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Ivano-Frankivsk

A city in southwestern Ukraine
Ivano-Frankivsk is a city in southwestern Ukraine, the administrative center of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. The city has an area of about 37 km² (within the city limits) or 83.73 km² (the territory of the city council) and, as of 2022, a population of 238,196 people. The city is called the "eastern gate of the Carpathians" because it is located near the mountains. It is known for its history and architectural heritage.
1919
Became the temporary capital of the West Ukrainian People's Republic (ZUNR)
1993
A Boeing-737 passenger plane landed for the first time at Ivano-Frankivsk Airport, and the first international airline Ivano-Frankivsk - Manchester (Great Britain) was opened
2020
Ranked first in the Forbes Ukraine rating of the best cities for doing business in Ukraine
2021
Second place according to the results of the USAID study "Index of Competitiveness of Ukrainian Cities 2021"
2021
First place in the ranking of convenience for IT specialists according to DOU
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Total solar eclipse on August 12: what will be visible in Ukraine and where the Sun will disappear completely

A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible in the Arctic and parts of Europe. In Ukraine, the partial phase will be visible in the western regions, with the best conditions in Uzhhorod.

Society • August 9, 10:34 AM • 16915 views
They drove it out into the +39-degree heat with a mop — Nova Poshta fired the employees of a branch in Ivano-FrankivskVideo

The company "Nova Poshta" fired the employees of a branch in Ivano-Frankivsk who drove a dog out into the heat with a mop. The company is looking for the animal and will pay for its treatment.

Society • August 7, 03:33 PM • 3763 views
rf attacked Prykarpattia and Rivne region, air defense worked

Russia attacked Prykarpattia and Rivne region, air defense forces worked on enemy targets. According to preliminary data, there were no casualties or destruction.

Society • July 30, 06:01 AM • 3545 views
The bulk of cruise missiles flew across all of Ukraine to the west, explosions occurred in Lviv

On the night of July 30, Russia launched Kh-101 and Kalibr cruise missiles. The bulk of the missiles flew across Ukraine to the west, explosions occurred in Lviv.

War in Ukraine • July 30, 01:51 AM • 33171 views
In Ukraine, a network of pseudo-investment centers that defrauded about 800 people of over UAH 40 million was exposedPhotoVideo

Law enforcement officers stopped the activities of a criminal organization that defrauded about 800 people of over UAH 40 million under the guise of investing in cryptocurrency. The organizers turned out to be two residents of Kharkiv.

Society • July 28, 12:05 PM • 4323 views
Double terrorist attack was prevented in the center of Ivano-Frankivsk - SBUPhoto

The counterintelligence of the SBU thwarted a double terrorist attack by Russian special services in the courtyard of a residential complex in the center of Ivano-Frankivsk. The preparation was carried out by a local unemployed person who was recruited via Telegram.

War in Ukraine • July 21, 07:09 AM • 4016 views
SE Forests of Ukraine to pay 83 million for illegal logging in a nature reserve - Office of the Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

The court will recover 83 million UAH from SE "Forests of Ukraine" for the illegal felling of 738 trees in the "Hutsulshchyna" National Park. The enterprise failed to ensure the protection of the nature reserve fund.

Society • June 15, 08:59 PM • 14778 views
A man suspected of sexual violence against children was detained in Prykarpattia

A 65-year-old resident of Ivano-Frankivsk is suspected of systematic abuse of two boys in a village in Prykarpattia. The man was taken into custody without the right to bail.

Society • June 10, 09:04 AM • 4730 views
A shipment of luxury furs worth 400,000 UAH was seized on the border with PolandPhoto

At the Hrushiv checkpoint, border guards discovered 120 arctic fox pelts in a bus traveling from Warsaw. The driver was transporting the undeclared goods as an ordinary parcel.

Society • June 6, 02:54 PM • 8092 views
Former MP Tyahnybok wounded at the front - Martsinkiv

The leader of 'Svoboda', Oleh Tyahnybok, was wounded due to a drone strike on a vehicle. He suffered a concussion and barotrauma; currently, the lieutenant colonel's life is not in danger.

Society • June 6, 07:35 AM • 14508 views
More trains are being launched to popular locations for the summer season

Seven trains have been switched to a daily schedule, and an additional Kyiv — Chernivtsi service has been scheduled. The Sumy — Rakhiv route has been restored for summer travel.

Society • May 29, 07:01 AM • 7045 views
In Ivano-Frankivsk, the chief architect and city hall officials were caught in a scheme selling permits to developers - Prosecutor GeneralPhotoVideo

The city's chief architect and other officials are suspected in a bribery case involving the issuance of urban planning documentation. Three participants in the corruption scheme have been detained.

Society • May 27, 10:41 AM • 5360 views
Over half a billion hryvnias in bail for participants of the "gas" scheme – preventive measures ordered for 4 suspects in Prykarpattia

Four suspects in the case involving the illegal extraction of 8 million cubic meters of gas have been remanded in custody. Bail amounts reach up to 200 million hryvnias.

Economy • May 21, 06:18 PM • 5484 views
Journalist: 12 million hryvnias bail requested for Vorobei, suspect in 'porn offices' case

Prosecutors are requesting 12 million in bail for Vorobei, an assistant to the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. He is suspected of systematic protection of a network of porn offices.

Society • May 21, 03:52 PM • 13416 views
Ministry of Internal Affairs announces first dismissal of suspect in 'porn office' protection racket case

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has dismissed a driver from the 'MIA Unit Service Center' due to a case involving the protection of 'porn offices. ' Top police officials from three regions are implicated in the scheme.

Crimes and emergencies • May 20, 04:15 PM • 4663 views
Top National Police officials in 3 regions receive suspicion notices in 'porn office' covering up case; luxury cars and millions in cash seized – Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Five police officials served with suspicion notices for covering up a network of porn offices. During searches, luxury cars and over 22.6 million UAH were seized from the suspects.

Society • May 20, 11:35 AM • 3887 views
Police Raids: Prosecutor General reports uncovered scheme to protect "porn offices," police leadership in 3 regions and a driver for the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs among figurantsPhotoVideo

Police leadership from three regions are implicated in a case involving the protection of "porn offices," as is a driver for the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs.

Society • May 20, 08:09 AM • 17646 views
Russian attack on western regions continues, number of casualties rises in Rivne regionVideo

In the Rivne region, three people were killed and six wounded due to the Russian attack. The enemy also launched a massive drone attack on the Lviv region and other western regions.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:18 PM • 5425 views
Court denies man's claim for reimbursement of half the cost of ex-wife's breast augmentation surgery

The Supreme Court has denied a man's claim for compensation regarding his wife's breast augmentation surgery. He must also pay a share for a car sold without her consent.

Society • May 8, 06:22 PM • 5062 views
What is celebrated in Ukraine and the world on May 7

On May 7, Ivano-Frankivsk Day and International Day of Planetariums are celebrated. The world draws attention to childhood depression, AIDS orphans, and cancer prevention.

Society • May 7, 03:00 AM • 6340 views
Women-only carriages to appear on three more popular trains

Starting May 1, women-only compartments will be available on routes to Odesa and Kyiv. The service is already available on 18 routes due to carriage occupancy exceeding 92 percent.

Society • April 24, 01:14 PM • 6000 views
Man detained in Ivano-Frankivsk after road rage shootingVideo

Patrol officers stopped the car of a man who shot another driver on Pulyuia Street. The assailant was apprehended with a weapon and handed over to the investigative team.

Society • April 23, 12:52 PM • 3754 views
Drug trafficking through a chain of stores, call centers, and threats - hundreds of searches conducted in Ukraine, "Khimprom" group exposedPhotoVideo

Law enforcement conducted over 350 searches, exposing a drug trafficking network, fraudulent call centers, and acts of violence. Property worth 125 million hryvnias was seized.

Crimes and emergencies • April 22, 07:38 AM • 3304 views
A judge in Prykarpattia will be tried for a fatal road accident; she faces up to 8 years in prisonPhoto

A judge from the Pidhaytsi court hit two pedestrians in the village of Fraha at a speed of over 80 km/h. One man died, and relatives are demanding 4.8 million UAH in compensation.

Crimes and emergencies • April 16, 12:29 PM • 10293 views
A baby was born on a train during its journey

In the morning, a baby boy was born on train No. 44 before its stop in Fastiv. A team of paramedics attended to the mother and infant, and their condition is satisfactory.

Society • April 16, 08:14 AM • 4577 views
Spider found in woman's ear in Ivano-FrankivskPhotoVideo

Doctors discovered a spider in the woman's right ear during a routine check-up. Experts warn against self-removal of insects and excessive hygiene.

Society • April 15, 07:49 AM • 5001 views
Police establish cause of evening explosions in Ivano-FrankivskPhoto

Law enforcement officers found that the sounds of explosions on Vovchynetska Street were caused by firecrackers. There is no threat to the city's residents; this is the second such incident in two days.

Society • March 31, 10:05 PM • 22520 views
Firecrackers detonated for the second time in two days - mayor on explosions in Ivano-Frankivsk

Mayor Martsinkiv warned of responsibility for using pyrotechnics. Police are investigating explosions in Ivano-Frankivsk.

Society • March 31, 07:16 PM • 6953 views
Two explosions occurred in Ivano-Frankivsk - police

A resident of Ivano-Frankivsk reported two explosions on Vovchynetska Street to the police. Law enforcement officers arrived at the scene to investigate all circumstances.

Crimes and emergencies • March 31, 06:52 PM • 16984 views
Ukrzaliznytsia cancels flights and changes train schedule - list

Due to scheduled repairs, the schedule of electric trains in the directions of Bakhmach, Romodan, and Yaremche has been changed from March 28 to April 3. Passengers are asked to take the changes into account.

Society • March 28, 04:28 AM • 10198 views