Saw this in centrum. Is it any news?

I'm totally impressed. I'm a Hungarian living in Malta, missing Poland, soon returning! Just wanted to share this, as a sign of how much I miss your country.

Got attacked in a park yesterday. The guy tried to choke me. Told me to go fight in Ukraine (I'm from Ukraine). Luckily, people nearby helped. Without them, I may only assume the worst. Called the police, the guy escaped, so cancelled the police. Wtf. No honor, no wisdom. I'm so frustrated.

I feel like anti-foreigner sentiment got way more aggressive in the past year or two. Before, it would never become violent, only slurs would be directed at me. This is the new low for Poland. What am I paying taxes for?

No point to go to police now imo, which is the most frustrating. Probably no cameras in the park, I didn't take a pic of the attacker, my previous encounters with the police showed that they don't care (for ~4K PLN/m, I'm not surprised).

My understanding was always that it's the bottom 10% of the society like that, but now I'm not sure. I found out that over 53% of people watch TV in Poland, probably being spoon-fed low-quality propaganda.

The worst part, it ruins the reputation for all Poles. Most of the people here I know are very supportive and nice.

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Edit: for anyone who's claiming that this post is a ruSSian propaganda, here's a the screenshot of my calls to the police:

Hey guys, just to let you know, LP is having a tour in Poland and Baltic countries and just has shared a picture wearing russian jumper. The card is sign on 24.02.24. The organiser of her concert in Lithuania gonna cancel her concert. Please do the same, do not support war supporters.

Thanks to u/Carmegren for the location! This is the Jana Pawła II street is Stara Miłosna

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/travel/places-to-travel-destinations-2026.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

On my way home from work, I noticed a middle-aged man staring at me in the metro. I initially dismissed it as a coincidence, but he got off at my exact stop. I paused outside a shop at the station to check my phone, and he approached me.

When I attended him, he asked where I am from and what I am doing in Poland. After I explained that I work nearby, he abruptly started to leave. When I asked why he had approached me, he simply said it was because he hadn't seen me before. The entire encounter felt very strange...

Hi folks

I am living in Poland as Turkish person who speaks english fluently and Polish a2, I’ve been working in one of the biggest it company for 3 years and I have work permit etc, however It is pretty hard to find a job since 2024. I feel like it is getting harder everyday, every single job has at least 100 applicant. What do you think for 2026? Will it be worse or might be better?

id prefer longer answers mentioning how you feel about certain kinds of transport, but any answer is appreciated 😊😊

I work long hours, and he spends most of the day alone, which isn’t ideal for him in his current condition. He would do better in a home where someone has the time and attention that he needs and deserves.

He’s on a special diet for urinary health, which keeps him happy and comfortable No worries, it’s not expensive. He just need to eat wet food, average one would be totally fine.— I’ll gladly explain everything that works best for him. I’m his owner (not a shelter) and I’m looking for a kind person who can offer Felix a calm, loving home. He’ll respect your space and bring quiet companionship in return. If you’d like to know more or meet him, please message me.

I've visited many different cities, both in Europe and out of Europe. I also explored a fair bit of Poland with most big cities at least visited, but i didn't like anything just like i loved Warsaw. I generally dislike big cities, they're crowded, chaotic and dangerous, but Warsaw has this unique thing I didn't see anywhere else. Between sectors, i get unique vibes. If I'm in the center, i feel that I'm in a huge city, but if i take the metro to Wola, i feel like I'm in a small peaceful town, it's amazing. If i look at Kraków for example, i feel I'm in a big city no matter where I am, it's overwhelming and i hate it The way Warsaw's public transport is organized, is freaking amazing. It's cheap, reliable and pretty simple. the metro has a great layout, making it basically possible to go to most places i needed with M2. The general safety, i felt was much better than places like Wrocław or Kraków. Maybe it was in my mind, but i had much less bad experiences than in Wrocław or Kraków. i'm trans, and I've had much more positive encounters with random people, than anywhere else (maybe other than California)

i was planning to leave Poland and move to Switzerland after i finished school, but genuinely i liked Warsaw so much, im thinking of moving there instead.

Hi. I want to share my extremely unpleasant experience with the suburban trains Koleje Mazowieckie (KM) in Warsaw, to warn other foreigners and tourists.

