Stories from Lublin · Poland

Polish farmers and gardeners are seeking emergency assistance following crop losses. The losses are most severe in the Lubelskie region. Some farms have reported 100 percent losses due to recent events. Hetmans noted that the EU budget includes reserves to support farmers who have suffered these losses. The discussions took place during a visit to the Lublin region. Marcin Gazda, a grower from Zakrzów in the Łaziska municipality, stated that insurance companies are refusing to cover plantations due to the high risk of frost. Growers are proposing the creation of a dedicated fund to address this risk. Fruit growers in Poland report having lost nearly 100% of their planned crops. Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski announced that local government commissions will begin assessing crop losses starting Monday.

Orchardists in the Kraśnik and Opole districts of the Lubelskie region are calling for the introduction of a state of natural disaster. The source noted that similar natural disasters occurred in 2017 and 2018. Due to high risk levels, companies are refusing to insure plantations. Marcin Gazda, a grower from Zakrzów in the Łaziska municipality, is advocating for the creation of a dedicated fund to address this. Nighttime frosts in the Lublin region caused temperatures to drop to minus 8 degrees Celsius in some areas. Fruit buds on many trees are almost entirely destroyed, with some orchardists reporting 100% losses. Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski visited the region today to assess the damage. Local orchardists, including Marcin Gazda from the Łaziska municipality, are appealing to the Ministry of Agriculture for assistance.

Polish fruit growers are reporting losses following recent temperature drops below zero across much of the country. The frost has most heavily impacted pear, apple, cherry, currant, strawberry, and raspberry crops. In some regions, growers report losses reaching up to 100%, according to currant and gooseberry grower Michał Kuflewski. They requested more than symbolic de minimis aid from the Ministry of Agriculture. Minister Stefan Krajewski stated the situation is under investigation and promised assistance. Fruit growers in the Lubelskie region of Poland report total crop losses following negative temperatures at the end of April. Some orchardists claim 100 percent of their yields, including apples, plums, and cherries, have been destroyed. The losses follow previous instances of crop damage in the area.

Local councilors in Lublin have decided that residents will not be permitted to purchase alcohol at night. The Lublin city council passed a decision during a session today to implement alcohol prohibition. Initially, sales will be prohibited between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Starting January 1, the ban will expand to begin at 10:00 PM. PiS councilor Tomasz Gątasz expressed doubts regarding the restrictions. The decision follows previous regulations regarding tobacco use in restaurants. Initially, alcohol sales will be prohibited from 23:00 to 06:00. PiS councilman Tomasz Gątasz noted that such bans often cause doubt and controversy. The Lublin City Council has passed a ban on the sale of alcohol during nighttime hours.

The Lublin Chamber of Commerce warned of severe consequences from spring frosts affecting fruit orchards and producers. Losses could reach up to 100 percent following the May weekend. Municipal commissions will begin assessing the impact of these weather anomalies in the field.

The Lublin Chamber of Agriculture is calling for immediate loss assessments and payouts to fruit growers following recent frosts. Gustaf Jędrejek, president of the Lublin Chamber, stated that the organization has advocated for mandatory insurance for years. Apple and cherry orchards were the most affected by the recent freezing nights. Growers in the Lublin and Mazovia regions report potential losses reaching 100%.

The first section of the A2 motorway in the Lubelskie region has been opened to drivers. This marks the first segment of the highway to be commissioned in that specific region.

A court in Lublin has ordered the temporary arrest of Patryk Ems for an additional three months until August 3. The prosecutor submitted the application for the arrest. Marta Śmiech, spokesperson for the Lublin District Court, stated there were no doubts regarding the decision.

A district court in Lublin ordered the detention of a suspect due to a high probability of committing a crime. The court cited Article 53, paragraph 2 of the Act on Counteracting Drug Addiction and the suspect's prior criminal record as grounds for the decision.

A provincial administrative court in Lublin ruled that Poland is obligated to transcribe same-sex marriages performed abroad. The case involved two women, Jola and Alicja, who married on Madeira in the summer of 2023. Judge Iwona Tchórzewska stated that officials must respect the right to private and family life for all EU citizens. The ruling prohibits discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation. This decision aligns with the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. A provincial administrative court in Lublin has overturned a decision by the Civil Registry Office and the Voivode. The court ordered the office to transcribe a marriage certificate for a female couple. The decision is described as a move related to demands from homosexual groups.