Historical photo: starting partnership with the city of Linz

29.09.2023

This year, Zaporizhzhia is commemorating several anniversaries of city twinning. It has been 70 years of cooperation with the Finnish city of Lahti and 50 years with Birmingham, UK. Furthermore, it was exactly 40 years ago that our city entered into a partnership agreement with the city of Linz, Austria. Mr. Yurii Rozhko, who was…

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Working with international partners to create better conditions in city hospitals

11.09.2023

The IOM Mission in Ukraine has generously donated 45 washing machines and 36 clothes dryers to hospitals in Zaporizhzhia. These household appliances will significantly improve conditions for patients in the city’s medical facilities, including maternity hospitals. The value of this donation is heightened as many internally displaced persons stay in hospitals for medical care immediately…

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Our sister city Oberhausen marks Ukraine’s Independence Day

24.08.2023

Today, on August 24, the city of Oberhausen stands in solidarity with us as we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day. In honor of this occasion, the Ukrainian flag is proudly displayed outside the City Hall in our sister city. We extend our sincere gratitude to the esteemed friends and partners in Oberhausen for their unwavering solidarity,…

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Young rowers in Zaporizhzhia continue their training with the equipment donated by German partners

16.08.2023

Athletes from the Zaporizhzhia youth rowing club received valuable sports equipment from German benefactors to support their training during wartime. The Akademischer Ruderbund (Academic Rowing Federation) donated 20 rowing boats to the “Lokomotyv” Youth Sports School based in Zaporizhzhia. The donation also included rowing simulators and a trailer for transporting the boats. Furthermore, the German…

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UN OCHA visited Zaporizhzhia to discuss further humanitarian cooperation

14.08.2023

Representatives from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) met with the City Development Institute of Zaporizhzhia to discuss a joint response to the city’s most urgent needs. Assistance for households affected by missile attacks, social housing solutions, and the reconstruction of shelters were the primary focus of the discussion. The meeting…

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Young people from Zaporizhzhia visited Magdeburg for two summer break weeks

07.08.2023

The International Youth Meeting Center Barleber See, located in Magdeburg, hosts an annual summer holiday camp for local young people. This summer, students from Zaporizhzhia joined their German peers upon the invitation of Lord Mayor Simone Borris. The youth meeting center is situated in the recreational area of Magdeburg, on the shores of Barleber See…

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