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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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"Ukrzaliznytsia" launches new routes for September: Chop-Kremenchuk and Yasinya-Kropyvnytskyi

"Ukrzaliznytsia" announced new routes for September: Chop-Kremenchuk and Yasinya-Kropyvnytskyi. This became possible due to optimization of operations and the use of existing trains.

Society • August 16, 05:56 AM • 8350 views
Three carriages of the passenger train Zaporizhzhia – Solotvyno derailed in Zakarpattia: preliminary cause named

Three carriages of passenger train No. 39/40 Zaporizhzhia – Solotvyno derailed in Zakarpattia. There are no casualties, the preliminary cause is a "buckling" of the rail due to anomalous heat.

Crimes and emergencies • August 15, 01:54 PM • 5253 views
105 clashes occurred at the front, the enemy used 1673 kamikaze drones - General Staff

The General Staff reported 105 combat engagements at the front. Russian troops carried out 60 airstrikes, dropped 110 guided bombs, and used 1673 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 07:48 PM • 5618 views
5G tested in Kharkiv and Borodianka - Ministry of Digital Transformation

The government has expanded the list of settlements for pilot 5G implementation: Kharkiv and Borodianka will join.

Society • August 14, 02:01 PM • 5220 views
Two 14-year-old boys found dead in Lviv: police investigating circumstances

Two 14-year-old boys were found dead in a private house in Lviv. Police are investigating the incident as an accident, and examinations have been ordered.

Society • August 14, 11:26 AM • 4939 views
Amid the hype, another train from Lviv to the Carpathians is launched in August: what's the schedule

Ukrzaliznytsia appoints an additional Lviv – Vorokhta train in August. It will run through Ivano-Frankivsk, Yaremche, Tatariv-Bukovel.

Society • August 14, 11:09 AM • 3384 views
Ukrainian-Polish exhumation works in Lviv: 1939 soldiers' burial discovered

Ukrainian-Polish exhumation works, which began on August 4, are ongoing in Lviv. A burial pit with soldiers who died in 1939 has already been discovered.

Society • August 14, 10:29 AM • 9959 views
Fraudsters exposed: promised to change article for 5.6 million UAH to detainee for smugglingPhoto

Two fraudsters demanded 5. 6 million UAH for changing the article for a suspect in drug smuggling. They were detained while receiving the funds.

Crimes and emergencies • August 14, 10:25 AM • 3096 views
Ukrzaliznytsia will schedule three additional services to Lviv and Vinnytsia in the second half of August

Ukrzaliznytsia is scheduling three additional services between Kyiv and Lviv, as well as Kyiv and Vinnytsia, in the second half of August. This became possible due to more efficient use of carriages.

Society • August 13, 02:50 PM • 4111 views
The recreated mosaic by Alla Horska, "Boryviter," has been brought to LvivPhoto

The reconstructed mosaic by Alla Horska, "Boryviter," was presented in Lviv's Rynok Square. The installation will remain there until August 17, then embark on a tour of Ukrainian cities.

Society • August 13, 02:28 PM • 5559 views
"Chinese Hello" in Lviv fined 48,000 hryvnias after mass poisoning

The restaurant "Chinese Hello" in Lviv was fined 48,000 hryvnias. The reason was violations of hygiene standards after mass poisoning of visitors.

Society • August 12, 11:30 AM • 3171 views
Cool nights and moderate heat without heavy precipitation: what weather awaits Ukrainians this weekPhoto

In the coming days, clear weather without intense precipitation will prevail in Ukraine. Night temperatures will range from 10-15 degrees, and daytime highs will not exceed 22-27°.

Weather and environment • August 12, 10:27 AM • 3281 views
Fire broke out in a nursing home near LvivPhoto

A nursing home is on fire in Briukhovychi, near Lviv. SES units are working at the scene.

Crimes and emergencies • August 11, 08:22 AM • 4184 views
Ukrainians are massively going bankrupt: the number of applications increased by a third in the first half of 2025Photo

The number of Ukrainians who declared themselves bankrupt increased by 33% in the first half of 2025. Over the past five years, more than 2.9 thousand citizens have gone bankrupt.

Society • August 11, 06:21 AM • 4667 views
Armed man took hostages in Lviv supermarket "Arsen"

In the Lviv supermarket "Arsen", a man threatened with a knife, which was mistaken for a pistol. Police detained a serviceman in a state of alcoholic intoxication.

