Poland Launches EU Biometric Entry/Exit System at All Border Crossings
Lufthansa Cabin Crew Strike Cancels Hundreds of Flights, Disrupting Polish Connections
Łódź Warehouse Sweep Finds Overstay and Triggers Six-Month Schengen Re-Entry Ban
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Polish Border Guard reports zero illegal crossings from Belarus as internal checks with Germany and Lithuania continue
A 9 April Border Guard communiqué shows zero illegal crossings from Belarus but sustained spot checks on the borders with Germany and Lithuania, where 11 travellers were turned back in one day. The government has extended the “temporary” controls until 1 October 2026, citing migration and security risks. Businesses should factor extra time for cross-border road travel and ensure that mobile employees carry valid documents.
EU biometric Entry/Exit System goes live on 10 April—last-minute guidance issued for Poland-bound travellers
Brussels confirmed on 9 April that the biometric Entry/Exit System will start operating at all Schengen borders on 10 April 2026, ending manual passport stamps. Poland’s border crossings are ready after two months of live testing. The change means automatic overstay alerts and new compliance duties for employers tracking assignees’ Schengen days.
Czech carrier RegioJet quits Polish domestic rail market but keeps international routes
RegioJet will end all Polish domestic rail operations on 3 May 2026, blaming regulatory barriers, but will keep its Prague-linked cross-border trains. Ticket holders get automatic refunds and PLN 100 compensation. The move leaves PKP Intercity dominant on major business routes, reducing travel options for corporate passengers.