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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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Man falls out of crowded bus in Lviv, sustains severe head injuries

On September 25, an elderly man fell out of a bus on route No. 84 on Varshavska Street in Lviv, sustaining severe head injuries. The injured man was hospitalized in the intensive care unit of St. Panteleimon Hospital in critical condition.

Society • September 25, 08:23 AM • 3241 views
Power outage on the railway due to enemy shelling: delays of several trains reach 5 hours

During the night, shelling caused power outages on four railway sections and damaged infrastructure. Train delays were recorded, including three services from Odesa for more than 5 hours.

Society • September 25, 05:22 AM • 53152 views
Lviv to get Defenders' Memorial at Holoskiv Cemetery - SadovyiPhoto

The mayor of Lviv announced the creation of the Defenders' Memorial at Holoskiv Cemetery. It will feature 278 burials in a unified style, with an area for commemorative events, an information center, and a bell tower.

Society • September 23, 04:24 PM • 2694 views
14 trains delayed after night attack by Russia, one for over 5 hours - Ukrzaliznytsia

As a result of Russia's night attack and damage to infrastructure, 14 Ukrzaliznytsia trains are delayed. Among them, train No. 749/750 Kyiv-Pas.-Vienna Main is delayed by more than 5 hours, and train No. 9/10 Budapest-Keleti-Kyiv-Pas. - by more than an hour.

Society • September 23, 09:32 AM • 7188 views
Ukrzaliznytsia warned of train delays due to enemy shelling damaging infrastructure: details

Due to damage to railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad Oblast as a result of enemy shelling, several trains are running late. This applies to routes No. 54 Odesa - Dnipro, No. 254 Odesa - Kryvyi Rih, No. 51 Odesa - Zaporizhzhia, No. 128 Lviv - Zaporizhzhia, and No. 92 Odesa - Kramatorsk.

Society • September 23, 04:42 AM • 5983 views
General Staff on the front situation: 143 combat engagements took place, the enemy launched over 2,000 kamikaze drones

Over the past day, 143 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 45 air strikes, and carried out 3,454 shellings, involving 2,185 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • September 22, 07:50 PM • 3078 views
Girl beaten in Lviv caught on video: police identified attackersVideo

Lviv police identified two 17-year-old girls who beat an 18-year-old on Lincoln Street on September 21. A criminal case has been opened on the fact of intentional minor bodily harm.

Society • September 22, 02:33 PM • 13734 views
Favbet Tech supports the main technology event of the year, IT Arena 2025 in Lviv: What to expect from the event?

IT Arena 2025, which will take place on September 26–28 at "Arena Lviv," will gather over 6,000 participants from nearly 40 countries. The event, partnered by Favbet Tech, will present new solutions, startups, and discuss trends on five stages, including the new Defense stage.

Society • September 22, 02:07 PM • 2700 views
In Lviv, a college lecturer organized a scheme to evade mobilization for UAH 12,000Photo

A lecturer at a vocational college of one of Lviv's universities organized a scheme to receive bribes from applicants of mobilization age. For UAH 12,000 from each, he promised to influence officials to enroll them in full-time education, which provided a deferral from mobilization.

Crimes and emergencies • September 22, 10:21 AM • 3858 views
Specialized prosecutors exposed 46 individuals in mobilization fraud schemes totaling 8 million hryvnias

Ukrainian prosecutors have exposed 46 individuals in mobilization-related crimes over the past two weeks. The total amount of bribes reached almost 8 million hryvnias.

Crimes and emergencies • September 22, 07:53 AM • 6143 views
Underwater drone TOLOKA presented in Lviv: what is known

A new model of the underwater drone TOLOKA was presented at the Defense Tech Valley investment summit in Lviv. This event brought together more than 5,000 participants from 40 countries to discuss and demonstrate defense innovations.

Technologies • September 19, 03:25 PM • 3558 views
An accident with casualties occurred near Lviv, traffic on the Lviv - Krakovets road is blocked

Traffic on the M-10 Lviv — Krakovets highway is blocked due to an accident with casualties. Law enforcement officers ask to take this information into account when planning a route.

Crimes and emergencies • September 19, 12:57 PM • 3255 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia" restored power supply to the damaged section after the shelling

Four trains are running with delays of more than an hour; train No. 32 Przemyśl - Zaporizhzhia will only run to Dnipro.

Society • September 18, 03:57 PM • 8415 views
In Lviv, the court extended the arrest of Vyacheslav Zinchenko, suspected of murdering Iryna Farion

In Lviv, the court extended the pre-trial detention of Vyacheslav Zinchenko, suspected of murdering Iryna Farion, until November 21 inclusive. The man faces life imprisonment for murder motivated by national intolerance.

Crimes and emergencies • September 18, 01:38 PM • 3705 views
Is there a conflict between the HUR and the President's Office: the answer of military intelligence

Information about a conflict between the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Office of the President of Ukraine is not true. It was spread by Telegram channels to create a false impression of internal political tension.

