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Ukrainian teams of Italy will compete for the Unity Supercup
🇮🇹 On Sunday 17 May, Ukrainian football teams from across Italy will compete for the Super Cup of the Unity of Ukrainians in Italy 🏆 The champions and runners-up from three regions of the country will face off on the pitch: 🔹 Northern Italy • ‘Trident’ (Venice) — champions • ‘Bukovina’ (Monza) — runners-up 🔹 Central Italy • ‘Legion’ (Rome) — champions • ‘Goodfellows’ (Rome) — runners-up 🔹 Southern Italy • ‘Trident’ (Caserta) — champions • ‘Storm’ (Salerno) — runners-up According to data from UA Service HUB, the tournament winners will receive medals and prizes. Among the sponsors of the Super Cup is the owner of the ‘Anastasia’ restaurant chain, Mykola Oleksiv. “It is a great honour for me to support this tournament and reward the winners with prize money,” said Mykola Oleksiv. The prize money is as follows: 🥇 €500 — 1st place 🥈 €300 — 2nd place 🥉 €200 — 3rd place
Two Ukrainian associations unite to hold a charity event in Naples
A charity lunch was held in Naples to mark Mother’s Day, bringing together the Ukrainian community and friends of Ukraine in an atmosphere of warmth, unity and solidarity. The event was organised by the CRASA and Dateci le Ali associations at the ‘Anastasia’ restaurant. According to UA Service HUB, the main aim of the event was to present and promote Ukrainian culture in Naples, showcasing its beauty, depth and traditions through art, poetry and traditional dress. The guest of honour for the evening was Oksana Shoorlemmer, a designer and volunteer from Germany, who presented her book ‘Mama’s Shirt’ and a unique collection of embroidered shirts. Oksana Shoorlemmer’s collection provided a wonderful opportunity for guests to gain a deeper understanding of Ukrainian culture, the symbolism of embroidery and the fusion of tradition with contemporary art. A distinctive feature of the works was the combination of traditional Ukrainian embroidery with poetry, which gave each piece a special meaning and emotional depth. During the event, a prize draw and a charity raffle were organised for the guests. Participants had the opportunity not only to support a good cause but also to spend the evening in a cosy and friendly atmosphere. Media support for the event was provided by the Italian office of BusinessWomen magazine. Incidentally, two representatives of the magazine were present at the event – Oksana Shoorlemmer and Zhanna Zhukova, who is also the president of the CRASA APS association. The evening took place in a warm atmosphere of unity, support and solidarity, proving once again that Ukrainian culture is capable of bringing people together in different corners of the world.
"To know in order to understand": "Ukraine is Ukraine" festival continues in Milan
‘Discovering to understand’—this is the very idea behind the ‘Ukraine is Ukraine’ festival, organised by the Associazione Boristene with the support of the Comune di Milano, the Regione Lombardia and Ukrainian institutions. This year, the festival spans three days, each dedicated to a specific aspect of Ukrainian culture and history. The first day was packed with a variety of conferences, which not only captured the audience’s interest but also provided a genuine intellectual journey through time and space. Guests at the event had the opportunity to learn about prominent figures in Ukrainian history and culture. The morning session of the programme was devoted to the history of Ukraine. Professor Yaroslav Hrytsak spoke about the era of the Ukrainian hetmans, whilst Professor Kryvda presented the most prominent female figures — from the Middle Ages to the present day. Portraits of historical figures, displayed during the event, created a special atmosphere in the hall. After the lunch break, the journey continued. Festival participants were transported to the stages of the world’s most famous theatres, where Ukrainian dancers performed, and also set off for the Sahara Desert in the footsteps of Sofia Yablonska — a tireless traveller whose books will soon be published in Italy by Infinito Edizioni. The end of the day brought genuine emotions and smiles to the guests: a Ukrainian couple of travel bloggers showcased — and seemed to let everyone experience — the incredible beauty of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Upcoming festival events: 🎹 11 May, 19:00 — Residenza Vignale Candlelit concert by Nik Sheva — an Italian-Ukrainian pianist and composer. 🎬 14 May, 7.00 pm — Cinema Arcobaleno The festival’s closing event — a screening of a documentary film dedicated to the presence of Ukrainians in Hollywood.
