At the end of June, PKP Intercity will start running to Croatia, specifically to Rijeka, located in the northwestern part of the country. Although the port city located on hills has not been particularly popular among Polish tourists so far, thanks to the new rail connection, this will probably change soon.more

Among the professions analyzed, the most respected by society are firefighters, nurses, skilled workers and miners. The least respected professions are: stockbroker, politician and influencer - according to a survey by the Public Opinion Research Center.more

Poland has become Europe's most overlooked military and economic power, with an army larger than Britain, France or Germany and living standards that are close to eclipsing Japan's, notes the Economist, adding that a win for Trzaskowski would strengthen Poland's influence, while a win for Nawrocki would do the opposite.more

Today, the European Day of Safe Travel Abroad will be celebrated for the first time, which is to promote conscious and responsible travel abroad, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. As part of this initiative, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide information on how to prepare for travel in order to avoid various inconveniences.more

Before level crossings protected by horns or sound and light signals, drivers will no longer be obliged to give the Rp1 ‘Attention’ audible signal, the Ministry of Infrastructure has announced.more

Wedel is working on another investment, in a new production line. It also does not rule out acquiring a factory, as well as going outside the chocolate business, the company's 2024 activity report stated.more

From 1 June, new regulations governing the employment of foreigners in Poland will come into force. Among other things, they provide for streamlining procedures and tightening sanctions for illegal employment. Labour offices will also face changes.more

An American fast food chain that has won the hearts of consumers from Ohio to Dubai is preparing to enter the Polish market. Talks with a franchisee are entering a decisive phase, ‘Puls Biznesu’ reports today.more

The National Electoral Commission has announced full results of the presidential election from 99 percent of the electoral commissions. All votes have already been counted abroad, on ships and platforms, and in ten provinces. According to the late poll, Rafał Trzaskowski is leading with 31.2 percent of the votes, closely followed by Karol Nawrocki with 29.7 percent.more

Tomorrow the voter will receive a ballot paper at the polling station with the names of the 13 presidential candidates. To cast a valid vote, put an X in the box next to the name of the candidate of your choice. Voting will take place between 7am and 9pm.more

According to Goldman Sachs economists, a victory by KO presidential candidate Rafał Trzaskowski would strengthen the Polish currency and favour a ‘dovish attitude’ of the central bank. This is in contrast to a win by PiS candidate Karol Nawrocki, which would weaken the zloty and favour ‘hawkish sentiment’.more

Poland's economic growth in the first quarter of 2025 is the fastest among Eastern European countries, driven by domestic consumption, Bloomberg reported yesterday.more

Rafał Trzaskowski can count on the support of 32.6 percent of respondents, Karol Nawrocki 26.4 percent, Sławomir Mentzen 10.8 percent, Magdalena Biejat 6 percent, Szymon Hołownia 5.3 percent, and Adrian Zandberg 3.4 percent - according to the latest IBRiS poll for the Onet portal.more

Forty-two per cent of those surveyed believe that Sunday trading should be reinstated; 49 per cent are of the opposite opinion and 8 per cent do not know, according to a poll by the Opinia24 studio for Radio Zet. The issue of Sunday shopping divides the public, as well as the electorate of the presidential candidates.more

The Scientific and Academic Computer Network today reported a possible attempt to interfere in the election campaign. The Internal Security Agency has been notified.more

Employers on the Vistula are increasingly turning to B2B contracts, temporary work and outsourcing. This is all the more so as there is an increase in the number of professionals and specialists who do not care about having a permanent position, as indicated in today's publication “Rzeczpospolita”.more

In April this year, Lublin Airport served 36,949 passengers, which is almost 25 percent more compared to April last year. In the whole of 2024, 426,000 people used the airport's services.more

More than 63 percent of Poles fear a threat to the existence of the state, 36.7 percent declare a willingness to flee in the event of an attack - according to the latest IBRiS survey for PAP. The willingness to fight and defend neighbors is decreasing, individualism and caution in social relations are increasing - IBRiS assesses.more

Poland is on the threshold of a "demographic earthquake" - in 15 years, about 40 percent of citizens will be seniors, and the number of centenarians will exceed 20,000 (today there are three times fewer). This is a huge organizational and financial challenge not only for the healthcare system, but for the entire country and society.more

Since the beginning of the year, eight Poles have been expelled by the US services and another six are in the deportation process, according to data provided to ‘Gazeta Wyborcza’ by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.more

Rafal Trzaskowski would get 31 per cent of the vote in the election, Karol Nawrocki 25 per cent and Slawomir Mentzen 14 per cent. - according to an Opinia24 poll for TVN's ‘Facts’. According to the survey, Magdalena Biejat would be voted for by 6 per cent of respondents, while Szymon Hołownia and Adrian Zandberg would be voted for by 5 per cent of respondents each.more

For 33 percent of Poles, collecting the right amount for the holidays is the biggest financial challenge this spring; for the same group, renovation is such a challenge - according to the study "Poles' Own Wallet: Spring Challenges 2025".more

The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, appealed yesterday to compatriots abroad with Polish citizenship and valid documents to take part in the presidential election. ‘A few hundred votes can make a difference to the outcome of this vote, so it's worth feeling the power of your vote’. - he stressed.more

Attacks on health professionals - from verbal abuse and online harassment to physical violence - are unfortunately now a global phenomenon, even in countries with strong health systems, wrote Dr Nino Berdzuli, director of the WHO Office in Poland, on her LinkedIn profile.more

The latest Eurostat data show that in 2023 Poland will have the highest prison population ratio per 100,000 inhabitants among European Union countries.more