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Geography of wealth: the richest and poorest countries in the EU

The myth of universal European prosperity is shattered by statistics: the financial gap between the West and East of the continent is enormous. Find out which countries topped the wealth rankings and which ended up on the list of economic outsiders

Tourism tax in Ukraine in 2025: UAH 359 million to budgets and a one-third increase over the year

Ukrainians are traveling around the country more and more actively, and local budgets are recording record revenues from tourist taxes. Kyiv, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions remain the leaders in terms of volume, but some regions are showing even more impressive growth dynamics. Learn more about how Ukraine's tourism map has changed in 2025 and which regions have set new records

The safest regions of the world: where to escape from World War III?

russia's invasion of Ukraine, the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, and tensions between the United States and China are increasingly worrying people around the world about the threat of World War III. Find out which countries could be a safe haven for people in the event of a global war

Large-scale air traffic disruptions: thousands of flights canceled due to escalation in the Middle East

The escalation in the Middle East has caused large-scale disruptions in global aviation: thousands of flights have been canceled, key hubs in the region have been closed, and hundreds of thousands of passengers are stranded. The consequences are already being felt far beyond the region: routes are being changed, flights are being extended, and governments are preparing to evacuate citizens. Find out more about which airports and airlines have been hit hardest and what travelers should do now

Ryanair and Wizz Air among the outsiders: 2026 passenger satisfaction rating

Popular low-cost airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air are among the outsiders in the 2026 passenger satisfaction rating. Find out who received the highest ratings and why travelers are increasingly annoyed by additional fees

Indexation of disability pensions in 2026: how much will payments increase from 1 March?

From 1 March 2026, disability pensions in Ukraine will automatically increase. The size of the allowance for the first, second and third groups directly depends on the length of insurance and basic age-related payments. The indexation will affect most citizens, but there are exceptions for those who have recently retired. Find out what the payment will be and how to correctly calculate the new pension amount

EU labor market: which professions and countries lead in terms of job vacancies

In 2026, the European labor market is showing uneven growth depending on the sector and country. The greatest demand is observed in applied professions, while some technological areas are shrinking. Find out where in the EU there are the most vacancies and which specialists are in demand today

War in Iran: Ukrainian Embassy in UAE issues urgent message to citizens

The Middle East is engulfed in a large-scale military confrontation: coalition strikes on Iran have provoked a wave of retaliatory attacks affecting key countries in the Persian Gulf. Thousands of Ukrainians in the UAE and Bahrain found themselves at the epicentre of events. Due to critical overload of hotlines, diplomats switched to emergency coordination mode via online platforms. Find out how to properly register with the consulate and what security measures you need to take right now