been announced, and a teacher has provided an assessment.
Eleventh-grade students in Lithuania took a mathematics exam that proved challenging for many, leading to criticism from experts. Numerous students reported not achieving their expected scores, and mathematics experts specifically criticized the exam tasks.
Lithuanian eleventh-grade students are taking their mathematics exams, while high school graduates are sitting for their foreign language exams. The first results for the eleventh-grade exams are being announced.
High school students in Lithuania are scheduled to take their informatics exam, as well as native language and literature exams for Belarusian, Polish, Russian, and German national minorities.
Educators in Lithuania expressed disappointment after "utm_source=chatgpt.com" links were discovered in the official source list for the national geography matriculation exam.
Following discussions about the difficulty of last week's chemistry exam for eleventh graders, a representative from the National Education Agency (NŠA) reports that 8% of students are on track to achieve a perfect score next year.
Lithuanian high school graduates are taking the state English language exam, which is one of the most popular exams with 19,500 students participating in the second part.
Poland's Ministry of Health has proposed significant changes to the medical profession law, including halving postgraduate internships and making medical exams more difficult. The draft was submitted for public consultation.
Thousands of Lithuanian high school graduates have signed a petition and expressed outrage on social media following the second part of the state mathematics exam, citing unusual tasks and insufficient time.
Judicial trainees in Poland have lodged complaints with the Ombudsman regarding the conduct of some examiners during the oral portion of the judicial exam.
The National Education Agency (NŠA) in Lithuania has announced the tasks for the second part of the state mathematics matriculation exam, covering both A and B courses.
The Lithuanian Seimas (Parliament) has adopted amendments to the LRT law. Separately, high school graduates are taking exams, with one student's honesty about their 'hangover' experience resonating widely on social media. Questions also surround the mayor of Širvintos, Živilė Pinskuvienė, regarding her mother's apartment, and another public figure was caught driving under the influence.
Specialists discuss the upcoming exam session, warning against late-night studying and stress, and advising on how to effectively use technology for preparation.
The main session of state matriculation exams has commenced in Lithuania, with high school graduates taking the second part of the Lithuanian language and literature exam.
The 29th 'Mados infekcija' (Fashion Infection) festival in Lithuania concluded with great success, drawing a large crowd of stylish attendees to the National Art Gallery.
As the national matriculation exam session continues, Lithuanian high school students are taking their sole mandatory exam in Lithuanian language and literature to receive their graduation certificate.
As exam season approaches, psychotherapists and experts are providing advice on how teenagers can manage exam-related stress and anxiety. Their guidance aims to help students navigate this challenging period without panic.
A Royal Air Force jet carrying UK Defense Minister Grant Shapps experienced GPS jamming near Russian airspace while returning from Estonia. The incident, which caused a temporary loss of satellite signals, is believed to have been carried out by Russia.
The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure is contemplating reforms to driving license practical exams, which could remove the requirement for candidates to return to the maneuvering yard if they fail the city portion on a subsequent attempt.
Examiners in Poland have commenced the grading of this year's Matura exams, with the Director of the Central Examination Commission explaining the weekend start. The CKE also released current rates for checking exam papers across various subjects.
A former mayor of a Palawan town was injured, and his wife died in a vehicular accident on a zigzag road in Barangay Luzviminda, Puerto Princesa City. The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. Thursday.
Lithuanian citizens both within the country and abroad are invited to participate in a remote Citizenship Exam tomorrow, May 14. The exam, organized online, aims to test knowledge about the state and civic resilience.
A Lithuanian engineer, despite barely passing a physics exam, now works at Apple, where he develops crucial chips that are essential for the functionality of iPhones.
May marks the month for exams for both high school graduates and students completing primary school in Poland, with a detailed schedule released for the 8th-grade exams covering Polish language, mathematics, and a modern foreign language.
Hundreds of universities and schools in the USA, Canada, and Australia are dealing with the aftermath of a major cyberattack on the Canvas educational platform, causing thousands of students to lose access to materials during exam season.
For the first time, students in Polish schools can take Ukrainian as a matriculation exam instead of another foreign language, a development attributed to Minister Czarnek.
High school graduation exams, known as Matura, have commenced in Poland and Hungary, with students facing written tests in subjects like Polish and Hungarian language. Approximately 148,000 graduating students are participating in the exams.
Ahead of the 2026 Matura exams in Poland, authorities are clarifying the severe penalties for students caught bringing mobile phones into the examination hall.
