NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION

English will become compulsory in Ukraine: what will change

The English language is about to undergo a significant upgrade in Ukraine, as the Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill that grants it the status of one of the languages of international communication in public spheres. Find out more about the important changes that will occur in various aspects of society

When to celebrate St. Nicholas and Christmas 2023: new dates of church holidays in December

Recently, the Orthodox and Ukrainian Greek Catholic Churches switched to the new Julian calendar, changing the dates of some holidays. Find out more about when Ukrainians celebrate St. Nicholas, Christmas and other important church holidays in December

How to get to Ukraine from Japan: convenient routes and useful tips for foreigners

The skies over Ukraine are currently closed, making it difficult to travel. However, the land borders remain open. We have prepared the most convenient ways to come to Ukraine for those traveling from Japan

Ukraine allows insuring investments of Ukrainian and foreign companies against war risks

The government has authorized war risk insurance for investments of both Ukrainian and foreign companies. According to the adopted draft law, the Export Credit Agency (ECA) is authorized to insure against risks associated with armed aggression, hostilities and terrorism. Find out more about how it works

The best day to buy tickets for Black Friday: when are the most favorable prices

Friday is often considered the most profitable day for shopping during Black Friday discounts. However, according to aviation market experts, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the "black" day itself, but also to a certain period in order to take maximum advantage of the reduced prices. Find out more about the best time to buy airline tickets

Blackout in Ukraine: how Ukrainian cities are preparing and what you need to know

A serious energy crisis arose as a result of russia's systematic attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure last year. The shelling left many regions without electricity. Read more about how Ukrainian cities are preparing for this year's blackouts and what you need to know about the 2023 blackout season

Visit Ukraine has won the international business award GLOBAL100 Reputation Awards

Visit Ukraine portal has won the annual GLOBAL100 Reputation Awards 2023, which is held among opinion leaders and companies from more than 50 countries. Find out in which nomination Visit Ukraine took first place and what such a high appreciation of our work means

Three Ukrainian women are included in the list of the most influential women in the world in 2023 according to BBC

Prominent Ukrainian women have gained well-deserved recognition by being included in the prestigious BBC World's Most Powerful Women list in 2023. Find out more about who made the list this year