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Bombed-out Ukranian ambulance on display in Vismarkt to raise awareness over much needed medical aid. Continue reading A bombed-out ambulance in Vismarkt to raise awareness over medical aid in Ukraine.
By Tom Abadie and Himanshu Jana June 29th, 2022 – While millions of migrants are fleeing Ukraine to all corners of Europe, many migrants from the past are being forgotten. Here in Groningen, large groups of refugees from Syria notably arrived over the last few years following conflicts in their home country to settle in the Netherlands. We talked to Bashar George about his integration … Continue reading Syrian refugee feels at home in Groningen – VIDEO
With the Russian war in Ukraine, The Netherlands saw an increasing number of refugees. In Groningen, the clothing bank De Zeecontainer faces growing calls for help. Continue reading What the War in Ukraine means for Clothing Bank De Zeecontainer – VIDEO
According to the United Nations, over 3 million Ukrainian refugees have now fled Russia’s invasion. For those who remain in the country though, finding the vital medication they need to stay alive is becoming impossible. Before the invasion began, around 2.3 million people in Ukraine were living with diabetes. Of these, around 120,000 have Type 1 Diabetes and are dependent on insulin for survival. However, … Continue reading “Ukraine Needs Insulin”: The People Working to Supply Critical Medicine in a Warzone
March 19th, 2022. Russian journalists fear for their freedom as the government tightens its grip on the national opposition media. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24th, 2022 – which has since resulted in a number of casualties on both sides – many independent and opposition publications have been blocked or forced to flee Russia. This comes as a result of a number of … Continue reading Being a journalist in today’s Russia: “The main goal is to show the reality right”
On the early morning of February 24th, Russian troops entered Ukraine, beginning a “special military operation”. A recap of the main events happened in the first hours of the conflict. Continue reading Russia Invades Ukraine. A Reportage of the First Hours.
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine are rising, Poland prepares for a possible refugee crisis. Continue reading Poland Prepares for a Ukrainian Refugee Crisis
Russia has amassed over 140.000 troops at the Ukrainian border. 9to5 spoke to civilians from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, only 40 kilometers from the Russian border, to get a glimpse into how this possible invasion affects their lives. Continue reading Only Minutes Away From Putin’s Troops: Ukrainian Civilians Speak Out
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