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Chernivtsi

Cultural and educational center of Bukovina, administrative center of Chernivtsi Oblast
Chernivtsi is a city in Ukraine, the administrative center of the Chernivtsi Oblast and Chernivtsi Raion. It is located along both banks of the Prut River, covers an area of over 153 square kilometers, and has a population of approximately 260,000 people as of July 2024. The city of Chernivtsi was founded in the 12th century and first mentioned in 1408. Chernivtsi has a multi-layered history that shaped it into a multicultural hub. The Austrian period (1774-1918) particularly influenced the city's architectural appearance, giving it the features of a Central European gem with elements of Viennese Baroque and Art Nouveau.
1488
The city received Magdeburg rights, which promoted self-governance
1866
The city was connected by railway to the European network
1875
Chernivtsi University was founded
1882
The construction of the architectural ensemble of the Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans was completed
1991
The city began to actively restore its historical and cultural character after Ukraine gained independence
2011
The central building of the university (the former Residence of Metropolitans) was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list
2022
Over 25 million euros in grant funds were attracted for the development of urban infrastructure and support for internally displaced persons
2022
A significant number of enterprises were relocated to the city, which contributed to the preservation of economic potential
2023
An honorary consulate of Latvia was opened
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Autumn comes into its own: weather forecast for September 11Photo

On September 11, rain, thunderstorms, and a cold snap down to +23°C are expected in western Ukraine. In other regions of the country, warm weather up to +26°C without precipitation will persist.

Weather and environment • September 11, 03:28 AM • 10432 views
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Should you buy an apartment in autumn: expert spoke about prices and risks in the real estate marketPhoto

The expert spoke about the current state of the real estate market in Ukraine. The most affordable apartments are now in large cities of the East and Center, Lviv remains the most expensive.

Economy • September 9, 07:01 AM • 72942 views
Russian attack on Ukraine on September 3: "Ukrzaliznytsia" warned about temporary changes in train movement

These changes concern trains running between Lviv, Dnipro, Chernivtsi, and Zaporizhzhia.

Society • September 3, 09:50 AM • 2969 views
In 2025, about 2,000 cases of measles were registered in Ukraine, with a localized outbreak mainly recorded in the western regions - Ministry of Health

About 2,000 cases of measles have been registered in Ukraine, most of which are in the western regions. Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin emphasized that vaccination is the only protection against measles.

Society • August 27, 01:11 PM • 2923 views
Attempted to sell weapons for 1.7 million hryvnias: a serviceman to be tried in Donetsk region

In Donetsk region, a serviceman attempted to sell weapons for over 1. 7 million UAH. He exchanged 26 grenades and 9 grenade launchers for a drone, which he then resold for 40,000 UAH.

Crimes and emergencies • August 26, 12:08 AM • 4495 views
Night strike by Russia caused delays of eight trains for over an hour: list

The night shelling damaged the contact network in Zhytomyr region. Eight trains are running with delays of over an hour, the network has already been restored.

Society • August 21, 06:48 AM • 129097 views
Protected lands in Volyn "went under the hammer" for a pittance: SBI exposed a top official of Derzhheokadastr

SBI employees exposed the head of the regional department of Derzhheokadastr in Khmelnytskyi region. She illegally transferred a land plot of the "Hnidavski Bolota" reserve in Volyn into private ownership.

Crimes and emergencies • August 19, 10:19 PM • 15887 views
Up to a quarter of beach water samples do not meet standards: where you can and cannot swim

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported that 24% of water samples at bathing sites do not meet microbiological standards. Of 104 samples taken, 25 were found to be contaminated.

Society • August 9, 11:28 AM • 11814 views
Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania create a new format of cooperation: Ministry of Health announced detailsPhoto

The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania met in Chernivtsi. They agreed to institutionalize the "Ukraine-Moldova-Romania" format and named it the "Odesa Triangle."

Politics • August 8, 03:49 PM • 5236 views
"A signal of unwavering solidarity with Ukraine": Romanian Foreign Minister visited "Okhmatdyt" after missile strikePhoto

Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu made her first visit to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. She visited the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian missile, and the School of Superheroes.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 11:29 AM • 4159 views
A fake story about a military man being killed by a UOC-MP priest was spread in Khmelnytskyi region: police reactedPhoto

Information about a military man being killed by a UOC-MP priest in Starokostiantyniv spread online. The police debunked the fake, stating that the man died a natural death from acute pancreatitis.

Society • August 4, 08:45 AM • 5849 views
Teenager found with gunshot wound in Chernivtsi: what the police say

A 14-year-old boy died in an ambulance after a gunshot wound to the head. The pistol from which the shot was fired belongs to the deceased's brother.

Society • July 30, 09:57 AM • 3524 views
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Primary vs. secondary market: how the real estate market in Ukraine changed in 2025Photo

The real estate market in Ukraine is gradually recovering after the shock of the first years of the war, demonstrating stable price growth. The primary market is outpacing the secondary in terms of growth rate, and Ukrainians are considering real estate as a tool for capital preservation.

Publications • July 29, 11:49 AM • 185777 views
Kyiv residents declared over 1000 units of weapons and 255,000 ammunition - police

In Kyiv, 1021 units of firearms and 255,000 rounds of ammunition have been declared since the campaign began on November 25, 2024. 983 residents of the capital applied to the police to declare weapons.

Society • July 29, 08:00 AM • 4624 views
Climbed to the top of a construction crane: police held parents of three teenagers accountable

Kyiv law enforcement officers held the parents of three teenagers aged 14-15 accountable, who, for fun, climbed a construction crane in the Podilskyi district of Kyiv. Administrative materials were drawn up against the parents for improper performance of parental duties.

