Kraków has obtained the rights to the Rio coffee bar’s name and logo and is now auctioning off the lease.
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Polish cities ranked as world’s 4th and 6th most congested in 2025 traffic index
In Łódź, an average commuter loses 135 hours to rush hour traffic a year, while in Lublin the figure is 117 hours.
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Poland pays tribute to Ukraine dead and Polish war victims on All Saints’ Day
Millions of Poles visit cemeteries on All Saints’ Day to leave candles and flowers at the graves of loved ones.
First Hindu temple opens near Kraków in Poland
The temple will serve a growing Hindu community in Poland and spread knowledge about India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
“Social shop” opens in Polish city to help those struggling with cost of living
The store offers free groceries to individuals and families experiencing hardship, as well as advice on healthy eating.
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters declared persona non grata by Polish city over Ukraine war views
Two concerts by Roger Waters due to take place in Kraków next year have been cancelled.
Poland’s east depopulates as suburbs grow, census data show
Poland’s overall population fell by 1.2%, while the number of municipalities with a share of older people exceeding 20% increased tenfold.
“Go sing in Moscow”: Kraków councillor seeks to stop Roger Waters concerts over Ukraine stance
Pink Floyd founder Waters has blamed NATO for the war and accused Ukraine of “crossing red lines set out quite clearly by Russia”.
Kraków unveils new dragon statues as part of proposed tourist trail
The dragon figurines are based on a citizens’ initiative inspired by Wrocław’s gnomes.
Polish cities rename streets outside Russian consulates in honour of Ukraine
Kraków today named an area near the Russian consulate “Free Ukraine Square”.
Kraków signs agreement with monastic order to create new park in church grounds
The city’s mayor hopes that other church-owned green spaces could also soon be opened to the public.
First school offering Ukrainian education to refugee children opens in Polish city
Over 200 kids started classes on Tuesday.
Last billboard disappears from Polish town in drive to beautify streets
Since 2018, Sopot has removed more than 1,000 adverts from its public spaces.
Ryanair announces $800m investment in Kraków, including ten new routes
The low-cost airline, which is Poland’s biggest carrier, will operate 73 routes, including 10 new ones, from Kraków this summer.
