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The number of crimes committed by foreigners is significantly increasing in Poland

The number of crimes committed by foreigners is systematically increasing in Poland: in 2016, 4,613 crimes, and in 2023 - 17,149. Most often, citizens of Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Russia, Afghanistan and India. "It's not just numbers, it's a real threat."

Poland will end up like the UK and France 😢

Source: https://naszdziennik.pl/polska-kraj/310544,lawina-przestepstw.html

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2024/12/04
02:27 UTC

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Registering in Poland as an econimically inactive person?

Hello,

I'm looking for some legal advice on how to register in Poland. I am currently married to a Polish man and want to move to Poland for about a year. I currently am not working as I am doing a online degree in another country. How can I go about registering there? According to the gov website I need some form of health insurance in Poland, but I am not sure how to acquire this with no job in Poland. I want to move from a country within EU.

20 Comments
2024/12/03
23:35 UTC

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Where can I get all ckm magazines?

Is olx.pl my best bet?

I don't mind physical or pdf, but it should be as complete as possible.

Some magazines sometimes give out a DVD with most magazines ( MAD magazine for example). Did something like that happen with ckm by chance?

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2024/12/03
21:53 UTC

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picky eater friendly foods?

Hello! I'm Polish but have lived in the UK since I was 9 (roughly). I'm visiting Poland to see my grandparents soon. They want me to try Polish food, but I'm autistic and struggle with soooo many textures. I don't like mushrooms, onions, beef, pork, most veg, etc.

Anyone have any recommendations?

19 Comments
2024/12/03
21:53 UTC

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Why the UK's Downfall is Making Poland Insanely Rich

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2024/12/03
20:16 UTC

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Ile powinna kosztować zapiekanka?

Chcę spróbować polskiego street foodu, ale mam napięty budżet i nie chcę przepłacać. Wybieram się na weekend do Krakowa i pochodzę ze Słowacji.

Jaka więc jest rozsądna cena?

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2024/12/03
19:43 UTC

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What are good Christmas presents to buy in Poland for parents?

I'm in Poland for work at the moment and I'm thinking of buying something culture related from her to give to each of my parents. But I'm not sure what I should get other than something made in poland.any suggestions?

8 Comments
2024/12/03
19:03 UTC

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Law in Poland?

I am currently a UK law student, I will be studying EU law in the Netherlands for a year, and aim to go to the bar (become a barrister) in England, but ultimately aim to emigrate to pl within the next 10 years for family reasons relating to marriage (however I am not Polish and do not speak Polish fluently - I am at a level between A2 and B1 and actively studying during vacations as I do not have time during term). I am curious as to whether it would be feasible or viable to make a good living based on these qualifications? Is there work within Poland in the corporate world for English/ common lawyers? Is a career based on EU law viable/ well paid in any circumstances within pl? Which additional qualifications would be necessary or beneficial to take in Poland? Any insight would be great. I would be immigrating on a temporary residency visa, and able to get permanent residency after at least 2 years (of course, the visa situation is dependent on many factors, but my reasons for living there are based on strongly linked factors). This is indeed only very speculative, and I am only asking reddit as I do not have access to Polish lawyers to talk to about the options.

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2024/12/03
19:02 UTC

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Chelm to Krakow by car

I’m trying to rent a car for the family to go from Chelm to Krakow.

Why so many car rental websites or even mention there aren’t any car available to rent ?

Is Chelm so very little town is that it ?

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2024/12/03
17:22 UTC

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Polish Citizenship by Descent Document Question

I want to obtain Polish Citizenship and eventually a passport through the Citizenship by Descent program. I understand that my grandmother's marriage certificate, naturalization papers and birth certificate would be needed as she was naturalized in 1996, and I was born in 1975. Due to her being a Polish Citizen citizen at the time of my birth, she would be my path. Due to her being in a work camp during WW2 and losing almost everything her family owned, she had to have a "Testimony of Birth and Baptism" document created so she could get married to my grandfather. Will this document be sufficient in place of her birth certificate if I meet all other qualifications?

 

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2024/12/03
17:06 UTC

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Just love the place :)

Duża Aula -Gmach Główny Politechniki Warszawskiej

24 Comments
2024/12/03
17:00 UTC

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O Kurwa

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2024/12/03
14:47 UTC

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Am i being underpaid?

Hey guys! probably thats a wrong place for that question, but many people told me that something is really off with my salary. (My accounting says its not)

So, i`m working as a customer support. UoP, full-time and i`m 26 years old

My current brutto salary is 4300zl. After taxes it turns into 2920ish. Is everything correct here? Because according to some salary calculators, it should be 3200-3300 ish, and some ppl told me that its even illegal to earn 2900, because its even below the current minimal wage in Poland
If anyone had simmilar situation, i would appreciate if you can confirm that it`s correct

(p.s) i know i should change my job, but apparently market now is a pure hell, being looking for something for 5 months now. :)

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2024/12/03
13:48 UTC

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Travelling to Wroclaw and Bielsko Biala

Hey everyone. We are looking for recommendations for stuff to do and see in these two towns. We are gonna be in Wroclaw from the 20-23 and Bielsko 24-26. I know pretty much all with be closed 24/25. But is there any Christmas events those days? Any recommendations will be highly appreciated😁

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2024/12/03
12:31 UTC

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Where are bikes?

