Poland closes Połowce and Sławatycze border crossings with Belarus for Entry/Exit System upgrade
42-hour queue at Koroszczyn–Kozłowiczi snarls Poland-Belarus freight corridors
Poland’s south-eastern border logs 7,000 refusals as controls tighten
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Air-raid alert over Ukraine prompts Polish fighter sorties and flight-path caution
An RCB text alert following Russian missile strikes on Ukraine triggered Polish fighter patrols on 24 September, leading Eurocontrol to caution airlines about potential reroutes in eastern Polish airspace. While airports remain operational, travel managers should watch active NOTAMs and ensure staff receive multi-language safety alerts.
Polish Border Guard turns back Tajik and Latin-American visitors as daily refusals climb
Bieszczady Border Guard refused entry on 24 September to a Tajik national without a visa and to two Latin-American tourists lacking a clear travel plan. Daily refusal numbers in the region now average several dozen, reflecting Poland’s stricter document checks after the Entry/Exit System roll-out. Companies should brief travelling staff on evidence requirements to avoid costly turn-backs.
Belarusians plan Warsaw rally to protest rise in Polish asylum rejections
Belarusian community groups will stage a protest in Warsaw on 26 September against what they say is a sharp increase in Polish asylum refusals. The dispute puts pressure on employers who depend on Belarusian talent and may need to transition staff from humanitarian visas to standard work permits.
Tunisian given 10-year Schengen ban after breaching Wroclaw airport security
A 23-year-old Tunisian who entered the sterile zone of Wroclaw airport without a ticket has been handed a 10-year Schengen-wide re-entry ban and will be deported. The case signals Poland’s hard line on aviation security and underscores employer risks when foreign nationals attempt irregular travel.
EU prosecutor, Polish police arrest suspect who used fake foreign identities to tap Clean Air subsidy
EPPO and Polish police arrested a Łódź-based suspect on 24 September for using forged Moldovan and Ukrainian passports to secure PLN 1 million in Clean Air subsidies. Authorities will now tighten checks on PESEL numbers issued to foreigners, which could slow onboarding timelines for legitimate expatriate staff.
Belarusian community plans Warsaw protest over soaring asylum refusals
Belarusian activists will stage a protest at Warsaw’s immigration office on 26 September to highlight a sharp rise in asylum refusals—from 4 % to 13 % this year. The demonstration could add to weekend processing queues and signals a tougher adjudication climate for Belarusian nationals seeking protection or work permits in Poland.
Belarus crossing tops Poland’s live border-queue table at 45 minutes
Live border-queue data show a 45-minute inbound wait at Koroszczyn–Kozlovichi on 24 September—the longest among Poland’s crossings—while exits via Dorohusk take just 15 minutes. Logistics and mobility planners should reroute or shift departure windows to mitigate delays and extra costs.
Polish-Ukrainian border crossings briefly closed after Russian drone incursion alert
Poland briefly evacuated the Dorohusk and Zosin road crossings with Ukraine on 23 September after Russian drones approached the frontier. Border checks were halted for about twenty minutes, causing kilometre-long queues and highlighting continuing security-related travel disruptions. The incident underscores the need for real-time monitoring and contingency planning for business travellers and freight operators.
Nine Schengen countries allowed to switch off EES; Polish airports brace for spill-over queues
The EU has authorised nine Schengen members to temporarily revert to manual passport stamping when the biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) fails. While Poland is not on the list, Polish travellers and airports could face longer queues and missed connections because many fly via the affected hubs. Companies should build extra buffer time into itineraries and remind staff that manual stamps still count toward the 90/180-day rule.
Lublin and Rzeszów airports halt operations amid Russian drone threat
Poland’s aviation authority suspended all civilian movements at Lublin and Rzeszów airports for about half an hour on 23 September while fighter jets responded to Russian drones near the Ukrainian border. The brief shutdown delayed multiple passenger and cargo flights, underscoring the vulnerability of south-eastern Polish air hubs that support business travel and supply chains linked to Ukraine.
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.