Important news and changes for refugees

800 Plus programme for Ukrainians in Poland starts this week: who can apply

Starting from 1 February, Ukrainians in Poland will be able to apply for 800 Plus assistance. However, there have been changes to this programme. Read what you need to know here

Poland Proposes to Limit 800+ Assistance for Ukrainians: What Will Change?

Poland is discussing changes to the Family 800+ program that could limit social assistance for Ukrainians who do not work and do not pay taxes. Find out more about how this will affect Ukrainian families and what arguments are being raised in the debate

Canada is not ready to grant permanent residence to all Ukrainians: details

The Canadian government does not plan to issue permanent residence permits to Ukrainians on a massive scale, but it is also not going to return them to their homeland while the war is on. Find out how the government offers refugees to legalise their stay in the country

Subsidy for rental housing for IDPs will start on 29 January: who can benefit?

This week, temporarily displaced persons will be able to apply for a rental subsidy. Find out how the procedure will work, what documents are required and who exactly can count on a subsidy

Trump administration suspends entry of immigrants: it concerns Ukrainians

The Trump administration has suspended the approval of immigrant applications. This also applies to the U4U programme, which has helped many Ukrainian military migrants settle in the US. Find out all about the US President's order and how it will affect Ukrainian migration

How not to get into an awkward situation: dangerous words for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic

Some Ukrainian words in the Czech Republic can cause surprise, laughter or even offense because of their unexpected meaning in Czech. Find out which words to avoid to avoid getting into an awkward situation and how to replace them in a conversation

A dangerous trend: Ukrainians in Poland are creating their own communities in large cities, and this scares Poles

Thousands of Ukrainians have moved to Poland in recent years, stimulating the economy and fostering cultural exchange. Now that the number of Ukrainian citizens in this country has reached hundreds of thousands, Ukrainians are building their own communities. Find out why Poland sees this as a problem

The percentage of refugees is decreasing: what category of Ukrainians are there now in Poland?

A social survey found that one in three Ukrainians currently living in Poland arrived in the country less than six months ago. Thus, the percentage of those who entered the country as refugees has significantly decreased. Find out what the main purpose of Ukrainians travelling to Poland is now