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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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Tourists need a permit to visit mountain routes in the border area - State Border Guard Service

To visit mountain routes in the border area, tourists need permission from the border guards due to temporary restrictions imposed to prevent illegal border crossings.

Society • July 16, 06:58 AM • 14804 views
1.7 million dollars for senior positions at customs for "the right people": the State Customs Service has prevented large-scale corruption

The group attempted to bribe officials to obtain senior positions in territorial customs authorities to organize corruption schemes, offering $1 million for the position of head of Lviv customs.

Politics • July 4, 03:54 PM • 29314 views
Weather contrasts: in some parts of Ukraine it is raining and hailing, while in others it is hot and dry

Most of Ukraine will experience dry and hot weather with temperatures of 30-37°C, with rains, thunderstorms, hail and squalls of 15-20 m/s in the western regions.

Society • July 3, 05:23 AM • 23437 views
Since the beginning of the year, 255 patients have used the service of free infertility treatment - Ministry of Health

Since the beginning of 2024, 255 women have used free medical services for infertility treatment, and in 71 cases, pregnancy was diagnosed after treatment, reports the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

Society • July 2, 12:39 PM • 20897 views
A thunderstorm is approaching the western regions: power engineers warn of possible blackouts

As of 9:00 a. m. on July 2, 245 settlements were without power, and further complications in the work of utilities and energy companies in the western regions of Ukraine are possible.

Society • July 2, 09:50 AM • 21159 views
On the border with Romania, two attackers attacked a border guard with weapons. The border guard used his weapon

In the Chernivtsi border guard detachment on the border with Romania, a border guard shot and killed one attacker and wounded another while defending himself after they attacked him with weapons.

Crimes and emergencies • June 30, 12:08 PM • 18286 views
To Moldova for 300 thousand euros: border guards detained 24 fugitives who tried to illegally leave Ukraine

Border guards detained a group of 24 men from different regions of Ukraine who paid 12,000 euros each to smuggle them across the border into Moldova to avoid mobilization.

Crimes and emergencies • June 27, 11:44 AM • 31183 views
Third Mikolaichuk OPEN: winners of the Chernivtsi Film Festival determined

At the third Mikolaichuk OPEN Film Festival in Chernivtsi, such films as" Solnyshko", "nuance","Forever-Forever" and "serf"were awarded in various categories.

Culture • June 23, 09:57 PM • 20078 views
In May, 16 people were diagnosed with botulism in Ukraine - Ministry of Health

In May, 16 people in Ukraine were hospitalized with botulism caused by eating homemade products such as pates, dried fish and meat. 14 patients were treated with antibotulinum serum.

Society • June 17, 05:03 PM • 27239 views
Rains and thunderstorms to cover most of Ukraine this weekend

Over the weekend, it will rain in most regions of Ukraine, with severe thunderstorms expected in many areas, while the west will remain dry with comfortable temperatures.

Events • June 15, 03:43 AM • 48978 views
Child abuse in a private kindergarten in Odesa region: Ombudsman appeals to police

A two-year-old girl faced abuse, threats and humiliation in a private kindergarten in Odesa Oblast, but the management ignored her parents' complaints. The Ombudsman appealed to the police to investigate.

Crimes and emergencies • June 14, 09:49 AM • 15690 views
In Chernivtsi, a civilian hit a representative of the TCC

On June 1, a person liable for military service hit a representative of a shopping center and a military unit in Chernivtsi, provoking a retaliatory strike and leading to an investigation by law enforcement agencies.

Society • June 1, 03:19 PM • 48462 views
In Bukovina, a gas canister was used against a representative of the shopping center

In Bukovina, a person liable for military service attacked a representative of a shopping center with a gas canister, as a result of which the serviceman received chemical burns to his eyes and respiratory tract.

Society • May 31, 08:34 PM • 30550 views
A law enforcement officer is suspected of organizing illegal border crossing by "evaders"

A law enforcement officer from the Chernivtsi region was suspected of organizing an illegal border crossing by "evaders"for 2 2,000.

Society • May 29, 10:45 PM • 29394 views
Ombudsmen of Romania and Ukraine discuss minority rights, equal rights of citizens and language policy

A roundtable discussion was held with the participation of the Ombudsmen of Romania and Ukraine to discuss the creation of a commission on national minority rights, equal rights of citizens and language policy.

