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Renowned coaches and experts: the speakers for the MindSpace FORUM in Rome have been announced
🫶🌸 On 1 November 2026, Rome will host the MIND SPACE FORUM — a conference on psychological wellbeing, self-fulfilment, health and inner strength. The event is organised by CRASA APS, an association founded by women to support socio-cultural projects. The organisers are offering participants a space where they can take a break from their daily routines, rethink their own goals, gain new insights and discover practical tools for change. The forum’s programme features talks by experts and real-life stories, psychological practices and specific tools for restoring balance and inner strength. Experts will speak on psychology, health, self-fulfilment, the media and spiritual development, whilst participants will be able to gain new insights and practical advice that can be applied in everyday life. The organisers’ vision is for the forum to be more than just a one-day event; it is intended to be an opportunity to find one’s own footing, gain inspiration and identify specific steps towards change. Speakers at the forum include experts in the fields of psychology, health, self-fulfilment, media and spiritual development: Tetyana Tyshchenko — a professional psychologist, coach and creator of the ‘DNA of Authenticity’ method. Anastasia Kozyr – a biochemist, nutritionist and lifestyle coach. Presentation topic: ‘My body is a temple. Simple daily actions that provide energy and resources’. Mila Bharat — spiritual mentor and sound therapist with a medical background. Talk title: ‘Tuning into change: how sound and vibrations affect the body, emotions and inner state’. Kseniia Borchuk — marketer, programmer, blog development expert, founder of a start-up agency. Talk topic: ‘To go public or not? How to overcome your fear of social media and work out whether you need a personal blog’. Mykhailo Vovchyk — social activist, journalist, media manager, founder of AFISHA.IT and UKRAINIANS.IT. Talk topic: ‘How to turn a forced move into new opportunities?’. ✅The experts will share practical tools, their own experiences and methods that can be applied in everyday life. 📍So, see you in Rome on 1 November! ✍️For more information, visit https://mindspace-forum.crasa.team/
A group from Naples won the UKRO-2026 festival
The 8th UKRO Ukrainian Culture Festival took place in Bergamo 🇺🇦 This year, 16 teams from various cities across Italy — from north to south — took part in the competition. The winner was determined by the scores of a professional jury and a public vote. The jury comprised well-known figures from Ukrainian culture: Honoured Artist of Ukraine Dmytro Khoma, actress Olena Kadobna, Ukrainian beatbox champion Oleksandr Melnyk, author of books on Ukrainian embroidery traditions Vira Chipurko, Olena Hromyk, director of a dance troupe from Milan, and Lesya Korolyk-Boiko, a cultural and community figure. The winner’s cup was awarded to the troupe from Naples — the Dateci Le Ali (‘Give Us Wings’) association! “The best festival since 2018. The participants’ performances were absolutely brilliant… but the performance by the team from Naples was something incredible; the emotions were overwhelming. Their victory is 100 per cent deserved,” – these are the comments left by spectators on the festival’s Facebook page. According to the festival rules, the winners are entitled to host the next competition in their city. So we have some wonderful news: UKRO 2027 will take place in Naples! This is a historic event, as it is the first time in the history of UKRO that the cup has been won by a group from southern Italy. Ukrainian culture is uniting Italy — from Bergamo to Naples!
