NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION

Odessa Film Festival 2025: which films might surprise viewers this year?

The Odesa Film Festival 2025 will unveil new films for Ukrainian and international audiences. The programme includes spectacular premieres, bold experiments and stories that make you look at reality in a different way. Find out which premieres are worth paying attention to

How to get to Ukraine from Greece in 2025: convenient routes, entry rules and useful tips

Under martial law, Ukrainian borders are open to foreign visitors, and there are no restrictions on entering the country. However, the airspace in Ukraine is closed, so you can get here only by land transport. Considering the complexity of the route, it is worth planning the trip in advance. Find out how to get to Ukraine from Greece and what rules for crossing the border are relevant this year

Trains to the Carpathians are changing their routes: what is the reason and how will the trains run?

In the Carpathian region, the routes and schedules of a number of trains have been temporarily changed due to large-scale repair work on the tracks. The restrictions will affect popular routes from Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Odesa and other cities, with some trains running only to Vorokhta or Ivano-Frankivsk. Find out which trains will be affected and on which dates

Property tax payments in Ukraine increased by 22%: how much did homeowners pay in 2025?

In 2025, Ukrainians paid 22% more property tax than last year. Find out who was the leader in payments, how to check your tax bill, and how to use the online calculator

Where in Poland is the greatest shortage of workers: updated data from GUS

The number of job vacancies in Poland is decreasing, although demand for workers in industry and construction remains high. More and more jobs are being filled by foreigners, particularly Ukrainians, who play a key role in supporting the country's economy. Find out which sectors will experience the greatest labor shortages in 2025

The ‘Diia’ programme has launched a basic social assistance scheme, combining several payments at once

A new format of family support has been introduced in Ukraine — basic social assistance, which can now be obtained through the ‘Dія’ app. This type of payment combines several different types of assistance and is calculated individually based on family income. Find out who is eligible for assistance and how to apply online

Ukrainians who are ready to return home from Poland will be provided with housing and social assistance: details

Ukrainians living in Poland are facing significant changes in the rules for receiving social assistance, which will particularly affect families with children, the elderly, and those who do not have official employment. In response, the Ukrainian government is preparing a support programme for citizens who have decided to return to their homeland. Find out what support measures are planned

Can foreigners get life insurance in Ukraine during martial law?

War continues in Ukraine, and this changes the rules of insurance for foreigners. Classic life insurance policies do not apply in the war zone, but there are alternatives that provide real protection. Learn more about the insurance options available to foreigners in Ukraine during martial law