Poland will on Thursday re-establish a buffer zone at part of its border with Belarus to deter migration, the Polish Government announced on Monday. Warsaw accuses Moscow and Minsk of orchestrating an influx of African migrants through Belarus into Poland.more
In May, 37 percent respondents were supporters of Donald Tusk's government, 37 percent as opponents, and 24 percent declared indifference - according to the latest CBOS survey. This means that the number of government supporters increased slightly last month.more
Polish tourists booked hotels for holidays more in advance this year than in 2023; the average length of stay in accommodation facilities and the amount paid for overnight stays is increasing, according to data compiled by a provider of IT solutions for hotels.more
In May this year, everyday purchases became more expensive by an average of 2.9 per cent y-o-y; sweets and desserts became most expensive, according to the ‘Retail Price Index’ conducted by UCE Research and WSB Merito Universities. In April, prices rose by 2.4 per cent year-on-year in shops.more
A recently published report shows that recently, for at least two weeks, nearly 67% of Poles actually experience fatigue and lack of energy, low mood, sleep disorders and other symptoms most often associated with depression. Among them, the fewest indications concerned suicidal thoughts and acts, feelings of guilt and reduced self-worth, as well as decreased appetite.more
On Sunday, June 9, the summer correction of the railway timetable came into force. We will get from Warsaw to Gdańsk in record time of 2 hours. 25 min., travelers will be able to use 13 new stops, including: in Szczecin and Kołobrzeg.more
Before taking up seasonal work, it is worth checking the terms of the offer and opinions about the company, especially since the rates vary greatly. The contract with the employer should be signed no later than on the first day - recommend specialists from Manpower.more
As a sign of mourning for the soldier who died after being injured on the border with Belarus, state flags will be lowered to half-mast in all units subordinated to the Ministry of National Defense, informed the General Staff of the Polish Army.more
Kraków has equalled Warsaw in terms of the number of jobs in the modern business services sector and exceeded 100,000 jobs, according to the ABSL report presented on Wednesday. The authors predict that this number will increase by 3,000 people in Q1 2025.more
In a CBOS survey on mobbing, 85 percent employees declared that they feel good in their workplace. People working in public institutions experience inappropriate treatment by their superiors slightly more often than in the private sector.more
According to information from "Wprost", Darren Aronofsky, the American director of such films as "Requiem for a Dream", "The Wrestler" and "Black Swan", obtained Polish citizenship - reported the portal Wprost.pl.more
Half of the young people surveyed imagine that they will be working full-time in the future, including 10 per cent in managerial roles, and 37 per cent would like to take up an independent form of employment, according to a study by the ‘THINK!’ foundation. The authors added that 24 per cent of respondents want to run their own business.more
Attempts by migrants to illegally enter Poland by air - mainly from Greece - have intensified. Nearly 600 cases in the first quarter,' reported “Rzeczpospolita” today.more
Only just over 47 percent Poles want the working week shortened to four days - according to an IBRiS survey conducted for Radio ZET. Almost 40% do not want to shorten the working week while maintaining the current salaries. respondents - according to the study.more
The Kremlin is most likely preparing a major disinformation campaign, and its services are examining the mood in the Vistula region - notes in today's edition of "Rzeczpospolita".more
Only every third adult Pole declares that they visit a dentist's office every six months to check their teeth. 26.7% of Poles do it once a year, 14.3% - only once every two years, and over one tenth - every quarter. According to some dentists, the results of the latest survey are quite disturbing.more
Since 2004, 550 million people have checked in at Polish airports, of which 40.8 percent served Chopin Airport. Last year of 52 million travelers 64.7 percent cleared by regional ports. Currently, the aviation industry provides 1%. contribution to Polish GDP.more
From 1 June, if someone takes out a loan with a restricted PESEL, the citizen whose number has been used will not have to repay the obligation. All financial institutions will have to check the PESEL Number Reservation Register before they give someone a loan or sign a contract.more
Only 55 percent bathing areas in Poland are of very good quality - according to a report published by the European Commission. This is the worst result in the EU, because the EU average is 85%.more
Due to the probably Russian cyberattack on the Polish Press Agency and disinformation about the alleged mobilization in Poland, the Internal Security Agency, in cooperation with the Ministry of Digitization, took immediate action - said Jacek Dobrzyński, spokesman for the Minister Coordinator of Special Services.more
Almost 60 per cent of Poles plan to go on a holiday trip with a budget of up to PLN 3,000 per person, according to a Santander Consumer Bank survey. For 48 per cent of respondents, the most burdensome expense during a holiday is booking accommodation, it indicated.more
A Polish man released from a Congolese prison has returned to his country after the authorities intervened. According to him, he was imprisoned due to ‘unfortunate presidential diplomacy’ during a visit to Rwanda. According to Mieszko Pawlak, minister at the KPRP, it was a conversation between Andrzej Duda and the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo that led to his release.more
The greatest number of opponents of Poland's presence in the European Union are among the youngest Poles - according to a survey prepared by Opinia24 commissioned by TOK FM as part of a grant from the European Parliament.more
More than half of Poles are satisfied with the quality of their sleep. This is much more than a few months ago, but less than during the pandemic. Among the reasons that make it difficult to fall asleep, respondents most often indicate excessive thinking and racing thoughts, uncertainty about the future or waking up at night. more