‘Ukrainian women are bringing the world together’: the latest issue of Business Woman magazine is being launched in Brussels
A presentation of the new issue of *Business Woman* will take place in Brussels: the 5th International Meeting of Ukrainian Women gets underway On 1 October 2026, a presentation of the new issue of *Business Woman* magazine will take place in Brussels as part of the fifth International Meeting of Ukrainian Women in Brussels. This year’s meeting is being held under the slogan ‘Ukrainian Women Uniting the World’ and will bring together representatives of the Ukrainian community, business, diplomacy, culture and social projects. The presentation will be the first event of the three-day international gathering, which will run from 1 to 3 October. The highlight on 2 October will be the International Women’s Forum ‘Ukrainian Women Uniting the World’, to be held at the European Parliament. On 3 October, the programme will continue with Open Doors / Ukrainian Unity Forum 2026 under the slogan ‘Idea. Implementation. Impact’. The latest issue of Business Woman is dedicated to the stories of Ukrainian women, international cooperation, diplomacy, business and the role of Ukrainian women’s leadership in the world. The cover features participants in the third International Meeting of the Global Ukrainian Community, ‘United in the World – Strong for Ukraine’. The organisers emphasise the importance of creating a space for new partnerships, ideas and opportunities that bring Ukrainian women in different countries together. “Ukrainians today live in dozens of countries around the world. But our true strength begins when we know one another and can pool our knowledge, experience, contacts and opportunities, and communicate in person,” said Anna Krysiuk, a Ukrainian entrepreneur, social activist and founder of the international glossy magazine *Business Woman*, President of the Business Woman Club (Ukraine), Anna Krysiuk. The event organisers are the Global Ukrainian Community, the Business Woman Club and *Business Woman* magazine. Anna Krysiuk adds that, over the years of international work on the club’s projects, a large network of people from over 50 countries has formed: entrepreneurs, diplomats, experts, representatives of the public sector, education and culture, heads of organisations and international partners. And the forum’s main objective is to transform these connections and experiences into real opportunities for people and for Ukraine. 📅 1 October, Thursday 🕕 18:00 📍 Ch. Thielemanslaan 93, 1150 BXL Three days in Brussels — three formats for international dialogue: a presentation, a women’s forum and a platform for putting ideas into practice.
A commemorative plaque in Ukrainian honouring the 17th-century Cossacks has been unveiled in Palermo
A commemorative plaque in Ukrainian has been unveiled in Palermo in honour of the Ukrainian Cossacks who, almost 400 years ago, contributed to the construction of the Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia on Mount Pellegrino. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Andriy Yurash, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta; the Archbishop-Metropolitan of Palermo, Primate of Sicily Corrado Lorefice, representatives of the Ukrainian community, local and regional authorities, the clergy and pilgrims. 📜 The history of this shrine has been linked to Ukrainians since 1627. In December 1627, Ukrainian Cossacks led by Mark Yakymovskyi arrived in Palermo. The day before, they had mutinied on a Turkish galley near the island of Lesbos, freed themselves from captivity and rescued around 220 Christian captives, most of whom were Ukrainians. On 7 December, the Cossacks visited the Shrine of Saint Rosalia on Monte Pellegrino. As a token of gratitude for their liberation from many years of captivity, they donated part of the spoils they had captured towards the construction of the church, which was only just beginning at the time. Today, commemorative plaques at the Sanctuary in Latin and Italian serve as a reminder of this story. A new plaque in Ukrainian reproduces the content of the historical inscriptions and also clarifies the date of the event and the name of the Cossack leader in accordance with modern historical research. The unveiling was attended by Andriy Yurash, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta, Archbishop-Metropolitan Corrado Lorefice of Palermo, representatives of the Ukrainian community, local and regional authorities, the clergy and pilgrims. This story serves as a reminder of Ukraine’s centuries-old ties with Sicily and the broader European dimension of Ukrainian history. And the story of the Cossacks, who fought for liberation from bondage almost 400 years ago, takes on special symbolic significance today for Ukraine, which continues its struggle for freedom. 📅 On 7 December 2027, to mark the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Ukrainian Cossacks in Palermo, a special Ukrainian pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Saint Rosalia is planned.
