At the end of the first quarter of this year, Poles held over 456 billion Polish Zloty in cash, marking an increase of more than 16 percent compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Polish Development Fund.
The Eurojackpot lottery did not yield a main winner in its latest Friday drawing, causing the jackpot to grow to 100 million Polish zlotys. However, two fourth-tier prizes, each worth over 320,000 zlotys, were won in Poland.
Foreign tourists spent a record 41.3 billion Polish zlotys in Poland last year, with visitors from Germany and Ukraine contributing the most. The number of overnight stays by international travelers has already increased by 11 percent this year.
Warsaw police discovered over six kilograms of drugs, valued at 300,000 Polish Zloty, in the car and apartment of a 38-year-old man linked to football hooligan circles, who was arrested during drug transport.
The Polish Zloty has depreciated, reaching a level against other currencies not observed since 2024. This decline marks a significant shift in the currency's value.
Changes to the refunding of free medications for individuals over 65 years old could result in savings of 0.5 to 1.8 billion Polish Zloty, according to an analysis by the National Health Fund (NFZ).
Allegations have surfaced regarding 120 billion Polish zloty in financial irregularities linked to the Law and Justice (PiS) party, raising questions about accountability and the rule of law in Poland.
The MOL Group has successfully issued its first bond denominated in Polish zloty on the Polish market, raising 850 million zloty, equivalent to 198 million euros.
An audit of the Law and Justice (PiS) government's spending revealed 120 billion Polish zlotys (€27.8 billion) in irregularities across 166 audits by the National Revenue Administration, a scale described as surprising.
Szpital Południowy in Warsaw reportedly paid 725,000 Polish Zloty for the preparation of a grant application for oncology treatment from the National Reconstruction Plan, significantly more than other hospitals.
The U.S. dollar has surged to a 13-month high, driven by increased bets on interest rate hikes and a widespread selloff in the stock market. This rise has led to significant losses for other currencies, including the Polish Zloty.
Police in Warsaw's Mokotów district have arrested two men in connection with the theft of 60,000 Polish Zloty (PLN) that disappeared after being left on a bench.
The US dollar has significantly strengthened against other currencies, including the Polish Zloty, following a newly hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve. Currency traders are reportedly piling into dollar call options, signaling a shift in market sentiment.
The Eurojackpot lottery saw no winner for the top prize in Tuesday's drawing, though two second-tier prizes were awarded. The jackpot is now accumulating to 280 million Polish Zloty.
In Thursday's Lotto drawing, one player correctly guessed all six numbers, winning a prize of nearly 30 million Polish Zloty. No one won the main prize in Lotto Plus.
No one correctly guessed all seven numbers in Friday's Eurojackpot drawing, causing the jackpot to grow to 150 million Polish Zloty, though two Polish residents secured third-degree winnings.
Recent travel agency surveys indicate that Greek holidays have become the most expensive in history, with prices reaching up to 6200 Polish Zloty, while competitor Turkey maintains lower prices.
The new "Łatwoganga" fundraiser, led by Piotrek, has successfully collected 12 million Polish Zloty. The funds will be used to treat Maks, who suffers from a fatal genetic disease.
An indictment has been filed against a man accused of setting fire to a pizzeria and restaurant. The blaze reportedly caused damages amounting to 3.6 million Polish Zloty.
The Friday Eurojackpot drawing did not result in a main prize winner, causing the jackpot to roll over to 500 million Polish Zlotys. The highest win in Poland was a third-degree prize worth over 1.8 million Zlotys from the May 15 drawing.
The Lotto jackpot has increased to 3 million Polish Zloty after no one correctly guessed all six numbers in Thursday's drawing, with results from May 14, 2026, announced.
A person was manipulated for over a month by 'financial analysts' through an online advertisement promising high returns, ultimately losing close to 300,000 Polish Zloty in a scam.
Blik customers made 756 million transactions in the first quarter of 2026, a 14% increase year-over-year, with the total value of transactions surpassing 110 billion Polish zloty.
No one correctly guessed all the numbers in Tuesday's Eurojackpot drawing, causing the jackpot to roll over. The prize now stands at 320 million Polish Zloty following the May 5, 2026 drawing.