Society • September 18, 12:39 PM • 6034 views
Rada appealed to the President regarding the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine to Andriy Parubiy

The Verkhovna Rada supported the request to the President regarding the posthumous awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine to Andriy Parubiy. A petition for this gained more than 25,000 votes after former Verkhovna Rada chairman Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in Lviv on August 30, 2025.

Society • September 18, 08:01 AM • 2915 views
Night shelling of Poltava region caused delays in passenger trains: UZ named the routes

Due to the night shelling of Poltava region and power outages in several sections, passenger train traffic was delayed. The damage has now been localized, power has been supplied, and trains will move on their own.

Society • September 18, 04:20 AM • 7279 views
Wiretapping in Lviv Mayor Sadovyi's office: SBU launched criminal proceedings

The device will be seized and sent for examination, the pre-trial investigation is ongoing.

Society • September 17, 05:46 PM • 54008 views
Due to the morning attack on the railway, dozens of trains are delayed for a period ranging from several minutes to several hours.

As a result of the Russian strike on railway infrastructure, a number of Ukrzaliznytsia passenger services are delayed. Some trains are delayed by more than eight hours.

Society • September 17, 02:56 PM • 7542 views
Ukrainian Football Cup: schedule of 1/16 final matches

The 1/16 final of the Ukrainian Cup begins on September 17, with 4 participants of European cups joining. UNN publishes the match schedule and information about broadcasts.

Sports • September 17, 12:21 PM • 46567 views
Due to the Russian attack on the railway, there are still delays and changes in train traffic: what travelers need to know

As a result of Russia's night attack on the railway infrastructure, power supply to the network is being restored. A number of trains are running with delays, routes have been changed to minimize waiting times.

Society • September 17, 10:19 AM • 8623 views
Massive Russian attack causes train delays in two directions: details

Due to Russia's massive attack on substations on September 17, passenger trains in the Odesa and Dnipro directions will run with delays. 20 reserve locomotives have been deployed, and some routes are running on altered paths.

Society • September 17, 04:35 AM • 4583 views
Russian troops attacked railway infrastructure: possible train delays

Russian troops launched a complex attack on Ukraine's railway infrastructure on the night of September 17. Due to power outages, delays are possible for trains in the Dnipro direction, including Lviv – Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv – Kryvyi Rih services.

Society • September 17, 12:28 AM • 5335 views
Project Re:start: VR Rehabilitation Spaces Already Operating in 5 Ukrainian CitiesPhoto

The Re:start project, initiated by the Horno Charitable Foundation and Favbet Foundation, uses VR technologies and games for the physical recovery of military personnel. Five VR spaces have already been opened in medical institutions across Ukraine, where soldiers report reduced pain and improved concentration after sessions.

Society • September 16, 03:09 PM • 4299 views
In Lviv, doctors removed a 12-centimeter worm from a patient's eye, which entered the body after a mosquito bite.

Ophthalmic surgeons from Lviv successfully removed a 12-centimeter helminth from the eye of a 60-year-old patient. The parasite entered the body through a mosquito bite, which is the fourth case of dirofilariasis in the Lviv region this year.

Society • September 16, 01:22 PM • 3927 views
SBU intensifies checks in Lviv: what awaits residents and guests of the city on September 16-18

The Security Service of Ukraine will conduct large-scale inspections in Lviv from September 16 to 18, involving other law enforcement agencies. The purpose of the measures is to prevent sabotage and increase the safety of citizens in the context of Russian aggression.

Society • September 16, 07:41 AM • 3294 views
In Lviv or Krakow: Ukrainian air defenders can share experience with Polish colleagues in any country - Ihnat

Ukrainian military personnel are ready to conduct training for partners, including in Poland and Ukraine, to share their acquired combat experience. The head of the Air Force communications department, Yuriy Ihnat, noted that the location of the training is not critical.

Politics • September 15, 02:33 PM • 4478 views
Svyrydenko discussed veteran rehabilitation with Prince HarryPhoto

Yuliia Svyrydenko and Prince Harry discussed the rehabilitation of Ukrainian veterans. The Prince was also shown the consequences of an Iskander missile hitting the government building.

Society • September 13, 07:30 AM • 5391 views
British Prince Harry visited the site of a Russian attack in Kyiv — TkachenkoPhoto

British Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, visited Kyiv and familiarized himself with the consequences of Russian shelling. Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko, reported that 137 Kyiv residents, including 12 children, died as a result of Russian terror.

Society • September 12, 09:08 PM • 7319 views
Investing in human capital: how international companies train Ukrainian doctors

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has identified priority medical areas for investment, including rehabilitation and mental health. Public-private partnerships and international companies are actively contributing to the development of medicine in Ukraine.

Economy • September 12, 05:22 PM • 80330 views