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Ukrainian karaoke evening in Naples: how it happens (video)
Naples sounded in Ukrainian. It’s an evening where the voice becomes home, and strangers become friends. Where they sing as if no one is listening… and at the same time – as if the whole world is hearing. Watch this video – it captures the entire atmosphere of the Ukrainian karaoke evening: a bit of nostalgia, a lot of freedom, and genuine emotions without filters. Let us remind you, in Naples a warm and soulful tradition has already formed – once a month, Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine gather together to spend an evening of karaoke. The Ukrainian karaoke takes place in the popular pub Miseria e Nobiltà Vomero, located in the Vomero district, and the initiative belongs to Ukrainian women from the Lalla club community. This place has already become a kind of magnet for those who wish to spend an evening in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. The informational support for the event is provided by the CRASA aps association together with the UA Service HUB platform, which actively promotes the development of the Ukrainian community abroad.
It has become a tradition: an evening of Ukrainian karaoke was organized in Naples.
In the very heart of Naples, a warm and soulful tradition has formed — once a month, Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine gather together to spend an evening of karaoke. This is not just entertainment, but a special space of unity where everyone can feel closer to home. Far from their homeland, it is especially important to hear their native language, sing familiar songs from childhood, and feel the support of people who share your culture, memories, and emotions. Such meetings create an atmosphere of true community, where new acquaintances are born and friendships are strengthened. The Ukrainian karaoke takes place in the popular pub Miseria e Nobiltà Vomero, located in the Vomero district, and the initiative belongs to Ukrainian women from the Lalla club community. This place has already become a kind of magnet for those who wish to spend an evening in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. After two evenings, true favorites of the audience can be highlighted. The most popular songs are about the Ukrainian berry: “One viburnum outside the window” and “Oh in the meadow, the red viburnum” — compositions that particularly unite the guests and create a sense of community and strength. The informational support for the event is provided by the association CRASA aps together with the platform UA Service HUB, which actively promote the development of the Ukrainian community abroad. Such evenings are more than just songs. They are about the home we create together, even while being far from it.
UA Service Hub expands across Italy and brings together new specialists
The UA Service Hub support platform for Ukrainians continues to grow rapidly, expanding both its geographical reach and its professional community. Today, the network already brings together registered professionals in various cities and regions across Italy: 📍 Milan 📍 Rome 📍 Naples 📍 Verona 📍 Abruzzo 👩💼 Who is joining the platform UA Service Hub is actively expanding with new specialists from various fields. Among them: • 📸 photographers • 🎥 videographers • 💆♀️ beauty therapists • 💆 massage therapists • 🛠 handymen • 🗺 professional guides 📈 What does this mean? The expansion of the platform means: more opportunities for Ukrainians in Italy; access to verified specialists in various cities; the formation of a strong professional community. As a reminder, the platform was created by the CRASA APS association on the basis of the website work.crasa.team. The mission of UA Service HUB is to help Ukrainian professionals find their clients: both among Ukrainians who have been forced to move abroad, and among Europeans open to a new level of service and collaboration.
Useful information for those working as caregivers in Italy.
Work in the domestic sector is regulated by INPS rules and the national collective agreement. 🧾 What is included in the work. Care for: • elderly people, • people with disabilities, • children 📄 Contract: what is important to know It is recommended to definitely conclude a written contract, even if it is not a strict legal requirement. It must include: • employer and employee details • start date of work • place of work • schedule • salary • condition of cohabitation (if any) 👉 A probationary period is also provided ⏰ Working conditions • Maximum: 54 hours per week (for those living in the family) • Mandatory: • daily rest • 1 day off per week (usually Sunday) 💶 Salary and payments • The minimum salary is set by the collective agreement • For cohabitants, it includes: • accommodation • meals 💡 Additionally paid: • night shifts • additional duties 📆 Vacation • 26 working days per year • Accumulation: ≈ 2.17 days per month 🎁 Additional payments You are entitled to: • 13th salary • TFR (payment upon dismissal) • final settlement upon completion of work 🧾 Contributions and registration The employer is obliged to: • notify INPS 24 hours before the start of work • pay contributions quarterly 📊 Distribution of contributions: • ~75–80% — employer • ~20–25% — employee (withheld from salary) 🏠 RESIDENCE (residenza) — very important If you live with the employer: ✔️ You have the right to register your residence at this address ✔️ A rental agreement is NOT required ✔️ This must be stated in the employment contract ❗ Why this is important. Knowing your rights: • protects against abuse • gives confidence in work • helps to defend your interests 📌 Ignorance of the rules often works against the employee.
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.
