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Charity dinner in Ukrainian style at Anastasia restaurant
Ukrainian flavour, useful competitions, promotion of traditions and donations for good causes. This was the charity dinner organised by CRASA APS. We are sincerely grateful to the Anastasia restaurant for their continued support of our initiatives. Almost everyone adhered to the dress code and came in brightly coloured embroidered shirts, both traditional and modern. It was a real joy to feel that Ukrainian culture is beautiful and inspiring. Special thanks to everyone who contributed with donations. Following the results of our 'calendar' journey, we will be able to transfer €1,000 to the Talan.ua charity foundation, which is engaged in the improvement of bomb shelters.
Fourth anniversary of the full-scale war: a peaceful march in support of Ukraine took place in Naples
A large rally and peaceful march was held in Naples to mark the tragic anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Hundreds of people came to support the initiative with placards and flags. On that day, Dante, Plebiscito and Toledo streets turned yellow and blue. The CRASA APS Association took part in this important event, prepared a symbolic performance and treated everyone present to a loaf of bread. "The enemy destroys our people, our land, our bread every day. They wanted to take the country in three days, but after four terrible years, Ukraine is here, Ukraine is alive. Glory to Ukraine!
The official presentation of the calendar "Ukrainians in Italy" took place
On 22 January, the Casoria Municipal Library hosted a lively and very well-attended event to mark the launch of the ‘Ukrainian Women in Italy’ calendar. The event was organised by the association C.R.A.S.A. APS (Comunità di Rifugiati: Attività, Sviluppo, Arte), founded by Ukrainian women who found refuge in Italy due to the war. In collaboration with other Ukrainian associations and with the support of the Municipality of Cassoria, Mayor Raffaele Bene, Councillor for Social Policy Salvatore Lavarone, and the LESS cooperatives, the initiative turned Ukrainian Unity Day into a deeply symbolic moment of solidarity, dialogue and integration. “This project has already become a wonderful tradition: people look forward to it, they want it, and many women are keen to get involved. It is a platform that allows young women to say: even in another country, I exist, I have achievements, I am strong, I am Ukrainian,” noted Zhanna Zhukova, the project’s creator and president of the CRASA APS association. The funds raised through the calendar are directed to charity. This year, the association is collaborating with the Talan.ua foundation from Kharkiv, which, among various initiatives, also helps to improve shelter-classrooms in schools. The calendar’s main protagonists are women who have achieved significant results in their professional careers, business, education or community work. Many of them arrived in Italy at the start of the full-scale invasion and are now forging their own path in a foreign country. The women featured in the 2024 calendar: • January — Oleksandra Dydiuk, a popular blogger from Milan (Sasha Mazhorka) • February — Tetiana Smolyak, an entrepreneur and volunteer who helps stray animals • March — Tetiana Shavolina, an entrepreneur in the beauty industry • April — Tetiana Schneider, an entrepreneur in the beauty industry • May — Olga Orekhova, musician, activist and volunteer • June — Olena Nuzhevska, entrepreneur and founder of a successful business in Italy — an online shop selling security systems and CCTV • July — Roksolana Solonetska, entrepreneur in the beauty industry • August — Kateryna Klymenko, certified translator of Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish at the Court of Naples and in the legal sector • September — Olga Bigunenko, manager in the tourism sector • October — Alina Nefidova, professional model • November — Yulia Dukhnych, manager of a luxury hotel complex • December — Olena Braga, psychologist, facilitator and youth educator; formerly a professional dancer Numerous professionals volunteered to help create the calendar: Iryna Levytska, Illia Dymytro, Anastasia Alikas, Yurii Chartorinskyi and Zhanna Zhukova. Olga Martynyuk, Iryna Tkachova, Kateryna Klymenko and Lino De Matteo worked on the make-up and hairstyles. The project was implemented with the support of the Consulate General of Ukraine in Naples. The calendar can be ordered by making a charitable donation of 30 euros or more.
Cost-effective options for cities to live in Italy
Where in Italy can you live for up to 💶1000 euros per month? There are plenty of beautiful cities in Italy where living is not as expensive as most people think. Palermo, Sicily - 500 euros per month The capital of Sicily with a population of about 680 thousand people. Typical rental costs are approximately 230 euros. The nearest airport is 35 kilometres away. Reggio Calabria, Calabria - 560 euros per month A port city with a population of 183 thousand people, located "in the very toe of the Italian boot". Renting a house costs €340 per month, but you can rent a one-bedroom apartment in a quiet area for €250. The airport is located 3 kilometres from the city. 💶Bari, Puglia - 565 euros per month The beautiful old town of Bari is an important port in the south of Italy. It is home to 315 thousand people. Renting an apartment costs an average of 212 euros. The nearest airport is located 12 kilometres away. 💶Matera, Basilicata - 565 euros per month One of the oldest cities in the world with a population of 60 thousand people. Renting an apartment costs about 205 euros per month. The nearest airport is located 55 kilometres away.
The first Ukrainian karaoke in Naples!
🎤 Have you been dreaming of singing your favourite songs for a long time? The first Ukrainian karaoke in Naples! It has finally happened! We have created a place where you can sing together from the heart and without restrictions! Because nothing unites people like music. An evening of emotions, acquaintances, laughter and the best hits. We sing UA - IT - EN 📅 18 March | 20:30 - 00:00 📍 Vomero - Miseria e Nobiltà Via Giambattista Ruoppolo, 125 (cocktail and snacks included) ⚠️ Number of seats is limited 📞 To book: +39 376 267 8909 📲 WhatsApp: +380 95 630 2814 See you all разом🇺🇦🇺🇦
Amalfi Coast
In Italy, this is a beautiful place located in the Gulf of Salerno. Amalfi, Positano and other towns of the Amalfi Coast are located on steep cliffs that descend into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Each town, visited by millions of tourists, is like a fairy-tale postcard. A great choice for photo shoots.