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Archive — August 2026

Not everyone's path to university: Ukrainian woman surprised by education rules in Germany Education

Not everyone's path to university: Ukrainian woman surprised by education rules in Germany

In Germany, a child's educational path is largely determined already after primary school. Ukrainian Liudmyla Rusina explained why not everyone gets into a gymnasium and how vocational education can…

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Ukrainian women named the real cost of living in Bulgaria and the attitude of local residents Immigration

Ukrainian women named the real cost of living in Bulgaria and the attitude of local residents

How much do you need to earn for a comfortable life in Bulgaria and how do locals treat Ukrainians? Two Ukrainian women named the real expenses for rent, groceries, and utilities. One of them also…

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Ukrainian woman leaves Poland after four years: which country she chose Personal experience

Ukrainian woman leaves Poland after four years: which country she chose

Ukrainian woman Anna decided to leave Poland after four years of living, together with her boyfriend. Among the reasons, she cited difficulties with legalization and a change in attitude towards…

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One of Romania's most expensive cities: what it costs a family to live there Money

One of Romania's most expensive cities: what it costs a family to live there

A family of two adults and a three-year-old child spends about 2140 euros per month in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Housing with utilities costs 800 euros in winter, and hypermarket purchases cost 785…

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Ukrainian woman receives 12,000 euro bill after giving birth in Germany: what happened Personal experience

Ukrainian woman receives 12,000 euro bill after giving birth in Germany: what happened

A Ukrainian woman in Germany received a 12,000 euro bill from a hospital after giving birth. The reason was problems with confirming health insurance and the newborn's documents. The family managed…

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Impressive figures: A refugee woman named the difference between minimum wages in Ukraine and Germany in 2026 Immigration

Impressive figures: A refugee woman named the difference between minimum wages in Ukraine and Germany in 2026

The minimum wage in Ukraine in 2026 is UAH 8,647, while the statutory minimum in Germany reaches €13.90 per hour. A Ukrainian woman living in Germany compared these amounts and her own living…

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