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Rivne

Regional center of Ukraine
Rivne is a city of regional significance located in the northwestern part of Ukraine on the Ustia River. The city's area is 71 km², and its population as of 2025 is estimated at 249,477 people. The first written mention of Rivne dates back to 1283. The city received Magdeburg rights in 1492. Throughout its history, the city was under the rule of various states, including the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Rivne was the capital of Ukraine three times. An impressive network of underground tunnels runs beneath the city, which, according to legends, were used for secret meetings and shelter. These mysterious dungeons witnessed numerous historical events and preserved many secrets. Today, some of these underground corridors are accessible for excursions.
1492
The city received Magdeburg rights
1756
The Holy Dormition Church was built without a single nail
1873
The city received a railway connection Kyiv-Brest, which increased its commercial importance
1906
The first museum opened in the city
1912
The first power plant started operating in the city
1950
The reconstruction of the city's economy, destroyed during World War II, was completed
1997
An international-class airport terminal was opened
2003
The Column of the Mother of God, previously destroyed, was restored
2023
The city was awarded the Council of Europe's Plaque of Honor
2025
A contract was signed to complete the construction of the city's northern bypass
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Children's railroads start a new season in Ukrainian cities

Children's railroads are starting a new season in Kyiv, Lviv, Rivne and Dnipro, where more than 2,500 young railroaders are ready to operate trains.

Society • April 23, 02:28 PM • 18598 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 • 83888 views
Donetsk region: fifty more people evacuated, including 15 children and 5 people with limited mobility

Another 49 residents, including 15 children and 5 people with disabilities, were evacuated from 6 settlements in Donetsk region due to the ongoing shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 03:38 PM • 31743 views
Provided transportation of military equipment for the invaders: officials of the Russian Railways are charged with aiding and abetting Russian aggression

4 Russian officials were charged with aiding and abetting Russia's aggression against Ukraine by ensuring the unimpeded transportation of Russian military personnel and equipment by rail.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 03:55 PM • 19738 views
SBU detains three high-ranking officials of Kyiv, Rivne and Odesa customs: suspected of taking bribes

Three high-ranking officials from Kyiv, Rivne, and Odesa regions were detained by the Security Service of Ukraine for systematically extorting bribes from importers.

Crimes and emergencies • April 15, 11:47 AM • 26179 views
"Dnipro made an impressive comeback and reached the final of the Favbet Super League

In the decisive third game, Dnipro pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat Cherkassy Monkeys 78-73 and become the second finalist in the Favbet Super League.

Sports • April 14, 04:38 PM • 27662 views
Basketball: Rivne defeated Kyiv-Basket and reached the Super League final

In the semifinals of the Favbet Super League playoffs, Rivne defeated Kyiv Basket 81-78 to reach the final, where they will meet the winner of the Dnipro vs Cherkasy Monkeys match.

Sports • April 12, 06:15 AM • 25847 views
Ukraine opens an embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Ukraine continues to expand its diplomatic presence, particularly on the African continent. Yesterday, on April 10, the new Embassy of Ukraine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo officially opened.

Politics • April 11, 11:43 AM • 28329 views
Czech-Ukrainian theater "Festival of Reciprocity" to be held in Ukraine

The Czech-Ukrainian Theater Festival of Reciprocity will take place in 5 cities of Ukraine from April 12 to 28, 2024.

Culture • April 11, 01:14 AM • 83073 views
The MP named the customs offices that bypass Odesa region to clear black grain exports - the country has already lost $7 billion due to them

MP Marian Zablotskyi has revealed that fraudulent exports of agricultural products through customs bypassing Odesa region cost Ukraine more than $7 billion.

Economy • April 10, 06:16 AM • 32612 views
Infertility treatment at public expense: contracts signed with 15 hospitals, almost UAH 1.9 billion allocated for this purpose

For the first time in Ukraine, free infertility treatment using assisted reproductive technologies has become available under the medical guarantees program, with UAH 1. 87 billion allocated for this purpose.

Society • April 8, 11:44 AM • 26703 views
Tractor hits mine in Rivne region, three wounded

A tractor hit a mine in the border area of Rivne region, injuring three civilians.

Society • April 5, 02:14 PM • 29144 views
In Kyiv, a minibus driver illegally transported 9 deer, one of which died

A 22-year-old driver was detained for illegally transporting 9 deer in a minibus from Sumy to Rivne region.

