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Sienkevych has criticised the work of the water utility staff: «I’d like to see more professionalism and less advice»
The Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, has criticised the work of staff at the municipal utility company «Mykolaivvodokanal», citing poor-quality repairs, the constant reopening of potholes in the streets, and a failure to maintain the area after work has been carried out.
12:03, 12 May, 2026 -
A traditional mile race was held in Mykolaiv
On 6 May, the 46th annual «Mykolaiv Mile — 1,609 m» took place in Mykolaiv, dedicated to the memory of Viktor Dobrovolskyi, Honoured Coach of Ukraine.
19:00, 7 May, 2026 -
The first sailing competition of the year took place in Mykolaiv
From 30 April to 3 May, the regional yacht club hosted the annual all-Ukrainian «Sails of Mykolaiv» youth sailing competition. These were the first all-Ukrainian regattas of the year, and Mykolaiv had the honour of hosting them.
20:35, 4 May, 2026 -
City councillors closed just one nursery in Mykolaiv: proposals to close the other two were rejected
Following discussions, members of the Mykolaiv City Council voted to close just one nursery school — No. 138 on Oleh Kravets Street in Balabanivka. The votes on the other two — Nos. 104 and 128 — failed to secure the required majority.
16:16, 30 April, 2026 -
Gale-force winds in Mykolaiv and the surrounding region: fallen trees, downed power lines and dust from sludge ponds
A Level I (yellow) hazard warning has been issued in Mykolaiv and the surrounding region due to stormy winds. Wind gusts are reaching 15–20 m/s. The bad weather has already caused trees to fall, damage to infrastructure and power cuts.
17:10, 26 April, 2026 -
Mykolaiv Zoo celebrates its 125th anniversary: how the war has affected the animals’ lives
On Sunday, 26 April, Mykolaiv Zoo celebrates its 125th anniversary. Despite the war, the zoo remains open, is looking after its animal collection and is gradually preparing for the new season.
12:00, 26 April, 2026 -
Mykolaiv in April: how the city awakens after the frosts and welcomes spring
With the arrival of spring, Mykolaiv is gradually returning to its usual bustling pace. Residents are spending more time outdoors, the parks are filling up with people, and the city is once again coming alive with activity.
20:20, 24 April, 2026 -
An exhibition in memory of the sculptor Inna Makushyna has opened at the Vereshchahin Museum in Mykolaiv
Yesterday, 22 April, the V. Vereshchahin Mykolaiv Regional Art Museum opened an exhibition in memory of the Mykolaiv-based sculptor Inna Makushyna, titled «Art Through Life», to mark her 85th birthday.
13:00, 23 April, 2026 -
«We heard an explosion — and the windows shattered»: how the people of Mykolaiv survived the night-time drone attack
On the night of 20 April, Russian forces attacked Mykolaiv using Shahed drones. The strike and falling debris damaged tram tracks and residential buildings, and caused a temporary power cut affecting some households.
14:20, 20 April, 2026 -
An exhibition by the artist Volodymyr Fedorchenko has opened in Mykolaiv
On 17 April, a solo exhibition and sale by the artist Volodymyr Fedorchenko — a member of the Mykolaiv branch of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine — opened in the Exhibition Hall of the Mykolaiv City Palace of Culture and Arts.
16:20, 19 April, 2026 -
The Mykolaiv Regional Council has asked the Cabinet of Ministers not to introduce VAT for small businesses
The Mykolaiv Regional Council has appealed to the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers regarding the introduction of VAT for small and medium-sized businesses with an annual turnover exceeding 4 million hryvnias. The councillors are calling for the simplified tax system without VAT to be retained, as failure to do so could lead to social unrest among the population and the bankruptcy of business owners.
14:46, 16 April, 2026 -
A Scottish artist is running art therapy painting workshops in Mykolaiv
James Strachan and Marina Gorbunova, co-authors of the Scottish mental health recovery project «Ukrainian Art Project» and co-founders of the «Inverclyde Ukrainian Club» in western Scotland, are currently visiting Mykolaiv. On 10, 11 and 14 April, they held masterclasses in oil painting for pupils at the Children’s Art School.
13:55, 15 April, 2026 -
Easter was celebrated in Mykolaiv: how the festivities unfolded in the city
On Sunday, 12 April, Easter was celebrated in Mykolaiv according to the Orthodox and Greek Catholic traditions.
12:20, 12 April, 2026 -
There are plans to renovate the skate park in Peremohy Park in Mykolaiv, but there is a lack of funding
There are plans to renovate the skate park in «Peremohy» Park in Mykolaiv, but there is currently insufficient funding for this.
15:09, 3 April, 2026 -
The area around the «Molodizhnyi» Community Centre has turned into a rubbish dump
The area around the «Molodizhnyi» Cultural Centre in Mykolaiv is in a state of neglect and has effectively been turned into an unauthorised rubbish dump.
10:20, 1 April, 2026 -
Mines to vines: how grapes are being planted on demined land in the Mykolaiv region
In the Radsadiv community in the Mykolaiv region, work has begun on the project «Roots of Peace: Mechanisation for Growth», which aims to restore agricultural potential in demined areas. The main focus is on planting vineyards as a symbol of new life and economic recovery.
10:05, 30 March, 2026 -
A McDonald’s has reopened in Mykolaiv after a four-year hiatus: here’s how it went
As the townspeople had been expecting, a McDonald's has officially opened in Mykolaiv.
11:52, 27 March, 2026 -
An exhibition featuring artists who have won the Shevchenko Prize has opened in Mykolaiv
On 24 March, the V.V. Vereshchagin Mykolaiv Regional Art Museum welcomed art lovers to the opening of the exhibition «Artists of Mykolaiv Region — Winners of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize of Ukraine», marking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of this state award in the field of culture.
13:27, 25 March, 2026 -
«Life like shards of glass»: a book about the war was presented in Mykolaiv
A presentation of Anna Polovenko's book «Life Like Shards of Glass» took place in Mykolaiv, in which the author shares her personal memories of life during the war.
9:54, 6 March, 2026 -
From art spaces to sports hubs: Mykolaiv schoolchildren received $25,000 for social projects
In Mykolaiv, teams of schoolchildren have been selected to receive funding for their own social projects in communities across the region. These initiatives are aimed at restoring public spaces and supporting young people and residents of settlements affected by the war.
9:17, 16 February, 2026