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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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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 • 14536 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 • 4291 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 • 7602 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 • 14284 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 • 5381 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 • 5029 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 • 5228 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 • 13283 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 • 4040 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 • 3480 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 • 17298 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 • 4986 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 • 4897 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 • 6074 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 • 5438 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 • 3608 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 • 3155 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 • 10205 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 • 4095 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 • 4836 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 • 22450 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 • 6836 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 • 16930 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 • 10128 views
Where to go in Kyiv on the weekend of March 28-29 for adults and childrenPhoto

Kyiv residents can look forward to the Hutsulka Ksenia musical, the Traviata ballet, Ponomaryov's concert, and entertainment at the zoo. The planetarium will host a show for children during the spring holidays.

Society • March 27, 04:52 PM • 46475 views
Treated infants "on paper" - ex-director received suspicion for a scheme of UAH 1.5 million in a perinatal center

The official is suspected of entering fake data about severe cases of neonatal care to receive payments from the National Health Service of Ukraine. The suspect faces up to six years in prison.

Society • March 27, 12:12 PM • 4717 views
Additional train services to the Carpathians launched in Ukraine

The carrier has scheduled additional services from Kyiv to Dnipro and Lviv, as well as between Lviv and Odesa. The route from Kyiv has been extended to Yaremche and Vorokhta.

Society • March 25, 02:16 PM • 4109 views
Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional trains and extends route to Yaremche

Due to increased passenger traffic, four additional services have been scheduled to Dnipro, Lviv, and Odesa. The route from Kyiv has been extended to Yaremche with transfers to the mountains.

Society • March 25, 02:12 PM • 3838 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with 147 more drones overnight, 121 were neutralized

Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 121 enemy drones of various types. 24 attack UAVs were hit, and the consequences of the enemy attack are being eliminated.

War in Ukraine • March 25, 06:44 AM • 5935 views
National Guardsman and his daughter killed in Ivano-Frankivsk strike - mayorVideo

As a result of the Russian attack on the city center, a serviceman and his child were killed. Four more people were injured, the condition of the 6-year-old boy is stable.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 06:14 PM • 4345 views