Катерина Сітак

Integrity as a Fundamental Principle of Corruption Prevention in Local Government and State Authorities

A modern anti-corruption strategy requires shifting the focus from a purely criminal-law-based response to the creation of effective prevention mechanisms. Key elements of such a system include the institutionalization of integrity, the implementation of good governance principles, and the transformation of the management culture. In an interview with the media

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Working During the War, International Grants, and the Rehabilitation of Soldiers: An In-Depth Interview with Andriy Sheketa

Journalists from the regional media outlet “Zakarpats’kyi Visnyk” visited the Zakarpattia Regional Council to speak with Andriy Sheketa, the First Deputy Chairman of the Regional Council. During the conversation, they addressed the most important issues that are currently having a direct impact on daily life, security, and the economy of

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Is Uzhhorod Overcrowded? What Residents and Visitors Say About the Pressure on the City

In recent years, Uzhhorod has experienced a significant increase in population. Journalists from “Zakarpatskyi Visnyk” conducted a street survey to find out whether city residents and internally displaced persons consider the regional capital to be overcrowded and what major problems they face on a daily basis. Infrastructure Can’t Handle the

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Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables at Uzhhorod Markets: An Analysis of Prices, Demand, and Buyer Sentiment

With the onset of the summer season, the stalls at the regional center’s main marketplaces—in particular, the P’yany Bazaar and the Central Market—have been filled with fresh agricultural produce, both locally grown and imported. Journalists from the publication “Zakarpats’kyi Visnyk” monitored prices and interviewed market visitors and vendors. The report

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What do Transcarpathians think about the latest changes in the government? A survey by “Zakarpats’kyi Visnyk”

Staff reshuffles and government decisions always spark lively discussion among citizens. Our film crew took to the streets to find out how people view the latest changes in the government and what they expect from the newly appointed officials. Opinions were divided, ranging from cautious optimism to critical and skeptical

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