atlantic
1 Sep 2023
Law / Urgently need somewhere in Poland to stay - short-term government assistance? [17]
@gumishu
I noticed now. LOL
@gumishu
I noticed now. LOL
atlantic
28 Aug 2023
Law / Urgently need somewhere in Poland to stay - short-term government assistance? [17]
@Cargo pants
I'm sure the OP is more concerned about having a roof over their head then going out for drinks late at night.
@Cargo pants
I'm sure the OP is more concerned about having a roof over their head then going out for drinks late at night.
atlantic
25 Aug 2023
Law / Urgently need somewhere in Poland to stay - short-term government assistance? [17]
@O_W
Check out the hostels in Poland. They are the cheapest option. Of course it depends where in PL you will be. Look at booking.com as well. There are some hotels that are very cheap. $20-$30 per night.
@O_W
Check out the hostels in Poland. They are the cheapest option. Of course it depends where in PL you will be. Look at booking.com as well. There are some hotels that are very cheap. $20-$30 per night.
atlantic
24 Aug 2023
Travel / Buying a car in Poland for short term use and then sell it afterwards [3]
@Cargo pants
Thanks, I might just send a car to Poland for use when I or someone from my family visits.
P.S. I have the new Polish drivers license that expires some time next year due to me wearing contact lenses. Without them it would have been good for 10 years.
@Cargo pants
Thanks, I might just send a car to Poland for use when I or someone from my family visits.
P.S. I have the new Polish drivers license that expires some time next year due to me wearing contact lenses. Without them it would have been good for 10 years.
atlantic
24 Aug 2023
Travel / Buying a car in Poland for short term use and then sell it afterwards [3]
So as the title says. I'm traveling to Poland for about 8 weeks, and it would be very helpful to have a car while I'm there. Renting would be too expensive and I don't want to be borrowing from family. How practical is it to buy some used car in Poland, register, and insure it. Drive it for 8 weeks and then sell it? To make things simpler, I still have a valid Polish drivers license and I may still be registered to an address in Poland.
So as the title says. I'm traveling to Poland for about 8 weeks, and it would be very helpful to have a car while I'm there. Renting would be too expensive and I don't want to be borrowing from family. How practical is it to buy some used car in Poland, register, and insure it. Drive it for 8 weeks and then sell it? To make things simpler, I still have a valid Polish drivers license and I may still be registered to an address in Poland.
atlantic
27 Jun 2023
Polonia / Polish community in Switzerland [10]
@Cargo pants The Polish food has gone downhill recently. I stopped buying the meals from Piast when I ended up with food that seemed like it had been heated up yesterday. And apparently, Piast is supposed to be one of the better ones. Regarding the fake Biedronka, I wonder how they get around trademark infringement issues regarding use of the logo and name. I guess the Biedronka in Poland could care less and or there's very little they can do.
@Cargo pants The Polish food has gone downhill recently. I stopped buying the meals from Piast when I ended up with food that seemed like it had been heated up yesterday. And apparently, Piast is supposed to be one of the better ones. Regarding the fake Biedronka, I wonder how they get around trademark infringement issues regarding use of the logo and name. I guess the Biedronka in Poland could care less and or there's very little they can do.
atlantic
26 Jun 2023
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23 Jun 2023
atlantic
22 Jun 2023
Polonia / Polish community in Switzerland [10]
Hello all, I'm contemplating a move to Switzerland with my wife and two kids. We are currently in NJ in the states and are both Polish born, hence a move to Switzerland would be convenient when we want to visit family in Poland. Does anyone know of Polish communities in the Zurich area?
Hello all, I'm contemplating a move to Switzerland with my wife and two kids. We are currently in NJ in the states and are both Polish born, hence a move to Switzerland would be convenient when we want to visit family in Poland. Does anyone know of Polish communities in the Zurich area?
atlantic
7 Sep 2022
Real Estate / Can I buy land in Poland remotely? [14]
@cms neuf
I do have a Polish passport and probably a PESEL too.
@cms neuf
I do have a Polish passport and probably a PESEL too.
atlantic
6 Sep 2022
Real Estate / Can I buy land in Poland remotely? [14]
Do you have to visit Poland in person to buy a plot of land? Can it be done remotely?
Do you have to visit Poland in person to buy a plot of land? Can it be done remotely?
atlantic
7 Jun 2022
Work / Relocating to Poland for work [10]
I think you'll be OK as you have no family to support. The wages in Poland have increased over the years, but so as inflation.
