A journalist's travelogue around the Baltic Sea highlights Gdynia as Poland's most affordable, least touristy, and quietest coastal city, following visits to Gdansk and Sopot.

The MSC Venice, a container ship nearly 400 meters long and 55 meters wide, has arrived at the Port of Gdynia, marking it as the largest vessel of its kind to ever dock there.

Police in Gdynia, Poland, arrested a 71-year-old man for drunk driving, an incident captured on video. A woman emerged from the car and attempted to defend him, struggling with a police officer during the arrest.

Czech rail operator Leo Express has submitted applications to the Polish Office of Rail Transport (UTK) to launch seven new routes, significantly expanding its services to key cities including Gdynia, Warsaw, and Zakopane.

Police and prosecutors are investigating the circumstances of a fatal accident that occurred on Monday at a company in Gdynia, resulting in the death of a 35-year-old employee.

The article details the costs associated with attending the Open'er Festival in Gdynia, including ticket prices, accommodation, and other expenses.

The Polish port city of Gdynia, known as the 'Tel Aviv of the North,' is celebrating its 100th anniversary and hopes to achieve UNESCO World Heritage status.

A prestigious apartment in Gdynia's Yacht Park, initially priced at 8.3 million PLN, was sold for 6.855 million PLN, a reduction of 1.5 million PLN.

A controversial Polish bus route, numbered 666, has resumed operations after religious Poles previously protested its perceived satanic connection, referencing the Book of Revelation. The route, operated by PKS Gdynia, runs from Kraków to Hel.

A 57-year-old man from Gdynia was arrested for impersonating a doctor and selling unauthorized medications online. He was apprehended while attempting to send a package.

Zigzag vipers have begun appearing in Gdynia, Poland. City services are advising residents to remain calm and cautious, reminding them that the snakes are not aggressive.

A city bus caught fire in Gdynia, Poland, with no injuries reported; technicians are currently assessing potential damage to nearby tram overhead lines.

The mObywatel application in Poland has introduced a new service allowing users to pay water and sewage bills via smartphone, initially available to residents of Gdynia.

The Argentine ship Chaco, reportedly carrying criminals and delinquents expelled from Argentina, generated significant fear and media attention before its arrival at Gdynia port.

A fire has erupted in a paper recycling warehouse in Gdynia, Poland, with firefighters en route to the scene.

The modernist city of Gdynia is highlighted as a symbol of Poland's strong ties to the sea, its openness to the world, and its role in trade development and modern state-building.

Florence + The Machine has been announced as a headliner for Open'er Festival 2026, performing on July 1st in Gdynia, Poland.

A 38-year-old Hungarian citizen was arrested in Gdynia, Poland, after trespassing onto the premises of the Fast Urban Railway's electric locomotive depot to photograph trains, and has been charged with violating domestic peace.

Gdynia is launching a General Plan and an Integrated Investment Plan to provide investors with new tools for collaboration with the city's local government, opening up significant development opportunities, says Deputy Mayor Maciej Zielonka.

A bus driver in Gdynia, Poland, struck a mother and son at a pedestrian crossing, explaining that he was blinded by the sun. The 71-year-old woman was hospitalized.

The killer of 13-year-old Iza from Gdynia was identified after a relative's DNA, submitted for genealogical research, matched an international database. Authorities traced the DNA to Michał K. among several suspects.

The Gdynia Film Festival will feature several films competing for the Golden Lions, including five directorial debuts and Pawel Pawlikowski's Cannes-awarded 'Ojczyzna'.

Residents of Gdańsk will be eligible for up to 2,500 PLN towards the purchase of an electric bicycle, with applications opening in late September, following a successful similar program in neighboring Gdynia.

The Research and Development Center for Maritime Technology S.A. (OBR CTM) has opened the Military Electronics Center (CEM) in Gdynia, Poland. The center will focus on servicing, repairing, testing, and producing advanced military electronics, including parts for super-radars.

Polish-Swedish consultations have begun in Gdynia with Prime Ministers Donald Tusk and Ulf Kristersson, aiming to strengthen defense cooperation. Agreements for the purchase of new A26-type submarines for the Polish Navy are expected to be signed.

Demand for housing in Poland is generally weakening, with the notable exceptions of Warsaw and the Tricity area (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot). These two regions continue to show stronger interest in the real estate market compared to other parts of the country.

Polish authorities have seized over one ton of heroin in Gdynia, marking one of the largest drug busts in recent years. The significant seizure highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.

An agreement has been signed in Szczecin, formally ending the local shipbuilding industry's long absence from Polish armaments programs. Under the deal, PGZ Stocznia Wojenna from Gdynia commissioned Stocznia Szczecińska "Wulkan" to build a bow section.

