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Vinnytsia

City of Ukraine
Vinnytsia is a city in the central part of Ukraine, located on the banks of the Southern Bug River, and is the administrative center of Vinnytsia Oblast. The city covers an area of 140 km² and as of July 2025, its population is approximately 399 thousand people, including internally displaced persons. The history of Vinnytsia begins around 1363 with the establishment of a wooden fortress on a high cliff. The city is known as a significant historical center of eastern Podillia and served three times as the temporary capital of the Ukrainian People's Republic between 1918 and 1920.
1870
A railway was laid near the city, stimulating economic development and trade
1993
The modern Coat of Arms of the city was approved, becoming a symbol of its identity
2001
The city was included in the list of historical cities of Ukraine
2013
Vinnytsia was recognized as the best city to live in Ukraine according to a rating
2018
A ceremonial seal was added to the city's symbols
2022
The Vinnytsia City Council announced the Vinnytsia Green Deal, becoming the first in Ukraine to join the initiative
2023
The city opened a representative office in the European Union, becoming the fourth Ukrainian subregional administration
2025
The first phase of the Vinnytsia Innovation and Technology Park "Krystal" began operation
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Mayor of Vinnytsia: a millionaire from the slums on the support of his wife

The mayor of Vinnytsia, an ally of former Prime Minister Groysman, and his wife earned almost UAH 8 million in annual income in 2022, with his annual salary being less than UAH 600,000.

Society • March 7, 01:39 PM • 257923 views
Sculptures by Ukrainian artist depicting war-torn cities to be exhibited in Italy

An exhibition of more than 30 sculptures by Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Zhyvotkov dedicated to events and places such as Bucha, Mariupol, Irpin, Kherson, and Vinnytsia will open in Padua, Italy, on March 7.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 02:31 AM • 41359 views
Vinnytsia city detains criminals who demanded 7 thousand dollars of non-existent debt

In Vinnytsia, police detained a group of criminals who extorted $7,000 from a local resident by falsely claiming a non-existent debt for an undelivered parcel, using psychological pressure and physical beatings.

Crimes and emergencies • March 7, 02:10 AM • 37785 views
Ukrainian air defense shoots down 38 of 42 enemy Shahed drones

Ukrainian air defense shot down 38 of 42 russian Shahed drones during a night attack by russia on March 6, 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 05:32 AM • 35562 views
russian aggression: 945 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine damaged

As a result of the russian aggression, 945 objects of Ukraine's cultural heritage were damaged, including 128 of national importance.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:15 AM • 38958 views
Repair of main water pipeline completed in Donetsk region: water supply to residents will be restored within two days

Repairs to the main water pipeline in Donetsk Oblast have been completed and water supply to Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka and Kostyantynivka will be restored in full within two days.

Society • March 5, 07:31 PM • 41821 views
Promoting a healthy lifestyle: philanthropists equip a gym in Kyiv region

Philanthropists have equipped a gym in the Zgurivska AH of the Kyiv region through a social initiative competition aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Society • March 5, 11:54 AM • 21990 views
Groysman's associate tried to explain how the lyceum damaged by a missile strike was repaired "on paper": details

The subordinates of the mayor of Vinnytsia, an ally of former Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman, claim that they were carrying out some work at the lyceum to eliminate the consequences of the strike on the city.

Society • March 4, 09:40 AM • 238301 views
russian X-101 cruise missile neutralized in Vinnytsia region

Law enforcement and rescuers in Vinnytsia region have neutralized the remains of a russian cruise missile that did not detonate when it fell.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 06:49 PM • 33267 views
How to ignore an elephant: Hroisman's ally pretends that corruption among his subordinate educators does not exist

Groysman's associate pretended that corruption among his subordinate educators did not exist.

Politics • March 1, 01:59 PM • 330928 views
Issuing certificates to tax evaders: TEC officials to be tried in Vinnytsia

The criminal group was created by an officer of the recruitment department of the MCC and JV, and included 2 members of the military medical commission and one civilian. The cost of one certificate was USD 4 thousand

Crimes and emergencies • February 29, 08:25 PM • 28087 views
The sowing season has started in Ukraine

As of the end of February, farmers in four regions of Ukraine started sowing 22. 3 thou hectares of spring wheat, barley and peas.

