Poland briefly shuts Rzeszów and Lublin airports after morning military scramble
Poland suspends traffic at Połowce and Sławatycze Belarus border crossings amid security review
Polish Border Guard carries out same-day deportation of Ukrainian national under accelerated security procedure
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Georgian driver facing driving ban found to be overstaying; handed to Border Guard in Poznań
A 40-year-old Georgian motorist stopped by Poznań police for driving while banned was also found to be unlawfully resident in Poland and was transferred to Border Guard custody on 30 September. The incident reflects closer data-sharing between police and immigration services and serves as a warning to employers about the consequences of lapsed residence status.
Border Guard sweeps at Katowice-Pyrzowice net Schengen overstayers and trigger return orders
Silesian Border Guard officers at Katowice airport detained several long-term overstayers and issued return orders, highlighting Poland’s tougher post-EES enforcement. Companies must track employees’ Schengen allowances and verify right-to-work documents to avoid penalties.
Queues top 65 hours at Koroszczyn as inspections tighten on Poland–Belarus freight corridor
Truck queues at the Koroszczyn–Kozlovichi crossing reached 65 hours on 29 September as Poland intensified inspections on the Belarus border. The backlog disrupts supply chains and forces businesses to seek alternative routes or modes to maintain delivery schedules.
Night-time runway works at Warsaw-Modlin Airport may impact late-evening flights
Warsaw-Modlin Airport will close its runway nightly on 29-30 September (23:59-06:00) for resurfacing, causing late-evening passenger and cargo flights to be rescheduled or diverted. Businesses using Modlin’s low-cost connections should adjust itineraries and alert travellers to ground-transport changes.
University of Warsaw hosts first Congress of Migration and Refugee Law
Poland’s first Migration and Refugee Law Congress (28-29 Sept, University of Warsaw) brought together officials, lawyers and employers to unpack recent and upcoming immigration reforms, including digitalised residence-permit procedures and new Schengen travel rules. Insights are crucial for global-mobility teams adjusting compliance strategies for 2027.
Ryanair unveils record Winter 2026 schedule from Warsaw, basing three more aircraft at Modlin
Ryanair will base three more aircraft at Warsaw-Modlin and add 18 new routes across Modlin and Chopin airports for Winter 2026, targeting a 100 % traffic jump in Modlin and 50 % growth at Chopin. The investment strengthens Poland’s connectivity and promises lower fares and more options for business travellers. Companies should revisit preferred-carrier agreements and ground-transport plans to capitalise on the expanded network.
Madrid hub adds Gdańsk and Wrocław as Ryanair boosts winter capacity by 6 %
Cinco Días confirms Ryanair’s 6 % winter-capacity hike at Madrid-Barajas, adding direct services to Gdańsk and Wrocław and upping frequencies to Kraków and Warsaw. The move tightens commercial links between Poland and Spain and offers businesses cheaper, nonstop travel options for staff and freight.