Online Certificate Replaces Passport Stamp for Polish Residence Applications
Poland launches nationwide ‘Operation Torch’ road-safety and border patrol for All Saints’ long weekend
Record waits at Poland’s eastern crossings: up to 10 hours to enter via Malhowice–Nyzhankovychi
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Border Guard suspends traffic at Połowce and Sławatycze Belarus crossings amid security review
Poland closed the Połowce and Sławatycze checkpoints on its Belarus border from 22 October 2026, citing security concerns. The move channels all traffic to larger crossings, lengthening passenger trips and raising freight costs. Companies moving goods or personnel through eastern Poland must re-route and build extra lead time into logistics plans.
Polish Border Guard Arrests Two Ukrainians Running Migrant-Smuggling Network
On 23 October 2026, Polish officers detained two Ukrainian nationals accused of running a lucrative network that smuggled migrants through Poland toward Germany. The arrests demonstrate ongoing law-enforcement pressure on facilitators and signal heightened vehicle inspections that could affect legitimate cross-border transport firms.
Shehyni–Medyka crossing closed to buses until 2027; services rerouted via Korczowa and Krościenko
Because of 14-month roadworks, buses can no longer use the Shehyni–Medyka border post; services are diverted to Korczowa and Krościenko, extending trips by roughly an hour and concentrating passenger volumes at alternative crossings.
Eleven Colombian Workers Found Without Permits in Lubuskie Wood-Processing Plant
Border Guard officers in Lubuskie voiced 11 deportation orders after finding Colombian workers without legal right to stay or work. The raid spotlights Poland’s stricter enforcement climate and urges employers to tighten document checks to avoid hefty fines and operational disruption.
Polish security service releases footage of April prisoner swap with Belarus, easing border tensions
ABW released video evidence of an April 2026 prisoner exchange with Belarus that freed journalist Andrzej Poczobut. While largely symbolic, the gesture suggests renewed—albeit limited—cross-border cooperation that could eventually benefit humanitarian and family-related travel between Poland and Belarus.
Warsaw Chopin keeps main runway 15/33 closed until 24 Oct; night curfews and capacity cuts remain
Chopin Airport’s main runway remains closed for resurfacing until early 24 October, limiting capacity, triggering night curfews and prompting weight restrictions on long-haul flights. Some cargo and business-jet operations are diverting to secondary Polish airports.
Poland keeps Połowce and Sławatycze crossings with Belarus closed amid security alert
Poland’s Border Guard bulletin dated 23 October confirms that the Połowce and Sławatycze points on the Belarus border stay closed, redirecting all traffic to larger crossings as Warsaw maintains heightened security.
Ten-hour car queues snarl Poland–Ukraine border ahead of long weekend
Live metrics on 23 October show car wait-times of over ten hours at the Malhowice–Nyzhankovychi checkpoint, foreshadowing a difficult holiday weekend on the Poland–Ukraine border. Business travellers and shuttle operators face delays and higher costs; officials advise using bigger crossings or rail alternatives.