Nearly 4 million people have visited the Tatra National Park's trails from the beginning of the year to early September, with over 1 million in August alone, according to Tatra National Park Director Szymon Ziobrowski. Despite the record attendance, park director Szymon Ziobrowski assures that despite the record-breaking number of visitors, tourist traffic is controlled.more
Eleven retro train journeys along the most interesting railway routes are planned from September to December as part of the 11th edition of the ‘Małopolska Railway Tourism Trails’ project. The inaugural journey will take place tomorrow from Tarnów to Ciężkowice.more
Poland ranks 21st in the EU in terms of housing affordability and quality. It stands out positively in terms of the technical condition of its housing stock, according to an analysis by consulting firm JLL based on Eurostat data for 2024.more
Ukraine is so close that Poles are acutely aware of the threat, the BBC reported today, commenting on the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones. The British broadcaster recalled that following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Polish military spending has increased significantly.more
The military shot down drones over Poland after Polish airspace was repeatedly violated overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. The Prime Minister is in contact with the President, the Minister of Defense, and NATO. The government will convene for an emergency meeting. A briefing at the National Security Bureau (BBN) is scheduled.more
The Supreme Audit Office has estimated that PLN 20 billion was spent unwisely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The responsible state authorities and institutions, healthcare entities and services were not prepared for the outbreak of COVID-19, announced Marian Banaś, head of the Supreme Audit Office.more
Over 61,000 travelers used Lublin Airport in August of this year. This is 7 percent more than in August of last year and the highest number in the airport's 13-year history, the company announced. In 2024, Lublin Airport served nearly 426,000 passengers.more
57.6 percent of respondents do not believe that President Karol Nawrocki will become independent from PiS and its chairman Jarosław Kaczyński, Wirtualna Polska reported, citing a United Surveys poll.more
Yesterday, the British newspaper "Financial Times" reported on a project by Polish billionaire Roman Karkosik, whose initiative is to build Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in the village of Konotopie (Kujawsko-Pomorskie). The statue will be 55 meters tall and, according to "FT," will be consecrated on August 15, 2026.more
Prime Minister Donald Tusk, after a meeting of the so-called coalition of the willing in Paris, emphasized that Poland does not plan to send troops to Ukraine, even after the war ends. "We are responsible for logistics; this form of Polish presence is accepted by everyone," the head of government explained.more
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Poland's entry into the ‘trillionaire club’ and an increase in citizens' disposable income. Prof. Jacek Tomkiewicz from Kozminski University pointed out that although this income is growing rapidly, Poles can still buy less than Germans or French people.more
Wizz Air carried nearly 10 million passengers to and from Poland from January to September of this year, an increase of 18.5% compared to the same period in 2024, the carrier announced. Since the beginning of the year, Wizz Air has operated nearly 44,000 connections to and from 11 Polish cities.more
Poland is deporting only a fraction of those who should leave its territory. The register of undesirable persons already includes 31,000 foreigners, reveals today's "Rzeczpospolita." Since the beginning of 2025, 1,100 foreigners have forcibly left Poland.more
Krakow Airport is lifting the limit on liquids in hand luggage as of today (3 September), announced airport CEO Lukasz Strutynski. This will be possible thanks to the installation of 10 modern CT scanners, which operate at security checkpoints.more
In nearly two-thirds of European countries, the number of completed residential projects decreased, while prices per square meter increased, according to a Deloitte report. The largest increases – over 19 percent – were recorded in Poland, with Kraków leading the list with an annual increase of over 28 percent.more
After 26 years of NATO membership, our country is still not covered by the military pipeline system (CEPS), so in the event of a conflict we may run out of fuel for our army - writes "Dziennik Gazeta Prawna" today.more
One in five Poles meets the criteria for workaholism, according to research conducted by the educational platform Centrum Profilaktyki Społecznej (Centre for Social Prevention). This phenomenon has an impact on families – therapists are increasingly encountering patients who do not know how to live together after years of a ‘long-distance marriage’.more
In the latest European Railway Station Index 2025 ranking, Wrocław Główny railway station ranked first in the category of stations serving fewer than 50 million passengers per year. Overall, it ranked second in Europe, behind only Zurich, the PKP Group announced in a press release.more
Polish President Karol Nawrocki clashed with Prime Minister Donald Tusk over benefits for Ukrainian refugees and foreign policy, including relations with US President Donald Trump, the British newspaper Financial Times wrote yesterday.more
Work is underway at the site of yesterday's F-16 fighter jet crash in Radom. The black box has been secured and the pilot's body has been found. According to those involved in the case, it may take many months to determine the cause of the accident. Following the crash, F-16 flights have been restricted.more
After the summer holidays, PKP Intercity is introducing changes to its timetable, including faster connections, extended running times for selected seasonal trains, and the launch of new routes. The changes are related to a timetable adjustment that comes into effect on 31 August.more
Stanisław Soyka, singer, pianist, violinist, composer and arranger, one of the most important artists on the Polish music scene in recent decades, died yesterday at the age of 66, according to Polish Radio.more
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced yesterday that the drone that crashed and exploded near Osiny in the Lublin region was a Russian provocation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will protest against the perpetrator, announced Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. The Lublin prosecutor's office is also investigating the explosion.more
AI will not replace many professions and jobs soon, although he often thinks so - writes "Puls Biznesu". The transformation impact of this technology will take place differently - by changing the way of human work, not its elimination. The key will be to adapt to new tasks as part of your profession - says the newspaper.more
Two-thirds of Poles believe that having someone at work with whom they can communicate without words is important, according to a report by the Pracuj.pl portal. This percentage increases in proportion to job satisfaction. This shows how important informal bonds are at work, according to the authors of the study.more
