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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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Should you buy an apartment in autumn: expert spoke about prices and risks in the real estate marketPhoto

The expert spoke about the current state of the real estate market in Ukraine. The most affordable apartments are now in large cities of the East and Center, Lviv remains the most expensive.

Economy • September 9, 07:01 AM • 73145 views
Drone attack on Ukraine: Kyiv, Lutsk, and Rivne under fire

On the night of September 3, Russians massively attacked Ukraine from the air. A UAV fell in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, Lutsk and Rivne were also attacked by drones.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 10:26 PM • 13131 views
In Rivne region, a conscript suddenly died in the premises of the TCC: the center explained the circumstances

In Rivne region, Vitaliy Sakharuk, born in 1991, a conscript, died in the TCC. According to preliminary data, the cause of death was a heart failure attack.

Society • August 25, 11:50 AM • 7813 views
Over 200,000 people need to be evacuated from two regions of Ukraine

Over 237,000 people, including 17,200 children, need to be evacuated from Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions. From June 1 to August 22, over 64,000 people have already been evacuated.

Society • August 23, 04:26 PM • 14453 views
France reacted sharply to new Russian strikes, stating that Russia is intensifying terror

France reacted harshly to Russia's massive attack on Ukraine on August 20-21, which caused casualties and destruction. Paris emphasizes that the Kremlin's actions prove the absence of a desire for peace, despite declarations about negotiations.

Politics • August 21, 01:39 PM • 5389 views
Woman injured due to Russian attack on Rivne region: consequences shownPhoto

A 67-year-old woman has been hospitalized after a massive Russian attack in the Rivne region. Debris caused a fire in a residential building in Rivne, which was extinguished by rescuers.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 10:58 AM • 4470 views
Ukraine under massive night attack: explosions in Kyiv, Lviv, and Lutsk

On the night of August 21, Ukraine was subjected to a combined attack. Explosions were heard in Kyiv, Lviv, Lutsk, Mukachevo, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi region.

War in Ukraine • August 21, 01:48 AM • 160680 views
A meteorite fall was observed over UkraineVideo

A probable meteorite fall has been recorded in Ukraine. Eyewitnesses report observations in Rivne, Kyiv, and Volyn regions.

News of the World • August 14, 08:07 PM • 7144 views
Rivne police officer detained for fatal road accident with refusal of alcohol test - SBIPhoto

A police officer from Rivne caused a fatal road accident near the village of Braniv, hitting two pedestrians. One man died, the other was injured; the driver refused an alcohol test.

Crimes and emergencies • August 12, 06:45 AM • 3560 views
Up to a quarter of beach water samples do not meet standards: where you can and cannot swim

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported that 24% of water samples at bathing sites do not meet microbiological standards. Of 104 samples taken, 25 were found to be contaminated.

Society • August 9, 11:28 AM • 12436 views
In Ternopil region, men in two cars blocked a TCC vehicle and tried to take away a conscript

On the highway to Rivne, two civilian cars blocked a TCC vehicle, demanding to hand over a conscript to them. The incident led to a road accident, with police and the Military Law Enforcement Service working at the scene.

Society • August 5, 06:32 AM • 4029 views
Pressed the gas instead of the brake: in Rivne, a woman in a BMW ran over three pedestriansPhoto

In Rivne, a 47-year-old BMW driver pressed the gas instead of the brake, hitting three pedestrians. Two were given assistance on the spot, and another was hospitalized with minor injuries.

Crimes and emergencies • August 4, 05:05 PM • 3988 views
A fake story about a military man being killed by a UOC-MP priest was spread in Khmelnytskyi region: police reactedPhoto

Information about a military man being killed by a UOC-MP priest in Starokostiantyniv spread online. The police debunked the fake, stating that the man died a natural death from acute pancreatitis.

Society • August 4, 08:45 AM • 6238 views
Bad weather hit Ukraine: over 120 settlements without electricity, large-scale flooding and fallen treesPhoto

In Ukraine, bad weather caused large-scale flooding and fallen trees, leaving over 120 settlements without electricity in Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr regions. Rescuers are pumping out water and clearing up the aftermath of the disaster in Rivne, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Ternopil, and Khmelnytskyi regions.

Crimes and emergencies • July 29, 04:25 PM • 7755 views
In Rivne, a young man in a "BMW" fatally hit a woman at a regulated crossingPhoto

In Rivne, on July 27, a 20-year-old local resident driving a BMW hit a 44-year-old woman at an unregulated pedestrian crossing. The pedestrian died at the scene from her injuries; the driver has been detained and notified of suspicion.

