NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION

Key changes from November 1: mobilization, pensions, utilities, subsidies, and rules for IDPs and refugees

Important changes will come into effect in Ukraine on November 1, 2025, ranging from mobilization rules to utility rates. Find out what you need to know about the new requirements, payments, identification, and social benefits

Compensation for cars up to 70,000 UAH and free MTPL insurance: Ukraine to launch programmes for veterans

Ukraine is preparing large-scale support programmes for war veterans: as early as 2025, they will be able to obtain motor third-party liability insurance policies free of charge, and from 2026, they will be able to receive compensation. Find out who will be eligible for the programmes and how they will work

How to legally move money from Ukraine to Europe to buy real estate: cash, bank transfers and rules for confirming the origin of funds

More and more Ukrainians are investing in housing abroad – from apartments in Spain to houses in Poland or Portugal. However, before signing the contract, you need to solve the main issue – how to legally transfer your funds outside of Ukraine. Find out how to withdraw money to the EU to buy housing without violating the law – what are the limits, transfer options, declaration rules and bank requirements for confirming the origin of funds

Vehicle inspection in Ukraine: what is checked and who conducts it

A technical inspection is not just a formality, but an important step in ensuring the safety of every road user. In 2025, Ukraine introduced updated rules for mandatory technical inspections, which increased transparency and simplified the procedure. Find out who is required to undergo a technical inspection, what parameters are checked, and where to find official inspection points

New road signs in Spain from 2025: what do they look like and what do they mean?

Spain has updated its road signs for the first time in 20 years — now they take into account electric scooters, eco-friendly cars, and inclusivity. Find out what changes have come into effect from 2025 and what Ukrainian drivers need to know when driving abroad

Switzerland simplifies employment for Ukrainians with S status: what will change from December 1

Switzerland is taking an important step towards integrating people with S status, including Ukrainians. Find out what changes in employment rules will take effect on December 1, 2025, and how they will affect employers and people with protection status

From 2026, Poland is changing the rules for calculating seniority: what Ukrainians need to know

Poland is changing the rules for calculating seniority from 2026. Find out which periods will be taken into account, how to obtain a ZUS certificate, and what Ukrainians working in Poland need to do to ensure that their seniority is fully credited

How Ukrainians can obtain social assistance in France: explained by lawyers from Visit Ukraine

In France, Ukrainians with temporary protection can receive financial assistance, housing, and medical care under the same conditions as citizens of the country. Find out how to apply for social support and what benefits are available to displaced persons