Economy • February 29, 03:35 PM • 59994 views
The Air Alert app has been updated, but ballistics fly very fast, so it's important to look at all sources, - Ihnat

Ukraine's Air Force has updated its air raid alert app with a new secure algorithm, but warns that due to the threat of ballistic missiles, people must rely on multiple sources of alerts to protect themselves.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:59 AM • 25806 views
MPs from Groysman's party demand to improve assistance to servicemen: details

Deputies in Vinnytsia are demanding additional payments from the city budget for Vinnytsia residents who have joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:52 AM • 362405 views
In Vinnytsia, a lyceum damaged by a missile strike in 2022 was repaired "on paper"

It was reported that a lyceum damaged by a rocket attack in Vinnytsia in 2022 had been repaired, but an investigation revealed that no repairs had actually been made.

Society • February 28, 08:25 AM • 390945 views
162 thousand packages of seeds for families: the annual Sowing Seeds charity event has started

The annual Sowing Seeds charity event was launched.

Society • February 27, 01:25 PM • 33062 views
More than 100 fires occurred in Ukraine in a day: rescuers urged Ukrainians not to set fire to dry grass

Rescuers reported that more than 100 fires occurred in one day in different regions of Ukraine and called on citizens to refrain from burning dry grass as the main cause of fires, for which they face fines.

Society • February 27, 11:21 AM • 34897 views
In the Mykolaiv region, the head of Ukrtransbezpeka was exposed for systematic extortions from carriers

In Mykolaiv region, law enforcement officers exposed the head of Ukrtransbezpeka for systematically taking bribes from carriers in the amount of at least UAH 50,000 per day.

Crimes and emergencies • February 27, 09:24 AM • 25278 views
Life can depend on knowledge: MHP-Hromadі has joined the arrangement of safety classes in Ukrainian schools

The MHP-Hromadі Charitable Foundation helps to equip safety classes in schools. These classes are equipped with, among other things, mannequins for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, critical bleeding simulators, turnstiles and first aid kits.

Society • February 27, 07:35 AM • 27640 views
List of intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine with 4 new elements

The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy has added 4 new elements to the National List of Elements of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine, including the traditions of cooking porridge and grout, as well as the coffee and dance traditions of the Crimean Tatars.

Culture • February 27, 01:34 AM • 24430 views
Vinnytsia region: SBU dismantles large-scale scheme of embezzlement of funds for military

In Vinnytsia, law enforcement officers dismantled a large-scale scheme of embezzlement of public funds intended for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine through overpriced contracts for the supply of military equipment worth over UAH 4 million.

Crimes and emergencies • February 26, 03:45 PM • 24604 views
Dry weather will prevail at the beginning of the week - forecasters

At the beginning of next week, the weather in Ukraine will be mostly dry, with light rain expected only on February 26 in the western, northern and Vinnytsia regions, and temperatures rising to 16°C in some places.

Society • February 25, 09:27 AM • 26549 views
Air Force reports detection of drones in Vinnytsia and Poltava regions

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the discovery of Iranian-made Shahed drones in Vinnytsia and Poltava regions.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 02:39 AM • 37039 views
Air Force spotted a change in Shahedd movement in the regions

Ukraine's Air Force reported that Iranian-made Shaheda drones targeting areas in central Ukraine were spotted flying toward the northern and northeastern regions.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 02:13 AM • 37741 views
Light rains and warming are forecast for Ukraine on February 25

Light rains are expected in the western and northern regions of Ukraine on February 25, while in some central and eastern regions the temperature may rise to 14 degrees Celsius.

Society • February 24, 03:46 PM • 58421 views
Ukraine has survived: two years ago, Russia launched a full-scale war against our country

On the morning of February 24, 2022, some Ukrainians woke up to shots and the roar of tanks, others to explosions and air raid sirens, and others were woken up by calls and messages: war had broken out.

Society • February 24, 03:53 AM • 109647 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 • 233225 views
A stadium, so a stadium: why Groysman's associates gave half a million hryvnias from the community budget to their "own" NGO

An NGO close to the party of former Prime Minister Groysman received more than half a million hryvnias from the Vinnytsia city budget to organize a futsal competition, despite recent scandals involving the misuse of community funds.

Politics • February 22, 01:00 PM • 21940 views
Media: Schools and kindergartens buy food at clearly inflated prices in region controlled by Groysman's allies

Educational institutions in Vinnytsia region controlled by Groysman's party regularly buy products at clearly inflated prices, such as eggs, sugar, salt, milk, and breadcrumbs.

Politics • February 21, 10:59 AM • 25825 views
SBU dismantles five more conscription evasion schemes: detainees from Poltava region

Law enforcement officers uncovered five more schemes that helped men evade conscription and illegally leave Ukraine, detaining the organizers in different regions.

Crimes and emergencies • February 21, 10:28 AM • 27635 views