22 June, 2026
From 16 to 18 June, a delegation from the City of Sorbiers travelled to Burshtyn, its partner city in Ukraine. Members of the Sorbiers Twinning Committee, together with Marie-Christine Thivant, who played a key role in developing this partnership until the end of her term as mayor in March 2026, met to discuss the initiatives already carried out and future projects.
The visit included:a visit to a high school currently undergoing modernisation;
the discovery of a modern and accessible administrative centre;
a dynamic youth centre;
and a kindergarten.The delegation also took part in a commemorative ceremony at the Heroes’ Memorial, paying tribute to those who gave their lives for Ukraine. This solemn moment highlighted the difficult reality that the population continue...
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22 June, 2026
For the fifth consecutive year, the City of Montpellier, its Metropolis, its CCAS (Municipal Centre for Social Action), and the Occitanie Region are welcoming 80 children from Lviv, Odesa and Mykolaiv for a summer respite stay on the Mediterranean coast in La Grande-Motte. Among them are ten children from vulnerable groups in Mykolaiv, Montpellier’s partner city, who will spend a few weeks away from the air raid alerts and shelling that have become part of their daily lives.
This initiative is part of the growing cooperation between Montpellier and Mykolaiv, developed with the support of the MistoMatch programme. After the first solidarity actions, the two cities are now working on urban development, planning and infrastructure projects — including the planned creation of a skatepark insp...
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7 June, 2026
On the sidelines of the International Summit of Cities and Regions organized by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Caroline Leclercq, Deputy Mayor of Le Havre in charge of Culture and International Relations, visited one of the YaMariupol centers in Kyiv. Established by the Municipality of Mariupol, now operating in exile, the center provides support and assistance to residents displaced by the war.
For thousands of people forced to flee their city after its destruction and occupation by Russian forces, the center has become a vital source of support. It offers comprehensive assistance, including administrative and legal aid, psychological counseling, medical consultations, humanitarian assistance, and activities for families. These practical services help people rebuild their daily lives.
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