Italian paper identity cards become invalid
Italian paper identity cards will no longer be valid as a form of identification. According to UA Service Hub, this measure will come into effect from 3 August 2026, regardless of the expiry date stated on them. In light of this, the Municipality of Naples has organised special extended opening hours for the issuance of electronic identity cards (CIE). These will run from Tuesday 7 April to Saturday 1 August 2026 according to the following schedule: • every Tuesday from 15:00 to 18:00; • one ‘open day’ per month on a Saturday from 8.30 am to 2.00 pm. This initiative is available exclusively to residents of Naples who hold a paper identity card. At the same time, standard booking methods remain available: • via the City of Naples’ online platform; • via the freephone number 800.776565 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00). Residents with paper documents can also book a standard appointment without needing to attend the additional open hours. It is expected that each office will operate with two workstations. Taking into account the average time taken to process one CIE (around 20 minutes): • on Tuesdays, up to 18 documents can be issued per location; • on Saturday ‘open days’ — up to 32 documents per location.
Now there is a flea market: UA Service Hub expands its boundaries
We are continuing to develop the UA Service Hub platform not only as a space for finding services, jobs and useful contacts, but also as a convenient digital environment for the everyday lives of our people abroad. Today we are delighted to announce a significant expansion of the platform’s capabilities: every registered user can now post up to three listings to sell their new or unwanted items. This is not just a new feature. It is another step towards making our platform truly useful, vibrant and attuned to the real needs of Ukrainians in Italy. Why this is important right now Life in another country brings not only new opportunities but also a constant need to adapt. This is felt particularly keenly by people who have only recently arrived, have not yet had time to build a social circle, lack sufficient local contacts and are not integrated into the Italian information landscape. In practice, it all seems very simple and yet very complicated. Some people need to sell a pram, others need to buy an inexpensive table, find a suitcase, give away unwanted household appliances, sell a phone, shoes, furniture, crockery or other items that constantly appear in daily life and eventually become unnecessary. And this is where a problem familiar to many arises: where to do it, who to contact, where to find like-minded people, and who to trust? Yes, there are messaging apps, local groups, city-based chats, themed channels and scattered communities. But all of these share a common drawback: information gets lost quickly there, messages pop up and disappear in the feed, adverts are duplicated, links become outdated, and it can be very difficult to verify the relevance of the information. What’s more, for someone who hasn’t yet managed to integrate fully into Italian society, it’s very difficult to immediately understand exactly where to look for the right audience. Some people don’t have the right contacts, others don’t have access to active local chat groups, and some are simply tired of endless exchanges across dozens of messaging apps. As a result, even a simple task like buying or selling something turns into unnecessary stress. We’ve made it simpler and more accessible That’s why we’ve decided to expand the functionality of UA Service Hub and give every registered user the chance to post up to three listings for selling items. Essentially, we’re trying to create a familiar and straightforward model for our community — something akin to the local OLX, but within our platform, for our audience, and tailored to the real needs of the Ukrainian community in Italy. This isn’t a copy, nor is it an attempt to replace major international services. It is a more local, people-friendly and tailored tool that helps people find their own kind. Here, you don’t need to get lost in endless chats, switch between dozens of channels, or explain every time who you are, where you are, and exactly what you’re selling. You have a single, clear space where you can post ads quickly, easily, and for your target audience. Who is it for The new classifieds section will be useful to a great many users of the platform. First and foremost, those who: have recently moved house and want to quickly sell or buy essential items; are moving house and want to get rid of unwanted items; want to give a second life to good-quality but no longer needed items; are looking for a familiar and straightforward way to buy and sell amongst their peers; wants to avoid the chaos that often arises in messaging apps and random groups. This is also important for those who value their time, secure communication and clear presentation of information. A single advert on a user-friendly platform is often far more effective than dozens of messages in various chat rooms, which simply get lost among other posts within a few hours. Up to 3 listings per user We have deliberately set a limit of up to three listings per registered user. This decision helps maintain balance on the platform. We want the service to remain convenient, straightforward and useful specifically for ordinary people, rather than turning into an overloaded board of random or mass posts. This approach allows us to maintain the quality of listings, avoid spam and make the ad feed more lively and honest. In other words, a user can post a few genuine, relevant ads for their items — and that is more than enough for comfortable use of the service for everyday needs. New or unwanted items — anything that could actually be useful We’re not just talking about new goods. Very often, it’s precisely those items that are no longer needed by one owner but could be very useful to another that hold real value. These may include: clothes and shoes; children’s items; suitcases; small household appliances; furniture; crockery; phones and accessories; homeware; other useful items for everyday life. This is precisely where the strength of this format lies: we create an environment where items don’t just lie idle, but can quickly find a new owner among people who really need them. Advertisements will be moderated We would like to emphasise a very important point: all listings will be moderated. We understand that trust in the