War in ukraine guide

Paris 2024 Olympics: Russian athletes finally allowed to take part in the Paralympics

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the fate of Russian athletes has been the subject of much debate. The International Paralympic Committee has already decided not to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing, in retaliation (albeit minimal) for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now, the participation of these same athletes in the Paris Paralympic Games is under particular scrutiny.

Eurovision: Liverpool chosen to host the 2023 edition of the European contest

The news upsets once again the organization of the European song contest: in 2023, Eurovision can not be organized in Ukraine, because of the war. The contest is relocated to the United Kingdom, and more precisely to Liverpool.

A virtual House of Ukraine, hope for a future for the Ukrainian youth

A virtual House of Ukraine is coming to the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris. A solidarity-driven project to welcome and accompany those affected by the war. In other words, a positive prospect for the future of young Ukrainians!

DakhaBrakha plays a benefit concert for Ukraine at Théâtre Monfort in Paris, with live streaming also available.

They are Ukrainians and will perform in Paris to rally support for a country at war. The DakhaBrakha quartet invites you to Monday, March 28, 2022 at Théâtre Monfort for a unique, solidarity-fueled musical evening. On this occasion, all proceeds will be donated to the French Red Cross. For those unable to attend, note that the concert will be streamed live on Facebook.

When Paris street art supports Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine goes on and Russia keeps invading the country, initiatives to support the Ukrainian people increase across the world. Although some people are donating or help spreading information, artists and especially street artists in Paris – like everywhere else in the world – have been condemning and showing support through highly meaningful works. Discover some of these art pieces in Paris.

War in Ukraine: the bells of Notre-Dame will ring to “call for peace in Europe”

This Thursday March 3, 2022, at noon, the famous tenor bell of Notre-Dame de Paris is to ring to “call for peace in Europe”, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.