Over 60 firefighters battled a blaze at a production hall in Rybno, Poland, throughout the night, with damages estimated at 7 million Polish Zloty. Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) announced its 2025 activity summary, revealing 900 decisions and record fines totaling 1.15 billion Polish zlotys imposed on entrepreneurs.
The Łatwoganga fundraiser has demonstrated the significant power of the Polish internet by collecting over a quarter billion Polish Zloty in just nine days.
Polish YouTuber 'Łatwogang' concluded a record-breaking, nine-day charity livestream, raising over 250 million Polish Zloty (approximately $60 million USD) for children battling cancer.
While the main Eurojackpot prize was not won, a third-degree prize of approximately 1.2 million Polish Zloty was won in Poland during the April 24 drawing.
Polish influencer Patryk 'Łatwogang' Garkowski has raised over 95 million Polish Zloty (PLN) for the Cancer Fighters foundation, supporting sick children in one of the largest online charity campaigns in Polish internet history.
Scammers using the "grandchildren in need" tactic defrauded elderly individuals in Germany and Switzerland of nearly two million Polish zlotys (equivalent), convincing them to hand over money and valuables.
Broker XTB has been issued a record fine of 20 million Polish zlotys in Poland for allegedly allowing inexperienced clients to engage in high-risk CFD contract trading, a decision XTB is considering legal action against.
Several Polish investors believed they were making quick and substantial profits by investing in crude oil, transferring over 100,000 Polish Zloty to specified accounts. They later realized they had been victims of a scam.
The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has ruled that Enter Air must pay passengers a total of 8.2 million Polish Zloty for hindering the pursuit of claims related to destroyed, damaged, and lost luggage.
The Grand Theatre-National Opera in Warsaw is set to receive 140 million Polish zlotys, primarily from EU funds, for the modernization of its historic building, marking the largest cultural allocation since Poland joined the EU.
Police arrested a 25-year-old man who was found with 730,000 Polish Zloty in cash, the source of which he could not explain, and later discovered over 167 grams of various drugs in his apartment.
Jerzy Owsiak announced the final fundraising results for this year's Grand Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) Finale, totaling over 263 million Polish Zloty, and later commented on how the collected money also benefits their critics, stating even a hater's child might see a WOŚP heart.
A dangerous fire broke out in farm buildings in Siwiki, Podlasie, Poland, causing estimated losses of 260,000 Polish Zloty and requiring a multi-hour firefighting operation.
The Polish Zloty is significantly losing value against major currencies as global investors retreat from risky assets due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Polish Central Cybercrime Bureau officers have dismantled an insurance fraud group, arresting four individuals suspected of embezzling 2.6 million Polish Zloty, including insurance company employees and IT specialists.
Global markets are reacting to the conflict in the Middle East, causing the dollar and Swiss franc to strengthen while the Polish zloty significantly depreciated on Friday morning.
One player correctly guessed all six numbers in the latest Lotto drawing, winning nearly seven million Polish zlotys. The winning ticket was purchased in a specified location.
Poland's Ministry of Finance announced that the cost of reinstating the reduced VAT rate on fuels for the last two weeks of August will amount to 495 million Polish zlotys.
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) is fighting for survival and needs a 2 billion Polish Zloty loan by the end of the year to maintain liquidity, according to its CEO Bogusław Oleksy.
Despite renewed tensions in the Middle East impacting global markets, the Polish Zloty showed little change in its exchange rates on Wednesday morning, remaining in a 'holiday mode'.
Poland's Ministry of Finance reported that the State Treasury deficit increased by 2.5 percent in June, bringing the current national debt to nearly 2.19 trillion Polish Zloty.
Audits of public spending from 2020-2023 revealed irregularities totaling 120 billion Polish Zloty, according to Finance Minister Andrzej Domański. Approximately 250 notifications have been sent to the prosecutor's office.
A coin dealer accidentally acquired nearly a hundred letters and postcards from a doctor imprisoned by the Nazis in Auschwitz, refusing to sell the collection despite offers of up to 200,000 Polish zlotys.
