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Kraków has been included in the latest ranking of the “50 Best Cities in the World for 2026”, prepared by the British magazine Time Out. As the only city from Poland in the list, the capital of the Małopolska Region ranked an impressive 16th place globally.

The Call for Proposals for the OIDP 2026 Conference is now open. The conference will take place on September 21–23, 2026.

Kraków’s Night Mayor, Jacek Jordan, presented the city’s approach to building a sustainable night-time economy during a meeting held in Warsaw.

On 4 March 2026, a group of young people from the Welsh town of Llanelli visited the Wielopolski Palace – the seat of the authorities of the City of Kraków. The meeting was an opportunity to learn about the functioning of Kraków’s local government and marked the first step towards building cooperation between young residents of the two cities.

Spring long weekends are the perfect opportunity for a short city break, and with Easter just around the corner, many travellers are already planning their seasonal escape. According to recent analyses by international media, an attractive European trip does not have to come with a high price tag. Among the recommended destinations, Kraków stands out as one of the best-value options.

Thanks to the initiative of the Kraków Mayor's Office, Biblioteka Kraków has received a collection of foreign-language books from representatives of the Kraków consular corps. The donated volumes can be found on the shelves of the “High-Flying Library” located at Kraków Airport in Balice.

The City of Kraków has joined initiatives carried out under the European Road Safety Charter (ERSC).

Kraków has for years ranked among the most popular cities to visit in Europe. In the latest Travellers’ Choice Awards Tripadvisor confirmed that kraków is not only maintaining its strong position but also strengthening it on the international stage. In this year’s edition, Kraków achieved high placements in as many as three of the six rankings, which may translate into further growth in interest from tourists from around the world. At the same time, it is the only Polish city to have achieved such high results.

The New Year meetings between the Mayor of Kraków and the consular corps are a long-standing tradition, upheld once again this year. On 15 January, Mayor Aleksander Miszalski invited Kraków’s diplomatic community to another municipal cultural venue—Apteka Designu (Design Pharmacy). Although the location might initially have seemed less obvious for such an occasion, it was met with considerable appreciation and interest. For many consuls, it was their first visit—but, as they assured, certainly not their last.

Once again, Kraków is joining the nationwide Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) campaign, supporting this year’s goal: helping children with diseases of the digestive system. Mayor Aleksander Miszalski invites everyone to take part in special charity auctions that combine the idea of helping others with the city’s symbols and exceptional experiences.
 

Starting January 1, 2026, Kraków will implement a low emission zone, introducing new rules for entering parts of the city. It will cover approximately 60 percent of Kraków's area. The change will not affect the daily lives of residents and visitors in most cases, but it's worth having verified information about what will actually be required and from whom.

After the April meeting of Night Mayors in Kraków, the city is strengthening its cooperation with other local governments in support of a sustainable night. The Night Mayor’s team joined the international “Stadt nach Acht” conference, where they focused on current trends and solutions implemented in European cities.