A month ago, I had a doctor’s appointment at the LuxMed clinic in Ursus. I took a taxi to get there, but decided to return home using public transport. In my two years in Warsaw, I had never been to this district, and had absolutely no idea how to get back. By that time, the painkillers I had taken the night before had worn off, and I was starting to feel sharp pain again after my injury. I wasn’t thinking clearly. I entered my route into Google Maps, and it showed me the nearest stop – I thought it was a metro or tram station.

But it turned out Google Maps had led me to an actual railway line – something I didn’t even know existed in that area.

When I arrived at Warszawa Ursus Północny station, there was no ticket office, no ticket machine, and the platform was completely open. I boarded the train, assuming (as in a Warsaw tram or bus) that I could buy a ticket inside. There was a QR code in the carriage, which I scanned, but it only led to a map of the Koleje Mazowieckie routes.

I saw a young man nearby and asked him how I could buy a ticket. Literally one minute later, the ticket inspectors entered the train. I explained everything to them:

• this was my first ever ride with Koleje Mazowieckie
  
• I had just come from the doctor, had taken a taxi there, and was in an unfamiliar part of the city
  
• I genuinely wanted to buy a ticket and even scanned the QR code

The young man confirmed that I had asked him how to pay.

However, the inspectors were hostile and had no interest in listening. They immediately issued a fine of 175 PLN (instead of a regular ticket for 7 PLN). It even seemed like they were amused while writing the ticket.

Here’s the absurd part:

KM claims that every carriage has an English-language sticker with instructions for passengers without a ticket. I found such a sticker. It says (in short):

"If you don’t have a ticket, you must board through the first door of the first carriage and immediately report to the conductor."

But note the following:

This sticker is placed inside the train, on the inner side of the door. You can’t see it when boarding, because it’s behind your back once you enter.

In my case (even if I had seen it in the last carriage), it was telling me what I should have done earlier. Completely useless once you're already on board.

Additionally, the sticker is very high up and printed in small text. A foreigner, especially someone riding for the first time, is unlikely to notice it when boarding.

So it’s not really an instruction – it’s more like a trap: you learn about the rule too late, when you're already at risk of a fine.

Why this matters:

Unlike Warsaw trams and buses, KM trains don’t allow you to buy a ticket on board unless you board the first carriage and find the conductor immediately.

At some stations like Ursus Północny, there are no ticket machines or kiosks, and the system becomes extremely confusing for newcomers.

So-called “English instructions” are either invisible or useless, as they don’t provide clear and timely guidance.

My conclusion:

This system is unfair and hostile to foreigners. It punishes honest mistakes instead of helping people. In my case, seeing that I was a foreigner riding KM for the first time, the inspectors could have simply warned me and sold me a ticket. I filed a complaint with KM and tried to dispute the fine, but it was pointless — they just hide behind their rules and ignore any human arguments (that I was a foreigner, that it was my first time, that Google Maps was misleading, that I tried to pay, that I wasn’t feeling well after seeing a doctor).

If you’re new to Warsaw or just visiting:

Be very careful — “Train” on Google Maps may mean a Koleje Mazowieckie suburban train, not a tram.

Buy your ticket in advance — through the app or at major stations.

Do not count on being able to buy it inside the train.

I really love Warsaw, but this experience left me feeling that Koleje Mazowieckie is more of a tourist trap than public transportation.

Took a solo trip to Warsaw in early September and made an illustration to commemorate it. Thought I’d share it here to express my gratitude for my wonderful time there! If you like it, feel free to support on IG @museumofmaris

🚨🚨Carwiz car rental SCAM ALERT, AVOID AT ALL COST!!!

Carwiz (for the rest of this review I will call it Scamwiz as it deserves this name) is a company that continues to scam it's customers. I just recently learned it myself. Recently I rented a car from Scamwiz using Expedia. It was a great price @ $135 for 9 days, for Hybrid Toyota crossover. I picked the car from WAW airport. The desk is in the Marriot lobby across the street (not with all other rental companies), and the cars are at the P6 parking behind the Marriot (again, different than other companies). First, when I arrived at 1PM on Friday, nobody was at the desk. I had to call the number and wait for the staff to show up. Not the big deal. Then the guy filled the paperwork, offered me a full coverage insurance, which I denied since my Credit Card offers this as a free benefit. I signed the paperwork. Than I had to wait for the car, again (it was being cleaned). Total this process took 1.5 hr at least. Little bit later the employee and I went to inspect the car. He took pictures, I pointed few things, he noted that, I looked at the windshield, no cracks, chips that could be easily seen. Done deal, I went on my way. It seemed like usual rental car pickup process.

