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World Bank upgrades Ukraine to upper-middle-income country: details

Ukraine has upgraded its economic status to an upper-middle-income country, according to a new World Bank classification. Find out how economic growth and population decline contributed to this result

Police residence checks: what do Ukrainians in the Czech Republic need to know?

The Czech police have started checking the residence of Ukrainian refugees due to cases of fake information. Find out why it is important to provide up-to-date information about your residence and what consequences can be expected for violations.

Insurance for entering Canada: who needs it, the rules for different categories of visas and where to get it?

Canadian law requires foreigners entering the country to have an insurance policy. At the same time, depending on the purpose of the trip and the length of stay, different requirements are put forward for insurance. Find out when and what type of insurance is required to enter Canada

Elections in France: who is Le Pen and how her party's policies can affect Ukraine

The first round of extraordinary elections to the French parliament was held after the country's President Macron announced the dissolution of parliament. This was a consequence of Macron's party's loss in the European Parliament elections. Find out how the first round of elections in France ended and what to expect from the far-right, which is called the clear favourite

Starting July 1, Ukrainians will be able to apply for 3 types of assistance in Poland: details

From the beginning of July, Ukrainians living in Poland will be able to apply for three important types of support. Each of them has its own peculiarities and conditions that you should know in order to receive funds. Find out more about who is eligible for assistance, how to apply and what documents are required

Student mobilisation: who can be drafted into the army from 1 July?

The law on mobilisation in Ukraine provides for a deferment for citizens who are studying at a higher education institution. However, some categories can still be mobilised into the army. Find out who exactly we are talking about

Abnormal heat in Europe: tourists are warned of danger in Italy, Greece and Spain

The summer of 2024 brought an abnormal heat wave to Europe. Find out what safety precautions tourists should take when traveling to popular resorts to avoid trouble during their vacation

International transportation permit for border crossing: what does Poland demand and what do the Ukrainian authorities assure?

Poland has started requiring a permit for international transportation and suspended the passage of Ukrainian trucks across the border. Find out what the rules are, whether a permit is required, and what the Ukrainian authorities say about it