In September, a number of changes will take effect in Ukraine. Starting from September 10, updated conditions of the state mortgage program “єOselya” will be launched for internally displaced persons and residents of frontline regions, reports the Baltimore Chronicle citing EP.
Under the new rules, the state will cover 70% of the down payment on mortgages (but no more than 30% of the housing cost). Additionally, 70% of loan payments for the first year will be reimbursed. Borrowers will also be able to receive compensation for related expenses, including commissions, insurance, and other fees (excluding the state duty), with the maximum reimbursement amount set at 40,000 UAH.
In August, the government approved an increase in presidential scholarships for students who demonstrate outstanding academic and scientific achievements. Beginning in September, the scholarship amounts will be: 6,320 UAH (+3,570 UAH) for vocational students, 7,600 UAH (+4,280 UAH) for college and technical school students, 10,000 UAH (+5,600 UAH) for university students, and 23,700 UAH for PhD students. School graduates scoring 185+ points on the NMT will also receive a presidential scholarship of 10,000 UAH per year. The number of such scholarships has grown to 400. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko noted that scholarship amounts are planned to increase further next year.
Ukrzaliznytsia will introduce additional trains in September. Train No. 260/259 Chop – Kremenchuk will run three times a week starting September 2 in both directions. Train No. 258/257 Yasinya – Kropyvnytskyi will also begin service on September 2 with the same schedule. In addition, from September 1, train No. 284/283 Uzhhorod – Kyiv will operate every other day, coordinated with high-speed services to Kharkiv and Dnipro. Throughout the month, extra trains No. 159/160 Kyiv – Truskavets and No. 218/217 Chop – Lviv will also be running.
The Ministry of Education and Science announced that starting September 1, state funding will no longer be provided for schools with fewer than 45 students (except for primary schools). According to the ministry, the annual cost of educating one rural student is on average 30,400 UAH, compared to 24,400 UAH in urban areas. Local authorities will now decide whether to close such schools or fund them from their own budgets.
Also, from September 1, local communities will be able to apply for funding from the State Regional Development Fund (SRDF). The fund will support recovery and infrastructure projects worth up to 50 million UAH, which must be completed by the end of 2025.
Furthermore, the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC) will raise electricity distribution tariffs for regional operators starting September 1. Tariffs will increase by an average of 14% for the first voltage class and 23% for the second. The largest increases are expected for Rivneoblenergo, Kirovohradoblenergo, and Khmelnytskoblenergo, while the smallest are for Chernihivoblenergo, Cherkasyoblenergo, and Lvivoblenergo. Household electricity prices will remain unchanged.
Earlier we wrote that Ukraine integrates “Army+” and “Reserve+” apps into national defense portal.