2nd National Linguistics Olympiad: 511 children became linguists for a day
Over 500 students from across Greece participated in the 2nd National Student Linguistics Olympiad, an initiative introducing them to the field of linguistics.
Russia: curses are also part of culture
The article explores why some Russian linguists believe that curses should be protected as part of cultural heritage and discusses the differing approaches to swearing in Russia and Poland, including the Orthodox Church's role and Russian restrictions on profanity in public media.
Russian Linguists Call for Protection of Curse Words
Linguists in Russia are advocating for the protection of curse words amidst rising concerns from the Russian Orthodox Church over increasing obscenity in society.
A poster about a rule in Croatian language written incorrectly sparked debate
A poorly constructed educational poster in Zagreb about Croatian language rules has drawn criticism from linguists, prompting discussions on social media.
Linguists respond to Pérez-Reverte: "The RAE is not the Inquisition, the language belongs to everyone, not just writers"
Linguists are responding to Arturo Pérez-Reverte's claims about the Royal Spanish Academy, emphasizing that language belongs to all people, not just writers.
We Know the Words of the Year 2025. Linguists and Internet Users Chose the Winners
The poll overseen by the Institute of Polish Language at UW and the Polish Language Foundation reveals a growing fascination with science amidst geopolitical concerns, with 'cosmos' emerging as the top word in this year's voting.
Linguistic Ouroboros: The New Threat of AI
Researchers and linguists are sounding the alarm over AI systems that consume their own content, leading to data contamination and stylistic homogenization.