Society • July 28, 04:59 PM • 7631 views
In Bukovyna, a State Land Cadastre official appropriated land worth 10 million hryvnias

Prosecutors of the Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor's Office exposed an official of the Lviv regional branch of the State Enterprise "Center of the State Land Cadastre" for involvement in the illegal alienation of 5 land plots from communal ownership and an attempt to privatize 2 more plots in Chernivtsi. The total value of the illegally privatized land exceeds UAH 10 million.

Society • July 28, 03:13 PM • 4658 views
Those wishing to profit from trophy weapons were "busted" in five regions: operation detailsPhoto

In Ukraine, 15 individuals were exposed who tried to establish illegal arms and ammunition sales. Explosives, grenade launchers, automatic rifles, and rifles were seized from the suspects, and arrests took place in Kyiv, Chernivtsi, Kherson region, Ivano-Frankivsk region, and Chernihiv.

Crimes and emergencies • July 28, 10:09 AM • 3984 views
Russian strike on Chernivtsi on July 12 claimed 4 lives: a volunteer died in the hospitalPhoto

44-year-old Ilona Kapelnytska, severely wounded during the Russian strike on July 12 on a residential building in Chernivtsi, died in the hospital. She had been a volunteer at the front since 2015 and was actively involved in volunteering.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 08:56 AM • 3074 views
Summer school for Ukrainian children opened in Romania

In Balkivtsi, Suceava County, Romania, the 8th Summer School for Ukrainian Children was opened, which for the second year in a row has an international character thanks to the presence of students from Chernivtsi. The event, organized in partnership with local and Ukrainian institutions, is dedicated to developing language skills and stimulating creativity in over 100 students.

Society • July 22, 11:10 AM • 5066 views
Official of StateGeoCadastre received suspicion due to land distributionPhoto

The SBI reported suspicion to the head of the StateGeoCadastre of one of the western regions, who, while holding a position in Chernivtsi, illegally transferred land plots worth over 2 million hryvnias into private ownership. He faces up to six years of imprisonment for abuse of power.

Society • July 21, 07:35 AM • 4255 views
The death toll in Chernivtsi increased after the Russian missile strike on July 12

The death toll in Chernivtsi has increased after the Russian missile strike on July 12. 74-year-old Vasyl Klypych, a resident of Sniatyn, died in the hospital from multiple shrapnel wounds.

Society • July 16, 03:26 PM • 13611 views
Systematic embezzlement of budget funds: Kravchenko spoke about suspicions against 10 officials in Bukovyna

Ten officials from Bukovyna have been served with suspicions of abuse of office and embezzlement of budget funds amounting to almost 10 million hryvnias. Among them are former and current heads of departments, village councils, and communal enterprises.

Society • July 16, 12:38 PM • 3925 views
Water on over 20% of beaches in Ukraine does not meet sanitary standards: updated list of where it is safe and unsafe to swim

The Ministry of Health has updated the list of beaches where swimming is allowed and prohibited. 23 out of 112 water samples showed an excess of E. coli index, and 32 out of 92 samples did not meet chemical standards.

Society • July 14, 12:29 PM • 12635 views
Employee of Snyatyn City Council and head of one of the pharmacies: what is known about those killed as a result of the Russian strike on Chernivtsi

As a result of the Russian strike on Chernivtsi, 43-year-old Svyatoslav Lazarenko, an employee of the Snyatyn City Council, and 26-year-old Diana Kravchenko, head of a pharmacy, were killed. The attack also damaged buildings and cars, and 14 people were injured.

Society • July 12, 12:16 PM • 6267 views
US sanctions should be synchronized with the 18th EU sanctions package - Sybiha

Ukraine hopes for new US sanctions against Russia and their synchronization with the 18th EU sanctions package. The goal is to force the Russian Federation to cease fire on all fronts.

Politics • July 12, 11:04 AM • 15571 views
July 13 declared a day of mourning in Chernivtsi for those killed in the Russian attack

July 13 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Chernivtsi for those killed as a result of the night Russian attack. Mayor Roman Klichuk announced the cancellation of mass events and the provision of assistance to the victims.

Society • July 12, 09:23 AM • 45774 views
As a result of the enemy's strike on Volyn, there is destruction, but no casualties - OMA

Volyn region suffered a night attack of 35 drones and two missiles, which led to the destruction of a residential building and damage to cars. There are no casualties or injuries, the fire has been extinguished.

Society • July 12, 08:39 AM • 10960 views
MFA reacted to another large-scale shelling by Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reacted to Russian strikes on Lviv, Lutsk, and Chernivtsi, calling on partners to intensify work on the 18th package of sanctions. He emphasized the need to deprive Moscow of oil revenues that finance war crimes.

Politics • July 12, 08:16 AM • 9796 views
Rescuers showed the consequences of the night Russian attack on the city of Lviv Photo

In the Lviv region, as a result of the night attack, civilian infrastructure was damaged, fires were extinguished. Rescuers continue to work on site.

Society • July 12, 08:02 AM • 30469 views
Zelenskyy called for accelerating the imposition of sanctions against Russia amid another large-scale enemy attack

President Zelenskyy called on partners to accelerate sanctions against Russia after the night attack of 26 missiles and 597 drones. The attack covered regions from Kharkiv Oblast to Bukovyna, causing the death of two and injuring about 20 people in Chernivtsi.

Politics • July 12, 07:33 AM • 7622 views