Is breaking the restrictions a practice of independent outdoor sports, e.g. recreational cycling; whether restaurants will continue to provide take-out meals - the government portal gov.pl/koronawirus answers such questions.more
LOT Polish Airlines has extended the suspension of all international and national flights in response to a government travel ban aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.more
All EU countries and the Schengen area except Ireland closed their external borders for travel, which are not necessary - the European Commission announced today. 12 EU countries have restored temporary border controls within Schengen.more
The European Commission announced on Monday that Poland had activated a European Union mechanism to bring home Poles from abroad, as many had been unable to return due to the coronavirus epidemic situation.more
The European Union urged its 27 members on Monday to unblock their borders and allow freight vehicles to cross from one country to another within 15 minutes to ensure the flow of basic supplies and medical equipment.more
In the first week of the "LOT do domu" action, 25.7 thousand citizens returned to Poland, mainly from Great Britain, Ireland, Norway, the USA and Spain. The carrier made 185 flights.more
Spain will restrict entry for most foreigners at air and sea ports for the next 30 days to help stem its coronavirus epidemic, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday.more
People who are subject to mandatory quarantine, after crossing the border, can apply for sickness benefits - said yesterday Karol Jagielski, a regional spokesman for the Social Insurance Institution.more
The state will pay up to 40% of employees' salaries. average salary for companies that will keep jobs; all self-employed, micro-entrepreneurs will be exempt from paying ZUS contributions for 3 months if their revenues have fallen by more than 50% compared to February this year - informed President Andrzej Duda.more
Weddings in churches on the Isle of Wight should be attended by only five people and Islanders aged over 70 are 'strongly advised' against attending, the Church of England has said.more
Due to the growing level of coronavirus infection and related recommendations for protection against the spread of the epidemic, the Polish Center for Sexual Health in London, together with the Association of Young Polish Emigration from Warsaw, is launching an assistance project for Poles in Europe.more
EERC stationary offices have been closed due to coronavirus. However, advisers are still helping Poles and other Eastern European citizens by phone.more
LOT Polish Airlines as part of the operation #LOTdoDomu carried over 12,000 passengers - today announced the Ministry of State Assets. The aircraft made 82 flights.more
During the meeting of the presidium of the Government Crisis Management Team, a decision was made to open further border crossings and change the character of several already operating ones - the Polish Ministry of Interior and Administration informed yesterday evening.more
