NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION

Centuries-old heritage: Ukraine's oldest cities with a thousand-year history

Some cities in Ukraine were founded at a time when most of the continent was inhabited by nomadic tribes. And they saw the history of Ukraine's formation with their own eyes. Find out more about the oldest cities in Ukraine that are over 1000 years old today

Easter 2024: will the New Julian calendar affect the calculation of Easter in Ukraine?

In Ukraine, Orthodox and Catholics will celebrate Easter on completely different dates in 2024, despite the country's transition to a new church calendar. Find out what influences the calculation of the Resurrection Day and why the two denominations still have different dates

Polish farmers blocked one of the checkpoints with Slovakia: what is the situation on the border

On March 15, Polish farmers restricted the operation of one of the checkpoints on the border with Slovakia. This caused significant changes in traffic between the two countries. Find out more about how long the protest will last and the situation on the Ukrainian border

Ferry and container traffic is returning to Ukraine: how will this affect the economy?

Container traffic will soon return to the Ukrainian sea corridor in the Black Sea. This is an important step for the Ukrainian economy. Find out exactly when such transports will start and what the authorities are saying about it

Poland will confiscate cars from drunk drivers: what is known about the new rules

Poland is actively working to ensure road safety. In particular, from now on, the country will confiscate cars from drunk drivers. Find out more about how a car will be confiscated from a drunk driver and what penalties are imposed in case of violation of the rules

Traveling to Ukraine via EU countries: who needs a Schengen transit visa and how to get it?

Traveling to Ukraine for citizens of some countries requires a transit visa through the Schengen area. Find out how and when to apply for a short-stay visa and what nuances to pay attention to

Elections in russia or how putin guaranteed himself a new term: what to expect after the dictator's victory

Voting for president at gunpoint and without opposition has started in russia. Find out why the result of this "election" is already obvious and under what conditions the voting is taking place in the occupied territories of Ukraine

What Ukrainians save the most on and what distinguishes them from citizens of other countries: research

In 2023, Ukrainians adapted to the new conditions and once again showed resilience. In particular, there are changes in consumer behavior during the second year of the full-scale invasion. Find out more about what Ukrainians spend their money on and what are their shopping priorities