Polish-Ukrainian border crossings briefly closed after Russian drone incursion alert
Nine Schengen countries allowed to switch off EES; Polish airports brace for spill-over queues
Lublin and Rzeszów airports halt operations amid Russian drone threat
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Warsaw Chopin closes main runway overnight; month-long works start 28 September
Warsaw Chopin closed its primary Runway 15/33 overnight on 22–23 September and will introduce nightly closures from 28 September to 24 October for resurfacing and lighting upgrades. Airlines warn of delays, diversions and payload limits, with potential knock-on effects for cargo and immigration processing.
Border Guard in Silesia detains 28 irregular migrants in corporate hotspots
Border Guard officers in Silesia arrested 28 foreign nationals without valid stay or work rights during inspections announced on 23 September. The sweep targeted factories and logistics hubs, signalling stricter enforcement of Poland’s April-2026 foreign-worker rules and higher fines for non-compliant employers.
LOT Polish Airlines accelerates network growth with Bangkok, Hanoi and new European routes
On 23 September LOT confirmed new long-haul services to Bangkok (from 7 Oct 2026) and Hanoi (from 31 Mar 2027) alongside fresh European routes to Tromsø, Turin and Paris. The expansion enhances Poland’s direct connectivity with Southeast Asia and key niche European markets, promising shorter door-to-door times and potentially lower fares for corporate travellers.
Two foreign nationals deported from Kętrzyn detention centre as Poland steps up removals
On 23 September Polish authorities deported a Ukrainian and a Moldovan national from the Kętrzyn foreigner detention centre after criminal and overstay violations. The removal reflects a 27 % year-on-year rise in deportations, aided by the new MOS digital tracking system.
Government sends emergency cell-broadcast alert across eastern Poland during Ukrainian air-strike wave
Poland’s Government Security Centre issued a mass-alert text across Lubelskie Voivodship on 23 September in response to Russian drone strikes on neighbouring Ukraine. The warning, covering roads and potential air-space closures, underscores the importance for employers and travellers of having phones configured for Polish cell-broadcast alerts and of monitoring NOTAMs for related flight restrictions.
Poland deports Ukrainian repeat offender and Moldovan overstayer under tightened entry rules
Polish authorities removed a Ukrainian repeat offender and a Moldovan overstayer on 23 September, highlighting Warsaw’s zero-tolerance approach to crime-linked immigration violations and Schengen overstays. The action serves as a cautionary tale for employers to tighten compliance checks on foreign workers and for travellers to respect the 90-day visa-free limit.
Radom Transport Firm Fined PLN 25,000 for Illegal Employment of 58 Foreign Drivers
A Radom court has fined a transport company PLN 25,000 for illegally employing 58 foreign lorry drivers under conditions that violated their Polish work permits. The ruling underscores stricter enforcement of employer obligations and the need for mobility teams to align contracts with permit terms.
Defence and Interior Ministers to Announce New Cross-Service Border Task-Force at Dorohusk
Later today Poland’s defence and interior ministers will launch a multi-agency Border Protection Task-Force at the Dorohusk crossing. The programme cements temporary Schengen-area controls and will expand military support for the Border Guard—changes that could prolong checks but pave the way for faster e-Gate processing in 2027.
Record 33-hour truck queue at Koroszczyn–Kozlovichi highlights Belarus corridor bottleneck
At 15:10 CEST on 22 September the wait to enter Poland at Koroszczyn–Kozlovichi hit almost 33 hours, the worst delay so far in 2026. The jam stems from diverted traffic, strict security checks and seasonal import peaks, forcing companies to reroute freight and build extra inventory buffers.
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.