A bill to abolish penalties for begging has been submitted to the Marshal's Office. Although the idea is supported by the Ombudsman, among others, it continues to provoke considerable controversy, according to Friday's edition of ‘Rzeczpospolita’.more

PKP Intercity will add 590 extra carriages to 340 of its most popular trains between 2 and 7 June, the operator announced on Tuesday. On selected days during the long weekend, Intercity will also run double Pendolino trains on selected routes.more

Ryanair’s winter flight schedule will feature 12 new routes from Warsaw’s two airports, including flights to Bologna, Manchester and Naples, the airline has announced. It added that it plans to base two new aircraft at Modlin Airport, thereby increasing the number of aircraft stationed there to eight.more

Karol Nawrocki ranks third among the presidents of the Third Republic of Poland, according to a poll published yesterday by 'Rzeczpospolita'. 40.8 per cent of respondents named Aleksander Kwaśniewski as the best president, 23.5 per cent named Lech Kaczyński, and 21.1 per cent named Nawrocki, according to an IBRiS poll for ‘Rz’.more

In a poll conducted for "Super Express" by the Pollster Research Institute, 71% of respondents supported Poland remaining in the European Union. Twenty-one percent of those surveyed wanted Poland to leave the EU.more

In 2025, Polish airports will serve 66.1 million passengers, which is 11.7 percent more than in 2024 and 26.6 percent more than in 2023, according to the Civil Aviation Authority. Scheduled flights most frequently flew to and from London, Milan, Rome, Oslo, and Amsterdam.more

President Karol Nawrocki remains the leader in the May rankings of trust in politicians, with 48 percent of respondents trusting him, according to a CBOS poll. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz came in second (45 percent trust), and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski came in third (44 percent trust).more

Foreign buyers are purchasing an increasing number of flats in Poland. According to a report by the GetHome.pl website, the number of such transactions has increased fivefold over the past 10 years. Ukrainians make up the majority, but there is also growing interest from other nationalities, including Indians, Turks and Czechs.more

In 2025, foreigners working and living in Poland will increase our GDP by PLN 200 billion to PLN 416 billion, or by 5.1% to 10.7%, according to the report "Migration in Poland," published by Tuesday's "Rzeczpospolita."more

According to Polish statistics, a woman who becomes a mother for the first time is over 31 years old – five years older than 25 years ago. Polish women are still among the youngest mothers in Europe, according to the Central Statistical Office. It added that in 1980, illegitimate children constituted 4.8% of the total, while in 2025, this figure rose to 28.4%.more

Half of Poles still feel confident in their jobs, but despite this, one in three respondents fears losing their jobs, according to the "Labor Market Barometer 2026" report prepared by Gi Group Holding. Among those fearing job loss, 66% are considering a career change.more

Influencer and streamer Piotr Hancke, known as Oczygang, has announced another charity event. He plans to cycle from Zakopane to Gdańsk to raise funds for the treatment of eight-year-old Maks Tocki, who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), he announced on social media.more

In May of this year, the average asking price on the Warsaw development market exceeded PLN 20,000 per square meter for the first time in history, according to Otodom data. However, experts point out that this is the result of a shift in the supply structure, with the average transaction price being nearly 14% lower.more

Airlines shouldn’t run out of fuel. Although the price has risen sharply, the fall in demand for air travel means we are still paying a moderate price for our journeys, reports “Dziennik Gazeta Prawna” today.more

Officers from the Vistula Border Guard Unit intervened twice against passengers who were joking that they had bombs in their luggage. They were fined and did not go on their holidays.more

At 10.00 am, city guards, accompanied by a bugler and a representative from the Museum of Kraków, will ceremonially open the gate in the Barbican, in keeping with an 18th-century tradition. The aim of this new attraction is to showcase Kraków as a city that is open and accessible to all.more

Our country ranks sixth in Europe and 19th globally among the most difficult countries to do business in, reports today's "Puls Biznesu." Poland's position improved slightly in the latest edition of the TMF Global Business Complexity Index 2026, but we're still far from the best.more

In recent years, Poles have become more physically active, but at the same time, their self-assessments of their physical fitness have deteriorated, according to data published yesterday by the Central Statistical Office (GUS).more

This year, 49% of Poles will go on vacation in spring or early summer, before the season begins, according to the "Poles' Own Wallet: Spending Season" study. Most often, such decisions are dictated by lower prices than during the peak summer season.more

The Ministry of Interior and Administration is preparing a package of legislative changes that will ensure that Polish passports are granted to individuals with genuine ties to our culture and state. The ministry assured that intensive work is underway on a new model for granting citizenship.more

The tax office in Poland has received reports of online transactions and is issuing summonses. It's looking for those operating illegally. Those selling old clothes or books needn't worry, reports "Rzeczpospolita."more

The uncertain geopolitical situation and rising costs of long-distance travel are driving tourist traffic to Poland. Reservations are growing at a double-digit rate, reports "Puls Biznesu."more

Traveling abroad doesn't guarantee the same earnings as a decade ago. Rising wages in Poland have made it profitable mainly for professionals and residents of poorer regions, writes Friday's "Rzeczpospolita."more

The shortage of bus drivers is becoming increasingly acute. This could raise ticket prices, threaten the survival of businesses, and, in the long run, cause many people to lose easy access to a doctor or a job, according to today's Gazeta Wyborcza.more

Autonomous taxis could appear on Polish streets this year. Industry companies are preparing the first tests, hoping for a regulatory breakthrough and the rapid development of this new market, reports today in "Rzeczpospolita."more

The SAFE loan agreement for Poland has been approved by the European Commission as the first and is ready for signature. It is scheduled to be signed on Friday in Warsaw. Following President Karol Nawrocki's veto of the initial bill, the government decided to grant the loan to Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), with the funds transferred to the army through the Armed Forces Support Fund.more