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Lviv

Cultural Capital of Ukraine
Lviv is a city located in the western part of Ukraine, in the Roztocze region. Lviv is the administrative center of the Lviv Oblast and Lviv Raion, as well as one of the main cultural centers of Ukraine. The population of Lviv is about 717,500 people as of a 2022 estimate. Founded in the mid-13th century, Lviv was named in honor of Lev I of Galicia, son of King Daniel. The city played an important role as a trade and cultural center, and its historical center remained undamaged after World War II. The city is one of the most visited by tourists in Ukraine.
1772
Becoming the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, the city received a new administrative status
1853
The opening of the first gas lantern in Ukraine marked the beginning of the modernization of urban lighting
1861
The establishment of the Halych Savings Bank contributed to the financial development of the region
1905
The opening of the first electric tram in Ukraine improved the city's transport system
1918
The proclamation of the West Ukrainian People's Republic with its center in Lviv became an important stage of national self-determination
1998
The historical center of the city was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing its cultural value
2001
The All-Ukrainian Population Census confirmed the city's status as one of the largest in Ukraine
2022
The city became an important humanitarian and logistics center for assisting Ukraine during the war
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Ukraine prepares to restore air connections: will domestic carriers be able to return

The authorities are preparing to reopen the skies, but without resolving aviation leasing issues, Ukrainian carriers may disappear. Their return should support the economy.

Publications • October 5, 10:48 AM • 39098 views
In Lviv, the remains of 113 Polish soldiers and 17 Wehrmacht servicemen were exhumedPhoto

The remains of military personnel killed in the battles of September 1939 were discovered at Holoskivske Cemetery. Tags, medallions, and personal belongings were also found.

Society • October 2, 09:17 PM • 7387 views
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has not received any notifications from foreign embassies about plans to leave Kyiv — Tykhyi

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has not received any notifications about foreign diplomatic missions relocating. The Guardian wrote about a possible evacuation to Lviv or Poland.

Politics • October 2, 07:16 PM • 13411 views
Embassies may be evacuated from Kyiv to Lviv or Poland — media report names the condition

Diplomats are developing plans to evacuate embassies in the event of Russian strikes on foreign missions. Kyiv is experiencing a sharp escalation in the enemy's attacks .

War in Ukraine • October 2, 06:30 PM • 15759 views
At the age of 100, Zenon Vrublevskyi, a veteran of the Galicia Division and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, has died

In Lviv, OUN figure and veteran of the Galicia Division and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army Zenon Vrublevskyi has died. He survived captivity, Soviet camps, and arrest.

Society • October 2, 09:45 AM • 4223 views
The Murder of Iryna Farion: Zinchenko Sentenced

The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Lviv found Viacheslav Zinchenko guilty of murdering Iryna Farion and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The court examined 30 volumes of the case file and held more than 80 hearings.

Society • October 1, 12:45 PM • 23798 views
The Murder of Iryna Farion — Court to Announce Verdict in Viacheslav Zinchenko Case Today

On October 1, a court in Lviv is scheduled to announce the verdict for Viacheslav Zinchenko in the case concerning the murder of Iryna Farion. He faces life imprisonment.

Crimes and emergencies • October 1, 06:00 AM • 4267 views
Russian attacks caused train delays in Ukraine on September 30Photo

Due to strikes on energy infrastructure, regions of Ukraine and Kyiv were left without electricity. Dozens of trains are delayed, some by more than 12 hours.

War in Ukraine • September 30, 10:35 AM • 5856 views
The Verkhovna Rada does not plan to relocate its work to Lviv – Stefanchuk

Ruslan Stefanchuk said that Parliament will work at 5 Hrushevskoho Street. Deputies should continue working in the shelter during air-raid alerts.

Politics • September 28, 02:47 PM • 20820 views
Russia's massive strike caused train delays, with some running more than 6 hours late

Due to Russia's air attack, trains are delayed, including services to Uzhhorod and Przemyśl. The longest delay exceeds 6 hours.

Society • September 24, 07:09 AM • 5717 views
Two men who registered 14 Starlink terminals for the Russian military were detained in LvivPhoto

Two Lviv residents registered Starlink terminals under the names of nominees for the Russian military. All illegally connected terminals were blocked.

War in Ukraine • September 22, 09:43 AM • 5152 views
Up to 11 hours delayed: which trains are running furthest behind schedule

The Zaporizhzhia–Przemyśl and Dnipro–Uzhhorod services are experiencing the longest delays—up to 11 hours. Ukrzaliznytsia warns that the timing is subject to change.

Society • September 22, 09:10 AM • 23193 views
He ran 4,200 km to draw attention to the war in Ukraine — in Lviv, a Swiss athlete completed a 60-day marathonPhotoVideo

Frédéric Splendor ran through 14 countries to support Ukraine and raise funds for humanitarian aid. In Lviv, he honored fallen defenders.

