Poland Extends Temporary Border Checks with Slovakia Amid Continued Migrant Pressure
Polish Border Guards Detect Fake Residence Card at Medyka Crossing
Polish F-16s Intercept Russian Recon Plane 30 km Off Ustka Coast
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Baltic States and Poland Warn of Possible Russian Hybrid Attacks on Infrastructure
Lithuania’s president and Poland’s prime minister jointly cautioned that Russia may stage limited attacks or provocations against critical energy and transport assets in the Baltics and Poland. Companies with operations in the region should review contingency and insurance arrangements.
Polish Border Guard releases daily statistics as temporary controls with Germany and Lithuania continue
In its 14 July bulletin the Polish Border Guard reported more than 7,700 people and 4,200 vehicles checked on 13 July at borders with Germany, Lithuania and Belarus, with 12 refusals of entry and just one attempted illegal crossing from Belarus. The figures highlight the operational impact of temporary Schengen internal controls, now extended until 1 October 2026, and signal to businesses that extra time and document scrutiny remain the norm.
One year of controls on the Polish-German border: over 1 million people screened
Marking the first anniversary of temporary controls on the Polish-German border, the Maritime Branch of Straż Graniczna reports 1.1 million people and 520,000 vehicles screened, 165 refusals of entry and 35 arrests for migrant smuggling. The figures illustrate the scale of enforcement activity and ongoing compliance burdens for cross-border trade and business travel.