platform is built not through words, but through the quality of content and a responsible approach to posts. That is why posts will not be published haphazardly without verification. Every post will be moderated in order to: reduce the amount of spam; filter out dubious or inappropriate posts; maintain general order on the platform; make the classifieds section clearer and more useful for all users. Moderation isn’t about making things difficult. It’s about quality, safety and respect for the whole community. We want users to see genuine, well-presented and relevant adverts on the platform, not just information noise. Why this is particularly useful for Ukrainians in Italy Ukrainians abroad often lack not only information, but also a convenient structure where this information is gathered in one place. This problem is felt particularly acutely in Italy: many people live in different cities, have different social circles, and use different chat groups and sources of information. As a result, even the simplest everyday tasks become complicated. And when there is no single convenient space for interaction, people are forced to spend more time, energy and nerves searching for something that, in a normal digital ecosystem, would take just a few minutes to sort out. UA Service Hub is designed to change precisely that. We want Ukrainians in Italy to have a platform where they can not only find a service or a specialist, but also resolve everyday issues — quickly, conveniently and amongst their own community. We are building not just a platform, but a useful environment It is important to us that UA Service Hub is not just a website with features, but a genuinely useful environment that makes life easier for Ukrainians abroad. Adding listings for selling items is another step in this direction. We see how people’s real needs are changing, and we want to respond to them not just formally, but practically. If someone needs a job, they should be able to find one. If they need a service, they should find a trusted provider. And if they need to sell or buy something, they should also have a clear, accessible and convenient tool for doing so. This is exactly how a truly vibrant platform is born. Even more opportunities lie ahead We are not resting on our laurels. Expanding the possibilities for listings is just one part of our ongoing development. We continue to work to make UA Service Hub even more convenient, useful and attuned to the everyday needs of Ukrainians in Italy. We want the platform to help not only with work or finding services, but also in everyday life — where people really need support, up-to-date information, easy navigation and clear digital interaction. Summary Today, UA Service Hub is becoming even more closely aligned with the real lives of Ukrainians in Italy. From now on, every registered user can post up to three listings for the sale of new or unwanted items, gaining a handy tool for interacting with their community. We aim to create a space where people can easily find their own kind, where there’s no need to get lost in the chaos of messaging apps, and where everyday issues are resolved more simply, quickly and clearly. And thanks to ad moderation, we will maintain order, quality and trust in the platform — exactly as a truly useful modern service should work.
Free online programme for Ukrainian refugee women in the field of tech and digital
The free online Pathway programme is set to launch again in Italy, aimed at women who have experienced forced displacement and wish to start a career in the tech sector. According to UA Service HUB, the programme will run from 10 June to 29 July 2026 and will take place every Wednesday from 18:00 to 20:00 in Italian 💻 What the programme offers Participants will receive: • career guidance in the fields of cybersecurity, data analysis, front-end and back-end development; • basic skills in using digital tools; • an understanding of the Italian labour market and its regulations; • the opportunity to improve their Italian through teamwork on a project under the guidance of a mentor. ⸻ 👩💼 Who can take part Women are invited to participate who: • identify as women; • are asylum seekers or have international protection (refugees, temporary or subsidiary protection); • are over 18 years of age; • have basic computer skills and know how to use Google tools; • have a level of Italian no lower than A2; • are willing to attend sessions every Wednesday ⸻ 🤝 Additional support The organisers have arranged for logistical IT support and babysitting for participants during online sessions. The programme is implemented with the support of Sistech. Applications can be submitted until 30 April 2026 via the link: https://sis.tech/apply/ For further enquiries, please contact us via email: italy@sis.tech Experts at UA Service HUB note that the initiative opens up new opportunities for the integration of female refugees into the Italian labour market and helps them take their first steps in the promising field of technology
Revival: the story of Ukrainian designer Victoria Fenix
We would like to introduce one of our registered users on the UA Service HUB platform – designer Viktoria Fenix. Before the full-scale war in Ukraine, Viktoria ran a successful fashion business, managing her own clothing production facility, fulfilling wholesale orders for women’s clothing and developing her own brand. She offered wedding dresses, evening gowns and designer clothing chosen by women for important occasions: weddings, celebrations and formal events. It was a brand associated with quality, elegance and a professional approach to design. After moving to Italy, to the Salerno region, Viktoria Fenix literally started from scratch. She relaunched her business under the brand name Abiti da Sposa Salerno. Today she offers: • bespoke wedding dresses • bespoke evening dresses • hire of wedding and evening dresses in Italy • bespoke dressmaking for special occasions. Her work combines Ukrainian craftsmanship with Italian fashion and style, making it unique in the local market. Viktoria Fenix works with both Italian clients and the Ukrainian diaspora in Italy. This is the choice for those seeking exclusive wedding dresses in Italy, created with heart and soul. Aside from her professional life, Viktoria is a single mum raising her son on her own. Her personal story adds depth to the brand: she is not just a fashion designer, but an example of successful integration in Italy, building a business from scratch, and female empowerment.