Poland 18 OCT 2026
Kraków named one of Europe’s friendliest cities, beating Paris and Rome
The former Polish capital ranked eighth in a major British travel magazine poll, outperforming tourism giants on hospitality.
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Poland · POLISH TOURISM
Poland scraps environmental rule to let more cities charge tourist accommodation fees
Changes signed into law mean municipalities no longer need beneficial climate to levy nightly visitor charges, opening door for Kraków to reinstate tourist fee.
Poland · KRAKÓW
New Kraków mayor pulls patronage from LGBT+ march citing political concerns
Łukasz Gibała says he will not sponsor events with 'partisan character' but still supports recognition of foreign same-sex marriages.
Poland · KRAKÓW ELECTION
Kraków votes for new mayor in second round after predecessor ousted by referendum
Polls opened Sunday morning as the southern Polish city chooses between two candidates following the recall of its previous mayor in May.
Business & money · PROPERTY MARKET
Kraków overtakes Warsaw as Poland’s most expensive city for property
Average prices per square metre in Kraków reached a record high in September, surpassing the capital for the first time in years.