Society • September 21, 01:20 PM • 8898 views
Up to 16 hours of waiting: dozens of trains are running with delays amid Russian attacks

Ukrzaliznytsia reported delays of dozens of trains ranging from 20 minutes to 16 hours and 33 minutes amid Russian attacks. The Mykolaiv–Kyiv service is the most delayed.

Society • September 21, 09:00 AM • 29174 views
In Lviv, a man attempted to disrupt a religious service and attacked a priest

At a church in Lviv, a man attempted to disrupt a religious service and attacked a priest. He was detained and taken to a specialized facility.

Society • September 20, 11:59 AM • 4338 views
In Lviv, a 13-year-old boy suffered an electric shock after climbing onto a railway carriage for a selfiePhoto

A 13-year-old boy suffered an electric shock and fell from a railway carriage in Lviv. He was hospitalized with severe burns; there is no threat to his life.

Society • September 20, 11:39 AM • 5621 views
Russian attacks caused train delays of up to 14 hours

Russian shelling caused significant train delays, particularly in southern Ukraine. The Dnipro–Uzhhorod service is delayed by 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Society • September 20, 11:14 AM • 7564 views
The mayor of Lviv said that a "wiretap" had been found in his official carVideo

A device resembling a listening device was found in the official car of Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi. Law enforcement authorities have already been informed about the discovery.

Politics • September 18, 12:15 PM • 2855 views
Due to Russian shelling, a number of trains are delayed, with some services running almost 12 hours behind schedulePhoto

Due to Russian attacks on the railway, trains are running with delays. The longest delay is 11 hours and 39 minutes.

Society • September 18, 06:54 AM • 10784 views
Russian strike on the railway: the Berestyn railway station was damaged, and the Kyiv urban ring railway service has been restrictedVideo

Russian strikes damaged the Berestyn railway station and infrastructure in Kyiv. Some trains are delayed by up to eight hours or are being rerouted.

Society • September 17, 07:37 AM • 28953 views
Angelina Jolie arrived in Kharkiv with her son: what impressed the actress the mostPhoto

The famous actress visited Kharkiv with her 18-year-old son Knox, where she met with children and military personnel. Jolie also visited the Carpathians.

Society • September 16, 06:47 AM • 12019 views
In Lviv, the remains of 89 Polish and Wehrmacht servicemen were exhumedPhoto

The remains of 90 people were discovered at Lviv’s Holoskivske Cemetery, and 89 have already been exhumed. They include 7 Wehrmacht servicemen and 82 Polish soldiers.

Society • September 15, 08:45 PM • 4875 views
“Garbage, shouting, and overflowing bins”: Ukrainians are massively complaining about the behavior of Hasidic Jews in UmanVideo

After 52,000 Hasidic Jews arrived in Uman, Ukrainians reported garbage, overflowing bins, and the pilgrims’ loud behavior.

Society • September 12, 12:08 PM • 17214 views
A large-scale production of counterfeit cosmetics worth more than UAH 235 million was exposed in KharkivPhotoVideo

In Kharkiv and Lviv, authorities seized 130 tonnes of counterfeit cosmetics, raw materials and equipment. About 50 people were involved in the scheme.

Economy • September 11, 08:19 AM • 4596 views
Zelenskyy hinted at “retribution” against the Russian general who ordered the shelling of “Okhmatdyt”

In Saratov Oblast, General Nikolai Varpakhovich, who is suspected of ordering strikes on Lviv, Kryvyi Rih, and “Okhmatdyt,” was shot.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 06:50 PM • 12989 views
Angelina Jolie visited Poltava; the actress was spotted at one of the restaurantsVideo

Visitors to a restaurant in Poltava spotted Angelina Jolie and filmed her. This is her third visit to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.

Society • September 1, 02:33 PM • 69302 views
Ukrainian Football Cup: Round of 32 match schedule determinedPhoto

The Round of 32 matches of the Ukrainian Cup will take place on September 8–10, 16 and 17. "Nyva" will play "Dynamo," while "Vilkhivtsi" will face "Shakhtar."

Sports • September 1, 11:46 AM • 10925 views
The day that changed the world – exactly 87 years ago, World War II began

On September 1, 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, starting World War II. On September 17, the USSR joined the war.

News of the World • September 1, 04:44 AM • 10026 views
In Kyiv, a man was held in handcuffs for more than 8 hours at a TRC, beaten and tortured — Lubinets

The Ombudsman reported the alleged beating and torture of a man during mobilization measures in Kyiv. The State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation.

Society • August 29, 01:39 PM • 14500 views
In Lviv, an object resembling a grenade was found near a shopping mallPhoto

In Lviv, an object resembling a hand-held smoke grenade was discovered near a shopping center. Explosives experts removed it and sent it for examination.

Crimes and emergencies • August 28, 10:06 AM • 3873 views