Tag: Memorial
“Memorial in the face of Russian oppression – The fight for truth”, by Etienne Bouche
While Vladimir Putin launched the war against Ukraine, Russian justice liquidated Memorial, the association which for 35 years had carried out both historical work exposing the crimes of communism and…
Memorial tile for ‘criminalized homeless’ criticizes hard drugs ban in Utrecht
“People are hunted down, searched and fined. They are not talked to, but talked about,” the foundation says. They find the shelter for the addicts insufficient. “People continue to use…
Oleg Orlov, of the NGO Memorial: “My trial shows the absurdity of Russian justice”
It is an emblematic lawsuit. Co-winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, Oleg Orlov, 70, is one of the leaders of Memorial, an internationally respected NGO, born after the fall…
The exhibition “Pop years, shock years, 1960-1975” at the Caen Memorial
Direction the Caen Memorial, in Normandy, in the west of France, with an exhibition called “Pop years, shock years”, which can be seen until December 31. An event that focuses…
Utøya memorial at the mercy of Norway’s floods – residents of Tyrifjorden urged to leave their homes
Norway’s flood waters are expected to rise further on Saturday. Residents near Lake Tyrifjorden, near Norway’s capital Oslo, have been asked to secure their property and consider evacuating, the Norwegian…
PHOTOS: Memorial for Woodstock police dog Taz
Dozens of police dogs and their handlers from across the province attended a memorial service Tuesday for Woodstock police service dog Taz, who died July 3 in the line of…
Memorial golf tournament raises $70K for drop-in center
The Steve Bilodeau memorial golf tournament came up big for ROCK Missions and the James Street Drop-in Center in Wallaceburg. Bilodeau was born and raised in Wallaceburg, and always took…
War in Ukraine: museums, Russia’s new “memorial response”
From Ukrainian soldiers’ fatigues to the remains of NATO missiles, everything can be found in the new exhibitions on “the Russian special military operation in Ukraine”, organized in many Russian…
Crosswalk at Carillon Tower ‘desecrates’ war memorial: Simcoe Legion president
News Local News Project includes the placement of a light standard right in front of the landmark tower Published Jun 24, 2023 • Last updated 2 days ago • 2…
Crosswalk at Carillon Tower ‘desecrates’ war memorial: Simcoe Legion president
News Local News Project includes the placement of a light standard right in front of the landmark tower Published Jun 24, 2023 • 2 minute read A pedestrian crossover is…