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Football unites: a championship among Ukrainian teams will be held in Italy
On 26 April, a football tournament kicks off in Italy, which has been bringing together Ukrainian teams from different regions of the country for many years. The competition will run until 17 May and will conclude with the final tournament — the Super Cup in Rome. This is the only Ukrainian football championship in Italy, featuring teams from the south, centre and north of the country. It is worth noting that the tournament’s history dates back to 2013, when the first championship between Ukrainian teams was organised on the initiative of the parish priest of the Ukrainian community in Caserta, Fr. Ihor Danylchuk, and several enthusiasts. According to UA Service HUB, six teams from the southern region of Italy took part in the first competition. The tournament subsequently began to expand, with new cities and teams joining in. Over time, the championship has come to cover virtually the whole country. In 2021, the sporting event began to be supported by the newly established Department of Youth Ministry of the Apostolic Exarchate, led by Fr. Sviatoslav Tytuliak. The event has both a sporting and a spiritual dimension: before the games begin, participants gather for the Divine Liturgy, and a communal prayer takes place before each match. Details of this year’s championship: Matches involving teams from the Southern region will take place in Caserta. Participating teams: Storm (Salerno) Volya (Nola) Trident (Caserta) Cavour (Naples) Otamani (Santa Maria C. V.) Bukovina (Mondragone) Vesuvius (Pompeii) Programme for 26 April: 11:30 — Divine Liturgy. Church address: via San Carlo, 112, Caserta. 13:30–20:00 — championship matches. Stadium address: via Pier Paolo Pasolini, 39, Caserta. Matches for teams from the central region will take place in Rome. Teams: The Unbreakables (Rome) Good Fellas (Rome) Legion (Rome) Sparta (Rome) St Josaphat College (Rome) Programme for 26 April: 10:00 — Holy Mass at the Patriarchal Pro-Cathedral of Saint Sophia. 12:00 — start of matches. Stadium address: Asd Atletico Grifone, via Mattia Battistini, 2
Free Italian courses in Rome: where to go
There are several programmes in Rome that enable foreigners to learn Italian for free. According to UA Service Hub, such courses are available both at state institutions and through charitable organisations. The main option is to study at the Centro Provinciale per l’Istruzione degli Adulti (CPIA). These are state-run adult education centres where you can take Italian language courses from beginner level up to A2 and beyond. 👉 One of the centres in Rome: • 📍 Via Palestro 38, Rome • ☎️ +39 06 4453994 The courses are suitable for foreigners, including Ukrainians with temporary protection. Upon completion, you can receive an official certificate. ⸻ Additionally, free courses are often organised by humanitarian organisations: ❤️ Caritas regularly runs Italian language courses for foreigners (usually basic and intermediate levels), as well as providing support with integration. 👉 Contact details in Rome (one of the centres): • 📍 Lungomare Toscanelli 176, Ostia (Rome) • ☎️ +39 06 5690999 ⸻ 🚑 Croce Rossa Italiana (Rome) The Italian Red Cross also periodically runs free language courses for foreigners, often in small groups with volunteers. 👉 Contact details in Rome: https://cri.it/ • 📍 Via Bernardino Ramazzini 31, Rome • 📧 info@criroma.org 📝 How to register Experts advise against waiting for online registration and recommend visiting in person: • bring your documents (passport, permesso or temporary protection) • ask for: Italian courses for foreigners • take a short level test There are plenty of options for free language learning in Rome — the main thing is to take the initiative and contact the centre directly.
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church opened in Bagnoli
On 29 March 2026, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic community was inaugurated at the Church of “SS. Salvatore, Santi Angeli Custodi e San Gaetano Thiene”, located at: Parco San Laise (ex NATO Base), Viale della Liberazione, 1, 80125 – Bagnoli – Naples. This is an important event for the Ukrainian community in the region, which now has its own place for prayer, spiritual fellowship and holding services in their native language. The church is open to all who seek communal prayer, support and the preservation of Ukrainian spiritual traditions abroad.
CEC calls on Ukrainians abroad to update their voting addresses
The Central Election Commission of Ukraine is urging citizens currently abroad to update their voting address in advance via the State Voter Register. According to a member of the CEC, the number of polling stations abroad depends directly on how many Ukrainians notify the authorities in advance of their intention to vote. The more registered voters there are, the greater the chance of opening additional polling stations. This will allow for better organisation of the vote and help avoid overcrowding. You can update your voting address online via the State Voter Register. It is a simple procedure that helps to compile accurate voter lists. Despite the availability of online services, public engagement remains low — the number of people who have already changed their voting address is still insignificant. The commission emphasises: ➖ It is important to update your details now ➖ This will help ensure that the upcoming elections are conducted in accordance with international standards ➖ Every voter can influence the quality of the organisation of voting abroad ➖ Active registration is key to ensuring Ukrainians’ right to vote is realised outside the country
Only 15% of refugees are ready to return home after the war
Only 10–15% of Ukrainian refugees may return after the war — expert Once hostilities have ended, most Ukrainians will not be in a hurry to return home. This was stated by Vasyl Voskoboynik, head of the Office of Migration Policy. 🔹 According to him, there will be no mass return immediately after the war ends — the process could take several months, six months or even a year. People will weigh up living conditions abroad against prospects in Ukraine. 🔹 The expert predicts that only 10–15% of citizens currently outside the country will return to Ukraine. At present, around 4.2 million Ukrainians have temporary protection status abroad, whilst a total of approximately 6.5 million of our citizens live in Europe. 🔹 According to Voskoboynik’s estimates, between 200,000 and 1 million people can be expected to return during the first two years after the war ends
Living standards of Ukrainian refugees are improving
The financial and social situation of Ukrainian refugees is improving Ukrainians who fled abroad because of the war are increasingly integrating into labour markets and gradually strengthening their financial situation. This is evidenced by a study by the Centre for Economic Strategy. About 60% of Ukrainian refugees already have jobs abroad. At the same time, 54% of them work outside their speciality. The financial situation has improved significantly: ➖ If in 2022 only 10% could afford not only basic expenses but also more expensive purchases, now it is 35% ➖ The main source of income is salary or own business, which covers 56% of expenses ➖ Social assistance from host countries covers 17% 🔹 Level of integration The social integration of Ukrainians abroad is gradually increasing: ➖ 39% speak the language of the host country at B1 level and above ➖ 83% have friends or established social ties ➖ 75% positively assess the attitude of local residents
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Ukrainians will be able to receive free legal aid in 28 countries
The Verkhovna Rada has supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This means that Ukrainians will be able to receive free legal aid in 28 member states. What it means: • the opportunity to apply to foreign courts under a simplified procedure • exemption from legalisation of documents • the opportunity to receive free legal assistance abroad The list of countries includes, in particular: France, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Switzerland and others. The Ministry of Justice notes that joining the convention will expand access to free legal aid for Ukrainian citizens and simplify the protection of their rights abroad.