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Poland briefing — Monday 21 September 2026
Diplomacy, wages, public finances and society: Monday’s key developments in Poland, in a two-minute read.
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Gdańsk and the Baltic in October: three days of sea and museums
An autumn stay in Gdańsk combining heritage, amber and a coastal walk. The programme alternates outdoor and indoor visits to adapt to the weather.
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Warsaw in October: a weekend of cinema, culture and walks
The international film festival is scheduled for 9–18 October 2026. Here is how to include it in a two-day stay while leaving time to explore Warsaw.
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Poland’s golden autumn: three regions for an October escape
Bieszczady, Roztocze or the Tuchola forests: choose one region for two or three days, depending on whether you want mountains, walks or lakes.
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Kraków in October: three days of heritage, cafés and salt mines
A three-day plan for Kraków and Wieliczka in October 2026, with time for breaks, useful reservations and alternatives for rainy weather.
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Wizz Air plans Abu Dhabi flights from Kraków and Katowice again
Services are scheduled to resume on 25 and 27 October 2026. Check the dates and frequencies again when booking.
Culture
Oscars 2027: Poland selects Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Ojczyzna”
Announced on 18 September, the national selection launches the film’s international-feature Oscar campaign. It is not yet an Academy nomination.
News
Poland’s fuel windfall tax reaches the Senate
The Sejm adopted a bill on 18 September. This parliamentary step does not mean a new reduction in pump prices has already taken effect.
Living in Poland
Poland’s minimum wage will reach PLN 4,950 gross in 2027
The monthly minimum will rise from PLN 4,806 to PLN 4,950 gross. A starting point for household and recruitment budgets, with gross and take-home pay kept separate.
News
Russian threats: understanding Warsaw’s warning and France’s position
Statements on 17 and 18 September put Poland’s security in a European context. What was announced, and how should these warnings be understood?
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Halloween in Poland 2026: Events, Traditions and All Saints’ Day
Where to find an event, what “cukierek albo psikus” means, and how to respect Poland’s All Saints’ Day traditions.
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A Different Side of Poznań: Drawing the City with Leon Prauziński
A free 19 September sketching walk connects Plac Wolności, Hotel Bazar and Poznań’s history.