NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION

Kyiv has strengthened control over parking: how fines have increased revenues to the capital's budget

Parking inspections have been strengthened in Kyiv. Against this background, the city budget has started to receive significant amounts from fines. Find out how much the Ukrainian capital earns from violators

What things are allowed and prohibited to carry across the Ukrainian border?

Persons planning to cross the border of Ukraine should know the items prohibited for transportation. This will help to avoid problems. Find out more about the list of items that can and cannot be transported across the Ukrainian border with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova

Where is the easiest way to get a Schengen visa and when is it needed: research based on the results of 2023

To visit Ukraine, some foreigners need to take a land route through Schengen countries. Find out which EU countries are most likely to issue a Schengen visa, what types of visas are available, and which one is required for a successful trip to Ukraine.

Visa-free regime for Ukrainians with biometric passports: main conditions for traveling abroad in 2024

The war has forced many Ukrainians to travel the world in search of refuge from Russian terror. Most of our compatriots have traveled to European countries, some as refugees and some under the standard procedure. Find out how visa-free travel and biometric passports help Ukrainians travel freely across Europe

Independence Day of Ukraine: tours worth visiting for foreigners in August

On 24 August, Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day. Over the past 2 years, the words "independence of Ukraine" have become a symbol of dignity, resilience and struggle for the whole world. We offer tourists a list of tours that will demonstrate the strength of the Ukrainian spirit and the will to win.

What will postwar Ukraine look like and why do demographers rely only on labor migrants?

Demographers have made a post-war forecast of the population in Ukraine, and it is disappointing. According to the Institute of Demography and Social Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 31 million people currently live in the government-controlled territory, and by 2025 the population in Ukraine could drop to 25 million. Find out how labor migration can save the situation and create new jobs in Ukraine

The Big Mac Index 2024: what should be the real hryvnia to dollar exchange rate in Ukraine

In July 2024, The Economist published updated data on the Big Mac Index, according to which the hryvnia is significantly undervalued against the US dollar. Learn more aboutwhat the real exchange rate of the Ukrainian hryvnia to the dollar should be

Legalization of a Ukrainian medical diploma in Germany: a guide for doctors and cosmetologists

At the moment, Ukrainian doctors who left for Germany as a result of the hostilities have some difficulties in obtaining a license, which has negative consequences for both them and the service sector in the country. The obstacle is the German bureaucracy, which, however, can be overcome by following a clear, legally prescribed algorithm.