Crimes and emergencies • August 10, 04:48 PM • 14514 views
Situation at the front: the enemy suffers devastating losses in the Pokrovsk direction - General Staff

Since the beginning of August 9, 118 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The occupiers launched two missile strikes, 56 air strikes, and used 1670 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 07:59 PM • 10236 views
Death of a mobilized ethnic Hungarian in Zakarpattia: SBI refutes claims of refusal to investigate the case

The SBI is investigating the death of Josyp Shebeshten, a mobilized ethnic Hungarian who died in a hospital in Zakarpattia. The Bureau refutes information about refusing to investigate, stating that such claims are manipulative.

Society • August 7, 12:51 PM • 3668 views
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New build market in Ukraine in 2025: how the war changed the construction map

In 2025, Ukraine's new build market is recovering unevenly: western and central regions show growth, while frontline areas are stagnating. The expert advises investing in undervalued Kyiv and Odesa, as well as in Volyn and Ternopil regions.

Economy • August 7, 09:40 AM • 99120 views
No contact with meltwater: how to properly store fish products in the heat, experts advise

The State Food and Consumer Service reminds about the importance of observing temperature regimes when storing fish products in summer. Frozen fish should be stored at a temperature not higher than -18 °C, and fresh fish – close to the melting point of ice, avoiding contact with meltwater.

Health • August 5, 02:51 PM • 2955 views
Large-scale fire at Lviv's "Vlasta" hotel: the cause has been revealed

The fire at Lviv's "Vlasta" hotel was caused by an electric scooter battery explosion, covering 300 square meters.

Society • August 5, 08:20 AM • 7232 views
Fire extinguished in a hotel in Lviv: 11 people rescuedPhoto

In Lviv, firefighters extinguished a fire in a hotel, evacuating 11 people. Six were hospitalized, and the causes of the fire are being investigated.

Society • August 4, 12:04 PM • 4443 views
Six people hospitalized after explosion and fire at a hotel in LvivPhoto

In Lviv, six people, including two children, were hospitalized from the "Vlasta" hotel after a fire and explosion. One man sustained severe burns, and the causes of the ignition and explosion are being investigated.

Society • August 4, 10:57 AM • 4843 views
Hotel on fire in Lviv: 15 people evacuatedPhotoVideo

On August 4, a fire broke out at the "Vlasta" hotel on Kleparivska Street, 30, in Lviv. The fire started on the 9th floor, and rescuers evacuated 15 people.

Society • August 4, 10:16 AM • 3438 views
Became a father for the fourth time: Serhiy Prytula shared a touching photo with his newborn sonPhoto

Serhiy Prytula and Kateryna Sopelnyk became parents to a son, Mark. The child was born on August 1, on the day of mourning for those killed in Kyiv as a result of the Russian attack.

Society • August 4, 09:23 AM • 89418 views
In Lviv, a Ukrainian-Polish expedition began search and exhumation workPhoto

A Ukrainian-Polish expedition has begun search and exhumation work in Lviv. They will last approximately until August 30 and aim to rebury the remains of Polish Army soldiers who died in 1939.

Society • August 4, 08:21 AM • 3894 views
Poland expects new exhumation works in the Lviv region starting Monday

Poland expects exhumation works to begin in the Zboiska district of Lviv on August 4. Decisions are also expected regarding a bilateral agreement on minority education and the status of schools with Polish as the language of instruction.

Society • August 2, 09:12 AM • 6178 views
KLR Bus terminals change the quality and culture of bus transportation - Khorkavyi

The KLR Bus terminal in Khmelnytskyi has been certified and meets EU and Ukrainian requirements. The company has invested over UAH 40 million and plans to expand to Lviv and Przemyśl.

Economy • August 1, 10:21 AM • 6487 views
Diia.Signature will only be needed when buying tickets for three trains: Ukrzaliznytsia revealed details

Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing verification via Diia. Signature for purchasing tickets for three domestic routes starting August 1. This will help prevent speculation, but tickets are also available at separate ticket offices for passengers without new passports.

Society • July 31, 07:35 PM • 4716 views
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Primary vs. secondary market: how the real estate market in Ukraine changed in 2025Photo

The real estate market in Ukraine is gradually recovering after the shock of the first years of the war, demonstrating stable price growth. The primary market is outpacing the secondary in terms of growth rate, and Ukrainians are considering real estate as a tool for capital preservation.

Publications • July 29, 11:49 AM • 185847 views
Large-scale abuses in Khmelnytskyi and Bukovyna amounting to tens of millions: Kravchenko announced 11 searches and 23 suspicions

Large-scale abuse schemes have been uncovered in Khmelnytskyi and Bukovyna, causing over UAH 33 million in damages to the state budget and revealing undeclared assets worth over UAH 30 million. In total, 11 searches were conducted and 23 suspicions were announced against officials.

Crimes and emergencies • July 28, 03:30 PM • 3285 views