The well-known retail chain Kaufland has been fined over 13 million Polish Zloty (PLN) by the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for misleading customers. The company was found to have engaged in deceptive practices.
Polish police have arrested a 68-year-old man who attempted to defraud two watches worth over 10,000 Polish Zloty by ordering them online using another person's personal data.
Police in Warsaw have recovered vehicles valued at nearly 1.7 million Polish Zloty. A leasing company reported the vehicles as misappropriated after a client failed to make loan payments.
Polish investors are increasingly opting for low-risk investment products with exposure to hard currencies like the dollar and euro, reflecting renewed concerns about the stability of the Polish zloty.
While the main Eurojackpot prize was not won, a third-degree prize exceeding 1.3 million Polish zlotys was awarded in Poland during the latest drawing.
The Lotto drawing on Saturday, June 20, 2026, resulted in two main prize winners, with each person correctly guessing all numbers and winning over 2.3 million Polish Zloty.
Preliminary data from the Central Statistical Office shows that the average gross monthly wage in the national economy in Poland for 2025 was 8,903.56 Polish Zloty.
Russia's war machine in Ukraine is reportedly consuming the equivalent of 140 million Polish zlotys per hour, amounting to 3.3 billion zlotys daily, which is more than Russia's entire annual education budget.
The main prize in Tuesday's Eurojackpot drawing was not won, causing the jackpot to increase to 190 million Polish zlotys. The results of the June 9, 2026 drawing confirmed the rollover.
Nearly 660 million Polish Zloty belonging to deceased Poles remain unclaimed in ZUS (Polish Social Insurance Institution) sub-accounts, with many relatives unaware of their right to these funds.
The 'Łatwogang' charity event successfully concluded its journey from Zakopane to Gdańsk, raising nearly 20 million Polish Zloty through online fundraisers for the treatment of three boys.
The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) has confirmed its decision to impose a one million Polish Zloty fine on BNP Paribas Bank Polska, as stated in an official communication.
Nearly 660 million Polish Zloty remain unclaimed in ZUS sub-accounts of deceased Poles, as relatives are often unaware of their right to these funds and the insurer is not obligated to automatically disburse them.
Nearly 660 million Polish Zloty belonging to deceased individuals remains unclaimed in Poland's ZUS social insurance accounts, often due to relatives being unaware of their right to the funds.
A major jackpot of almost 18 million Polish Zloty was won in the Tuesday Lotto drawing. No one correctly guessed all six numbers in Lotto Plus for the May 12, 2026 drawing.
A 51-year-old man has been arrested by Polish police for allegedly establishing a "diamond financial pyramid scheme," defrauding over 200 individuals of more than 32 million Polish Zloty through investments in diamonds, jewelry, and art.
A 36-year-old man from Zgierz has been arrested after impersonating a police officer and extorting over 140,000 Polish Zloty from an elderly couple in Lublin, falsely claiming their son and daughter-in-law caused an accident requiring bail.
The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) has imposed a fine of 8.5 million Polish Zloty on Compensa TU SA Vienna Insurance Group. The penalty relates to the company's activities conducted between 2022 and 2024.
The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined travel agent Travelplanet.pl 650,000 Polish zlotys for misleading customers by providing outdated or incomplete tour prices. The agency concluded that the company engaged in unfair practices.
Polish YouTuber Piotr 'Łatwogang' Garkowski has successfully raised over 105 million Polish Zloty from internet users for the Cancer Fighters foundation, supporting children battling cancer.
Radosław Piesiewicz, president of the Polish Olympic Committee, disclosed that he invested in cryptocurrencies through Zondacrypto and incurred losses close to one million Polish zlotys.
The main prize in the Eurojackpot lottery was not won in Friday's drawing, causing the jackpot to grow to 120 million Polish Zloty, with the highest Polish winnings being two fourth-degree prizes.
AstraZeneca's total investment in Poland has surpassed 5 billion Polish Zloty, with 1.27 billion PLN invested in 2025 alone, marking the highest annual expenditure in the company's history in the country since 2020.
The National Bank of Poland's gold reserves have surpassed 570 tons, with their value reaching nearly 340 billion Polish Zloty by the end of February 2026, constituting 31 percent of the NBP's official reserve assets.
