Refugees from war-torn Ukraine living on a ship in Edinburgh will stay there until June next year.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton, has criticised the extension."I spoke to aid workers, working in Lviv, connecting Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Scotland with homes and routes out of Ukraine, who have described the Scottish government as being humiliatingly underprepared.Image caption,Appropriate long-term accommodation is yet to be identified for those living on the cruise ships.
However, the Scottish government pointed out it has provided up to £50m of funding for local authorities and registered social landlords to bring old properties back into use to address the situation. Neil Gray, the Scottish government minister with responsibility for refugees from Ukraine, said: "We do not want people to spend any longer than is absolutely necessary in temporary accommodation.
"However, we know from speaking to those on board the MS Victoria that it is a safe environment that has built a powerful sense of community. "We've extended the contract with the MS Victoria to continue to safely accommodate arrivals from Ukraine. Work continues to match people in temporary accommodation with hosts and matching teams are operating on board both ships."
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Sex workers tell judge of hardship caused by Edinburgh council's strip club banPersonal testimony from three strippers was presented to court during judicial review of ban which lawyers argue is 'discriminatory'.
Lire la suite »
Group try to steal Banksy mural from wall in Ukrainian townThe group managed to slice off a section of board and plaster bearing the image of a woman in a gas mask and dressing gown holding a fire extinguisher, but they were spotted at the scene and the mural was retrieved.
Lire la suite »
'Bloody' packages containing animal eyes sent to Ukrainian embassiesOfficials say grisly packages containing animals’ eyes have been delivered to Ukrainian embassies and consulates across Europe. It comes after an explosive package was sent to the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid which left a member of staff injured.
Lire la suite »
Threatening packages sent to Ukrainian diplomatic missions\n\t\t\tKeep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world.\n\t\t\tStay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expert\n\t\t\tcommentary and analysis you can trust.\n\t\t
Lire la suite »
Ukrainian embassies across Europe sent packages containing 'animal eyes'Ukrainian officials say they are 'studying the meaning of this message'
Lire la suite »
Ukraine’s Modernist art has defied censorship and missilesThree dozen Modernist paintings left Kyiv for Madrid on November 15th, a trip which coincided with one of the war’s heaviest missile strikes
Lire la suite »