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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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Japan Quakes: Western Kyushu Prepares for Tsunami After Major Tremor

The Japanese government has issued earthquake warnings for seven prefectures on Kyushu island and tsunami alerts for coastal areas following a powerful magnitude 7 seismic event. Main Shocks and Kyushu Warnings The main shocks occurred just before 4:30 PM local time (9:30 AM in Poland). The...

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful earthquake struck Japan just before 4:30 PM local time, prompting the government to issue tsunami warnings and severe seismic alerts across seven prefectures. Timing and Affected Prefectures The main tremors occurred just before 4:30 PM local time, which was 9:30 AM in Poland. The...

Dangerous Heatwave Returns to Poland: Temperatures to Reach 40 Degrees

Poland braces for a severe heatwave starting Thursday, with temperatures peaking at up to 40 degrees Celsius in early August before cooler conditions finally arrive. Cooler Weather Precedes the Return of Heat According to the numerical model of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts...

Garbage Truck Fire Erupts Inside New Targówek Incinerator Building

A garbage truck caught fire inside a new waste incineration plant on Zabraniecka Street in Warsaw’s Targówek district on Monday morning, triggering a swift response from six fire brigades. Garbage Truck Catches Fire Inside Incinerator On Monday before 10:00 AM, a fire broke out involving a...

France Fights Post-WWII Record Wildfires as Over 250,000 Evacuated

Amid unprecedented wildfires near Bordeaux and Landes that forced over 250,000 evacuations since Wednesday, French authorities suspend rail services and close a major highway as disaster response operations intensify. Wildfires Spread Near Bordeaux A fire near the town of Saumos in the Gironde...

Severe Storms and Heatwaves Threaten Poland as IMGW Issues Warnings

IMGW has issued first-degree weather warnings for extreme heat reaching up to 32°C followed by heavy rainfall, powerful gusts up to 85 km/h, and localized storms across multiple Polish regions. Daytime Weather and Temperatures On Sunday, cloud cover will be small to moderate, increasing at times in...

France Battles Massive Wildfires as Over 140,000 People Are Evacuated

Amid unprecedented blazes in the Gironde and Landes departments, French authorities have evacuated over 140,000 residents and requested international emergency assistance from the European Union. Outbreak in Gironde and Cap Ferrat A wildfire near the town of Saumos in the Gironde department broke...

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