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ImportantSocietyPower cuts in Kyiv: queues are gone, every address now has its own schedule
DTEK has scrapped the queues and sub-queues for Kyivans. Here is where to check the personal schedule for your building and why it can change during the day.
Politics · ExplainerKMDA and the Kyiv City Council: who is responsible for what and how Kyivans can influence city decisions
We explain the difference between the Kyiv City Council and the KMDA, who approves the budget and tariffs, and where to turn to be heard.
EconomyFares in Kyiv: how much a trip costs and what discounts frequent passengers get
What is known about the cost of travel on Kyiv's municipal transport: a single trip, discounts for frequent passengers and the 90-minute ticket.
ImportantSocietyKyiv's heating season has started: who gets heat first and when to expect it in flats
Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced the start of the heating season. Heat is being supplied in stages: hospitals, schools and kindergartens first, with no date yet for homes.
Economy · GuideHow to save on electricity and heating in winter: eight tips that really work
Simple steps to cut electricity and heating costs in winter: from radiator thermostats to the right way to run appliances.
CrimeA man with a block of TNT in his pocket detained in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district
Police reported the detention of a 38-year-old Kyivan who was walking around the city with an explosive object. What is known and how to act if you find a suspicious object.
Society · GuidePoints of Invincibility in Kyiv: how to find the nearest one and what you can get there
We explain where to find the current map of Points of Invincibility in Kyiv: in the Diia and Kyiv Digital apps and on the KMDA portal, and what to bring.
Crime“Your money is in danger”: how fraudsters in Kyiv pose as police and the SBU
Fraudsters scare people with invented cases and ask them to transfer funds to a “safe account”. How to recognise the deception.
Society · GuideThe metro as a shelter: how Kyiv metro stations work during an air raid alert
Underground stations of the Kyiv metro keep running during an alert. A reminder of the rules for entering the shelter, which stations close and what not to bring.
Society · GuideHow to prepare your flat for winter: seven things to do before the first frosts
Practical tips for Kyivans before winter: how to insulate windows, prepare for power and heat outages and heat your home safely.
Society · GuideA Kyivan's go bag: what to pack to be ready for the shelter in a few minutes
A checklist for a go bag: documents, medicines, water, chargers and warm clothes. How to pack it so it is not too heavy.
CrimeA man who, according to police, grew cannabis in flats detained in Kyiv
Police reported exposing a drug dealer: according to them, he set up mini plantations in flats and earned up to 100,000 hryvnias a month.
Crime · GuideWhat to do if fraudsters have deceived you: a step-by-step guide for the first hours
A clear sequence of actions for those who gave money or data to fraudsters: how to block a card, where to report and how to preserve evidence.
CrimePolice report the detention of a suspect in organising clashes during a protest in Teremky
After clashes in Teremky during a protest against tree felling, police detained a 24-year-old man. The sides differ in their accounts.
CrimeRobbery in a stairwell on Sobornosti Avenue: what police said
A man in a Kyiv apartment block took money from a young man and then threatened him with a weapon. What is known, and how to behave during an attack.
Politics · GuideHow to submit an electronic petition to Kyiv's city authorities: a step-by-step guide
What an electronic petition is, how it differs from an appeal, and how to word it so that the city authorities consider it.
CrimeA phone from a car during an alert: man detained in Kyiv for theft
According to media, a man broke the lock of a parked car and stole a phone while people were sheltering from shelling. What the law provides and how to protect your car.
Politics · GuideParticipatory budget: how to propose a project for your district and vote for it
Kyivans can direct part of the city budget to their own ideas. We explain how the participatory budget works and how to submit a project.
CrimeTheft of 93,000 hryvnias from a tobacco kiosk: two suspects detained in Kyiv
Police reported the detention of two men served a notice of suspicion of theft under Part 4 of Article 185 of the Criminal Code. What this means and what penalty the law provides.
CrimeAttack on a DJ in Kyiv: police detain three suspects in a robbery
Law enforcement reported the detention of three people who, according to investigators, beat, wounded and robbed a 26-year-old DJ. They face up to 15 years.
CrimeTwo pawnshops robbed within an hour: a 23-year-old suspect detained in Kyiv
According to media, a man robbed two pawnshop outlets within an hour. What is known about the case and how pawnshops protect themselves against attacks.
Politics · ExplainerMilitary administrations: how they differ from the city council and the KMDA
What military administrations are, when they are created and which issues they handle for the duration of martial law.
Politics · ExplainerPublic hearings: what they are and how to take part
How residents can speak out publicly on city decisions and why it is worth attending public hearings.
Crime · GuideFake summonses and threats of a “criminal case”: how fraudsters operate in Kyiv and how to tell the deception
Fraudsters send messages on behalf of a military enlistment office or the police demanding payment of a “fine”. How to recognise a fake and where to verify information.
Politics · GuideHow to appeal to a city council deputy: reception hours and a written appeal
A deputy is obliged to consider voters' appeals. We explain how to sign up for a reception, write a letter and what to expect in reply.
Crime · GuideSafety in Kyiv in the evening: whom to call, how to get home and what to carry
A practical guide for Kyivans: the difference between 102 and 112, how to act during an attack or an alert and which apps can help.