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Spanish village changes name to 'Ukraine' in show of solidarity

by  Reuters and ILH Staff
Published on  04-17-2022 08:13
Last modified: 04-17-2022 08:13
Spanish village changes name to 'Ukraine' in show of solidarityReuters/Jon Nazca

A cyclist rides past a sign in a roundabout that reads 'Ukraine' after it was changed from the original name of the town, as other street names were also changed to include names of Ukrainian cities in support of Ukraine, amid Russia's invasion, in the town of Fuentes de Andalucia, near Seville, southern Spain, April 16, 2022 | Photo: Reuters/Jon Nazca

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A peaceful white-walled village in southern Spain has changed its name to Ukraine in solidarity with those caught up in the conflict more than 4,000 km (2,500 miles) away.

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On a sign at a roundabout at the village's entrance, Ukraine has replaced Fuentes de Andalucia and the country's blue and yellow flag has been painted alongside.

Streets have been renamed City of Kyiv, Odessa and Mariupol in the village of more than 7,100 inhabitants east of Seville.

"The main objective is to raise awareness about the conflict in Ukraine but also about where countries are at war in current times," Francisco Martinez told Reuters as he stood in City of Kiev street.

Martinez said the name change was more than a gesture and villagers had also raised 3,500 euros ($3,780) within two days towards a planned refugee center. The village wants to offer homes to up to 25 refugees at the center or with families.

Rafael Osuna, 68, a pensioner, said he would take a Ukrainian couple into his house.

"The people of Fuentes are very proud of what we are doing," he said. "As I live alone and have a big house I have thought of taking in a Ukrainian couple for a while."

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