Specialists provide insights into international exams like IELTS, TOEFL, and SAT, discussing when to start preparing and the associated costs for parents in a globalized educational environment.
Details have been released regarding the written and oral Polish language exams for the 2026 Matura, which are set to begin shortly after the May long weekend.
Key dates for various 2026 examinations, including the OJEE and national maturity exams, have been officially announced. The schedules provide important information for students preparing for these tests.
Lithuania observes Civil Resistance Day on May 14th, highlighting the public's role in national defense and the importance of unified, resilient, and responsible citizens.
The first day of legal professional exams for aspiring advocates and legal advisors in Poland has concluded, with candidates tackling criminal law cases involving non-payment of alimony, drunk driving, marijuana possession, and ammunition.
Details for Poland's compulsory 8th-grade modern foreign language exam in 2026 have been announced, outlining its scope, requirements, and the scheduled date of May 13th, with students allotted 110 minutes to complete the test.
The 2026 Polish language exam for 8th graders will consist of two parts: a test and an essay, designed to assess text analysis and written expression skills.
The Lithuanian Presidency is critically evaluating the current system of maturity exams and suggests a fundamental review to reduce the number of examinations.
The Polish government is preparing changes to introduce a verification exam twice a year for nurses and midwives from outside the EU, offering a shorter and easier path to obtain full professional qualifications in Poland.
An ambulance crew in Pisarzowice, near Bielsko-Biała, stopped a car driving erratically, finding a completely intoxicated 54-year-old woman behind the wheel, who will now face court.
Some of the world's tallest trees grow in the Alishan mountain forests in Taiwan, and during the colonial era, the Japanese built a railway line up there. The railway still runs – but getting a ticket can be a hair-raising experience.
Poland's Minister Dariusz Klimczak proposes eliminating the maneuvering yard exam for category B driving licenses, deeming it a "relic of the past," and the article explores other countries that still require it.
Donald Trump signed an order to reduce recommended childhood vaccinations, drawing strong criticism from health experts who deem the move dangerous and not based on scientific evidence. This decision was made amidst other unrelated news about Trump's activities.
The Polish Senate has supported the reform of the bar association but rejected the proposal to remove representatives of legal sciences from the committees conducting entrance exams for legal apprenticeships, sending the bill back to the Sejm.
The session for state Matura exams in Lithuania has concluded, with the Minister of Education declaring it successful and the situation with exams stabilized. The results of appeals have also been announced.
Zeinab, an Azerbaijani student, achieved a perfect score of 100 on her Lithuanian language exam, despite her mother not speaking Lithuanian, and was honored at a ceremony.
Poland's Ministry of Infrastructure is considering changes to driving license exam rules, including a new ban for test-takers. Meanwhile, the Czech government is discussing amendments to its rules of procedure, raising questions about strengthening the prime minister's role.
Lithuania has abolished the requirement for students to pass three state examinations to obtain a secondary education. President Nausėda signed the law, removing this prerequisite.
Twin brothers Kondratavičiai have achieved an impressive 11 perfect scores across six state matriculation exams, and plan to study informatics abroad before bringing their knowledge back to their homeland.
Deans of public university law faculties in Poland are protesting against the removal of a science representative from the bar exam commission, a change proposed by the National Bar Council.
The release of this year's biology state matriculation exam results in Lithuania has sparked a discussion within the education community regarding the decline in top scores.
The 'Nanmei Eintopf' restaurant in Frankfurt offers authentic Sichuan cuisine, featuring dishes like century eggs and spicy zigzag fish. Chili is highlighted as one of the most important ingredients in this Chinese establishment.
The Central Examination Commission (CKE) announced that over 80% of students successfully passed the 2026 Matura exams in Poland. Students can appeal their results, with specific point requirements for admission to fields like medicine.
Mathematics exam results in Lithuania are described as "shocking" as the passing threshold for state matriculation exams has been lowered from 35 to 25 points by the ruling Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, effective from 2026.
Interim Minister of Education, Science and Sport Raminta Popovienė evaluated the first results of the state matriculation exams (VBE), stating that the ministry's proposal to lower the passing threshold proved successful.
Politicians from the Mi Hazánk party placed plastic fetuses on the desks of Members of Parliament before a session. Parliamentary staff quickly removed the items.
The Polish government is proposing significant changes to driving license exams, including the introduction of a digital trainee card, mandatory recording of lessons and exams, and the elimination of the maneuvering yard for certain categories.
Schools in Kaunas, Lithuania, are actively seeking teachers as nearly half of the country's current educators are aged 55 or older, with the Ministry of Education predicting a worsening teacher shortage in the coming years.
