14 August, 2024
On December 6, 2023, the forum "Île-de-France and Ukraine: United Together" marked the beginning of a meaningful partnership between the city of Palaiseau, France, and Boyarka, a Ukrainian city in the Kyiv Oblast. This initiative, driven by Stand With Ukraine, is part of ongoing efforts to support Ukraine following the large-scale Russian invasion.The forum brought together numerous stakeholders to foster the creation of new partnerships between cities in Île-de-France and Ukraine.Jean-Pierre Madika, the elected official in charge of partnerships in Palaiseau, highlighted the importance of this collaboration, stating:"They are already thinking about their reconstruction, and we will work with them on urban planning and cultural policy. But the first step of this p...
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12 August, 2024
For 16 days, the Ukrainian House at the Parc des Nations opened its doors to celebrate the Olympic Games. This space embodied the Olympic spirit while honoring Ukrainian athletes who, despite the ongoing war, achieved remarkable performances.The Ukrainian House was inaugurated on Saturday, July 27, in the presence of Matvii Bidnyi, Ukrainian Minister of Youth and Sports; Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, French Minister of Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games; Vadym Omelchenko, Ukrainian Ambassador to France; Sebastian Coe, President of the International Athletics Federation; and Vadym Gutzeit, President of the Ukrainian National Olympic Committee and Olympic Champion (Barcelona 1992).Visitors had the chance to watch the Olympic Games opening ceremony and follow live competitions on...
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10 August, 2024
During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Andriy Shevchenko, a legendary figure in Ukrainian football, visited the Ukrainian Olympic House at Volia Space. A former player and coach, Shevchenko is a national hero who was awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 2004. Today, he serves as the President of the Ukrainian Association of Football, dedicating his efforts to the development of the sport in Ukraine.At Volia Space, Shevchenko shared his concerns about the future of football in Ukraine, particularly amidst the ongoing war."My priority is to preserve what we already have. During the first year of the war, many families left Ukraine and have not returned. We need to track down all the talent that has joined teams or academies abroad and nurture Ukrainian talent."Shevchenko also exp...
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