Spanish village changes its name to Ukraine in show of solidarity
By Jon Nazca
FUENTES DE ANDALUCIA, Spain (Reuters) – A peaceable white-walled village in southern Spain has modified its title to Ukraine in solidarity with these caught up within the battle greater than 4,000 km (2,500 miles) away.
On an indication at a roundabout on the village’s entrance, Ukraine has changed Fuentes de Andalucia and the nation’s blue and yellow flag has been painted alongside.
Streets have been renamed Metropolis of Kyiv, Odesa and Mariupol within the village of greater than 7,100 inhabitants east of Seville.
“The primary goal is to lift consciousness in regards to the battle in Ukraine but in addition about the place nations are at conflict in present occasions,” Francisco Martinez instructed Reuters as he stood in Metropolis of Kiev avenue.
Martinez mentioned the title change was greater than a gesture and villagers had additionally raised 3,500 euros ($3,780) inside two days in the direction of a deliberate refugee centre. The village desires to supply properties to as much as 25 refugees on the centre or with households.
Rafael Osuna, 68, a pensioner, mentioned he would take a Ukrainian couple into his home.
“The folks of Fuentes are very happy with what we’re doing,” he mentioned. “As I stay alone and have a giant home I’ve considered taking in a Ukrainian couple for some time.”
($1 = 0.9254 euros)
(Reporting by Graham Keeley, extra reporting Jon Nazca, Catherine Macdonald, Modifying by Angus MacSwan)
