Khmelnytskyi received the highest award of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe - the Europe Prize. The award ceremony took place as part of the celebration of the Day of the City of Khmelnytskyi.

“The main event was the solemn presentation of the highest award of the Council of Europe - Europe Prize. It is not just a prestige at the world level, it is a sign of high quality, which demonstrates that we are moving in the right direction. I always tell everyone - this is an award for everyone in our community. Because only together can we affirm European values in Khmelnytskyi, improve the quality of life of citizens, provide services, etc. " - said Khmelnytskyi Mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn.