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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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Due to Russian attacks on energy facilities, electricity restrictions are in effect in Kryvyi Rih and Kharkiv region, and blackouts are possible in two other regions

Due to Russian missile attacks that damaged thermal and hydroelectric power plants, electricity supply is limited in Kryvyi Rih and Kharkiv region. However, there may be restrictions in two other regions.

Society • March 29, 09:46 AM • 33477 views
Police officer who humiliated students of Chernivtsi gymnasium brought to disciplinary responsibility

A juvenile police officer who humiliated students of a Chernivtsi gymnasium received a warning for incomplete official compliance after an internal police investigation.

Society • March 28, 02:35 PM • 29314 views
A scandalous video with the "head of the TCC in Rivne region" was posted online: AFU responds

The Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will conduct an internal investigation into a video in which the head of the military commissariat in Rivne region allegedly demonstrates inappropriate behavior with women, which was allegedly obtained through secret surveillance.

Society • March 28, 11:43 AM • 27786 views
8 thousand euros for a "transfer" outside checkpoints: a minibus with pseudo-tourists was detained near the border with Moldova

Border guards detained a minibus driver who tried to smuggle 8 men of military age from different regions of Ukraine to Moldova for €8,000 per person, for which he faces up to 9 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 01:48 PM • 23419 views
Another smuggler taken into custody in Zakarpattia region - SBGS

A court in Zakarpattia has remanded a "smuggler" who illegally transported people from Ukraine to Slovakia for 60 days with the possibility of bail in excess of UAH 242,000 for attempting to smuggle them abroad for money.

Crimes and emergencies • March 23, 05:03 PM • 36375 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces warn of potential drone attacks in Chernivtsi region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about possible attacks by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Chernivtsi region.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 07:38 PM • 69265 views
Former MP Hennadiy Moskal dies at the age of 73

Former MP and former head of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration Hennadiy Moskal died at the age of 73 after a serious illness.

Society • March 17, 09:32 AM • 75932 views
DOT names companies that will supply food to the Armed Forces from April 1

The five companies will supply food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 13 areas covering the entire country starting from April 1 under contracts signed with the State Logistics Operator (SOE).

War in Ukraine • March 15, 02:38 PM • 51375 views
Power transmission line in Sumy region damaged due to Russian attack, one of the units at Khmelnytsky NPP shut down for technical reasons - Energy Ministry

Due to Russian shelling, a high-voltage power line in Sumy region was disconnected. A nuclear unit at Khmelnytsky NPP was also shut down for technical reasons. No shortage of electricity is expected.

Society • March 14, 08:12 AM • 29832 views
Customs officers prevent an attempted illegal import of over UAH 3 million

A citizen of Ukraine tried to illegally import goods worth UAH 3. 3 million from Italy, including clothes, cosmetics, amplifiers, wine, tobacco products and restricted medicines, which were seized by customs officers at the Porubne-Siret checkpoint.

Crimes and emergencies • March 12, 03:13 PM • 25709 views
March 11 is the day when the WHO announced the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. How Ukraine survived the disease

On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. In Ukraine, more than 5.5 million cases and nearly 112,500 deaths have been recorded during the pandemic.

Society • March 11, 05:17 AM • 32038 views
"Flight in the trunk" for €340,000: a minibus with 34 people in the cargo compartment tried to enter Romania

34 Ukrainian men aged 25-40 from 12 regions paid 10,000 euros each to be smuggled in the cargo compartment of a minibus to Romania, bypassing checkpoints.

Crimes and emergencies • March 8, 04:46 PM • 27437 views
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Police officer humiliated schoolchildren: Ombudsman's Office to visit gymnasium in Chernivtsi

A police officer allegedly humiliated schoolchildren in Chernivtsi by forcing them to perform physical exercises, prompting the Ombudsman's Office to schedule an unscheduled monitoring visit to the gymnasium for the following week.

Society • March 8, 11:54 AM • 174100 views
Disappointing statistics on domestic violence: in 2023, the number of criminal proceedings in Ukraine doubled

In 2023, the number of criminal proceedings related to domestic violence in Ukraine doubled compared to 2022, and the number of administrative offenses increased by 36%.