The UKRO Ukrainian Culture Festival invites artists to take part
In October 2026, the Italian town of Treviglio (in the province of Bergamo) will host UKRO – Festival della Cultura Ucraina — one of the most famous cultural events of the Ukrainian diaspora in Italy. The UKRO Festival was founded in 2015 and has been promoting Ukrainian culture in various Italian cities for over ten years. During this time, it has brought together hundreds of artists, dozens of community organisations and thousands of spectators, becoming an important platform for cultural dialogue between Ukraine and Italy. The organisers invite the following to take part: 🎤 singers and music bands; 💃 dance troupes; 🎭 theatre groups; 🎨 artists and folk craftspeople; 👗 designers of Ukrainian clothing; 🍯 producers of traditional Ukrainian goods and gastronomic brands. According to UA Service HUB, both professional and amateur creative groups, individual performers, decorative and applied arts craftspeople, community organisations and entrepreneurs representing Ukrainian culture are eligible to take part in the festival. To take part, you must submit an application to the organisers and agree on the format of your performance or product presentation. Places are limited, so it is recommended that you register in advance. Festival guests can look forward to two days filled with Ukrainian music, folklore, art, gastronomy, creative workshops and a friendly atmosphere. Please note that a coach transfer will be organised for participants from southern Italy: 🚌 departure from Naples — 3 October 2026; 🚌 return from Treviglio — 4 October after the festival has ended; 📍 arrival in Naples — on the morning of 5 October. If you’d like to showcase your work, reach a new audience, meet fellow artists and join the largest Ukrainian cultural movement in Italy — UKRO is waiting just for you! For detailed information on participation and registration, please contact the organisers via the festival’s official Facebook and Instagram pages.
NAU represented the Ukrainian community in Italy at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026
From 24 to 26 June, the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC2026) – one of the leading international conferences dedicated to Ukraine’s recovery – took place in Gdańsk (Poland). NAU – the Italian network of Ukrainian associations – took part in the forum, reaffirming the active role of the Ukrainian diaspora in the international dialogue on the country’s post-war reconstruction. The conference brought together heads of state and government, representatives of international financial institutions, the diplomatic corps, local authorities, the business community and civil society. A key component of the event was the participation of Ukrainian organisations abroad, which are becoming increasingly active in forging international partnerships and supporting Ukraine. According to UA Service HUB, initial contacts were established during the conference with the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine, opening up opportunities for further cooperation. Talks were also held with representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, diplomats, heads of Ukrainian regions, international partners and representatives of Italian business, in particular Confindustria. Discussions centred on attracting investment, post-war reconstruction, the development of international partnerships and the role of civil society in Ukraine’s reconstruction. NAU was represented by the organisation’s president, Dmytro Shchukin, who held a series of working meetings with representatives of Ukrainian ministries, international organisations, local authorities and the business community. “Reconstruction is not just about rebuilding buildings and infrastructure. It is, first and foremost, about trust, partnership and strong ties between people, communities, states and business. It is civil society organisations that can serve as an effective bridge between Ukraine, Italy and the whole of Europe,” NAU states. The network emphasises that the agreements reached during URC2026 will form the basis for further working meetings and joint projects in the coming months. It should be noted that NAU continues to work on strengthening cooperation between the Ukrainian community in Italy, Ukrainian state institutions, international partners and the business sector, thereby contributing to Ukraine’s recovery and the development of new opportunities for Ukrainians in Europe.