Polish news portals Wirtualna Polska and money.pl claim that the law firm of Roman Giertych allegedly received approximately one million Polish zlotys from an entity registered in Liechtenstein.
The Warsaw Stock Exchange experienced a historic March, with the total value of share turnover on its main market reaching 57.9 billion Polish zlotys, marking a 26 percent year-on-year increase.
The Polish Złoty continues to face pressure from sustained risk aversion in financial markets, primarily driven by the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
Analysts warn that Poland is particularly exposed to the consequences of a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for fuel and fertilizer markets. A blockade lasting over three months could weaken the Polish zloty.
Poland's Ministry of Finance reported that the state budget deficit reached 48.5 billion Polish Zloty after February 2026, with expenditures totaling 126.8 billion PLN and revenues at 78.3 billion PLN.
A person was fined three thousand Polish zlotys for live streaming a security check at Chopin Airport, explaining it was 'for his viewers,' with 600 people following the broadcast.
PZU Group announced record net profits of 6.7 billion Polish zlotys in 2025, marking a 25.4 percent annual increase. The Polish insurance giant's strong financial performance was detailed in a recent communication.
A lucky winner secured the main prize of over 6.8 million Polish zlotys in the Lotto drawing held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, by matching all six numbers.
Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) will receive over 824 million Polish zlotys in loans from the Industrial Development Agency, marking another instance of state support for the coal company.
A grand prize exceeding 15 million Polish zlotys was won in Saturday's Lotto drawing on July 25, 2026, though no one matched all numbers in Lotto Plus.
No one correctly picked all the numbers in Tuesday's Eurojackpot drawing, causing the jackpot to roll over and grow to 300 million Polish Zloty. The highest wins in Poland were at the fourth prize tier.
The Eurojackpot lottery drawing on July 17, 2026, saw no one correctly guess all seven numbers, causing the jackpot to grow to 260 million Polish Zloty. Two fourth-degree prizes were won in Poland.
A 23-year-old personal trainer in Jelenia Góra, Poland, is suspected of defrauding three gym clients of 1.8 million Polish zlotys by convincing them to take out loans for a joint real estate purchase, then absconding with the money.
The Eurojackpot lottery saw no main winner in its Tuesday drawing, causing the jackpot to increase to 140 million Polish Zloty. The highest prize won in Poland was a fourth-degree prize in the July 7, 2026 drawing.
A woman in Poland lost 185,000 Polish Zloty after falling victim to a romance scam, taking out loans and transferring money to a man she met online who claimed to be a businessman in Turkey.
Police in Warsaw recovered a Bentley and a Lamborghini, valued at nearly 1.7 million Polish Zloty, after a leasing company reported that the client had defaulted on installment payments.
The Polish Supreme Administrative Court has ruled that the purchase of a share in the ownership of a first home is exempt from the PCC tax. Additionally, the Supreme Court has opposed omitting the bank's margin when converting Swiss francs to Polish zlotys.
The Polish Zloty is facing pressure as investors turn away from the national currency, negatively impacting its valuation. The strengthening dollar and domestic economic data are contributing to its struggles.
No one correctly guessed all seven numbers in Friday's Eurojackpot drawing, leading to the lottery's accumulation growing to 320 million Polish Zloty, though four second-degree prizes were won.
The Polish zloty showed minimal fluctuations against major currencies, remaining largely unmoved despite a significant surge in the stock market, and strengthened slightly over the week.
Officers from the Bieszczady Border Guard Unit have recovered nearly 70 vehicles and 250 parts from stolen cars since early 2026, with an estimated total value of 9 million Polish Zloty.
Eight individuals have been accused of participating in the embezzlement of over 700,000 Polish Zloty from the loan fund of a municipal company in Szczecin. According to investigators, an accountant fabricated "deceased" individuals and loans to siphon off money.
A bag containing approximately one million Polish zloty fell from a cash transport vehicle in Zgorzelec. A 51-year-old man picked up the money and drove away, and the funds have not been recovered.
Tuesday's Eurojackpot drawing did not result in a main winner, causing the jackpot to grow to 520 million Polish Zlotys. The highest winnings in Poland were two third-degree prizes worth nearly 1.2 million Zlotys.
