On August 24, Ukrainian communities and their friends abroad held numerous events on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine. Promotions, worships, demonstrations and concerts took place in many cities of Europe, emphasizing solidarity with Ukraine and supporting its struggle for freedom.

France.

On August 24, celebrations were held in the capital of France on the occasion of Independence Day of Ukraine. A festive procession took place on the main streets of Paris, the Ukrainian town worked, and the Eiffel Tower was highlighted with yellow blue flowers. This was announced by Vladimir Kogutyak, vice president of the World Congress of Ukrainians in Western Europe and unification of Ukrainians of France.

According to him, this year in more than 70 cities of France, shares of solidarity with Ukraine took place. Participants deployed national flags, organized marches and publicly expressed support. During the demonstrations, calls sounded to accelerate the supply of military equipment and strengthen the air defense of Ukraine.

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The action in Paris was joined by the French deputy of the European Parliament, the chairman of the PLACE Publique party Rafael Gluxmann. He spoke to the gathered at the rally, emphasizing the importance of Ukraine’s support in its struggle for independence.

Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

In Switzerland and Liechtenstein, events were held as part of World Prayer Day for Ukraine - initiatives founded by the All -Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations. Every year on this day, believers in different countries of the world are united in prayer for peace, freedom and well -being of Ukraine.

A joint prayer for peace and unity, as well as a memorial service for the dead military, took place in the reformist church of the city of Prateln.. The Ambassador of Ukraine to Switzerland Irina Venediktova took part in the service. Similar prayers were also held in Bern (kirche. Peter und Paul, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church at the Church of the Holy Trinity), in the Muri-Humligen community and in Vaduka, the capital of Liechtenstein.

In addition, a rally with flags and posters in support of Ukraine took place in Geneva.

In Basel, the Ukrainian community, together with Swiss friends, created a live chain on the Vettsteinbryukka bridge. The event took place as part of the Free World Gathering International Initiative, uniting such promotions in different countries of the world. The President of the Government of Canton Basel-Stadt Konradin Kramer joined the chain.

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The Embassy of Ukraine in Switzerland reported:.

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Celebrations included concerts, exhibitions, master classes, meetings, joint prayers and solemn promotions that filled the country with Ukrainian symbols and manifestations of support. Representatives of the Embassy of Ukraine took part in a number of events:.

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Bern is an event of the Ukrainian community with artistic performances and symbolic actions that emphasized faith in the future of Ukraine;

Zurich is a poetic and musical concert “Your song wants to hug me”, where Ukrainian music and poetry Lesia Ukrainka sounded in the German translation of the Swiss poetry Maryany Fedorova, and the exhibition of the work of a Ukrainian artist from Chicago Anatoly Khmara complemented the festive atmosphere.

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Greece.

In Athens, Ukrainians celebrated the anniversary of state independence prayer in the Church of the Holy Trinity with the participation of the Embassy of Ukraine. A prayer for peace and victory of Ukraine took place on Akharnon Street. Representatives of the Embassy of Ukraine in Greece took part in the service, as well as participants in the vocal ensemble " This was announced by the priest of the Ukrainian church community of St. Nicholas the UGCC in Greece Igor Movoleyuk.

In addition to the religious part, a public event was held in the center of Athens on Sintagma Square. Representatives of the Ukrainian community and friends of Ukraine gathered there to celebrate the state holiday and express support to the Ukrainian people.

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Germany.

In Saarbryukken, the celebrations began on the eve of the opening of the Ukrainian school, where visitors had the opportunity to get acquainted with the language and culture, as well as take part in master classes on traditional crafts. The next day, Ukrainians walked along the streets of the city with flags and posters in support of Ukraine. The procession ended with a large rally and a concert with the participation of Ukrainian and German music groups.

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In Berlin, Vitsche Berlin conducted a demonstration under the slogan " The procession began from Blaue Kirche to Brightshadpes and ended at the Brandenburg Gate.

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The organizers' circulation said:.

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A march with flags was arranged in Hamburg, and a rally and a large concert in honor of the public holiday took place on Rathausmarkt.