Crimes and emergencies • March 8, 08:54 AM • 21676 views
Parents claim that police officer humiliated schoolchildren in Chernivtsi: internal investigation launched

Parents in Chernivtsi accused a police officer of humiliating students by forcing them to do physical exercises and threatening them during a visit to the school.

Society • March 8, 08:00 AM • 23607 views
A fire broke out at a market in Chernivtsi: 15 stalls burned down, two workers were rescued

A fire at a market in Chernivtsi burned down 15 stalls, and rescuers saved two workers after spending almost two and a half hours extinguishing the flames.

Society • February 29, 12:45 PM • 26905 views
Polish protesters temporarily suspend blocking of one checkpoint

On February 24, Polish protesters temporarily ended their blockade of the Ustyluh-Zosin checkpoint on the anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, allowing trucks and cars to cross the border according to the established procedure.

Society • February 24, 12:37 PM • 49386 views
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The number of animal rabies cases has doubled in Ukraine: State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection names reasons and rules of behavior with rabid animals

Due to martial law restricting oral rabies vaccination of wild animals and immunization of domestic animals, Ukraine saw a 2. 3-fold increase in rabies cases among animals in 2023 compared to 2022.

Society • February 23, 01:43 PM • 233326 views
Ukraine will build 2,000 apartments for war victims at the expense of 72.1 million euros allocated by Germany

The Ministry of Reintegration, IOM, and regional military administrations signed memorandums to provide housing for about 6,000 war-affected people through the construction of 2,000 apartments at the expense of €72. 1 million allocated by Germany.

Society • February 16, 09:59 PM • 50973 views
Third truck with contraband cigarettes stopped at the border in a month

After two previous detentions, a third truck was intercepted this month as it tried to smuggle cigarettes across the Ukrainian-Romanian border.

Crimes and emergencies • February 16, 03:09 PM • 25160 views
Seventh case of rabies recorded in Volyn since the beginning of the year

Since the beginning of the year, 7 cases of rabies among animals have been registered in Volyn. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention adds that in 5 cases it was registered in domestic animals

Health • February 16, 12:59 PM • 23885 views
The body of an 8-year-old girl was found a few days after falling into a river in Bukovyna

The body of an 8-year-old girl was found in a river in Chernivtsi region, Ukraine, three days after she fell into the water.

Society • February 15, 10:42 AM • 29223 views
A girl who disappeared on the river is being searched for three days in Chernivtsi region

Almost 130 people, including 46 rescuers, are searching for the girl. The Main Directorate also engaged 6 vehicles, 3 watercraft and 2 UAVs.

Society • February 15, 08:59 AM • 26314 views
A child fell into a river in Bukovyna and disappeared, the search is ongoing

Rescuers continue to search the Berezhonka River for an 8-year-old girl who fell from a bridge into the river.

Society • February 14, 02:36 PM • 23042 views
It will get colder in Ukraine this week - forecasters

According to Ukrainian weather forecasters, it will get colder in Ukraine this week: in many regions there will be light rain and snow, and the temperature will drop to 1-7°C.

Society • February 12, 10:19 AM • 31596 views
Housing for IDPs is being arranged in Chernivtsi with EU support

With the support of the European Union, housing for internally displaced persons is being arranged in Chernivtsi to meet their immediate needs.

Society • February 12, 01:11 AM • 132278 views
Proceedings opened in Bukovina over possible beating of UOC-MP Metropolitan Longin

Law enforcement officers in the Chernivtsi region have launched an investigation into the beating of Metropolitan Mykhailo Zhar of the UOC (MP) based on his public statements about the incident.

Society • February 6, 02:10 PM • 29917 views
Border guards detain border violators in Bukovyna at gunpoint: search for smuggler continues

Border guards in Bukovyna detained three people who were trying to illegally cross the border with Romania and are looking for the smuggler who helped them.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 12:38 PM • 22445 views
India releases pigeon suspected of "spying" for China

A pigeon caught in Mumbai last year was released after Chinese symbols were found on its wings, prompting an investigation.

News of the World • February 5, 12:19 AM • 30950 views
Work is underway to restore power in Kryvyi Rih, drone attack caused fire at gas facility in Kharkiv region - Ministry of Energy

All miners stranded by shelling and a power outage in Kryvyi Rih have been brought to the surface and work is underway to restore power, while a fire broke out at a gas facility in Kharkiv region due to an attack by an enemy drone.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 08:03 AM • 27803 views