A straightforward guide to surviving and thriving in Poland as a foreigner. We break down residency permits (Karta Pobytu), visa updates, tax rules, healthcare, and cost-of-living changes.
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Severe storms and strong winds have caused major power grid failures in the Mazowieckie and Kujawsko-Pomorskie voivodeships, leaving thousands of customers without electricity and blocking roads with hanging cables. Storm Damage in Mazovia and Kuyavian-Pomeranian Violent storms and strong winds...
A sudden, fierce storm struck Warsaw after 5 PM on Monday, August 10, bringing violent gusts that damaged vehicles, tore a building roof, and prompted numerous firefighter interventions. Storm Strikes Warsaw After 5 PM on Monday, August 10, a storm passed over Warsaw. While its course was...
At least 47 people are confirmed dead and dozens of buildings have collapsed following the most powerful earthquake to hit Colombia in a decade. Casualties Reported Across Multiple Regions At least 18 people were killed in the city of Pereira, two in Manizales, and 27 in the Valle de Cauca...
Residents of Ciechanów County face an unusual threat as authorities issue an urgent appeal to avoid local forests after a retired veterinarian spotted a massive puma-like cat using thermal imaging. Urgent Appeal and Threat in Ciechanów County Residents of Ciechanów County face an unusual threat. In...
Local authorities in Mazovia have issued an urgent warning to residents after a wild animal was spotted near the village of Osiek-Wólka, urging extreme caution and advising people to avoid nearby forests. Warning Issued by the Crisis Management Team in Gołymin-Ośrodek In a statement published on...
On August 12, 2026, residents of Warsaw will observe a deep partial solar eclipse where the Moon will obscure over 81 percent of the Sun’s disk just minutes before sunset. Deep Partial Eclipse Over Warsaw On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, residents of Warsaw will be able to observe a deep...
A Mercedes driver struck and killed a bear on the Oswald Balzer road near Brzeziny on Sunday evening, prompting Zakopane police to urge drivers to exercise extreme caution amid heavy tourist traffic. Mercedes Driver Hits Bear Near Brzeziny A driver of a Mercedes Vito car struck a bear on Sunday,...
IMGW has issued severe heat and storm warnings across Poland for Monday, August 10, with temperatures climbing to 34 degrees Celsius and damaging winds reaching up to 115 km/h. Heat Wave Persists Across Western Poland Monday, August 10, is shaping up to be very hot, but high temperatures will not...
The invasive tree of heaven can be legally removed from private property without a permit, yet strict regulations apply to other species and illegal cutting brings severe fines. Exemptions for the Tree of Heaven This single tree can be cut down on a private plot without obtaining a permit. Growing...
A solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, August 12, prompting European experts to warn the public against unprotected viewing due to the severe risk of permanent retinal damage. Upcoming Solar Eclipse Visibility The solar eclipse by the Moon will occur this coming Wednesday, August 12. According to...
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