Zakopane
- Aug 23
Police investigate suspected arson of DIOZ animal welfare van in Podhale after Morskie Oko protest
A 500,000 PLN animal rescue vehicle burned down in Groń following protests against horse transport to Morskie Oko, prompting a police arson inquiry and a 1 million PLN legal fundraiser.
- Aug 22
Police Intervene as Activists Block Morskie Oko Horse Carriages in Tatra National Park
Officers in the Tatra National Park carried away animal rights activists blocking horse-drawn carriages on Saturday, as local highlanders mounted a counter-demonstration to defend their trade.
- Aug 16
Zakopane sees August tourist peak with 18% more visitors than New Year's Eve
Zakopane and the Podhale region are experiencing their peak tourist weekend of the year, with visitor numbers up to 18% higher than last New Year's Eve and hotels at 100% occupancy, according to the Tatra Chamber of Commerce.
- Aug 12
Poland's Leon finds neighbors' note after Nations League gold, team begins EuroVolley prep
After winning the Volleyball Nations League final 3:2 against the United States on August 2, Poland's Wilfredo Leon returned to Lublin to find a handwritten note from neighbors congratulating him on the gold medal.
- Aug 9
Activists block horse-drawn carriages to Morskie Oko as dispute over fasiągi reignites
Animal rights activists blocked horse-drawn carriages at Palenica Białczańska on 8 August, demanding an end to the fasiągi service to Morskie Oko. Police intervened as protesters stepped in front of horses, a woman fainted, and a horse stumbled on the trail.
- Aug 1
Two fatal mountain accidents in Poland's Tatras on 1 August amid heatwave and storm warnings
On Saturday, 1 August 2026, a tourist and a climber lost their lives in two unrelated accidents in Poland's Tatra Mountains, amid a heatwave and dense holiday crowds. TOPR airlifted both victims to Zakopane and cautioned that high temperatures and forecast storms make the trails especially hazardous.
- Jul 28
Foreign tourist suffers fatal cardiac arrest on Poland's hardest trail; wet rocks and low clouds complicate Rysy climb
A foreign tourist collapsed Tuesday on the Rysy trail and died of sudden cardiac arrest despite bystander CPR and advanced intervention by Tatra Mountain Rescue. His body and hiking partner were airlifted to Zakopane after Monday's rain left the rocky route slick and low clouds cut visibility.
- Jul 4
Polish ski jumper and coach Grzegorz Miętus dies at 33
Former Polish ski jumper and junior national team coach Grzegorz Miętus has died at the age of 33. The Polish Ski Association confirmed the news on 4 July 2026, calling it a very sad day for the sport.
- Jun 29
Poland’s ABW detains 11 over Russian-financed recruitment of Ukrainian refugees for paid protests
Poland’s Internal Security Agency, together with the Border Guard, detained nine Ukrainian and two Belarusian nationals in five cities, accusing them of recruiting and paying Ukrainian refugees to take part in demonstrations inspired and funded by Russia.
- 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.