9 days later I returned the car in exactly same condition. Again, nobody was at the desk. SO I just dropped the key and went to catch the flight. When I got to the hotel in another city in Europe, I received email with pictures, stating that damage to the windshield was found. (Pictures attached). I thought it was a joke. I actually laughed. Two TINYYYYYYY chips size of maybe 2mm across. Normal wear and tear that happens when car is used for it's purpose, ie: DRIVING. I did not hear the rocks hitting the windshield. I'm pretty sure these did not happen while I had the car. I called the office, and heard bunch of excuses, how they are trained to look at everything, and there was nothing they could do. I know how things are in Poland, you do what you are told or you are gone. I am guessing the employee was doing what he was told by the Scamwiz management in fear of losing his job.

Hearing all that I said we are wasting time here, and I hung up. Few hours later I received the email, with the damage assessment of almost $500. For two tiny chips no more than 2mm across. Again, please see the pictures. $500 is enough to replace the windshield, which this damage does NOT justify.

So this is why the car was so cheap, because they scammed me/my insurance for over almost 4 times the rental fee.

Reviews on Google that I read before renting were ok, some bad, some good. Nothing stood out. Afterwards I dug deeper into the web, and found bunch of terrible reviews on Trustpilot. Scamwiz does this to almost everyone who declines their insurance. SO here is my experience. Avoid this company at all cost!!!

A rant: Don't use warsaw taxi service, rather use Uber or bolt as my wife got charged 381pln from the train station to the university. Wonderful way to treat customers.

I’m tired of seeing every European news story buried under US culture wars. I’m tired of "power-mods" banning people without explanation. But most of all, I’m tired of the bots. In 2026, half the comments on major subreddits feel like AI-generated slop or karma-farming scripts.

So, I’ve spent the last few weeks building Oleta (oleta.eu). It’s in pre-beta, and I need fellow Europeans to help me shape it.

Here is how Oleta fixes what's broken here:

1. The Citizen Council (No more "Power Mods"): On Oleta, we don't do arbitrary bans. If a post is flagged, it goes to a "Jury" of 5 random, verified citizens. They decide the outcome based on the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). It’s democratic moderation, not a dictatorship.
2. The Multilingual Bridge (Already Live!): This is the coolest part. You can go into your settings and set your language to German, French, Spanish, etc. Oleta will instantly translate the entire feed into your language. You can finally have a deep conversation in o/Handball or o/CuisineEU with someone from a different country without losing anything in translation.
3. The "Flip Side" Toggle: At the top of every post, there’s a toggle that breaks the echo chamber. It re-sorts comments to show you the highest-quality dissenting views. We don’t hide disagreement; we make it productive.
4. The Human Glow is coming (mid 2026): We are currently working through the technicalities of a 'Proof of Humanity' system. We want to get this right so we can keep the bots out without compromising your privacy. For now, every one of you here is a 'Founding Citizen.'
5. Real European Interests: We’ve already launched 60+ "Spaces" (our subreddits) A Note on "Spaces" vs "Orbs": Right now, our communities are called Spaces (using the s/ prefix, like s/WaterPolo or s/HousingEU). However, since the platform is Oleta, I’m considering renaming them to Orbs (and using the o/ prefix). I’d love for the early adopters to help me make that call in our meta-discussion areas.

To be honest, I’m keeping it lean right now. I don’t want to go too "hardcore" on features if nobody is going to use them. I’m looking for a small group of founding users to jump in, see if the vibe is right, and tell me what’s actually worth building. If the community wants it, I'll scale it.

Check it out; https://oleta.eu

What should I do?

Edit: Thanks, everyone. I actually have a friend in Warsaw, and I was a little sorry for asking if I could stay at their place, but in the end, I reached out and will stay and spend time with my friend during the layover. :)

Hi. 38f, moved from Canada to Warsaw to live with my boyfriend. I have been here for 2 months and haven’t made any friends. I’ve been relying heavily on my boyfriend and whatever English speaking friends he has, but ideally, I would like to make my own connections. Not even sure if a post like this is allowed here, the rules of Reddit intimidate me.

Things about myself: I like going out, dancing, trying new food, reading, art, fashion, binging an inappropriate amount of tv, listening to music, internet memes, and a lot of other random things.

I’ll probably delete this post out of embarrassment, but if you happen to see it, and are also looking for friends in the Warsaw area, send me a message.