Poland aims to finish Belarus border wall by mid-2026, fortifying ‘East Shield’
Poland tightens rules for free accommodation of Ukrainian refugees starting November
Katowice Airport unveils record winter schedule – 75 routes in 39 countries
Últimas Noticias
Fitch: Ukrainian refugees unlikely to leave, will keep Poland’s labour market tight
Fitch Ratings says Ukrainian refugees are set to remain in Poland, propping up a chronically tight labour market and underpinning 3 % GDP growth. Employers should plan for long-term integration rather than expecting a mass return to Ukraine.
LOT Polish Airlines Announces Warsaw–Almaty Service, Strengthening Central-Asia Links
LOT announced a direct Warsaw–Almaty service starting 31 May 2026, revealed on 23 Oct 2025. The route bolsters Poland’s connections with Central Asia, offering faster travel for business travellers and supporting growing bilateral trade. Employers with Kazakh projects gain a new same-ticket option via Warsaw.
Lower Silesian Office Opens Extra Evening Sessions to Clear Residence-Card Backlog
Lower Silesia’s immigration office will run extra evening and weekend sessions on 7, 9, 21 and 23 Oct 2025 to speed up residence-card processing under an EU FAMI project. Employers in the region should reserve slots quickly and ensure full documentation to help reduce an 11-month backlog.
Foreign Minister Sikorski in Pakistan: ‘No Tolerance for Illegal Immigration to Poland’
On a visit to Islamabad, Polish FM Radosław Sikorski declared “no tolerance” for irregular migration and warned Pakistani citizens against using the Belarus route to enter the EU. A new MoU promises deeper economic ties but Pakistan pressed for more legal work visas. Employers hiring from Pakistan should expect stricter vetting of applicants and be ready to demonstrate full compliance.
EU Summit Adopts Migration Conclusions; Poland Reaffirms Hard-Line Position
EU leaders agreed fresh conclusions on migration at the 23 Oct 2025 European Council. Poland backed tougher external-border measures but rejected mandatory migrant relocation, stressing its existing burden from Ukrainian refugees. Warsaw also defended its decision to prolong internal border checks until April 2026, a move that is already raising logistics costs for companies. Mobility specialists should plan for continued Schengen disruption and stricter Polish vetting of foreign workers.
Poland Processes 11,200 Asylum Claims in Nine Months; Ukrainians Top the List
Official statistics released on 23 Oct 2025 show 11,200 asylum applications in Poland so far this year—down nine percent—dominated by Ukrainians. Filings at the Belarus border have plummeted after a March law curtailing on-the-spot claims. Employers should watch for faster but stricter asylum processing as Warsaw revises its migration strategy.
Rome–Kraków Connection: LOT Adds Non-Stop Flights From March 2026
LOT will begin five weekly Rome–Kraków flights on 30 Mar 2026, announced on 23 Oct 2025. The route supports Italy’s large business-services footprint in southern Poland and offers faster, same-day travel for consultants and project staff.