All arrivals (including fully vaccinated people) from outside Schengen are required to show a negative test.
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First case of Omicron variant detected in Poland
The infected woman from Lesotho was attending a summit in Katowice.
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Poland records highest daily total of coronavirus infections for second day running
Today’s figure of 1,538 broke yesterday’s record of 1,136.
Poles rally to save “oldest cinema in the world” from closure amid pandemic struggles
Pionier 1907 in Szczecin describes itself as the oldest cinema in the world, but has now been forced to suspend operations.
The dangers of Poland’s proposed pandemic impunity law
Grzegorz Makowski
The legislation would undermine important legal principles and potentially facilitate corruption.
Uptake of Covid contact tracing app under 2% in Poland, among the lowest rates in Europe
The app has raised concerns over privacy.
Drama unfolds for Poland’s theatre scene amid the pandemic
Dariusz Kałan
Many artists warn that restrictions are unfair and theatres could die.
Russians, Poles and Hungarians least likely to take Covid vaccine, finds global survey
Only around half of Poles say they would use a vaccine if one became available.
Poland introduces new quarantine rules, shortening period from 14 to 10 days
The health minister has replaced what some doctors complained was an “obsolete” system.
Poland bans flights with Spain in new no-go list
Malta, Romania and Albania have been added to the list, but China and Russia are removed.
Polish government promises safe reopening of schools but teachers’ union voices concern
Some local authorities are seeking to keep their schools closed.
Poland to ban flights with Spain and Belgium in expanded no-go list
Romania and Malta are also set to be added to Poland’s flight ban list, but Russia and China are being removed.
New daily record of coronavirus cases in Poland as rise in infections continues
But hospitalisations and deaths remain below their earlier peak.
Poland set for record deficit of 109 billion zloty after planning for historic balanced budget
Income has been revised down by 37 billion zloty, while expenditure is up by 73 billion zloty.
