German government tell teachers to ‘prepare children for war’ as tensions fly high
It comes as the threat from Russia increases Germany’s Interior Ministry has called for civil defence training in schools and is urging citizens to stockpile food, water and other essentials in response to the growing threat of WW3. The move was confirmed in a statement to Handelsblatt newspaper and would see schoolchildren taught how to […]
1 year ago
Russian pre-school children are dressed as tanks and soldiers for Victory Day
Victory Day is a major public holiday in Russia This is hard to watch. Our hearts and minds have raced for the children of Ukraine in these last tumultuous months, but it’s not lost on us either how this war must be affecting the children of Russia. What messages are being sent to them? And […]
4 years ago
Up to €400 a month to be offered to Irish households hosting Ukrainian refugees
Official plans could be announced within the next week. Irish households will be paid up to €400 a month for hosting Ukrainian refugees, according to reports. The measure is designed to help with the overall cost of the process, including household utility bills, with plans to implement the payment currently being discussed at Government level. […]
4 years ago
91-year-old Holocaust survivor dies in basement during Russian attacks on Mariupol
Vanda previously hid in a basement from Mariupol’s Nazi occupation as a child. A 91-year-old Jewish woman who survived the Holocaust has been killed in Russian attacks on her home city of Mariupol. Thousands of people are currently trapped in the Ukrainian city as Russian forces have attacked and cut off essential supplies. Vanda Semyonovna Obiedkova […]
4 years ago
10-year-old Ukrainian gymnast killed in bomb attack
Katya had hopes of going to the Olympics. Kateryna Dyachenko, 10-year-old gymnast, and her father have been killed in a Russian bomb attack on Ukraine. According the Metro, the child died when her family home was hit by an apparent artillery strike in the city of Mariupol on the southern coast of Ukraine. Dyachenko, who […]
4 years ago
Zelensky appears to criticise Ireland for response to Ukraine crisis
“These are powerful steps. But it was a little late.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the European Union for its support of his country during the Russian invasion, though criticised leaders for arguably taking too much time to apply sanctions. Speaking via video link on Thursday during the EU summit in Brussels, Zelensky stated […]
4 years ago