The Polish coast is attracting an increasing number of tourists from the Czech Republic, and the 2026 season could set a record in this regard, experts have assessed. They added that the Baltic’s growing popularity is driven by factors such as lower prices compared to Croatia, good road infrastructure, and high service standards.more

Although the vast majority of us claim to maintain a work-life balance, in practice, taking time off rarely means completely disconnecting from professional duties. For many employees, vacations are associated with stress, checking work emails, and feelings of guilt.more

"The missile that violated Polish airspace on Thursday and landed in the Lublin region was armed and, in all likelihood, Russian," Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on Thursday. He thanked all EU and NATO leaders for their solidarity and readiness to help. "We do not yet know whether the missile was fired at Poland intentionally," noted Radosław Sikorski.more

An unidentified object was detected in Polish airspace on Thursday at 3:40 a.m. An F-16 fighter jet was scrambled to identify and intercept it. The object disappeared from radar at 3:46 a.m., and its probable crash site was located near the village of Tarnawa-Kolonia, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces (DORSZ) reported.more

On Monday, an amendment to the Animal Protection Act banning the tethering of dogs and cats was published in the Journal of Laws. It will enter into force 12 months after the date of publication, meaning the regulations will take effect on July 28, 2027.more

In 2025, a person who turns 15 in Poland will spend 36 years in the labour market, according to data cited by the Polish Economic Institute. This is the seventh-lowest working life expectancy in the European Union.more

“As a society, we are not yet ready to discuss raising the retirement age,” said Liwiusz Laska, Director-General of the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), in today’s edition of 'Rzeczpospolita'. He also pointed out that ZUS’s role is not to engage in political debate, but to show citizens the consequences of their decisions.more

In July, 59 per cent of Poles considered the situation at their workplace to be good – a fall of 5 percentage points compared with June. 13 per cent of people rated it as bad (an increase of 2 percentage points), according to a CBOS survey. Assessments of the situation on local labour markets have also deteriorated.more

180 reports of hate crimes against Ukrainian citizens in just six months – an increase of over 30 percent. Politicians and "Russian bots" are not the only culprits, reports "Rzeczpospolita."more

The Job Offer Barometer, which indicates changes in the number of job advertisements, increased by 2.9 points in June compared to May this year, according to the latest expert report.more

The authorities at Wrocław Airport have signed a contract for the construction of a new terminal, which will be used to handle passengers from outside the Schengen area. It will cost 15.4 million zlotys and is due to be completed by the end of April 2027. The project is part of the expansion of the main terminal, which is currently being designed.more

During the holiday season, prices in restaurants along the Baltic coast are highest in areas with the greatest tourist traffic, which is due to the so-called ‘promenade economy’, according to economist Justyna Osuch-Mallett. The average price for 100 gr of cod is around 20 zł, and for a waffle with toppings it ranges from 20 to 30 zł.more

Half of Poles prefer to organize their vacation independently, while less than 14% choose the all-inclusive option, according to the Provident Barometer survey. The publication indicates that trips focused on sightseeing and exploring new places are more popular than trips focused on sunbathing.more

A direct flight from Wrocław to Bilbao in Spain will commence on 19 December. During the winter season, Wizz Air will operate flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and during the summer season on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, according to Wrocław Airport.more

In the second quarter of this year, demand for new flats fell compared with the start of the year, according to data from BIG DATA RynekPierwotny.pl. During this period, sales fell most sharply in Łódź, the Tri-City and Wrocław. Flat prices remained stable in most major cities.more

From October this year, Wizz Air will operate flights from Poland to Egypt from several airports – including Modlin, near Warsaw, Gdańsk and Kraków – representatives of the Hungarian airline announced on Wednesday. The company will also launch flights to Turin in Italy and Lyon in France.more

According to a salary report by Sedlak & Sedlak, the total remuneration of an expert promoted to senior expert rises by as much as 86 per cent. The new technology sector offers the highest pay, but it is also possible to earn very well outside the IT sector, according to ‘Puls Biznesu’.more

There are over a thousand drone operators per 100,000 inhabitants in Poland. Most are hobbyists who use drones for recreational purposes, but the use of drones in business is slowly growing - reported "Puls Biznesu".more

The latest market data shows that household chemicals saw the fastest price increases in May. This is according to the periodically published "Retail Store Price Index" report by UCE Research and WSB Merito Universities. The analysis covered over 90,000 prices.more

Record-breaking temperatures are forecast across Poland this weekend. In an interview with PAP, meteorologist Michał Brennek explained that the heatwave will be most severe in cities due to dense urban development. He also warned of the danger of upcoming tropical nights.more

The average Pole will spend an average of PLN 2,042 on vacation this year – nearly PLN 300 more than last year – according to the "Holiday Wallet of Poles 2026" study. The average household will spend approximately PLN 5,100 on summer vacations, which is over PLN 700 more than in 2025.more

A World Bank report shows that artificial intelligence could increase Poland's GDP by 12 percent by 2035. According to this analysis, AI could also reduce the number of jobs by over 340,000 by 2035.more

Wrocław Airport has won the ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award 2025 in the category of airports serving up to 5 million passengers per year. It is the first Polish airport to win this title in the competition's more than 20-year history.more

Nearly 60% of young Poles said they would only take out a mortgage if the installment wouldn't reduce their daily standard of living. Meanwhile, 30% indicated they wouldn't rule out renting for the rest of their lives, according to a report by Otodom and Invest Komfort.more

By the end of 2025, single-person households constituted 35% of all households in Poland, up from 22% in 2006, the Polish Economic Institute noted. It added that the share of households with children decreased from 37% to 25%.more