Ukrainian Book Festival in Milan brings together writers, publishers and cultural figures
On 30–31 May, Milan successfully hosted the Second Ukrainian Book Festival — a major international cultural event that brought together Ukrainian and Italian audiences around literature, art, photography, fashion and meaningful intercultural dialogue. Over the course of two days, the historic Villa Scheibler became a space for the Ukrainian word, culture, creativity and international cooperation. This year, the festival brought together around thirty Ukrainian authors from Ukraine, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Hungary, Slovenia, Poland and other European countries, as well as nearly twenty Ukrainian and Italian publishing houses. The event’s programme featured book presentations, creative meetings, discussions, exhibitions and cultural initiatives aimed at promoting Ukrainian culture abroad. Business Woman magazine served as the festival’s media partner and was prominently featured in the event’s programme. Nadiya Bereziuk, director of Business Woman magazine’s office in Italy, played a key role in organising the festival. It is thanks to her active involvement, many years of work with the Ukrainian community and the development of cultural initiatives that the Ukrainian voice continues to be heard far beyond the borders of the homeland. Nadiya moderated important discussions on cultural diplomacy, women’s leadership and international communication. One such key event was the panel discussion ‘The Global Voice of Ukrainian Women: Leadership, Media and Women’s Diplomacy in Times of Change’, which featured the directors of the magazine’s international offices: Nadiya Bereziuk (Italy), Oksana Shoorlemmer (Germany), Anna Voronova (Portugal), Kristina Giresh (Hungary), Galina Malovšek (Slovenia) and Zhanna Zhukova (Italy, Naples). The participants discussed the role of women’s leadership in the face of global challenges, the development of Ukrainian international communities, cultural diplomacy and the importance of the media as a tool for supporting Ukraine in the world. As part of this discussion, Zhanna Zhukova, President of the CRASA APS association, also spoke about the charity project ‘Calendar of Ukrainian Women in Italy’, which offers successful and active Ukrainian women an opportunity to make their mark. In addition, the UA SERVICE HUB platform was discussed as a promising and powerful tool for finding Ukrainian specialists abroad. The festival was organised by Biblioteca Ukraina Più – Milano and “Ucraina Più – Milano”. Such events once again demonstrate how important lively dialogue, cooperation and mutual support are for Ukrainians around the world. The second Ukrainian Book Festival has once again confirmed that Ukrainian books remain not only a cultural heritage but also a powerful tool for preserving national identity, fostering international dialogue and uniting Ukrainians in different corners of the world.
Ukrainian teams of Italy will compete for the Unity Supercup
🇮🇹 On Sunday 17 May, Ukrainian football teams from across Italy will compete for the Super Cup of the Unity of Ukrainians in Italy 🏆 The champions and runners-up from three regions of the country will face off on the pitch: 🔹 Northern Italy • ‘Trident’ (Venice) — champions • ‘Bukovina’ (Monza) — runners-up 🔹 Central Italy • ‘Legion’ (Rome) — champions • ‘Goodfellows’ (Rome) — runners-up 🔹 Southern Italy • ‘Trident’ (Caserta) — champions • ‘Storm’ (Salerno) — runners-up According to data from UA Service HUB, the tournament winners will receive medals and prizes. Among the sponsors of the Super Cup is the owner of the ‘Anastasia’ restaurant chain, Mykola Oleksiv. “It is a great honour for me to support this tournament and reward the winners with prize money,” said Mykola Oleksiv. The prize money is as follows: 🥇 €500 — 1st place 🥈 €300 — 2nd place 🥉 €200 — 3rd place
Two Ukrainian associations unite to hold a charity event in Naples
A charity lunch was held in Naples to mark Mother’s Day, bringing together the Ukrainian community and friends of Ukraine in an atmosphere of warmth, unity and solidarity. The event was organised by the CRASA and Dateci le Ali associations at the ‘Anastasia’ restaurant. According to UA Service HUB, the main aim of the event was to present and promote Ukrainian culture in Naples, showcasing its beauty, depth and traditions through art, poetry and traditional dress. The guest of honour for the evening was Oksana Shoorlemmer, a designer and volunteer from Germany, who presented her book ‘Mama’s Shirt’ and a unique collection of embroidered shirts. Oksana Shoorlemmer’s collection provided a wonderful opportunity for guests to gain a deeper understanding of Ukrainian culture, the symbolism of embroidery and the fusion of tradition with contemporary art. A distinctive feature of the works was the combination of traditional Ukrainian embroidery with poetry, which gave each piece a special meaning and emotional depth. During the event, a prize draw and a charity raffle were organised for the guests. Participants had the opportunity not only to support a good cause but also to spend the evening in a cosy and friendly atmosphere. Media support for the event was provided by the Italian office of BusinessWomen magazine. Incidentally, two representatives of the magazine were present at the event – Oksana Shoorlemmer and Zhanna Zhukova, who is also the president of the CRASA APS association. The evening took place in a warm atmosphere of unity, support and solidarity, proving once again that Ukrainian culture is capable of bringing people together in different corners of the world.