Society • May 28, 11:47 PM • 108412 views
"Battle for Vovchansk": paratroopers demonstrate combat work in the Kharkiv sector

Ukrainian paratroopers have been successfully targeting the enemy in the Kharkiv sector, recently destroying about two companies of enemy personnel.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:01 AM • 61144 views
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The Association of International Road Carriers says that TCC employees have done everything possible to make drivers afraid to go on trips

Many truck drivers are refusing to travel abroad due to fear and uncertainty at checkpoints and borders, some of them leaving loaded trucks and not returning, forcing companies to temporarily suspend operations while waiting for the government to respond to the impact of the new laws.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 01:36 PM • 192347 views
World Embroidery Day, International Day of Light. What else can be celebrated on May 16

Today, on the third Thursday of May, all Ukrainians, representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora abroad, and people who honor our national and cultural traditions join the celebration of World Vyshyvanka Day, which was launched in 2006 by a group of students from Chernivtsi National University.

UNN Lite • May 16, 03:17 AM • 139221 views
Passenger traffic at the border at the weekend increased, more people are leaving than entering - border guards

Passenger traffic on Ukraine's western border reached 168,000 over the weekend, with more people leaving Ukraine than entering.

Society • May 13, 11:20 AM • 23299 views
A former military commissar is to be appointed deputy head of the Transcarpathian RMA

The appointment of former military commissar Oleksandr Muzychenko, who headed the Transcarpathian Regional Center for Civil-Military Protection from 2020 to 2023, as deputy head of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration was approved.

Politics • May 10, 01:06 PM • 35688 views
The number of trips abroad increases after Easter

On May 7, passenger and vehicle traffic on Ukraine's western border increased compared to the previous day: 66,000 people and 15,000 vehicles crossed the borders with the EU and Moldova, with 38,000 people leaving Ukraine and 28,000 entering.

Society • May 8, 08:25 AM • 16904 views
Decaf is already available at 112 WOG filling stations

The WOG filling station network is expanding the availability of the popular ZAVZHDYKAVA project. Decaffeinated coffee is already available at 112 major city and highway filling stations in 16 regions of Ukraine.

Business News • May 8, 08:09 AM • 55091 views
UAH 290 million in damages caused at Chernivtsi customs: a measure of restraint was imposed on co-organizer of criminal organization

The High Anti-Corruption Court granted bail of UAH 83 million to a co-organizer of a criminal organization at the Chernivtsi customs office for a tax evasion scheme that caused UAH 290 million in losses to the state.

Economy • May 2, 01:34 PM • 24606 views
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More than 218 thousand devices delivered to Ukrainian students and teachers for learning in war conditions

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Ministry of Education and Science, with the support of international partners, has provided 218,188 devices to Ukrainian students and teachers, most of them in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions.

Society • May 2, 09:48 AM • 176220 views
Situation in the energy sector: more than 200,000 consumers in Kharkiv region are without electricity due to power cuts; a gas pipeline was damaged during excavation work in Ternopil region

Thousands of customers in different regions of Ukraine are still without electricity and gas supply due to damage caused by shelling, network restrictions and accidents, with the most difficult situation in Kharkiv region, where around 202,000 customers are without electricity.

Society • April 26, 08:52 AM • 24456 views
Due to the non-fulfillment of the contract, the DOT completely refused the services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces

Due to the failure to fulfill its contractual obligations, the State Logistics Operator refused to use the services of Tviy Khlib LLC and redistributed the volume of supplies to other companies to deliver food to the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:53 AM • 83881 views
Dnipro railway station reopens after Russian army attack, train delays reported

Dnipro railway station reopens after being temporarily closed due to a massive Russian attack on Ukrzaliznytsia's civilian infrastructure.

Society • April 19, 06:43 AM • 21538 views
Multimillion-dollar corruption scheme at Chernivtsi customs: one of the suspects is detained as a preventive measure

The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a custodial measure of restraint in the form of UAH 60 million bail on one of the suspects involved in a multimillion-dollar corruption scheme at the Chernivtsi customs office that caused UAH 290 million in losses to the state.

Crimes and emergencies • April 18, 05:49 AM • 104843 views
Under the guise of empty trucks: Chernivtsi customs exposes corruption scheme that caused UAH 290 million in losses

In Chernivtsi region, a large-scale tax evasion scheme that caused UAH 290 million in losses to the state was uncovered involving a criminal organization that illegally imported goods from Turkey by falsely declaring trucks as empty or disguising goods with a lower customs value.

Crimes and emergencies • April 16, 01:21 PM • 26658 views
Court finds unreliable information about UOC Bishop Nikita's physical intimacy with a 17-year-old boy during searches in Chernivtsi cathedral

The Shevchenkivsky District Court of Kyiv found unreliable the information that Bishop Nikita of the UOC during searches in Chernivtsi in November 2022 "was caught in the act of physical intimacy with a 17-year-old boy" and ordered the publication that disseminated it to refute this information and compensate for damages.

Society • April 15, 09:48 AM • 18967 views