Poland activates upgraded Eurodac biometric system to tighten external-border security
Polish Visa Centres in Belarus Cancel Hundreds of Appointments Made During Testing Phase
Polish visa centres in Belarus cancel pre-launch appointments to re-set fair access queue
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Poland Suspends Traffic at Połowce and Sławatycze Crossings on Belarus Border
Poland has halted all passenger and cargo movements through the Połowce and Sławatycze border posts with Belarus, citing security concerns. The sudden closure forces transport companies and travellers to use alternative crossings, increasing journey times and operational costs.
Sejm starts fast-track ratification of Social Security Agreement with Albania, easing postings both ways
On 16 June Poland’s Sejm moved to ratify a Social Security Agreement with Albania, aiming to eliminate double contributions and protect benefit rights for cross-border assignees. The accord should lower posting costs for Polish and Albanian employers from late 2026.
EU Migration & Asylum Pact Takes Effect—What the New Rules Mean for Polish Employers and Travellers
The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum is now live, setting seven-day deadlines for screening irregular arrivals, streamlining asylum decisions and obliging member states to share responsibility. Poland will meet its obligations largely through financial support rather than refugee relocation, but employers should prepare for faster biometric data-sharing and stricter enforcement against overstayers.
Truck Backlog at Rava-Ruska–Hrebenne Hits 62 Hours—Supply Chains Warned of Week-Long Knock-Ons
Border-monitor Nakordoni.eu recorded a 62-hour truck queue at Poland’s Rava-Ruska–Hrebenne crossing on 15 June. The delay, fuelled by tighter grain inspections and holiday traffic, threatens just-in-time supply chains feeding Polish factories. Forwarders are urged to build three-day buffers and consider alternate routes.