The technology sector has seen a volatile week, with some of the world's most closely watched tech stocks experiencing significant price swings. This reflects ongoing market uncertainty and shifting investor sentiment.
Poland's ILR-33 Bursztyn 2K suborbital rocket, which reached space two years ago, is completing tests and preparing for commercial missions. This marks a significant step in the development of national rocket technologies.
Dwie dekady temu ESG było w Polsce niszowym pojęciem. Dziś coraz więcej firm traktuje je jako fundament długoterminowej wartości i odporności biznesowej.
Eleventh graders in Lithuania are preparing for their philosophy and engineering technology exams, while twelfth graders are scheduled to take their physics exam as the main state graduation exam session continues.
A Hungarian state secretary is facing criticism for allegedly misinterpreting remarks made by Tamás Svéd in parliament regarding a mother keeping a fetus.
A 25-year-old drunk driver rammed another car and subsequently fled the scene. The driver was later described as driving erratically and insulting people before escaping into a forest.
The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a framework agreement, potentially involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been met with relief in global markets, causing the Dow Jones to hit a historic high. The deal, which involved complex negotiations, is expected to take months to normalize US fuel prices as producers ramp up output.
Swiss voters have decisively rejected a right-wing proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million people. Early trends and final results showed a clear majority against the initiative, which aimed to limit immigration and control population growth.
The Director of the National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution in Poland has announced the dates for the two-stage judicial and prosecutorial exams in 2026, including application deadlines and fees.
As the second week of the main state matriculation exam session concludes, eleventh-graders are taking their informatics exam on Thursday, while twelfth-graders are completing the second part of their biology exam.
Įpusėjus valstybinių brandos egzaminų (VBE) sesijai, trečiadienį abiturientai laikys ekonomikos ir verslumo egzaminą, o vienuoliktokai atliks pirmosios anglų kalbos egzamino dalies užduotis.
The Polish Ministry of Justice announced the full results of the lawyer and legal advisor exams, with high pass rates of 75% and 84.1% respectively, granting professional qualifications to over 2,000 individuals.
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Vrancea, Romania, leading to a state of alert and the evacuation of 80 people from Bogza after a river overflowed its banks.
Audrius Miliauskas, a mathematics teacher and tutor, expressed dismay over the second part of this year's Lithuanian state mathematics exam for twelfth graders, suggesting it was designed to make students struggle.
The main examination session for high school graduates is underway in Lithuania, with students taking the second part of the mathematics state maturity exam on Friday.
The main session of national graduation exams has commenced in Lithuania, with the Lithuanian language and literature exam being the first major test for thousands of high school graduates.
The main session of state maturity exams has begun in Lithuania, with high school graduates taking the crucial Lithuanian language and literature exam, which determines their eligibility to complete school and receive a maturity certificate.
An expert teacher has evaluated the second part of the Lithuanian language and literature state matriculation exam, identifying potential challenges for high school graduates.
Lithuanian high school graduates are undergoing their most crucial test, the state matriculation exams. On Monday, students took the Lithuanian Language and Literature (Part II) exam.
Following recent air raid alerts in parts of the country, Lithuania's National Education Agency (NŠA) has clarified the algorithm for state matriculation exams in such emergency situations.
An evening dedicated to Lithuanian sign language literature and art, titled 'I Live and Feel with Gestures,' was held, aiming to connect generations and society. Additionally, the results of the Lithuanian language and literature maturity exam were announced.
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SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket on a test flight, achieving most of its objectives before the vehicle underwent a planned explosion upon landing. Images and reports confirmed the massive rocket's fiery end after its ascent.
Zigzag vipers have begun appearing in Gdynia, Poland. City services are advising residents to remain calm and cautious, reminding them that the snakes are not aggressive.
The Citizenship Exam, held on May 14th, the Day of Civil Resistance, gathered thousands of participants from across Lithuania and Lithuanian communities abroad, with nearly 10,000 people testing their knowledge online.
A draft amendment to the regulation on student assessment in Poland introduces stationary make-up exams and new criteria for behavior evaluation, also impacting homework rules and their effect on final grades.
During the Lithuanian language and literature achievement test, some tenth-grade students were able to use an automatic spell-checking function, leading to confusion among teachers.
The 8th-grade mathematics exam in Poland, taken by nearly 400,000 students, concluded on Tuesday, with the Central Examination Commission (CKE) releasing the test sheets shortly after.
