Warsaw urged to abandon 18-month freeze on Belarus border asylum claims as rights groups escalate campaign
Saturday traffic surge causes multi-hour waits at Poland–Ukraine border
Border queues surge at Poland–Ukraine crossings, business travellers face up to eight-hour waits
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President deploys armed forces to bolster Border Guard amid migration pressure
A presidential decree dated 25 September authorises the deployment of Polish Army units to assist the Border Guard on the German and Lithuanian borders through year-end. The move aims to curb irregular migration but could lengthen processing times for cross-border trade and commuters.
Warsaw Office for Foreigners opens doors for ‘Information Saturday’ to speed up residence cases
UdSC’s Warsaw headquarters is holding an ‘Information Saturday’ on 26 September 2026, allowing foreigners to pick up decisions, give biometrics and receive legal advice without appointments. The extra weekend hours create 1 600 service slots and are helping reduce the region’s residence-permit backlog, easing compliance pressures on multinational employers.
Poland deports four foreigners deemed threats to public order
On 25 September the Border Guard deported three Ukrainians and one Moldovan for offences including theft, narcotics and drunk-driving, imposing re-entry bans of up to eight years. The action signals Poland’s increasingly hard-line approach to migrants who pose a security risk and serves as a warning to employers about stricter compliance rules.
Border guards foil smuggling of stolen car parts; €45k Mercedes traced to Italy
Polish border officers at Korczowa seized stolen UK-registered car parts on 26 September and, in a linked action with Italian police, recovered a €45,000 Mercedes in Milan. The bust is part of a growing wave of automotive smuggling via Poland’s eastern border, prompting tighter cargo checks that could slow legitimate trade.
Lower Silesia launches weekend “legalisation clinics” for residence-card holders
The Lower Silesian governor’s office is running a Saturday legalisation clinic on 26 September 2026, allowing foreign residents to pick up residence cards and update files without appointments. The initiative relieves weekday backlogs and supports employers in the tech-heavy Wrocław region.
Małopolska police sweep nabs 193 fugitives, flags four illegal residents for expulsion
A 2,400-strong police action in Małopolska on 26 September captured 193 wanted persons and identified four foreigners for removal from Poland. The sweep reflects stepped-up cooperation between police and the Border Guard and signals more frequent on-the-spot immigration checks that employers must prepare for.
Civil-aviation alert: Poland bolsters air-defence posture after another Russian airspace breach
After a brief Russian helicopter incursion on 23 September, Poland raised air-defence readiness and issued a NOTAM that could lead to short-notice rerouting of commercial flights. The measures, highlighted by News.net on 26 September 2026, may marginally increase travel times and insurance costs for business travellers over the coming week.
Poland Deports Four Foreign Nationals Deemed Security Risk, Issues Up to 8-Year Re-Entry Bans
Border Guard officers deported four men—three Ukrainians and one Moldovan—on 25 September after concluding they endangered Polish public security. The cases carry re-entry bans of up to eight years and highlight Poland’s increasingly assertive approach to removals of foreign nationals who breach criminal or immigration law.
Katowice Labour Inspectorate Offers Helpline on Hiring Foreign Workers
Between 12:00 and 14:00 today, the Katowice Labour Inspectorate is running a free phone-in clinic on the legal requirements for employing foreigners. The session aims to help businesses avoid fines amid a nationwide crackdown on unregistered foreign labour.
Five-Hour Waits at Poland–Ukraine Crossings Highlight Need for Real-Time Planning
Real-time queue monitoring shows that some Poland–Ukraine crossings had waits exceeding five hours on 25 September, with freight and passenger traffic still re-balancing after Thursday’s temporary closures. Logistics and mobility planners should use live-data tools to reroute or reschedule journeys and avoid costly idle time.