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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Talks aim to bring city's Ukraine link closer
A partnership between York and the Ukrainian city of Lviv has moved a step closer, following calls to complete a process which first got under way three years ago. In April 2022, two months after Russia invaded Ukraine, councillors in York approved the adoption of Lviv in western Ukraine as a "sister city". But at a recent meeting, delays in implementing the link between the two cities was branded by opposition councillors as an "embarrassing failure". However, it has since been confirmed that talks between City of York Council's Labour leader Claire Douglas and Andriy Sadovyi, the mayor of Lviv, were due to be held, though the date had yet to be decided. The completion of the "sisterhood" process would see both cities work together on culture, education, business and other areas, according to the Sister Cities International organisation. Ukrainian embassy officials were understood to have met Douglas, as well as Katie Lomas, City of York Council's Labour finance and human rights spokesperson, earlier in April. Douglas said she now looked forward to speaking to Lviv's mayor about how the two cities could work closer in the future. "Our immediate focus is on continuing to demonstrate our solidarity with Ukraine," she explained. "This includes offering practical support for our Ukrainian guests here in York, extending our heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the people of Ukraine - both those here in York, who are so far from their loved ones, and those in Ukraine who are bravely coping with the most unimaginable hardships." According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Lib Dem councillor Chris Cullwick had welcomed movement on the link between York and the Ukrainian city. He said his party had "been pushing for stronger ties with Lviv since the full-scale invasion began", including tabling the original motion back in 2022 calling for a "formal sisterhood" between the two cities. "We've repeatedly urged the administration to follow through, so it's good to see our efforts starting to bear fruit. We now want to see this momentum continue," Cullwick added. Lviv has a population of just over 700,000 people and is situated about 70 miles (112km) away from the Polish border. Its centre is a Unesco World Heritage Site and, like York, Lviv is designated a Unesco Creative City, recognised for its literary culture. Since 2022, 416 Ukrainians have arrived and settled in York through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Row over 'embarrassing' delay to Ukraine link-up City of York Council Sister Cities International Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Talks aim to bring York 'sisterhood' link with Lviv closer
A partnership between York and the Ukrainian city of Lviv has moved a step closer, following calls to complete a process which first got under way three years April 2022, two months after Russia invaded Ukraine, councillors in York approved the adoption of Lviv in western Ukraine as a "sister city".But at a recent meeting, delays in implementing the link between the two cities was branded by opposition councillors as an "embarrassing failure".However, it has since been confirmed that talks between City of York Council's Labour leader Claire Douglas and Andriy Sadovyi, the mayor of Lviv, were due to be held, though the date had yet to be decided. The completion of the "sisterhood" process would see both cities work together on culture, education, business and other areas, according to the Sister Cities International organisation. Ukrainian embassy officials were understood to have met Douglas, as well as Katie Lomas, City of York Council's Labour finance and human rights spokesperson, earlier in said she now looked forward to speaking to Lviv's mayor about how the two cities could work closer in the future."Our immediate focus is on continuing to demonstrate our solidarity with Ukraine," she explained."This includes offering practical support for our Ukrainian guests here in York, extending our heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the people of Ukraine - both those here in York, who are so far from their loved ones, and those in Ukraine who are bravely coping with the most unimaginable hardships." 'Stronger ties' According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Lib Dem councillor Chris Cullwick had welcomed movement on the link between York and the Ukrainian said his party had "been pushing for stronger ties with Lviv since the full-scale invasion began", including tabling the original motion back in 2022 calling for a "formal sisterhood" between the two cities."We've repeatedly urged the administration to follow through, so it's good to see our efforts starting to bear fruit. We now want to see this momentum continue," Cullwick has a population of just over 700,000 people and is situated about 70 miles (112km) away from the Polish centre is a Unesco World Heritage Site and, like York, Lviv is designated a Unesco Creative City, recognised for its literary 2022, 416 Ukrainians have arrived and settled in York through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
New Straits Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
M Daud Kilau's iconic attire preserved in Perak Music Archive
IPOH: The iconic stage costumes of the late legendary 'Raja Gelek' singer, Datuk M. Daud Kilau, will be preserved in the Perak Music Archive in recognition of his invaluable contributions to the music industry. State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah said several of the singer's outfits were among more than 2,000 items currently being digitised through an initiative led by People of Remarkable Talent (Port). He explained that the archive, which was established in 2022, is aimed at ensuring the state's rich musical heritage was preserved and made accessible to future generations, particularly cultural researchers and students of the arts. "The Perak Music Archive was set up through Port in 2022, and the digitisation of some 2,000 artefacts — including several of the late Datuk M. Daud Kilau's iconic costumes — is actively ongoing. "The launch of the archive's website is expected in July this year, and it is hoped that it will serve as a vital resource for researchers, students, and the general public," he added. Khairudin said this during his winding-up speech on the Royal Address debate at the Perak State Legislative Assembly today. Born in Bagan Datuk, M. Daud Kilau died at Teluk Intan Hospital on Dec 18, 2023, at the age of 85. Meanwhile, Khairudin said that the state government was currently in negotiations regarding the development of the Port Creative Centre, with several key agencies involved, including the Management Services Division, Public Works Department, and the Land and Mines Office. He also highlighted Ipoh's designation as a Unesco Creative City in the field of music in late 2023, attributing the achievement to Port's continuous efforts to enhance the local music ecosystem. "Port has been instrumental in promoting Perak's musical talent on the international stage, with recent showcases at the Ambonia Music Fest in Indonesia and the Suphanburi Cultural Festival in Thailand," he said.
