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Poland closes Połowce and Sławatycze border crossings with Belarus for Entry/Exit System upgrade
Połowce and Sławatycze, two minor but strategic road crossings on the Polish-Belarusian border, were closed on 24 September for final integration into the EU Entry/Exit System. Freight and local traffic must detour via other posts until the upgrade is finished, likely within two weeks. The move underscores Poland’s push to complete EES roll-out before the EU’s 2027 deadline.
42-hour queue at Koroszczyn–Kozłowiczi snarls Poland-Belarus freight corridors
Live border data on 24 September reveal a 42-hour inbound queue for trucks at Koroszczyn, Poland’s busiest Belarusian crossing. New e-CMR procedures and reduced crossing options after EU sanctions are blamed. Supply-chain managers should expect delivery slippage and evaluate rail alternatives.
Poland’s south-eastern border logs 7,000 refusals as controls tighten
The Bieszczadzki Border Guard turned away more than 7,000 travellers so far in 2026, including a visa-less Tajik and two Latin American backpackers stopped on 24 September. Officers cite EES data, lack of funds and vague itineraries as main refusal triggers. Businesses routing staff through Podkarpackie should tighten document checks to avoid travel disruptions.
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.