The Eurojackpot main prize was not won in the latest drawing, causing the jackpot to grow to 440 million Polish Zloty. In Poland, the highest win was a second-degree prize of approximately 2.6 million Zloty.
Apartment prices in Warsaw are rapidly approaching a significant symbolic threshold of 20,000 Polish Zloty per square meter. This trend indicates a notable increase in the city's housing market.
Customs officers at a shipping company in Pruszków, Poland, discovered over 50 kilograms of marijuana concealed within packages of clothing, with an estimated black market value of 2.5 million Polish zlotys.
Vacation prices in Turkey have significantly increased, with travel agency clients paying 500-700 Polish Zloty more for holidays in the last week compared to a few months ago. Traveldata has released new calculations highlighting these rising costs.
An imposter posing as a doctor attempted to extort 500,000 Polish Zloty from seniors in Gdynia, Poland, by falsely claiming their daughter was in critical condition. Quick action by a police officer prevented the couple from handing over the money.
A 32-year-old individual has been arrested after allegedly setting fire to two garbage shelters, which resulted in three cars also burning. Damages from the incident are estimated at over 120,000 Polish Zloty.
A charity fundraiser organized by YouTuber Łatwogang has raised over 210 million Polish Zloty to support children with cancer and their families, an effort that previously saw singer Katarzyna Nosowska shave her head during a live stream.
Polish influencer Patryk 'Łatwogang' Garkowski has successfully raised over 100 million Polish Zlotys from internet users in a nine-day charity campaign for the Cancer Fighters foundation, making it one of the largest online fundraisers in Poland.
Foreign business trips by Marian Banaś, President of the Supreme Audit Office (NIK), have reportedly cost the institution over 3 million Polish Zloty. This amount is ten times higher than the criticized travel expenses of IPN President Karol Nawrocki.
A lucky winner in Thursday's Lotto drawing in Poland correctly guessed all six numbers, securing a prize of over 8.5 million Polish Zloty. The results for Lotto and Lotto Plus from April 16, 2026, were announced.
A 39-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested at an ATM in Poland while withdrawing money using codes, found with 39,000 Polish Zloty in cash, and are suspected of 'impersonator' fraud.
Assets within Poland's Employee Capital Plans (PPK) have reached a new record high. The total value of these assets has now surpassed 50 billion Polish Zloty.
The Eurojackpot lottery saw no grand prize winner in its latest drawing, causing the jackpot to increase to 60 million Polish Zloty, while Poland recorded a fourth-degree prize winner.
A 65-year-old woman in Poland was scammed out of 15,000 Polish Zloty through a series of deceptive phone calls that created increasing anxiety and led her to transfer money to 'protect' her savings.
The Central Cybercrime Bureau has dismantled a fraud ring that offered fictitious cars, arresting seven individuals who allegedly defrauded victims of approximately two million Polish Zloty.
A Warsaw resident handed over 120,000 Polish Zloty to scammers who impersonated a 'commander' and claimed her grandson needed help; police have arrested two individuals in connection with the fraud.
Robert Janczewski, who was wrongly accused of murder and desecration of a 23-year-old student's body, is now seeking nearly 23 million Polish Zloty in compensation for seven years spent in detention and a ruined life.
No one hit all the numbers in Tuesday's Eurojackpot drawing, causing the jackpot to grow to 130 million Polish Zloty. The highest win in Poland was a second-degree prize worth over two million Zloty from the March 17, 2026 drawing.
The Eurojackpot lottery's main prize was not won in the latest Friday drawing, causing the accumulation to grow to 130 million Polish zloty. One player in Poland did win a fourth-degree prize of over 750,000 zloty.
Gas stations in Świnoujście, Poland, were besieged by German drivers over the weekend, with some locations running out of fuel due to high demand. The price difference for one liter of gasoline can be as much as 60 cents (approximately 2.5 Polish zloty) cheaper in Poland.
The Polish Zloty experienced a significant weakening against major currencies following a morning surge in oil prices, as emerging markets faced pressure from rising inflation concerns and escalating tensions in the Middle East.