NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION

What changes await Ukrainians in December 2025: winter payments, reservations, housing for IDPs and other important innovations

This winter, Ukrainians will face a number of important decisions that will affect finances, social assistance, housing, and mobilization procedures. Many programs are available now, so it's important to know what exactly is changing. Find out more about all the main updates in December

Poland has updated the rules for submitting documents for temporary residence: what has changed since December 1, 2025

In Poland, the application form for a temporary residence permit and all attachments to it have been changed as of December 1, 2025. Find out what requirements have been updated, how documents are now submitted, what has changed in the fingerprinting procedure, and how Ukrainians can prepare

The most affordable European destinations for winter travel in 2025

Winter 2025 opens up new, more ‘honest’ travel destinations — without crowds, inflated prices, and overloaded fairs. While classic European capitals are becoming increasingly expensive, several atmospheric cities offer comfort, authenticity, and affordable holidays even in high season. Find out which European destinations will be the most budget-friendly this winter and what you should definitely see in each of them

What to spend 1,000 hryvnia of winter aid on: a list of goods and services

The winter support programme is once again helping Ukrainians cope with seasonal expenses: the state credits 1,000 hryvnia to a special account, and these funds can only be spent on certain categories. In 2025–2026, the rules became stricter, so it is important to understand which purchases are actually allowed. Find out what exactly you can spend your winter thousand on

Ryanair Prime loyalty program ceases operations: what happened

Ryanair announced the closure of its Prime loyalty program less than a year after its launch, as passengers received more discounts than the company earned from subscriptions. Find out why the program turned out to be unprofitable, what changes await passengers, and how long the privileges will remain in effect

Registration of Ukrainians in Berlin is changing: what do you need to know from 1 December 2025?

Berlin is updating its procedure for accepting Ukrainians, and from 1 December 2025, initial registration will take place according to new rules. The city is changing the registration routes, introducing mandatory registration and streamlining the allocation of temporary accommodation. Find out more about the new registration procedure and all the steps you now need to take

The first toll road may appear in Ukraine: what is known?

Ukraine is preparing to take the first step towards creating a network of modern expressways, and the road connecting Kovel to the Polish border could be the start. Find out what is already known about the project

Ukrzaliznytsia launches new international routes to Austria, Hungary, Germany, and Poland: schedule and conditions

Ukrzaliznytsia is opening new international routes. Find out which destinations will be operational from December 2025 and which convenient transfers are available