Polish Border Guard detains Colombian, Indonesian and Filipino nationals for immigration breaches
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Border Guard schedules 22 July fitness test as recruitment drive scales up to 200 new officers
The Nadwiślański Border Guard Unit will hold a key fitness test for applicants on 22 July 2026 as part of a campaign to hire up to 200 new officers this year. The reinforcements aim to strengthen airport and land-border checks ahead of the EU Entry/Exit System rollout, signalling tighter scrutiny for business travellers.
Alcohol-fuelled tourist tries to bribe Polish police, will be deported under fast-track procedure
Police in Szczawnica detained an intoxicated non-EU tourist who offered officers PLN 20 to avoid sanctions. A swift court ruling and new immigration rules mean the traveller will be deported within days and barred from the Schengen Area for five years, underscoring Poland’s strict anti-corruption and immigration-compliance stance.
University of Economics in Kraków publishes 22 July admission list for foreign master’s applicants
On 22 July 2026 UEK published its list of foreign candidates accepted for 2026/27 English-taught master’s degrees and set a tight 23–24 July deadline for document submission. The timing triggers the visa-application clock for hundreds of students and accompanying family members, making coordinated logistics essential.
Baltic boat course: Polish Border Guard mariners log 4,200 km to boost maritime border security
Three Border Guard officers finished a seven-week Special Boat Operators Course, logging over 4,200 km on the Baltic and mastering advanced boarding and night-navigation techniques. The up-skilling strengthens Poland’s maritime external border and foreshadows more rigorous visa and security checks on commercial vessels calling at Polish ports.
LOT’s ‘Crazy Wednesday’ sale slashes fares to Tenerife and six other destinations; 50 % bike-carriage discount
LOT’s latest ‘Crazy Wednesday’ flash sale, launched 22 July, cuts return fares to Tenerife to under PLN 900 and halves bicycle-carriage fees on all Spanish routes booked by 2 August. The deal, valid for travel through July 2027, gives Polish corporate and leisure travellers a budget-friendly option for winter offsites ahead of the EES/ETIAS rollout.
Poland suspends traffic at Połowce and Sławatycze crossings on the Belarus border
On 21 July 2026 Poland’s Border Guard suspended passenger and freight traffic at the Połowce and Sławatycze road crossings with Belarus. The move forces rerouting of goods and travellers via alternative posts, adding time and cost for supply-chain operators and cross-border commuters. Businesses should build in transit buffers and follow official updates for reopening dates.
Poland Temporarily Halts Traffic at Two Belarus Border Crossings
Poland’s Border Guard has suspended traffic at the Połowce and Sławatycze road crossings with Belarus from 21 July 2026, citing security reasons. Freight and passenger vehicles must divert to alternative checkpoints, increasing wait-times and costs for businesses. The move underscores continuing tensions on the EU’s eastern frontier and the need for companies to build flexibility into mobility and supply-chain plans.
Poland to buy anti-drone systems for Border Guard; zero illegal Belarus crossings this week, says defence minister
Poland will purchase anti-drone systems for its Border Guard, the defence minister said on 21 July, citing the need to counter potential Russian or Belarusian UAV provocations. Authorities also reported zero illegal crossings on the Belarus frontier in the past week. The upgrade promises stronger border security but could cause temporary processing delays for travellers and freight.
Warsaw Accelerates Anti-Drone Shield for Border Guard After Security Council Meeting
After a high-level security meeting on 21 July 2026, Poland confirmed it will deploy PLN 220 million worth of anti-drone technology to the Border Guard. The move aims to counter hybrid threats and reduce unexpected closures at border crossings, offering potential time-savings for freight and business travellers but heralding tighter, defence-driven border procedures.