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Meteorological institute issues thunderstorm and frost warnings for 13 Polish provinces
IMGW’s 12 May level-one thunderstorm and frost alerts span most eastern and southern provinces, prompting airlines, rail operators and road hauliers to prepare for short-notice disruptions overnight into 13 May. Business travellers should allow extra transit time and monitor carrier updates.
Nationwide e-ID outage in Poland freezes online residence-permit filings
Poland’s Trusted Profile e-ID system went down on 11 May, blocking access to the MOS portal that has been mandatory for all residence-permit applications since late April. Foreign employees and the companies sponsoring them cannot file or sign applications, putting lawful-stay deadlines and corporate compliance at risk. HR teams should prepare paper contingencies and document the outage.
Italian air-traffic strike strands Polish business travellers on 11 May
Co-ordinated strikes across Italy’s aviation sector on 11 May led to the cancellation of around 38 % of flights, including several LOT services from Warsaw. Polish business and leisure travellers face significant delays, with limited eligibility for EU261 compensation. Companies should reroute urgent trips and budget for knock-on supply-chain delays.
UK regulator launches campaign against unlicensed immigration advisers—vital for Polish applicants
Britain’s IAA has launched a national campaign urging migrants to verify that their immigration advisers are properly regulated. With Polish nationals forming the UK’s largest EU community, the move is highly relevant: using an unlicensed adviser can ruin applications and expose employers to fines. Companies should audit their UK-immigration supply chain.
Truck accident closes westbound A4 corridor, key route to Germany
A crash involving a lorry shut the westbound A4 near Opole on 11 May, blocking one of Poland’s primary east-west freight arteries to Germany for several hours. International trucks and long-distance coaches faced detours and delays; a single lane reopened late afternoon under reduced speed limits.
Severe-storm alerts blanket 13 Polish regions, disrupting travel plans
IMGW yellow warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds take effect across most of Poland from 14:00 CET on 11 May. Airports, rail operators and highway agencies expect delays and temporary restrictions, potentially affecting onward international connections. Travellers should monitor real-time alerts and build extra buffers into itineraries.