Police officers from the municipal station on Portowa Street in Gdynia face relocation. The building dates from the second half of the 1930s.

James Bond enthusiasts have launched a fundraising campaign to erect a statue of supervillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in Gdynia, Poland, the city Ian Fleming designated as his fictional birthplace.

The Maritime Office in Gdynia removed a whale carcass washed ashore on a Baltic beach, with DNA tests underway to determine the species of the deceased animal.

A report on Poland's secondary housing market indicates that the Tri-City area (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot) is leading in growth. However, sellers are reportedly becoming hostages to developers in the current market conditions.

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.

The Criminal Department of the Częstochowa City Police Headquarters is searching for passengers who traveled on December 22, 2025, on an Intercity Katowice-Gdynia train or a Polregio Częstochowa-Łódź Fabryczna train, following an incident where two trains were on the same track at Widzów-Teklinów station.

The District Court in Gdynia ruled that a heat pump can be defective not only when it does not work properly, but also when it does not provide the promised savings – reports farmer.pl.

Two men were apprehended by railway security guards, police, and a soldier after they vandalized a train car on a siding at Gdynia Port.

Passengers on the Gdynia-Karlskrona ferry route are experiencing significant delays after the Stena Spirit ferry encountered problems during docking, leaving hundreds waiting to depart for Gdynia.

Maciej Zielonka, Deputy Mayor of Gdynia, stated that new tools for investor cooperation, including a General Plan and an Integrated Investment Plan, will be introduced. He highlighted significant development opportunities in the city.

A mother and daughter from Gdynia, Poland, Magdalini Kozłowska and Monika, performed as soloists representing a Brazilian samba school at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

A 37-year-old man, a husband and father of two, has been arrested 15 years after the rape and murder of 13-year-old Iza in Gdynia. The breakthrough came after a neighbor heard cries for help, leading to the end of a decade-long nightmare for the victim's family.

The Gdynia Film Festival has announced that 16 films will compete for the Golden Lions award in its main competition.

Questions have arisen regarding the severance package for former Polish Health Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda for her work at a company in Gdynia, with details of a 2023 resolution only recently emerging.

The 23rd edition of Open'er Festival is set to begin from July 1-4 at Gdynia-Kosakowo Airport, featuring performances by 68 artists including headliners The xx, Florence and the Machine, and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. The Cure's concert will be broadcast live on TVP.

The seasonal 'Sunny' trains are resuming service, transporting passengers from Warsaw to coastal destinations like Ustka and Gdynia. The trains depart from Warszawa Zachodnia station and make several stops along the way.

Thousands of suggestions have been submitted in a contest to name the new training sailing ship, which will replace the "Dar Młodzieży." Gdynia Maritime University extended the submission deadline due to overwhelming public interest.

A woman died after being hit by a train in Gdynia, Poland, leading to the suspension of long-distance train traffic between Gdynia Orłowo and Gdynia Redłowo.

Poland is set to launch its largest ship in history, the ORP Wicher, the first frigate of the Miecznik program, from the PGZ Naval Shipyard in Gdynia this August.

An 11-year-old boy on a scooter was hit by a car while crossing a street in Gdynia at a green light, resulting in a 1500 PLN fine for the driver.

The mObywatel application has introduced a new service allowing residents of Gdynia to be the first to pay water and sewage bills using their smartphones.

Maritime authorities in Gdynia, Poland, are planning the removal of a dead whale found on a beach in the Mewia Łacha nature reserve. Logistical preparations for the operation are underway.

Gdynia-based company Speed has become the majority shareholder of Terramar, a maritime freight forwarding company also headquartered in Gdynia.

A family photograph found on a sidewalk in Gdynia, Poland, has been handed over to the Border Guard, who is now working to locate its rightful owner.

The article offers travel impressions and recommendations for visiting Poland's Tricity agglomeration, comprising the coastal cities of Sopot, Gdansk, and Gdynia, for a short trip.

A district court in Gdynia, Poland, has ruled that a heat pump can be considered defective if it fails to provide promised savings, not just if it malfunctions, setting an important precedent for homeowners.

The Stena Spirit ferry has departed from Sweden, ending a three-day delay in port caused by a broken mooring line and resolving the disruption on the Gdynia-Karlskrona route, with the operator confirming a return to normal schedule.

Over 11 million cigarettes without Polish excise stamps were seized by customs and tax officers in Gdynia. The shipment, which arrived from Thailand, was documented to be destined for Slovakia, and the truck driver has been charged with smuggling.

Two Polish women from Gdynia, Magdalini Kozłowska and her daughter Monika, performed as soloists at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, representing a Brazilian samba school and leading one of the parades.