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'Forget the war': Ukraine ski slope offers respite from conflict

13 Sept 09:56 Key points summarised by AI

Bukovel ski resort in Ukraine's Carpathian Mountains offers a crucial, temporary escape for Ukrainians seeking respite from the ongoing conflict, allowing them to momentarily forget the war's harsh realities.
The resort's visitor demographic has significantly shifted, now primarily serving Ukrainian women, children, and men not of military age, as foreign tourists have largely vanished.
Families utilize the slopes to alleviate psychological stress on children from war and online schooling, despite the constant reminder of conflict through mobile alerts.
Local businesses face a drastic decline in tourism and supply chain issues but adapt by converting spaces for community use and maintaining a hopeful outlook for a post-war recovery in the tourism sector.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.