The availability of alcohol is increasing in Poland. Experts warn

Alcohol prices in Poland are not keeping pace with wage growth, which means that alcohol is becoming more affordable. According to the World Health Organisation, this is one of the factors that may contribute to higher alcohol consumption.more

Last year saw an increase in the number of applications from foreigners for Polish citizenship, confirming the continuing interest in settling in Poland, as reported by ‘Dziennik Gazeta Prawna’ on Wednesday.more

Poland is carrying out the biggest modernisation of its navy since the Cold War and is developing long-neglected maritime capabilities in response to the threat posed by Russia in the Baltic Sea, the British newspaper Financial Times reported on Thursday.more

2025 was another year of improvement in the well-being of Poles. Compared to 2024, there was an increase in the number of respondents declaring that they often felt proud of their achievements. Their percentage is the highest since 1990, according to a CBOS survey published on Monday.more

Wizz Air plans to launch routes to Varna, Bulgaria, and Rimini, Italy, from Warsaw-Modlin Airport, as well as a connection between Kraków and Rhodes, Greece, the airline announced. The airline added that the first flights on the new routes will take place in May and June of this year.more

According to data provided by companies in the tourism industry, Poles mainly choose to spend their holidays in southern Europe or warm countries, including Spain, Malta, Egypt, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.more

Poles who drink alcohol most often reach for beer. According to a study by Brainlab, 54% believe that advertisements ignore the negative effects of drinking. Student Action, which presented the study's findings, calls for, among other things, a ban on alcohol advertising.more

Wizz Air will launch a direct connection between Krakow and Budapest on 29 April. Flights will operate four times a week, the carrier said in a statement.more

Lublin Airport will launch three new routes this year – to Maastricht, Rijeka and Trapani – the company's management announced last week. Last year, the airport handled 11 per cent more passengers. The airport authorities expect last year's financial loss to be reduced by several million zlotys.more

Tax revenues in Poland, relative to GDP, are among the lowest in the EU, especially when compared to rapidly growing public spending, the "Puls Biznesu" newspaper reported in Tuesday's edition. However, Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański has declared that there will be no new taxes, the newspaper noted.more

Multicoloured vegetables and fruit, followed by whole grain products, then healthy sources of protein with limited meat content, and finally nuts, legumes and eggs – these are the current dietary recommendations for Poles. For several years now, they have been presented in the form of a so-called plate, which replaced the previous pyramid.more

The value and quantity of alcoholic beverages sold is decreasing, while non-alcoholic beer and wine sales are increasing. The alcohol-free market is now worth PLN 2 billion, according to Friday's edition of ‘Rzeczpospolita’.more

A survey conducted by the Pollster Research Institute on behalf of ‘Super Express’ shows that 69% of respondents reject Polexit, and 70% do not want to adopt the euro.more

Poles are divided when it comes to opinions on the possible outbreak of war with Russia, with 47% fearing such a scenario and 42% not, according to a poll commissioned by Radio ZET.more

According to a survey published yesterday, 49% of Poles have made financial New Year's resolutions. Such resolutions are most often made by younger people, aged 18-24. In this group, 67% have financial plans for the new year.more

According to analyses prepared by companies from the tourism industry, Poles mainly go to the Polish mountains and warm countries, such as Morocco and Egypt, during their winter holidays. One of them reports that interest in exotic destinations for next year's holidays has increased by 33 per cent compared to last year.more

In 2025, apartment prices will increase the most in the Tricity area – by 10% compared to 2024 – according to preliminary BIG DATA data from RynekPierwotny.pl. Gdańsk is hot on the heels of the capital, while Kraków has fallen to third place in the ranking of the most expensive metropolises.more

Last year, during peak summer vacations, the mountains overtook the Baltic Sea as the top travel destination for Poles for the first time in years, according to Travelist.pl. However, throughout 2025, the Polish coast remained the leader, accounting for 43% of all bookings.more

From 1 January, the minimum wage will increase by PLN 140 to PLN 4,806 gross, and the minimum hourly rate to PLN 31.40 gross. The take-home pay will be approximately PLN 3,605. In the last 25 years, the largest increase in the minimum wage was in 2024. At that time, the benefit increased by a total of PLN 700.more

Warsaw is the leader in terms of tourist attractions in Poland, followed by the districts of Nowy Sącz and Kłodzko. Krakow ranks fourth, according to yesterday's information from the Central Statistical Office (GUS). The Małopolska Province is the most attractive province in the country in terms of tourism, according to the statistical office.more

62% of Poles surveyed said that, overall, 2025 was a good year for them personally. In terms of personal and professional outcomes, and in relation to Poland and the world, respondents generally rate it slightly better than the previous year, according to a CBOS study.more

In ninety counties, the fertility rate is already below one child per woman. Fertility rates are above the national average in regions surrounding the largest cities, reports today's "Puls Biznesu."more

Ferry operator Unity Line reported an accident on Monday on the Skania ferry on the Świnoujście-Ystad route. Near Rügen, one passenger was found in the water. A search operation coordinated by the German rescue service lasted several hours, but was unsuccessful.more

The new air defence system, which will be built along Poland's eastern border, will cost €2 billion, Deputy Minister of National Defence Cezary Tomczyk said yesterday in an interview with ‘The Guardian’ daily.more

One household throws away 165 kg of food per year, which is approximately 67 kg per capita, according to data from the Institute of Environmental Protection - National Research Institute. According to the Institute, Christmas is the period of greatest food overproduction in Polish homes.more

Preparing a traditional dinner for four people will cost almost 4 percent more than in 2024. However, more and more Poles are not sticking to the Christmas Eve canon of 12 dishes, reports today's "Rzeczpospolita."more

Ukrainians are facing growing hostility from Poles, and the change in society is due in part to the prevailing disinformation and the policies pursued by President Karol Nawrocki, the British newspaper The Guardian reported on Monday.more

Thirty-three percent of participants in the "Gifts and Building Close Relationships" study consider the recipient's interests and tastes when choosing a gift. Nearly half (48%) feel satisfied when seeing the recipient's happiness.more