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Orkney continues to support Ukrainians as the nation marks two years of war
February 24, 2022, is a day etched on the minds of all Ukrainians – as it dawned with a barrage of Russian missiles raining down on their country.
21 March 2024
“I will never forget that morning”
Wiping away the tears, Oksana Barabash – a Ukrainian refugee living in Orkney – bravely shares her story in a bid to ensure others around the world never forget the true cost of war.
21 March 2024
“The islanders accepted me as their own” - Nataliia’s story
“If you asked me to describe Ukraine in one sentence, I would say that it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with incredible nature and wonderful people,” Nataliia said.
21 March 2024
“It was like watching a movie, but we were in it” - Ukrainian family rebuild their lives in Orkney
For those first few seconds of wakening from a deep slumber, a Ukrainian mother’s thoughts are not of war.
21 March 2024
New measures to help protect poultry industry from bird flu
New measures to better protect the poultry sector from future avian influenza outbreaks have been set out by the UK Government (19 March).
21 March 2024