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Major Repairs to Shehyni–Medyka Crossing to Slow Bus Traffic From 15 June
From 15 June, only one bus lane will operate at the Shehyni–Medyka checkpoint because of repairs on the Polish side, cutting capacity to eight buses per 12 hours. Companies moving staff or goods by coach should expect multi-hour delays, consider alternate crossings or rail, and update schedules through early July.
Lane repairs at Medyka checkpoint to cut bus capacity, travellers urged to reroute
From 15 June the Polish side of the Shehyni–Medyka coach lanes will be dug up, cutting capacity to eight buses per 12 hours. Authorities urge carriers and travellers to switch to alternative crossings or air/rail options, warning that delays will coincide with the summer holiday rush. Businesses moving staff and goods between Poland and Ukraine should budget for longer transit times and higher costs.
Poland suspends traffic through Połowce and Sławatycze crossings on Belarus border
Poland’s border-service portal shows both Połowce and Sławatycze crossings with Belarus closed as of 14 June. The unannounced suspension forces freight and passenger traffic onto longer routes, increasing costs and travel times for businesses operating between Poland and Belarus.
Interior Ministry Reiterates: Poland Will Not Accept Relocated Migrants Under New EU Rules
Poland’s Interior Ministry confirmed on 14 June that the country will refuse to accept migrants relocated under the EU pact and is seeking a broader, long-term exemption. Officials cite the ongoing Belarus border crisis and the large Ukrainian refugee population as reasons. The stance signals tougher enforcement of existing immigration rules, which employers should factor into compliance strategies.
Presidential Veto Ends Grace Period for Foreign Doctors Lacking Polish-Language Certificate
President Nawrocki’s 14 June veto blocks a bill that would have prolonged the language-certificate deadline for non-EU doctors. As a result, 441 mainly Ukrainian physicians have already lost their licences, and hospitals face staffing gaps. Companies must now help affected doctors pass standard nostrification hurdles or recruit replacements.
Border Guard Demonstrates New Passenger Clearance Process at ‘Safe Holidays’ Expo in Warsaw
At a public ‘Safe Holidays’ expo on 14 June, Poland’s Border Guard showcased the biometric e-Gates and databases that will underpin the EU’s new Entry/Exit System. The demo foreshadows expanded e-Gate capacity at Warsaw-Chopin Airport from 1 July and signals stricter real-time overstay enforcement.
EU migration pact starts—but Poland wins one-year opt-out from relocation fees
The EU’s migration and asylum reforms took effect on 12 June, but Poland negotiated a 12-month exemption from compulsory migrant relocation and the associated solidarity levy. The country will apply only border-security and returns provisions for now, giving companies time to prepare while still having to comply with new biometric visa rules. The temporary reprieve eases political pressure yet leaves uncertainty after 2027.
Presidential veto tightens language rules for non-EU doctors, ending 441 Ukrainian licences
President Nawrocki blocked a law that would have postponed Polish-language certification for non-EU doctors. As a result, 441 Ukrainian practitioners have already lost their right to work, with more to follow—heightening staffing gaps and complicating health-care access for expatriate employees in Poland.
Etihad opens Abu Dhabi–Kraków route, giving Gulf travellers a non-stop gateway to southern Poland
Etihad’s new Abu Dhabi–Kraków service—launched this week—gives Poland its first non-stop premium link to the Gulf, slashing travel time for business visitors and boosting the Małopolska tourism economy. The route enhances Poland’s connectivity while reinforcing compliance requirements for long-haul assignees entering the Schengen Area.
Major EU Asylum Law Overhaul Brings Stricter On-Border Screening—What Polish Firms Need to Know
An EU-wide overhaul of asylum rules also took effect on 13 June. The reform creates obligatory 12-week border procedures for applicants from low-recognition countries and tightens data-sharing on irregular movements. Poland must upgrade facilities before its exemption ends; employers should expect stricter checks on foreign staff and review compliance processes.
EU’s New Asylum Rules Take Effect: What It Means for Poland’s Borders and Businesses
The EU’s revamped Common European Asylum System entered into force on 12 June, tightening border procedures and creating a relocation-or-pay solidarity mechanism. Poland secured a temporary opt-out from mandatory relocations but must apply stricter screening and return rules. Businesses moving staff into or through Poland should prepare for longer border checks and closer scrutiny of asylum-related residence status.
Five-Hour Car Queues at Krakowiec–Korczowa as Holiday Traffic Peaks on Poland–Ukraine Border
Live border-queue data at 15:00 on 13 June show car waits topping five hours at the busy Krakowiec–Korczowa entry to Poland, while bus delays at Rawa Ruska–Hrebenne are minimal. The holiday surge threatens delivery schedules for exporters and passenger comfort. Stakeholders should reroute or shift travel to off-peak night hours and make use of Poland’s new e-Queue pre-registration.
IMGW Issues Nationwide Storm Alerts; Travellers Warned of Flight and Rail Disruptions
IMGW’s first-level thunderstorm alerts for 11 Polish regions on 13 June could disrupt flights, inter-city trains and border crossings. Employers moving staff or hosting visa appointments should prepare contingency travel plans and confirm insurance coverage.
LOT Polish Airlines Records Surge in Domestic Frequencies as Summer Peak Begins
Live data on 13 June show LOT ramping up its domestic network to 229 routes, with extra frequencies on key business corridors. The expansion improves connectivity for corporate travellers but could collide with forthcoming Polish proposals to curb short-haul flights for environmental reasons.