Crimes and emergencies • July 28, 01:23 PM • 3767 views
Chernihiv strike in March 2022: three Russian army commanders notified of suspicion

Three commanders of Russian army units have been notified of suspicion in the shelling of a civilian gathering in Chernihiv on March 16, 2022. At that time, 20 people died and 28 more were injured.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 12:34 PM • 6779 views
6 FSB agents detained who hunted Ukrainian military and prepared terrorist attacks

The Security Service of Ukraine detained six FSB agents who planned terrorist attacks against servicemen in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, and Rivne. The perpetrators were recruited through Telegram channels and used improvised explosive devices.

Society • July 15, 12:10 PM • 5911 views
Prepared a terrorist attack in the center of Rivne: a Lviv resident tried to blow up an apartment building on the orders of Russian special services

Law enforcement officers detained an agent of the Russian special services who tried to blow up an apartment building in Rivne. The 27-year-old Lviv resident installed a homemade explosive device in a rented apartment, planning to record the explosion on camera.

Crimes and emergencies • July 15, 07:55 AM • 4617 views
Water on over 20% of beaches in Ukraine does not meet sanitary standards: updated list of where it is safe and unsafe to swim

The Ministry of Health has updated the list of beaches where swimming is allowed and prohibited. 23 out of 112 water samples showed an excess of E. coli index, and 32 out of 92 samples did not meet chemical standards.

Society • July 14, 12:29 PM • 13008 views
Spied on Defense Forces in Sumy region: SBU detained FSB-recruited traitor officer

The SBU detained a former reserve lieutenant colonel of the Defense Forces, who was recruited by the FSB after being discharged from service in 2023. He collected information about Ukrainian Armed Forces units in the Sumy region and was supposed to create an enemy network.

Society • July 8, 09:43 AM • 2002 views
Was going to blow up a popular hotel in Rivne on the enemy's order: Russian agent detained

The SBU counterintelligence prevented a terrorist attack in Rivne, detaining a Russian agent who planted explosives in a hotel. The woman was recruited through a dating site and received instructions from Russian special services.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:10 AM • 2210 views
In Rivne, an intoxicated driver, fleeing from patrols, rammed the barrier of the district police department

In Rivne, a Geely driver, ignoring police demands, rammed the district department's barrier and was detained. The 46-year-old man showed signs of drug intoxication and had previously been brought to justice almost 30 times.

Society • July 2, 05:29 PM • 2583 views
Due to an explosion in Zhytomyr region, traffic on the Kyiv-Chop highway is blocked: how to bypass

At 126 km of the M-06 Kyiv — Chop highway near the village of Berezyna, Zhytomyr region, traffic is blocked in both directions due to an emergency. The bypass is carried out through the villages of Tesnivka, Holovyne, and the settlement of Cherniakhiv.

Society • July 2, 05:18 PM • 2487 views
Sun and warmth: Ukraine plunges into summer weather, rains leave the regions

On July 2, an anticyclone from Western Europe will bring clear weather without precipitation to most of Ukraine; daytime air temperatures will reach +29°. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible on the Left Bank.

Weather and environment • July 2, 03:15 AM • 7477 views
In Vinnytsia, 25 people who were poisoned by food from one of the fast-food restaurants were admitted to the hospital

In Kalynivka, Vinnytsia region, 25 people, including children, have been hospitalized with food poisoning. The poisoning likely occurred due to products purchased at one of the local fast-food establishments; the establishment has temporarily ceased operations.

Health • July 1, 05:11 PM • 8156 views
In Rivne region, police fined a driver for speeding, and just a few minutes later he got into a terrible accident

A 35-year-old Toyota Avensis driver lost both legs in an accident near Rivne. A few minutes before the accident, he was fined for speeding, and the speedometer stopped at 180 km/h.

Society • June 30, 08:42 AM • 2947 views
"Instead of bureaucracy – actions and decisions": Kravchenko began work as Prosecutor General, spoke about specific tasks

Ruslan Kravchenko began his work as Prosecutor General without bureaucratic introductions. He disclosed priorities, which include the fight against corruption, coordination of law enforcement agencies and control over budget funds, as well as the protection of business rights and the inevitability of punishment for war criminals.

Society • June 23, 06:17 AM • 3388 views
Parliament Appoints Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General

The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. Prior to this, he headed the State Tax Service and the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.

Politics • June 17, 10:46 AM • 224532 views
Kravchenko: Russia has put me on the wanted list for my work on the Yanukovych case - they are still looking

Ruslan Kravchenko stated that Russia has put him on the wanted list for his work on the Yanukovych case.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 09:57 AM • 6834 views
Candidate for the position of Prosecutor General Kravchenko stated that both the hero and the villain will no longer be "judged" according to the same template

Ruslan Kravchenko stated that justice in criminal proceedings cannot depend on the formal conformity of the act to the article of the Criminal Code. It is necessary to take into account the life path of the person and the circumstances.

Politics • June 17, 09:49 AM • 3235 views