I visited two parking lots, but unfortunately, there were no bikes available at either location. A few days ago, there were some bikes at the parking spots, but I couldn’t start my ride as the app indicated that no bikes were available. Previously, during a normal ride, I noticed the guy who delivers bikes to the parking areas, and I asked him about the bike I was trying to use, which seemed to have a problem. He advised me to file a report, but he also mentioned that it might not matter, as the bike season is coming to an end.

Does this mean that people won’t be using bikes as often in winter compared to summer, or does it imply that the app will not be functioning during the winter season?

22 Comments
2024/12/03
11:17 UTC

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Who can help us file our taxes?

Hello, we have moved as a family to Poland in the last year. As such we are unfamiliar with how filing taxes work here and also want to make sure we get everything right with regards to what tax relief we might qualify for.

Does anyone have a recommendation of a Tax person we could use? Can be in person in Warsaw or online from anywhere.

Thanks

10 Comments
2024/12/03
11:15 UTC

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Do I need a car in krakow

So I am moving to krakow soon for work with my spouse, and I wanted to know if I would need to buy a car, or the public transportation let alone will do it. Thanks.

21 Comments
2024/12/03
03:31 UTC

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Any foreign residents here have gotten a gun permit?

As Putin just committed 1/3 of the Russian national budget to "defense", I thought it might behoove me to have a piece (or 5 to 10, depending on license) around just to have.

I've read the requirements about club memberships, duration therein, and testing only in polish to get the permit, so have a general idea of qualifications, and know it will be a process.

Has anyone (foreigners) done this?

20 Comments
2024/12/03
00:25 UTC

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Same Day delivery in Poland

I need same day delivery service in Poland. I need to get envelope from Warsaw to Krakow on 5th of December. Are there any services for that? DHL, Fedex provides only next day delivery. But I need to it same day for some reason. Any suggestions? Can I use Blablacar for such purpose?

12 Comments
2024/12/02
23:00 UTC

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Can I go to the uni of warsaw as an english speaking student with polish student cost benefits?

The title is kind of bare, and doesn't really get to the point... so let me explain.

I am a first year student in college in the UK, and with polish parents and family in poland, i want to go study in warsaw university. However, i have a polish passport. TO AVOID YAP GO TO BOTTOM BIT

With a polish passport, university is much cheaper than in the UK, and definitely something that would benefit me as it would mean that i wouldn't have to get a student loan. However, this comes at a price with all the lessons being in polish.

My polish isn't terrible, i understand a lot, but again, i live in the UK and i am not accustomed to polish being spoken, especially in education. Warsaw or gdańsk university both have courses in english.

With a polish passport and family background, yet with english being my most dominant language, is there a possibility that i can take the course in english while paying the fees as a polish student? could this count as an exeption or does it not work that way? Thank you for reading or any answers!!

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2024/12/02
22:46 UTC

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What is Poland's opinion of King Bolesław III's legacy?

Hi,

I'm reading a history of Eastern Europe by Tomek Jankowski in which it's detailed that one of Bolesław III's last acts was to divide Poland into five territories for his five children upon his death in 1138. Apparently, this soon led to the disintegration of the country until its reunification in the early 1300s. Is Bolesław III Wrymouth popularly regarded as having been foolish for that choice? What is the opinion of him there now?

51 Comments
2024/12/02
21:52 UTC

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Question about language.

Hello!

I would like to know if "Dla Pana" means "For the gentleman"? Or something like it?

Thank you in advance.

18 Comments
2024/12/02
21:31 UTC

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Lost Polish ID card while living in Germany. Can I get a replacement through a consulate or do I need to go to Poland?

I lost my Polish ID today and I have to report it tomorrow. But is this something that can be replaced via the local consulate or do I have to travel to Poland to get a new one? I’m guessing I’d be issued a new a PESEL number? I basically can’t go to Poland for the next year due to work and obligations so is this a concern? I’m pretty stressed right now. Thanks for any help

21 Comments
2024/12/02
21:11 UTC

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Worlds largest ice maze in Zakopane, Poland

1 Comment
2024/12/02
20:36 UTC

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Who is “Karyna”?

So, I'm quite familiar with the "Janusz" and "Sebastian" stereotypes, as well as "Grażyna." I think I understand what those are all about. But then I came across another persona, "Karyna." Could anyone enlighten me about what it's all about?

3 Comments
2024/12/02
18:10 UTC

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