I think you'll be OK as you have no family to support. The wages in Poland have increased over the years, but so as inflation.
atlantic
5 May 2022
News / Should Poland pay for gas in rubles? [155]
Probably Orban, he's good at sucking up to Putler.
Probably Orban, he's good at sucking up to Putler.
atlantic
5 May 2022
News / Should Poland pay for gas in rubles? [155]
The Baltic pipeline from Norway will be active some time in the fall. LNG shipments are contracted from the US. The price of gas will be higher, but it will be a kick in the balls for Putin when the rest of the EU follows suit.
The Baltic pipeline from Norway will be active some time in the fall. LNG shipments are contracted from the US. The price of gas will be higher, but it will be a kick in the balls for Putin when the rest of the EU follows suit.
atlantic
16 Nov 2021
News / What should Poland do with the problem of Belarus? [1694]
Poland can't do anything. Putin has Lukashenkas back. In fact, Putin is notorious for such acts. See article below:
reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-finland-russia/flow-of-migrants-into-finland-from-russia-dries-up-helsinki-idUSKCN0WJ1NP
Poland can't do anything. Putin has Lukashenkas back. In fact, Putin is notorious for such acts. See article below:
reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-finland-russia/flow-of-migrants-into-finland-from-russia-dries-up-helsinki-idUSKCN0WJ1NP
atlantic
25 May 2021
Off-Topic / Additional capacity for Nordstream II - Germany plans to buy hydrogen from Russia and use NS II for transport [420]
Merged:
pgjonline.com/news/2021/may/poland-says-nord-stream-2-sanctions-waiver-a-threat-to-energy-security
What right does Poland/Pis have to complain about Nordstream 2, when they're building their Baltic pipeline from Norway? This is strictly a collaboration between Germany and Russia, and numerous companies involved in the construction. As much as I despise Putin's past actions, I don't see how they could be prevented in finishing it when its already 95% complete.
Merged:
Poland objects to Nordstream 2
pgjonline.com/news/2021/may/poland-says-nord-stream-2-sanctions-waiver-a-threat-to-energy-security
What right does Poland/Pis have to complain about Nordstream 2, when they're building their Baltic pipeline from Norway? This is strictly a collaboration between Germany and Russia, and numerous companies involved in the construction. As much as I despise Putin's past actions, I don't see how they could be prevented in finishing it when its already 95% complete.
atlantic
16 Mar 2021
USA, Canada / Difficulty in getting an appointment for a Polish passport (New York area) [3]
It's not possible to book for NYC. I'm trying to book 2 people for a passport application appointment and it just comes back as a lack of availability (brak terminow). See website below:
secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/default.aspx
It's not possible to book for NYC. I'm trying to book 2 people for a passport application appointment and it just comes back as a lack of availability (brak terminow). See website below:
secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/default.aspx
atlantic
15 Mar 2021
USA, Canada / Difficulty in getting an appointment for a Polish passport (New York area) [3]
Has anyone else tried to book a date for a passport appointment? I've been trying for the past few weeks on the NYC consulates website, but it keeps saying its not available. Apparently, they are made available every working day at 8PM, Eastern time. However, when I check the website at 8PM Eastern time, it appears as if they've all been taken.
secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/Wizyty/Paszportowe/RejestracjaTerminuWizytyPaszportowej.aspx?guid=82084e4eb747469db72c71afe3f59a66
Has anyone else tried to book a date for a passport appointment? I've been trying for the past few weeks on the NYC consulates website, but it keeps saying its not available. Apparently, they are made available every working day at 8PM, Eastern time. However, when I check the website at 8PM Eastern time, it appears as if they've all been taken.
secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/Wizyty/Paszportowe/RejestracjaTerminuWizytyPaszportowej.aspx?guid=82084e4eb747469db72c71afe3f59a66
atlantic
9 Nov 2020
News / How do Poles feel about Biden? [59]
I think Biden will get along great with the EU, and Poland ruling party Pis will be placed under pressure to "behave themselves". Other than Hungary, they won't have anybody else who will have their back.
Same goes for the UK. Biden will favor good relations with the EU over those with the UK. Boris will have to reconsider the relationship he wants to have with the EU. Perhaps he shouldn't have waster so much time.
I think Biden will get along great with the EU, and Poland ruling party Pis will be placed under pressure to "behave themselves". Other than Hungary, they won't have anybody else who will have their back.
Same goes for the UK. Biden will favor good relations with the EU over those with the UK. Boris will have to reconsider the relationship he wants to have with the EU. Perhaps he shouldn't have waster so much time.
atlantic
29 May 2009
atlantic
24 Feb 2009
USA, Canada / Getting a VISA to USA by a Polish person nowadays [339]
I have heard that it is easier to get a visa in Warsaw then Krakow, is this true? Can one choose which to go to?
