Ukraine to Introduce Basic Social Assistance Instead of Several Payments
The Verkhovna Rada has supported in the first reading draft law No. 15094, which proposes the creation of basic social…
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Payments for IDPs: who must apply by June 1, 2026
The deadline for submitting applications for housing assistance for certain categories of internally displaced persons (IDPs) ends on June 1,…
Subsidies for the Non-Heating Season: Who Needs to Apply and How to Obtain Assistance
In Ukraine, the non-heating season begins on May 1 and lasts until September 30. Most citizens who receive subsidies can…
Government Changes Payment Rules for IDPs: New Conditions and Timelines for Assistance
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a series of updates regarding the provision of state assistance for the…
A National Food Banking System is Being Implemented in Ukraine to Combat Food Waste
Ukraine is launching the implementation of a national food banking system aimed at more effectively distributing unsold but consumable food…
Over 60,000 Ukrainian Pensioners Receive Payments Below the Minimum Living Wage
As of the beginning of 2026, there are 10.17 million pensioners in Ukraine, most of whom receive old-age pensions. According…
Payments under the ‘Winter Support’ Program: Who and When Will Receive the Winter Thousand
The government continues to implement payments in stages as part of the social program 'Winter Support'. Over the next two…
Government extends monthly compensation for internally displaced persons
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has made an important decision to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) by extending housing…
Comparison of Pensions in EU Countries and Ukraine: Amounts and Living Standards of Pensioners
Ukrainian pensions remain among the lowest not only in the region but also across Europe. The average pension in Ukraine…
Poland Increases Unemployment Benefits Starting June 2025
Starting June 1, 2025, new rules regarding unemployment benefits will come into effect in Poland. The changes include the indexing…