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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A wild bear was spotted roaming the streets of Przemyśl on Thursday evening, prompting an emergency response from local authorities to ensure the safety of residents and the animal’s safe return to the forest. Public Alert and Emergency Response A bear was spotted in Przemyśl on Thursday...
A sow with her young charged and overturned a stroller carrying a one-year-old child on Thursday, June 18, near the St. Rafał Kalinowski Church in the Kliny-Zacisze district of Kraków. The Incident The attack occurred shortly before 5:00 PM on Thursday. According to a witness, the sow suddenly...
Following a heatwave in Italy and travel disruptions in France, a surge of tropical air is set to bring temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius to Poland this weekend. Crisis in Italy and France As Italy faces a “heat dome” with temperatures climbing toward 40 degrees, the Polish...
Poland is expanding its network of used cooking oil collection kiosks by introducing special access cards for seniors, effectively removing the digital barrier for those who do not use smartphones. Removing the Digital Barrier Used cooking oil is a major household waste issue, often clogging sewage...
Katka, the oldest African elephant living in a European zoological garden, has died at the Gdańsk Zoo after a period of declining health, officials announced on Wednesday, June 17. A Gentle Giant Passes Representatives of the Gdańsk Zoo announced the death of Katka, a beloved African elephant, on...
June 15 marked a decisive deadline for hundreds of Polish municipalities to finalize and account for water and sewage infrastructure projects funded by the National Recovery Plan (KPO). The Final Deadline for EU-Funded Infrastructure June 15 was the critical date for hundreds of Polish...
The 2026 Mikroretencja program offers up to 8,000 PLN in funding for rainwater harvesting systems, with applications opening on June 22 for homeowners looking to reduce water consumption and mitigate drought. What is the Mikroretencja 2026 Program? Formerly known as Moja Woda, the Mikroretencja...
The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) warns of a significant surge in temperatures across Poland, with orange-level heat alerts expected to cover most of the country this weekend. Meteorological Conditions and Current Outlook According to the Institute of Meteorology and Water...
Homeowners can secure up to 8,000 PLN in funding for rainwater collection systems starting June 22, 2026, as the government reintroduces the Mikroretencja program to tackle drought and reduce utility costs. What is the Mikroretencja 2026 program? Mikroretencja, formerly known as Moja Woda, launched...
Polish Storm Chasers have identified a waterspout off the coast of Pomerania after reviewing documentation, marking a rare weather event that fortunately caused no reported damage or structural destruction. Detection and verification Patryk Chamerski, a storm chaser from Western Pomerania, first...
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