Ксенія Калініченко

A Bloody Family Gathering: In Svalyava, a Transcarpathian Man Stabbed a Relative from the Czech Republic Twice in the Chest

A family gathering turned into a bloody massacre. The 54-year-old host attacked a 67-year-old foreigner with a knife—the attacker’s sister managed to stop the murder. In Svalyava, Mukachevo District, a family visit nearly ended in the death of a foreign guest. On November 2, a 67-year-old citizen of the Czech

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Martial law and mobilization have been extended for another 90 days: The Verkhovna Rada has passed a resolution extending them until the end of January 2027

Parliament voted 293 in favor of the President of Ukraine’s proposal to extend the special legal regime and general mobilization for another three months. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved another extension of martial law and general mobilization. According to the approved decision, the special period in the country will

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A Triumph on the Lviv Stage: Young Dancers from the “Suzirya” Ensemble in Mukachevo Captivated the Audience at the All-Ukrainian Festival

Students from the Mukachevo Center for Children’s and Youth Creativity won three prizes among more than 1,200 participants at the “Mystetska Taistra” festival and competition in Lviv. The talented youth of Transcarpathia continue to make a big splash on the national cultural scene. The “Suzirya” Folk Art Choreographic Ensemble of

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Deadly Riding Without a License: Five Child Motorcyclists Have Died in Accidents in Zakarpattia Since the Start of the Year

Over the past 9 months, more than 30 criminal cases have been opened due to accidents involving teenagers. The prosecutor’s office and law enforcement agencies are stepping up raids and will hold parents accountable for purchasing motor vehicles for their children. Alarming statistics on teenage traffic injuries have forced law

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To clear debris and respond to emergencies: an excavator and a tractor-trailer have been added to the Transcarpathian rescue fleet

The regional State Emergency Service units received two new pieces of specialized equipment with support from the European Union as part of a cross-border cooperation program with Romania. The material and technical resources of Transcarpathian rescue workers have received another significant boost. Units of the Main Directorate of the State

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Palanok Castle in Mukachevo: a legendary fortress overlooking the Latorica River

The Palanok Castle in Mukachevo is not just a symbol of Transcarpathia, but one of Ukraine’s most impressive and best-preserved historical and architectural landmarks. Perched on a 68-meter-high volcanic hill, this impregnable fortress controlled important trade routes for centuries and withstood numerous dramatic sieges. Historical Background: Centuries of Struggle and

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Shipit Waterfall: A Fairytale Gem of the Borzhava Highlands

Shypit is one of the most famous, enchanting, and popular waterfalls not only in Transcarpathia but in all of Ukraine. It is located on the northern slopes of the Polonyna Borzhava mountain range, near the village of Pylypets (Khust District), in a deep gorge of the Shipit River, a tributary

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