I have heard that it is easier to get a visa in Warsaw then Krakow, is this true? Can one choose which to go to?
atlantic
16 Nov 2008
News / What Poland can't do right [113]
They can't build roads!!!!!!
haha, I'm surprised nobody posted this. With all the open space in Poland, there is no reason not to have an adequate highway infrastructure throughout the whole country, especially in the Podkarpackie woj. The highway system here is incredibly old., and a major upgrade is needed, REAL FAST, before Euro 2012. Hopefully, it's not too late.
They can't build roads!!!!!!
haha, I'm surprised nobody posted this. With all the open space in Poland, there is no reason not to have an adequate highway infrastructure throughout the whole country, especially in the Podkarpackie woj. The highway system here is incredibly old., and a major upgrade is needed, REAL FAST, before Euro 2012. Hopefully, it's not too late.
atlantic
1 Oct 2008
USA, Canada / Getting a VISA to USA by a Polish person nowadays [339]
Hey, just looking for opinions. What is the chance of a Polish person getting a VISA to the US nowadays? How about someone working in the UK, and wanting to apply for a VISA at the embassy in London? Anybody with opinions? comments?
Thanks,
Paul
Hey, just looking for opinions. What is the chance of a Polish person getting a VISA to the US nowadays? How about someone working in the UK, and wanting to apply for a VISA at the embassy in London? Anybody with opinions? comments?
Thanks,
Paul
atlantic
12 Jul 2008
Life / Reliable Weather Service In Poland? [25]
wunderground.com
Reliable in my opinion, it even gives you the location it is getting the forecast from. A city, airport, etc.
wunderground.com
Reliable in my opinion, it even gives you the location it is getting the forecast from. A city, airport, etc.
atlantic
28 Apr 2008
Life / GPS Satellite Navigation systems for driving in Poland [22]
I've used Metroguide Europe for my Garmin 76S. THe only thing about my GPS is that it has a small screen, so you have to use it with care when driving; However, this GPS packs quite a punch. I've used it when hiking in the Mountains, I've used it on bike trips. I recommnend Garmin to anyone looking at GPS's.
Below is what you would expect from Metroguide software.
garmin.com/cgi-bin/mapgen/webmap.cgi?p=14221313&l=0&u=1&v=0&cp=77CF0EED5A7BF2A6&z=24&x=300&y=225&w=600&h=450&d=2&rz=0&k=1&sc=1
I've used Metroguide Europe for my Garmin 76S. THe only thing about my GPS is that it has a small screen, so you have to use it with care when driving; However, this GPS packs quite a punch. I've used it when hiking in the Mountains, I've used it on bike trips. I recommnend Garmin to anyone looking at GPS's.
Below is what you would expect from Metroguide software.
garmin.com/cgi-bin/mapgen/webmap.cgi?p=14221313&l=0&u=1&v=0&cp=77CF0EED5A7BF2A6&z=24&x=300&y=225&w=600&h=450&d=2&rz=0&k=1&sc=1
atlantic
28 Mar 2008
Law / Polish EU Drivers Licence - can I get one the easy way (by paying for it)? [185]
Hahaha
No. That would be illegal. I just advise people how best to put their money to use.
Hahaha
atlantic
1 Mar 2008
USA, Canada / Polish Citizen, US legal resident, but no Polish Passport... [67]
I just renewed my Polish passport last week in NYC which had expired in 2006. It was very easy, and it cost me about $100 for everything including the photos, which were $29 for only four at this place close to the consulate. (Students receive a 50% discount.) In addition, I was able to get my PESEL and renew my passport at the same time. I got everything done in one trip. I'll receive my passport in 3-5 months by mail
I just renewed my Polish passport last week in NYC which had expired in 2006. It was very easy, and it cost me about $100 for everything including the photos, which were $29 for only four at this place close to the consulate. (Students receive a 50% discount.) In addition, I was able to get my PESEL and renew my passport at the same time. I got everything done in one trip. I'll receive my passport in 3-5 months by mail
atlantic
2 Feb 2008
USA, Canada / How long a Pole can stay in the United States? I need clarity on immigration laws in the US and Poland [8]
Well, I guess it depends on the visa the person gets. Could be 3 months to 10 years. I don't have much knowledge in this area, but see if you can find something on here. poland.usembassy.gov
Well, I guess it depends on the visa the person gets. Could be 3 months to 10 years. I don't have much knowledge in this area, but see if you can find something on here. poland.usembassy.gov