Oct 3, 2026 | Audio stories, Cold Coffee
It was a classic case of love at first sight, the kind of whirlwind romance that sweeps you off your feet, bridging the gap between Ukrainian warmth and Spanish passion. But as any Brit who has ever traded a rainy afternoon for a summer in Madrid knows, holiday...
Sep 26, 2026 | Audio stories, Cold Coffee
In this heartfelt episode of the Cold Coffee (Kholodna Kava) podcast, host Iva Lomas sits down with Svitlana Naumova to delve into what genuine solidarity looks like between Ukrainians abroad and those navigating daily life back home. Amidst the ongoing challenges,...
Sep 19, 2026 | Audio stories, Cold Coffee
In this episode, host Iva Lomas sat down to dissect a crucial economic reality for the diaspora: how English proficiency directly dictates earning potential in the UK. For expats in the UK and the Ukrainian community alike, language skills are the ultimate catalyst...
Sep 12, 2026 | Audio stories, Cold Coffee
From surviving the horrors of Bucha to rebuilding a career and life in the United Kingdom — a powerful story of resilience, trauma, and hope. In this episode of the “Cold Coffee” podcast: Host Iva Lomas talks with Anna, a Ukrainian lawyer whose family...
Sep 5, 2026 | Audio stories, Cold Coffee
Is finding true love in a foreign land a matter of luck, or is it about the values we carry within us? In this soul-searching Episode 5 of the Cold Coffee Podcast, Iva Lomas explores the profound journey of a Ukrainian woman navigating the heart of Britain.From the...
Aug 29, 2026 | Audio stories, Cold Coffee
Learning English After 40 & Life in the UK In this episode, I’m joined by Julia Burlay, an experienced English coach, Yulia (who survived the terrible times in Irpen at the beginning of the war and is now an excellent student) and Halyna, who proves that age is...
Aug 22, 2026 | Audio stories, Cold Coffee
Celebrating Independence Day in the UK: Ukrainian Culture & Community Support 🇺🇦🇬🇧 What does it feel like to feel connected to home while being thousands of kilometers away? In the third episode of the Cold Coffee podcast, we go to celebrate Ukrainian Independence...
Aug 15, 2026 | Audio stories, Cold Coffee
How do Ukrainian teenagers adapt to life in emigration? In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of young Ukrainians in Warsaw who are turning the challenges of displacement into an opportunity for growth. We are joined by Svitlana Mialyk (Світлана Мялик) and...
Aug 12, 2026 | Audio stories, Cold Coffee
In this episode of the podcast Cold Coffee Iva Lomas, we talk about the strength that children give us in the most difficult times. My guest is Maria Kotul, the leader of the Ukrainian children’s choir, a person who, through music and creativity, helps...
Sep 29, 2024 | Audio stories, Cold Coffee
In this edition Iva Repnytska discusses the e-visa process in detail. Iva Repnytska will help make an e-visa at a meeting of Ukrainians in Petersfield on October 12, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the address:United Reformed Church, 25 College Street,...