The Polish government has decided to ban imports of grain and other food from Ukraine to protect the Polish agricultural sector, the leader of the ruling Law and Justice Party, Jaroslaw Kaczyński, said yesterday.
Large quantities of Ukrainian grains, which are cheaper than those produced in the European Union, have ended up staying in Central European states amid logistical bottlenecks, hitting prices and sales for local farmers.
„We are and remain unchanged friends and allies of Ukraine. We will support her and we do support her. … But it is the duty of every state, every authority, good authority in any case, to protect the interests of its citizens,” Kaczyński said.
Kaczyński said Poland was ready to start talks with Ukraine to settle the grain issue and the Ukrainians have already been notified of the decisions made by the government.
Source – Reuters
The Bayraktar TB2 is a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations. It is manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar.
In May 2021, Poland signed a contract worth nearly $270 million to acquire four sets of these cutting-edge drones, along with mobile control stations, simulators, spare parts, and laser-guided MAM-L and MAM-C missiles.
The first batch was delivered in October 2022, and deliveries are scheduled to be completed by 2024. The agreement also includes training and logistical support for the Polish Armed Forces, as well as the transfer of the necessary technology to service the equipment within Poland.
Source – Polskie Radio
Grupa Sierleccy Czarni Słupsk came back from trailing at half time to win a match that sees them sitting in 8th position in the league standings, in with a good chance of reaching the play-offs.
An excellent second half performance allowed the local team to win away from home in Lublin. David DiLeo led the way for the visitors in terms of player stats with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Mikołaj Witliński wasn’t far behind with an 18 point haul. Dayshon „Scoochie” Smith for Lublin scored and impressive 27 points and 11 assists for the hosts.
Meanwhile in the league, local teams represented Arka Gdynia won on Thursday night beating Śląsk Wrocław 87-70, and high flyers Trefl Sopot take on Legia Warsaw later today at 5:30 a.m.
Source – PLK / Radio Gdańsk
Deputy Minister of Funds and Regional Policy Marcin Horała said during PiS, the Law and Justice party’s #FutureToPolska election tour that government funding will apply to the entire Polish countryside, not just farmers affected by the crisis in Ukraine.
On Saturday evening in Gdynia, at the Guild of Crafts and Entrepreneurship, a pre-election meeting was held. Referring to the ongoing conflict and the crisis related to Ukrainian agricultural exports, Deputy Minister Horała admitted that the issue of grain is a real problem.
He also stated that PLN 1.5 billion of direct support, intervention purchasing, exports from Poland and other instruments will be launched for wheat farmers. He also stressed that the financial support will apply to the entire Polish countryside economy; meaning among other help, subsidies for fertilisers, agricultural fuel, and agricultural insurance.
Source – PAP / Radio Gdańsk
Weather
Today will be noticeably colder than yesterday and overcast with a high chance of showers during the daytime. Only very light wind will come in from the north east. Daytime temperatures will see a high of 9°C or 48°F, with expected lows of 4°C or 39°F overnight. Tomorrow’s weather will be similar, with periods sun and stronger winds.
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