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In Mainz, with the support of the German-Ukrainian society, the initiative of the " The action symbolized the unity and solidarity of Ukrainians and Germans in the struggle for freedom.

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Finland.

In Finland, a large -scale promotion of Ukraine’s Support on Independence Day was held on Helsinki Square. The choir performed the state anthem and the prayer " The organizers called on the participants to bring sunflowers to create a symbolic " The event was held by the Society of Ukrainians in Finland, the Lutheran Church of Helsinki, Mothersforpeace, the Orthodox community and the Embassy of Ukraine in Finland.

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In addition, the IHME Helsinki art project presented the video installation " Work raises the issues of ecology, the influence of war and hopes on the restoration of nature. The installation can be viewed from August 24 to October 2, 2025 at the Energy Museum (Voimalamuseo) in Helsinki.

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United Kingdom.

In London, a rally on Dauning Street organized by London-Jewishmaydan took place. The event was the Kalush Orchestra, the winners of Eurovision 2022. Representatives of twenty Ukrainian organizations joined the action, including the Union of Ukrainians in the UK (Sub). After the rally, the participants laid flowers to the monument to Prince Vladimir Great.

In addition, they organized a concert for Ukrainian soldiers who are trained in the UK.

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Also, within the framework of the celebration of Independence Day, the international artistic action “Signs of Identity” with the participation of artists from twenty cities of the world was launched. The event takes place at the National Museum of Decorative Arts and the Museum of the Ukrainian Diaspora.

Italy.

In the Patriarchal Propedral Cathedral of St. Sofia in Rome, the Divine Liturgy was held on the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine. Believers, clergy and representatives of the Ukrainian community gathered to bring gratitude for freedom and pray for the world. The event was announced by Basilica Minore di Santa Sofia - the Prokacafedral Cathedral of St. Sophia in Rome on Facebook.

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After the service, diplomats, together with the community, solemnly carried the Ukrainian flag to the monument to Taras Shevchenko, where the performance of the state anthem was performed.

The festive program was continued by the creative evening: the children's choir “Liberton” was performed under the leadership of Vasilisa Ilkiv, the poem by Bogdan Fesik about Ukraine was performed, and several compositions were performed by the People's Artist of Ukraine Oksana Mukha along with father Vladimir.

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At the end of the celebrations of the Ambassador of Ukraine under the Apostolic capital, Andrei Yurash and the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Italian Republic, Yaroslav Melnik, laid flowers to the monuments Taras Shevchenko, Ivan Kotlyarevsky and Markiyan Shashkevich located on the territory of the cathedral.

Azerbaijan.

In Baku near the monument to Taras Shevchenko, celebrations were held on the occasion of Independence Day, the Embassy of Ukraine in the Azerbaijan Republic reported. Representatives of the Ukrainian community, diplomats, friends and partners of Ukraine gathered.

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The ceremony began with the performance of the hymns of Ukraine and Azerbaijan. The Ambassador of Ukraine Yuri Gusev, the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, Yuri Kisel, as well as the leaders of Ukrainian communities, made the speeches.. Participants honored the memory of the victims for the freedom of Ukraine with a minute of silence.

Active members of the community and friends of Ukraine were awarded with state awards, gratitude of the Verkhovna Rada and the embassy. As part of the celebrations in the Roman Catholic Church, Mass for peace in Ukraine was served, and in the Ukrainian center a show of the documentary "

The events also took place in Krakow and Warsaw (Poland), as well as in Cetinier (Montenegro).

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In Krakow, the celebration began with the rise of the Ukrainian flag on the town hall and facade of the city museum. A festive action took place on the main square, the participants launched posters with calls to remember the war and Ukrainian prisoners of war.

A concert with the participation of the DAKH DAUGHTERS group and Pianoboy project was held in Warsaw on Zamyvka Square.

The main event was a march with the state flag of Ukraine in Cetinier, and a flag 34 meters long was deployed in the Dvorskaya Square. The column participants passed from Palace Square to the building of the former Russian Embassy; The hymns of Montenegro and Ukraine were sounded, and a minute of silence had the dead Ukrainians and residents of the city.