Newly appointed Ambassador of Ukraine to Italy met with community representatives
On 18 April, a meeting was held in Rome between representatives of the Ukrainian community and the newly appointed Ambassador of Ukraine to Italy, Ihor Brusylo. The event was organised by the Embassy of Ukraine in Italy. The meeting was attended by activists, volunteers and representatives of the diaspora, including representatives of the associations NAU, CRASA and Dateci Le Ali. The main aim of the event was to facilitate an open dialogue between the new Ambassador and the Ukrainian community, as well as to discuss current issues regarding cooperation, support for Ukrainians and the development of initiatives in Italy. Participants discussed opportunities for coordinating joint projects and strengthening communication between diplomatic institutions and civil society. Among those present was Alona Siwerska, a representative of the CRASA APS association. During the meeting, she spoke about the organisation’s activities and presented completed projects and initiatives, including the UA Service HUB platform based on the website work.crasa.team. As a symbolic gesture, Siwerska presented the Ambassador with a calendar entitled ‘Ukrainian Women in Italy’ – another of the association’s charitable projects aimed at promoting Ukrainian culture in Italy. It should be noted that such meetings are an important part of the interaction between diplomatic institutions and the Ukrainian community abroad, helping to strengthen ties, support the community and develop new joint initiatives.
Truck with 12 tonnes of chocolates stolen in Italy
According to Nestlé, a large consignment of products – around 12 tonnes of bars – was stolen in Italy. A company spokesperson said that a lorry carrying 413,793 units of the new KitKat product range was stolen last week whilst being transported between production and distribution centres.
Magnaveg vegan festival to be held in Naples
‘Magnaveg’ began as an event that brings together food, education and community, showcasing Mediterranean traditions in a contemporary way. Over two days in the Spanish Quarter, a programme of lectures, workshops, artistic events, meetings and plant-based food initiatives will take place as part of a project combining urban regeneration, education and culture. ‘Magnaveg’ is an event open to the public, designed to focus attention on the Mediterranean dimension of change: a ‘gentle revolution’ that begins with daily habits, food and relationships and culminates in a broader vision of sustainable development.
Calendar of Ukrainians in Italy came to Odesa
The ‘Ukrainian Women in Italy’ solidarity calendar visited Odessa. Several copies were presented to Odessa officials as a symbol of support and to strengthen ties between Ukraine and Italy
An exhibition of Ukrainian photographers opens in Naples
On 24 March, the photo exhibition «BOJUJÍ I ZA NÁS»/ «They Fight for Us» opened in Naples at the Department of Political Science of the University of Naples named after Frederico II. This is not just an exhibition. It is the voice of Ukraine. The works of 15 Ukrainian photographers - members of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers - capture what cannot be forgotten: the consequences of the full-scale Russian war, the pain and loss experienced by millions of Ukrainians every day. More than 20 photos. And behind each of them is someone's life. A home that no longer exists. A childhood that passes to the sound of sirens. People who have lost everything - but have not lost their dignity. The opening of the exhibition was attended by the Consul General of Ukraine in Naples Maksym Kovalenko and his wife, as well as Professor Settimio Stallone, coordinator of the Bachelor's programme in Political Science. Addressing the students, the Consul General stressed that Russia's war is a genocide against Ukrainians, and today Ukraine is fighting not only for itself, but also for freedom, which is a common value for the whole of Europe. It is very symbolic that this exhibition will be seen by students in particular - future diplomats and political scientists. After all, they must clearly understand what Russia is and what reality it brings: destruction, pain and war. The photo exhibition will be open until 3 April. Entrance is free.
A picket in memory of Ukrainian women run over by zebra will be held in Naples
In the Porta Nolana neighbourhood of Naples, two women were killed by a car. According to eyewitnesses, they were crossing the street when they were hit by a car travelling at high speed. Both women were citizens of Ukraine. One died instantly, the other - shortly after being admitted to Mara's hospital. The driver was detained. On 24 March, Italian activists organise a small rally to commemorate the tragedy that happened to the Ukrainian women.