Świnoujście
- Aug 23
Storms, rip currents and bacteria trigger Baltic bathing bans across northern Poland
Health inspectors and lifeguards hoisted red flags across dozens of Baltic Sea bathing sites in Zachodniopomorskie and Pomorskie due to waves over 70 cm, rip currents, and high E. coli levels.
- Aug 19
Poland adopts draft special act to accelerate Baltic ports, rail, and nuclear infrastructure
On 18 August 2026, the Polish Council of Ministers adopted a draft bill establishing expedited administrative procedures for seaport expansions, rail corridors, flood defenses, and nuclear power plant access works.
- Jul 13
Poland launches 10-billion-zloty deepwater port as opposition claims 1.6 billion missing
Construction of a technical road in Świnoujście marks the physical start of the Przylądek Pomerania terminal, a 10-billion-zloty project; minutes later former minister Marek Gróbarczyk published Ministry of Finance documents alleging 1.6 billion zł planned for the terminal has been redirected.
- Jul 5
Red flags at 140 Baltic beaches amid high waves and rip currents
On Sunday, 5 July 2026, approximately 140 bathing sites along Poland's Baltic coast were closed to swimmers, with red flags warning of high waves and strong rip currents.
- Jul 1
Night fire in Świnoujście forces evacuation of more than 70 residents from four‑storey building
A fire in a four‑storey building in central Świnoujście forced the evacuation of more than 70 people in the early hours of 1 July. Part of the roof collapsed onto a pavement, but no serious injuries were reported.
- Jun 14
Trains return to Łomża after 33 years as Poland launches summer timetable with record 560 daily connections
Poland's summer rail timetable takes effect on 14 June, restoring passenger services to Łomża after a 33‑year gap and introducing a record 560 daily PKP Intercity connections, with new Pendolino routes to Baltic resorts and a direct Kraków–Prague service.