The annual eighth-grader exam in Poland continues today, May 12, 2026, with students taking the mathematics test. Solutions for the exam will be available on rp.pl.
Exam sheets for the 8th-grade Polish language exam and the 2026 Matura extended mathematics exam have been released. News outlets are reporting on the availability and expert discussions of these Central Examination Commission (CKE) papers.
Lithuanians are preparing to take a Citizenship Exam, which tests their knowledge of national identity and civic resistance. The exam includes questions ranging from basic proofs of citizenship to understanding concepts like "citizen resilience" and the annual Civil Resistance Day.
Students across Poland and Hungary have completed their basic level mathematics matriculation exam (Matura), with initial comments and unofficial solutions for the test papers now emerging. The exam included topics such as exponential functions and graphs.
This year's Matura exam takers, who started school at age six, are facing their final exams, with parents and examiners reflecting on the challenges and competition in their educational journey.
Students taking the Matura 2026 exams in Poland must complete a minimum of four written and two oral exams, achieving the required scores to pass. This article outlines the grading rules, scoring, and passing thresholds.
Polish high school graduates will begin their Matura exams shortly after the long May weekend, starting with the written Polish language test, with the full schedule now available.
The Central Examination Commission in Poland has issued guidelines for the Matura 2026 exam, detailing the specific items students are permitted or forbidden to bring into the examination room.
Lithuanian authorities have charged 13 individuals with two attempted murders, alleging the plots are linked to Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU.
Legal exams for lawyers and legal advisors in Poland have concluded after four days. The Ministry of Justice assured that initial technical problems did not affect their overall conduct.
Anna Korwin-Piotrowska, a newly appointed judge to Poland's Constitutional Tribunal, is reportedly chairing a commission for legal advisor exams, raising concerns about a conflict of interest.
Polish authorities have released details regarding the mandatory 8th-grade exam for 2026, covering Polish language, mathematics, and a modern foreign language. This exam is a crucial component for recruitment into secondary schools.
Over 2,800 candidates are currently taking their professional bar exams to become advocates and legal advisors across Poland from April 21 to 24, marking the peak of this year's professional examination cycle.
Poland has outlined the scope, requirements, and mandatory readings for the eighth-grader exam in Polish, mathematics, and a modern foreign language, which is compulsory for all primary school graduates and crucial for high school recruitment.
In Poland, 98 candidates for bailiffs have started their professional exams, with over 2,800 candidates for lawyers and legal advisors scheduled to take their exams next week.
High school graduates in Lithuania expressed significant dissatisfaction with the speaking portion of the state language and literature exam, citing unfairness due to varied tasks on different days.
Over 60,000 Lithuanian residents have already withdrawn accumulated pension funds after a new option became available, prompting questions about whether citizens will demonstrate sufficient financial literacy in managing these funds.
Headbands are experiencing a fashion resurgence, with the "diadema effect" bringing back 90s styles reminiscent of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's iconic looks and Miu Miu's zigzag designs.
The Lithuanian government has approved the conversion of 419.6 hectares of state forest land within the Rūdninkai military training ground for the expansion of military infrastructure.
Serving as an expert on an examination committee for professional advancement to a certified teacher degree will not result in the termination of a councilor's mandate in Poland.
Plug-in hybrids promise to combine the economy of electric vehicles with the freedom of conventional cars, but drivers remain skeptical about official manufacturer figures. The true performance depends on testing methodology and real-world driving conditions.
A man in Bačka Palanka, Serbia, deliberately drove his car in a zigzag pattern towards a group of people, shouting that he had come to "kill Ustashas." Dragan Petrović, one of the victims, described the assailant's aggressive behavior.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Education, Science and Sport supports a proposal to abolish the PUPP threshold, which was set to become a minimum requirement for 10th graders wishing to continue their studies in secondary education programs from 2027.
High school graduates in Vilnius were honored at a ceremony in the Vilnius City Hall for achieving excellent results in their state exams, with over a hundred students receiving more than one perfect score. The city mayor presented certificates of appreciation and 100 EUR gift cards to those with multiple top marks.
The only high school graduate in Alytus to achieve five perfect scores on exams has shared insights into his success and received a substantial prize. His exceptional academic performance has been recognized.
The US military operation to enforce a new naval blockade against Iranian energy exports is visibly impacting maritime transport, causing Iranian tankers to reverse course and zigzag to avoid American forces.
A Dutch article discusses how 'reading as the science of displacement' is slowly disappearing from schools, highlighting concerns about educational approaches to reading.