Society • April 4, 10:25 AM • 24754 views
Customs officers seize anime figures worth 700 thousand hryvnias that were to be imported from China by mail

Customs officers seized 4,270 undeclared anime figures worth almost 700,000 hryvnias that were attempted to be imported from China by mail.

Society • April 1, 02:34 PM • 24546 views
Head of TCR from Rivne region writes report for transfer to combat unit after scandalous kissing video

The Operational Command "West" reported that the officer in the scandalous video from Rivne region wrote a report for transfer to a combat unit, and the order for his new appointment was signed.

Society • April 1, 10:47 AM • 22840 views
Rivne region: fragments of a downed Russian shell damaged a power pole

As a result of a nighttime attack by Russian troops on the energy infrastructure in Rivne region, a power pylon was damaged and a medical facility was slightly damaged, with relevant services working at the scene and power supply being restored.

War in Ukraine • March 31, 09:08 AM • 46417 views
All regions have started sowing in Ukraine - Ministry of Agrarian Policy

All regions of Ukraine have started sowing spring crops such as sunflower, soybeans, sugar beets, wheat, barley, peas and oats.

Economy • March 29, 10:19 AM • 34733 views
No hits in Rivne region during night attack of Russian Federation - RMA

Last night, the Rivne region of Ukraine experienced a 5-hour air raid alert, but there were no enemy hits, and the region is operating as usual.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 08:39 AM • 23074 views
IAEA experts hear artillery explosions daily at ZNPP - report

IAEA experts at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant continue to hear daily artillery explosions and small arms fire nearby, posing a constant threat to nuclear safety.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 02:02 AM • 48126 views
Ukraine submitted to Poland its proposals for the construction of the Krakowiec-Lviv-Brody-Rivne highway - Shmyhal

Ukraine has submitted proposals to Poland for the construction of the Krakowiec-Lviv-Brody-Rivne highway, and the project is already being discussed between the ministries and Polish businesses that are interested in it.

Economy • March 28, 02:23 PM • 29112 views
"Mining" of Rivne RSA: no explosives found

After receiving a bomb threat to the Rivne Regional State Administration, law enforcement officers conducted an inspection and found no explosives.

Society • March 28, 01:30 PM • 21324 views
A bomb threat at RSA was reported in Rivne

Employees of the Rivne RSA were evacuated due to an anonymous bomb threat.

Society • March 28, 12:00 PM • 21522 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 • 27761 views
A conflict between an MP and a foreigner occurred on the Warsaw-Kyiv train: police provided details

On a Warsaw-Kyiv train, a conflict occurred between a Ukrainian MP and a foreigner, as a result of which the foreigner knocked the MP's phone out of his hands, leading to an administrative report being drawn up against the offender for disorderly conduct.

Politics • March 20, 10:16 AM • 31812 views
eHousing: in 2 months, Ukrainians took out 1821 loans worth about UAH 3 billion to buy a house

Since the launch of the eHouse program in Ukraine, Ukrainians have taken out 1,821 loans worth about UAH 3 billion to buy apartments and private houses.

Economy • March 18, 02:59 PM • 27114 views
All-terrain vehicle, motor pumps and amber: miners exposed in Rivne region

Police exposed illegal amber diggers in Rivne region, seizing an all-terrain vehicle, motor pumps and raw amber stones.

Crimes and emergencies • March 18, 01:59 PM • 22315 views
During night attacks, air defense destroyed 17 of 22 russian "Shahed" drones

Air defense destroyed 17 out of 22 russian Shahed strike drones during nighttime attacks by russia.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 06:05 AM • 49799 views
Air Force warns of potential drone attacks in Rivne region

Ukraine's Air Force warns of possible drone attacks from Zhytomyr region in the direction of Rivne region.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 07:05 PM • 112502 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 • 51356 views
The regulator checked operators for readiness for blackouts and fined lifecell more than UAH 10 million

The National Commission for the State Regulation of Communications and Informatization imposed a fine of UAH 10,450,511. 70 on Lifecell LLC for failure to comply with the requirements for providing autonomous power sources and fuel for the sustainable operation of its electronic communications network in Rivne region.

Economy • March 14, 01:07 PM • 27943 views