Radom Transport Firm Fined PLN 25,000 for Illegal Employment of 58 Foreign Drivers
Defence and Interior Ministers to Announce New Cross-Service Border Task-Force at Dorohusk
Record 33-hour truck queue at Koroszczyn–Kozlovichi highlights Belarus corridor bottleneck
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Radom transport firm fined PLN 25,000 for illegally employing 58 foreign drivers
A Radom haulage company was fined PLN 25,000 after Border Guard inspectors found 58 foreign drivers working in breach of permit conditions. The case signals stricter enforcement under Poland’s 2026 foreign-employment rules and highlights the need for regular HR compliance audits in the transport sector.
Modlin Airport to close runway nightly 22–25 September for resurfacing; flights retimed
Warsaw-Modlin Airport will shut its runway each night from 22–25 September (23:59–06:00) for resurfacing. Airlines have retimed flights, and passengers are urged to check revised schedules and plan longer ground transfers.
Queue Alert: 33-Hour Wait to Enter Poland at Belarusian Crossing
Live border-queue data show a record 33-hour delay for lorries entering Poland from Belarus at Koroszczyn–Kozlovichi. The bottleneck is already disrupting supply chains and could affect assignee moves, prompting calls for contingency routing and mode-switching.
Poland keeps Połowce and Sławatycze crossings closed amid Belarus border tensions
Poland’s Border Guard confirmed on 22 September that the Połowce and Sławatycze crossings with Belarus remain closed, citing security concerns. Traffic is diverted to other crossings, lengthening freight routes and contributing to 30-hour truck queues at Koroszczyn. Businesses should plan for continued disruption and brief travelling staff on heightened checks near the frontier.
Polish Police and Border Guard Bust Car-Theft Ring, Recover 25 Stolen Vehicles
A coordinated raid by Warsaw Police and the Border Guard on 22 September recovered 25 stolen cars worth PLN 1.5 million and led to seven arrests. Border checkpoints with Belarus and Ukraine will see heightened vehicle inspections this week, potentially delaying commercial traffic. Corporate mobility teams should anticipate longer transit times and tighten documentation procedures for company and assignee vehicles.
Polish Border Guard rejects claims it slowed bus processing on Ukraine frontier
Ukraine’s border-guard spokesman said on 21 September that Polish officers have not reduced the pace of processing buses, countering online rumours that blamed Poland for long queues. The clarification suggests that recent delays are due to seasonal traffic rather than policy changes.
LOT named Central Europe’s Best Airline at 2026 Skytrax Awards
LOT Polish Airlines won “Best Airline in Central Europe” at the 2026 Skytrax Awards on 21 September, boosting its brand and potentially its leverage in corporate fare negotiations.
Poland refuses entry to 13 travellers at Lithuanian border as temporary checks tighten
Border guards denied entry to 13 foreigners at the Polish-Lithuanian frontier on 20–21 September because they lacked valid travel documents. The incident highlights Poland’s ongoing internal-Schengen controls, in place until 1 October 2026, and signals that business travellers must carry full documentation or risk refusal.
Live data show 49-hour truck queue at Poland–Belarus Koroszczyn crossing
At 19:43 on 21 September, the Koroszczyn–Kozłowiczy crossing on the Belarus border showed inbound truck waits of nearly 49 hours, according to the live queue tracker KolejkaNaGranicy. The extreme delay threatens supply-chain reliability for firms moving freight from the East.
Swedish embassy delegation tours Poland’s electronic border barrier with Belarus
Sweden’s ambassador and a diplomatic team inspected Poland’s electronic barrier on the Belarus border on 20–21 September, receiving briefings on how the technology has slashed illegal crossings. The high-profile visit signals growing EU interest in tech-driven border security and may presage new funding programmes.
Poland deports repeat-offender Ukrainian after coordinated police–border-guard operation
Polish authorities removed a Ukrainian repeat offender on 21 September and barred him from the Schengen Zone for five years, using new fast-track deportation rules. The case underscores Poland’s tougher stance on public-order removals and the compliance risk this poses for employers of foreign nationals.
Warsaw Chopin Airport warns travellers of longer security-check waits during upgrade
LOT’s website banner dated 21 September alerts passengers that security-checkpoint renovations at Warsaw Chopin Airport are under way and could lengthen queues. Travellers are urged to arrive earlier until the new CT scanners are installed.
Daily border-security bulletin: eight arrests and four return orders issued on 21 September
Unofficial statistics compiled by PrawicaPolska indicate eight arrests and four swift deportation orders at Polish borders on 21 September. The data underline Poland’s uncompromising stance on document fraud and could translate into more carrier liabilities and traveller scrutiny.
Poland ends refund of stamp-duty fees when residence or visa applications are refused
Poland has confirmed that stamp-duty fees paid for residence-permit or visa applications will not be refunded if the request is refused or proceedings are discontinued. The rule applies to all applications filed on or after 5 March 2026, raising the financial stakes for employers and assignees who submit incomplete or premature dossiers.
Repeat-offender Ukrainian deported after joint Police–Border Guard operation in Silesia
A Ukrainian national with a record of offences was deported from Poland on 21 September after police in Bytom coordinated with the Border Guard to fast-track an expulsion order. The case spotlights Poland’s tougher stance on foreign offenders and the compliance burden this creates for employers of third-country nationals.
Poland’s hard-line border policy draws rebuke from Europe’s human-rights chief
Europe’s human-rights commissioner cautioned on 21 September that Poland’s bid to enshrine border push-backs and an EU ‘emergency asylum’ tool threatens core refugee protections. Warsaw claims its approach is a model for a new bloc-wide framework, but rights groups warn of legal and reputational fallout. Corporate mobility managers should prepare for tighter border procedures and possible rerouting costs.
Three Interpol red-notice fugitives captured at Warsaw Chopin Airport
Poland’s Border Guard confirmed that three passengers wanted under Interpol red notices were arrested at Warsaw Chopin Airport and handed over to police on 21 September. The high-profile detentions highlight the effectiveness of Poland’s upgraded passenger-data systems and could mean more rigorous screening for transit travellers.
Border Guard recovers €50,000 Lexus stolen in Germany at Grzechotki crossing
Polish officers seized a Lexus reported stolen in Germany and arrested its Belarusian driver at the Grzechotki checkpoint on 21 September. Enhanced border-tech deployments are boosting interdictions, signalling that travellers on the Kaliningrad route should expect stringent controls.