Poland Extends Border Checks with Germany and Lithuania to 4 April 2026
Polish Customs Database Outage Halts Freight at Three Ukraine–Poland Crossings
Locomotive Breakdowns Cause 100-Minute Delays on PKP Intercity Services
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Departure Delays Surge to 68 % at Warsaw Chopin Airport Amid Ongoing Cold Snap
Icy conditions at Warsaw Chopin Airport pushed departure delays to 68 percent on 18 January, with average waits topping half an hour. Travellers—especially those with tight connections—should allow extra time and prepare for possible knock-on effects across domestic and European networks.
Poland Breaks Ground on €2.5 Billion “East Shield” Fortifications Along Russian and Belarusian Borders
Warsaw has begun building the €2.5 billion East Shield defensive barrier along the frontiers with Russia and Belarus. While existing legal crossings stay open, freight and passenger flows will be channelled through fewer gates with much tighter screening—something mobility and supply-chain managers must plan for over the next three years.
ETIAS Countdown: Brussels Confirms Late-2026 Launch—What Polish-Bound Travellers Must Do Now
The EU has locked in a late-2026 soft launch for ETIAS, meaning business travellers to Poland from visa-waiver countries will soon need a €20 online authorisation. Companies should begin adapting booking systems, traveller briefings and invitation letters well ahead of enforcement.
Ukrainian Checkpoints into Poland Flowing Freely—But One IT Glitch Can Upend Schedules
Queues at major Ukrainian–Polish crossings are short, but sporadic customs-IT failures can suddenly extend waits to an hour. Companies should combine live data with paper backups and contingency buffers in travel or delivery plans.
NATO Airlift Surge at Rzeszów–Jasionka Squeezes Slots for Winter Charters and Corporate Shuttles
Heavy NATO cargo traffic at Rzeszów airport is bumping civil charters and delaying corporate shuttles by up to 40 minutes. Advance slot booking and flexible itineraries are essential for firms routing staff or freight through Poland’s south-east gateway.
Warsaw Humanitarian Volunteer Charged with Smuggling 15 Asylum Seekers to Germany
A Warsaw aid worker faces an eight-count indictment for allegedly helping 15 asylum seekers leave Poland for Germany using refugee documents. The high-profile case highlights intensified scrutiny of document misuse and the need for strict compliance by NGOs and employers alike.