Stories from Poland

More than half of Polish companies do not intend to change their current employment levels entering 2026. Approximately 18 percent of enterprises plan to engage in recruitment, representing a 2 percent increase compared to the previous year.

Hydrotechnical objects, flood prevention infrastructure, pumping stations, and embankments in the Małopolskie region are prepared for potential flood waves. Agnieszka Gądek from Wód Polskie stated that infrastructure is ready and monitoring is ongoing. Authorities said services will respond to developments in real-time. No flooding has been reported in southern Poland as of the broadcast. Current reports indicate that while flooding is occurring in southern Poland, there are no immediate signs of further escalation at this time.

Investigators are conducting a preliminary proceeding regarding the public insult of the leadership of the military counterintelligence service in Warsaw. The Polish Minister of National Defense, Władysław Kośniak, announced that a list of military personnel for promotion has been submitted for presidential approval. The President is expected to present general nominations on May 2. The move is intended to fill necessary command obligations within the military. The head of MON noted that while some officers are currently colonels, they are slated for general ranks. The proposed appointments are subject to the individuals being formally notified first. Polish military officials are expected to be appointed to general positions through a new decree. Affected personnel must be notified before the appointments proceed.

The government has adopted a resolution allowing employees of Jastrzębska and Spółka Węglowa to utilize voluntary departure programs with social benefits. One-time cash severance payments are expected to begin in May. The program will be followed by mining leave. Energy Minister Mariusz Marszałek announced that a support program for miners will include one-time cash severance payments likely starting in May. The program will cover 1,056 people with severance and 103 people with other benefits, totaling 4,277 individuals supported. This employment reduction is part of efforts by the Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa company to achieve savings. The company estimated losses of over 6 billion PLN for the previous year.

The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure is considering reforms to the driver's examination system. Under the proposal, drivers who fail their practical exam three times would be required to undergo a mandatory driving course.

Polish cyclist Stanislav Anil Kouski won a sprint stage on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Warsaw-born rider finished ahead of Canadian Rili Pikret and Italian David Perzicco. This marks Kouski's first victory of the season and the sixth of his professional career.

KREOTECH President Grzegorz Brona announced a collaboration between Central European countries to build a satellite observation constellation. The initiative aims to create independent access to satellite data to compete with major European market giants.

A coal complex employing over 1,000 people in subsidiary companies is expected to cease operations by 2035 due to environmental and economic conditions. The facility currently operates over 1,200 power units.

Elected judges appeared before the Sejm Justice Committee to argue that President Nawrocki did not need to be physically present for their swearing-in ceremonies.

Starting May 1, monthly transit tickets for all lines in Tarnow will cost 10 PLN. The change is described as a ticket revolution for the city. Starting today, Tarnow has implemented a new ticket revolution for municipal transportation. Single-use transit tickets in Tarnow have increased in price to 5 PLN. Concessionary tickets for eligible passengers have risen to 2.5 PLN. The change was reported as part of local news updates for the Tarnow MPK.