Surge in anti-Ukrainian hate crimes tests Poland’s refugee welcome
Customs database failure brings traffic to a stand-still at Ukraine-Poland land border
Warsaw Central Station shuts for eight-day track works, severing rail link to Chopin Airport
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LOT unveils Warsaw–Porto service, strengthening ties with Portugal’s tech hub
LOT will launch a non-stop Warsaw–Porto service on 25 May 2026, operating up to five weekly flights with Boeing 737-8 jets. Announced on 8 November, the route deepens business and tourism links between Poland and Portugal and enhances connection options for companies with operations in both countries.
EU Entry/Exit System goes live at Hungary-Ukraine crossings—Polish border still in transition
Hungary activated the EU Entry/Exit System at all Ukraine border posts on 8 November, but Poland is still in the final stages of deployment on its eastern frontier. The mismatch means travellers face different procedures depending on the crossing and highlights the need for Polish authorities to finalise staff training before the holiday rush.
Polish consulate brings ‘mobile embassy’ to Cape Town for passport and PESEL renewals
Poland’s embassy ran a three-day consular pop-up in Cape Town (6–8 Nov), letting expatriates renew passports and obtain PESEL IDs without travelling to Pretoria. High demand reflects a growing Polish workforce in South Africa and demonstrates the cost-saving value of mobile consular services for companies.