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Citizenship of the Czech Republic: Minimum periods of residence for foreigners

The path to Czech citizenship begins with legal residence in the country for several years. However, the minimum period may vary significantly depending on your situation. Find out more about the current deadlines, naturalization rules, and the stages of obtaining a Czech passport

Curfew in Ukraine may be lifted for some cities due to the energy emergency

Large-scale power outages are forcing the Ukrainian government to seek unconventional solutions to support people and businesses. Against the backdrop of the energy crisis, the possibility of temporarily changing safety rules in certain regions of the country is being considered. Find out which cities may lift curfews, what conditions are necessary for this, and what it means for residents and entrepreneurs

Who will remain with light? The government is changing the rules and demanding urgent street lighting shutdowns

Ukraine is entering a period of severe energy conservation amid new threats to infrastructure and winter loads on the grid. The authorities are urgently changing their approach to city lighting, redistributing priorities and discussing special status for residential buildings with electric heating. Find out what they want to change

From February 1, internally displaced children will receive 3,000 hryvnia per month: details

The state is stepping up its support for internally displaced persons (IDPs). From February 2026, every displaced child will receive 3,000 hryvnia per month. Find out more about who will be affected by the changes and what else is in store for displaced persons

A pedestrian lane has been opened on the Ukrainian-Slovak border: where exactly

Crossing the border between Ukraine and Slovakia has become more convenient for pedestrians. A separate traffic lane has been launched on one of the key routes, which is already actively used by travellers and residents of border regions. Find out at which checkpoint the pedestrian crossing has been opened and how it works now

What will change for Ukrainians from January 1, 2026: a new video on Visit Ukraine's YouTube channel

Starting in the new year, Ukrainians will face changes in salaries, taxes, social benefits, healthcare, and rules for traveling abroad. We have summarized the main points in one article and explained what this means in practice in a new YouTube video by Visit Ukraine

Which men will be allowed to travel abroad in 2026: list of categories and documents required for travel

In 2026, separate border crossing rules apply to men. Find out which categories of men can leave Ukraine without hindrance and what documents are required for this

Michelin Guide names the best gastronomic destinations for travel in 2026

Gastronomic tourism is becoming one of the main travel trends in the world. Find out which countries and regions Michelin Guide has recognized as the best gastronomic destinations for travel in 2026