27 January, 2025
Alexander Lukashenko, in power in Belarus since 1994, was "re-elected" yesterday for a seventh term with 87% of the vote. After 30 years at the helm, he continues to consolidate his authoritarian regime through the repression of the opposition.This election is merely a facade designed to provide a veneer of legitimacy. A close ally of Vladimir Putin, whom he called a "big brother" during his re-election, Lukashenko has established himself as a dictator at the heart of Europe. In Belarus, political opposition no longer exists: opponents are imprisoned or forced into exile. Journalists, NGO members, protesters, and citizens also face arbitrary arrests and violence. The repression reached new heights following his previous "re-election" in 2020, which was marked by massive protests bru...
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20 January, 2025
Lesya Pavliuk, a teacher from Ivano-Frankivsk, embodies the excellence and resilience of Ukraine's education system. Winner of the 2024 Global Teacher Prize Ukraine, she is now among the top 50 teachers worldwide in the prestigious 2025 Global Teacher Prize, a $1 million annual award presented by the Varkey Foundation to honor exceptional contributions to education.Lesya Pavliuk was one of the first in Ukraine to implement inclusive teaching approaches in her classrooms. Attuned to the needs of students with disabilities, she developed innovative teaching methodologies that promote empathy and the acceptance of differences. Her methods enable every student, regardless of ability, to thrive and reach their full potential.Upon receiving her award, Lesya Pavliuk spoke about...
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8 January, 2025
After targeting Ukrainian civilians and destroying essential infrastructure during the holiday season, Putin continues his relentless daily assault on Ukraine, attacking its vital infrastructure—electricity, water, transportation, and services—and, above all, its people.Today, Wednesday, January 8, the city of Zaporizhzhia was hit by bombs in a Russian-led attack, resulting in casualties and injuries."The Russians struck Zaporizhzhia with aerial bombs. It was a deliberate attack on the city," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on X, describing yet another tragedy for Ukrainian civilians.While dozens of injuries have already been reported, the provisional death toll stands at 13, a number that could still rise. The president extended his condolences to the famili...
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