The article discusses how Volkswagen is experiencing consequences for its perceived complacency, drawing parallels with broader challenges faced by Europe.
The National Education Agency of Lithuania has released the results for seven state maturity exams, including biology, geography, philosophy, engineering technologies, economics and entrepreneurship, French, and German languages.
The Central Examination Commission (CKE) has invalidated 416 Matura (maturity) exams this year, marking a sharp increase, while over 81.1% of students passed and 12.3% are eligible for retakes.
The Central Examination Commission (CKE) has released the results for the Matura 2026 exams in Poland. Students can now access their scores for this year's secondary school leaving examinations.
The National Agency for Education announces the results for the Lithuanian language and literature, and mathematics state maturity exams for both extended and general courses.
The Manipur Chief Minister attended the funeral of slain MLA Vungzagin Valte, expressing regret and stating he often thinks he could have prevented the incident.
The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure has proposed reforms for driving license exams, including eliminating maneuver yard tasks for Category B, reducing theoretical questions, and recording all exams.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has authored an article praising U.S. Senator JD Vance, comparing him to George Orwell, while also dismissing Barack Obama's second book as a political pamphlet. Vučić's commentary highlights his views on American political figures and literature.
A Dutch article explores the complex topic of breaking ties with adoptive parents, featuring a personal account of feeling pressured to conform to an identity that wasn't authentic.
A historical work examines the 1929 case of Stagl Anna, a maid prosecuted for abortion, and how this personal dilemma evolved into a political slogan during the Horthy era in Hungary.
As the main session of state matriculation exams concludes, eleventh graders in Lithuania are taking the first part of their geography exam, while twelfth graders are sitting for their final chemistry exam.
During a bi-weekly debate, Carneiro commented on the 'political game' between the Portuguese government and the Chega party, stating it 'says nothing to the PS' but confirming that labor package and PSU would be addressed.
During the G7 summit, Donald Trump held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating Russia should make peace with Ukraine. He also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, while making controversial remarks about Israel's existence without his support.
Amid ongoing debates about national matriculation exams, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has expressed support for reforming the secondary education system to focus less on exam preparation.
High school examinations in Lithuania are once again causing significant distress for graduates, with ongoing concerns about the fairness and impact of the tests.
The Lithuanian National Agency for Education (NŠA) faced scrutiny after unreleased state exam tasks, scheduled for a week later, briefly appeared in its test system, prompting an urgent response.
The III Points 2026 music festival has added Charlotte de Witte, GZA, Flying Lotus, and Honey Dijon to its lineup, while Latvia's Fāze '26 festival will feature performances by Alejas, Laika suns, and Keitija Bārbale. Both festivals are expanding their artist rosters for the upcoming year.
Football team leader Guram Kashia and Mgzavrebi frontman Gigi Dedalamazishvili sit down for an interview, discussing topics ranging from John Lennon tattoos to pre-game Oasis playlists.
Poland's Ministry of Health has announced significant changes for doctors, including halving postgraduate internships, ending public question pools for exams, and new specialization rules.
Mathematician Sergejus Sokolovas assessed this year's Lithuanian state mathematics exam, concluding it was one of the easiest he could recall, thereby refuting its critics.
Chemistry teachers in Lithuania have voiced strong criticism regarding the first part of the state matriculation exam, alleging that some questions exceeded the curriculum's scope and were poorly formulated. They claim the exam aimed to "catch" students rather than assess their knowledge.
The National Agency for Education in Lithuania has announced the results for 10th-grade achievement tests in mathematics, Lithuanian language and literature, and native languages and literature for national minorities.
On Thursday, eleventh-grade students in Lithuania are scheduled to take the first part of their chemistry state matriculation exam, marking a key event in the ongoing examination session.
In the podcast 'Atvira knyga,' student Linas Mozūra, who took his graduation exams last year, discussed how his entire school experience felt condensed and evaluated into a single day.
Despite bomb threat notifications sent to several hundred schools, the Lithuanian language and literature exam proceeded smoothly on Monday, according to the National Agency for Education (NŠA).
Pirmadienį antrąja lietuvių kalbos ir literatūros egzamino dalimi pradedant Valstybinių brandos egzaminų sesiją, dalis abiturientų jau žino, kad egzaminą yra išlaikę, sako Nacionalinės švietimo…
As the State Matura Exam (VBE) session continues, high school seniors will take their first exam on Monday. Their knowledge of Lithuanian language and literature will be tested.
A green liquid that surfaced in front of the CATL battery factory in Debrecen was found to contain NMP, a toxic solvent used in battery manufacturing, which is known to be harmful to fetuses.
The Polish Ministry of Justice has released results for this year's bar and legal advisor exams, showing high pass rates. 74% of candidates passed the bar exam, while 86.6% passed the legal advisor exam.
A drone originating from Belarus caused an alarm in Lithuania, leading to the evacuation of President Gitanas Nausėda and Prime Minister Inga Ruginenė to a shelter. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen strongly condemned Russia and Belarus for the incident, which she described as unacceptable threats endangering lives.
A Polish court has ruled on the case of a driving examiner accused of repeatedly failing candidates for their driving tests due to a faulty traffic sign, with the pattern of misconduct being similar in all cases.
On May 14, marking Civil Resistance Day, nearly 10,000 participants across Lithuania took a national citizenship exam. The Ministry of National Defence announced the widespread participation in the test designed to assess civic knowledge.
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar made several public statements from the Karmelita monastery, criticizing a significant government contract with 4iG and exposing what he described as government luxury. He also made promises regarding severance payments for departing officials, drawing comparisons to a 'Ceaușescu-feeling'.
The third day of the eighth-grade exam for primary school students in Poland focused on foreign languages, with English being the most popular. Examination sheets from CKE and expert answers have been published for the 2026 English language exam.
Eighth-grade students in Poland are taking their final mandatory foreign language exam today at 9:00 AM, marking the third and last compulsory assessment after tests in Polish language and mathematics. Students have 110 minutes to complete the tasks.
Students in Poland's eighth grade completed their mathematics exam today, with CKE exam sheets, solutions, and expert answers from WSiP Publishers now available.
Students in Poland's 8th grade are taking their mathematics exam today. The article discusses typical tasks, necessary items for the exam, and a particularly challenging problem from last year.
Students in Poland are sharing their initial reactions to the 8th-grade Polish language exam, with some describing it as the most difficult compared to previous practice tests.
The 2026 eighth-grader exams in Poland are commencing, with students taking the Polish language exam on Monday, May 11th, followed by mathematics on Tuesday and a foreign language on Wednesday, with results expected on July 3rd.
Students across Poland participated in the English language Matura exam, a key high school leaving assessment. Initial comments and official solutions for the exam sheets were subsequently released.
Several high school final exams, known as matura, have been annulled in Poland after exam papers were leaked online. The Central Examination Commission confirmed the leaks, leading to the invalidation of the affected tests.
Zigzag adders have appeared in the Tatra Mountains due to warm and sunny weather, prompting the Tatra National Park to warn tourists to be cautious during hikes as their venom can be dangerous.
Details have been released regarding the written and oral components of the English language matura (high school exit exam) in Poland for 2026, which is the most commonly chosen foreign language exam.
Poland's deposit-refund system, which already has 9,500 bottle machines, is expected to face its maturity test during the upcoming May long weekend. There is a growing need for an umbrella organization to facilitate cooperation among operators, retailers, and the waste industry.
The end of the maneuvering area and a reduction in the number of questions are the main assumptions of the changes in the training and examination of future drivers, which were presented by the…
The Trump administration has adopted a zigzagging and inconsistent approach to imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, often with an eye on global oil prices.
A road accident expert argues that the driving license exam in Poland needs to be changed, but with careful consideration. The current exam is described as a 'Ford production line' where examiners merely check off maneuvers.
Belgian researchers have spent 20 years studying the effects of microgravity on the perception of gravity, finding that it disrupts astronauts' brains.
An initiative is being considered in the Seimas to maintain the current requirement for secondary education – that obtaining it would be sufficient with two state matura exams, not three, which are planned for this year.
Details for the mandatory 8th-grade math exam in Poland for 2026 have been announced, with students scheduled to take the test on May 12th for 125 minutes.
Malik Agamalijev discusses the ongoing changes in Lithuania's education system, questioning whether the exam system serves young people or if individuals are merely serving the system, as new requirements and exam structures are introduced.
Lithuanian high school graduates feel like they are participating in a lottery as the Ministry of Education, Science, and Sport repeatedly adjusts exam score thresholds.
Following a discrimination case involving unadapted mathematics state matriculation exam tasks for a blind student, Lithuania's National Education Agency (NŠA) is implementing changes to improve exam accessibility for students with visual and other impairments.
A Lithuanian high school graduate expressed shock and disappointment after taking a state exam, claiming they encountered material for which they were unprepared.