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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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In the Lviv region, the parents of a two-year-old boy who died of exhaustion and alcohol poisoning will stand trial

The boy died of exhaustion and alcohol poisoning due to parental neglect. A social worker is suspected of negligence, and other children have been removed from the family.

Society • May 18, 12:04 PM • 4869 views
Maldera stated he will live in Ukraine while working with the national team

The new head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Andrea Maldera, will settle in Lviv with his wife. This is his own decision to support Ukraine and its national football team.

Society • May 18, 11:38 AM • 2984 views
Ukraine changes train routes following overnight Russian attack – what you need to know

Due to the shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region, the railway has adjusted train schedules and routes. Passengers will be transported with transfers to ensure safety and timely travel.

Society • May 18, 07:20 AM • 4445 views
In Lviv, a man opened fire near a playground and was detainedVideo

In Lviv, a 34-year-old man fired about ten shots into the air near children. Patrol officers detained the perpetrator; he faces up to seven years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • May 16, 12:08 PM • 6946 views
A passerby doused Lviv Mayor Sadovyi with an unknown liquid in the middle of Rynok Square - police

In Rynok Square, a 46-year-old Lviv resident doused Mayor Andriy Sadovyi with an unknown liquid. Police have opened criminal proceedings on the fact of hooliganism.

Society • May 15, 09:43 AM • 3457 views
Attempted smuggling of a batch of electric cars into UkrainePhoto

ESBU detectives have uncovered a scheme for importing electric cars from Georgia at undervalued prices. Law enforcement officers seized the vehicles and the carrier's transport vehicle.

Economy • May 14, 09:31 AM • 4767 views
Russia launched 23 strikes on Ukrzaliznytsia facilities in seven regions

The enemy attacked railway facilities in seven regions, damaging depots and locomotives. As a result of the shelling in Zdolbuniv, two of the company's employees were killed.

Society • May 13, 08:19 PM • 15826 views
Russian attack on western regions continues, number of casualties rises in Rivne regionVideo

In the Rivne region, three people were killed and six wounded due to the Russian attack. The enemy also launched a massive drone attack on the Lviv region and other western regions.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:18 PM • 4861 views
Russian propagandists spread fake news about a "hantavirus outbreak" among AFU servicemenPhoto

Russian propaganda spread a fake story about a hantavirus outbreak and losses in the Ukrainian army. Official sources refute these claims due to a lack of evidence.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 11:03 PM • 7224 views
In Lviv, a man armed with a knife took a 13-year-old girl hostage after seeing TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) officers

In Lviv, a 43-year-old man threatened a child with a knife following an encounter with the TCC. Police detained the attacker; the girl was not harmed during the incident.

Society • May 9, 08:55 PM • 65095 views
Outbreak of acute intestinal infection in a Lviv kindergarten: 8 people hospitalized, salmonellosis confirmed in 2 cases

An outbreak of intestinal infection was recorded in a Lviv kindergarten, with eight people hospitalized. The diagnosis of salmonellosis was laboratory-confirmed in two patients.

Society • May 7, 10:03 PM • 5158 views
Lviv hosted a half marathon for City Day, with nearly 5,000 participants joiningPhoto

The NewRun half marathon took place in Lviv, featuring distances up to 21 km and a symbolic run for veterans. During the event, funds were raised for the UNBROKEN Games competition.

Society • May 3, 10:29 AM • 12032 views
Sun Day, Pastry Chef Day, and Lviv Day – what holidays are celebrated on May 3Photo

May 3 marks World Press Freedom Day, Sun Day, and Pastry Chef Day. In Ukraine, Lviv City Day is celebrated, and those celebrating their name day are congratulated on their Angel Day.

Society • May 3, 07:10 AM • 84463 views
Police debunk reports of shooting near shopping center in Lviv

Information regarding a shooting near a shopping center in Lviv has not been confirmed. Police interviewed witnesses and found no casualties or breaches of public order.

Society • May 2, 10:43 PM • 4975 views
Major repairs of key international highways completed ahead of schedule – Prime Minister

On international highways, 7. 3 million square meters of pavement have been repaired, which constitutes 104% of the plan. By June, road restoration volumes are expected to increase to 10 million square meters.

Economy • May 1, 01:27 PM • 59662 views
Abductors of Dzhokhar Dudayev memorial plaque detained in Lviv

A plaque dedicated to Dzhokhar Dudayev was stolen in the center of Lviv, but the police have already detained those involved. The memorial sign will soon be returned to its place thanks to surveillance cameras.

Crimes and emergencies • May 1, 12:57 PM • 3138 views
Forced to work in an erotic salon. Two sisters detained in Lviv on suspicion of exploiting a minorPhoto

In Lviv, two sisters organized an erotic massage parlor where they exploited a minor. Police seized evidence and served the suspects with notices of suspicion.

Society • May 1, 09:27 AM • 10105 views
Andriy Parubiy Square to appear in the center of LvivVideo

Lviv City Council has decided to create a square named after Andriy Parubiy. It will split Vynnychenka Street in half, a move the head of the Regional Military Administration called a strange decision.

Society • April 30, 05:08 PM • 3384 views
Attempted arson of a mosque in Lviv - police have opened criminal proceedingsPhoto

According to preliminary data, the perpetrator threw two Molotov cocktails into the premises before fleeing the scene. The Muslim community has called this incident a "deliberate provocation."

Society • April 29, 01:06 PM • 4304 views
In Lviv, an Australian jumped from the Town Hall observation deck and left a suicide note

In Lviv, a 42-year-old Australian jumped from the Town Hall observation deck. The man left a suicide note asking not to blame anyone.

Crimes and emergencies • April 28, 06:33 PM • 14337 views
Body of an infant found in a bag in the middle of a park in Lviv

On Chornovola Avenue, a passerby found a bag containing a dressed infant wrapped in a blanket. Police are establishing the cause of the child's death and searching for the mother.

Crimes and emergencies • April 28, 02:08 PM • 6519 views
Kyiv and Lviv railway stations to be made more accessible with EBRD funds – agreement signed

Ukrzaliznytsia will receive 54 million euros from the EBRD for station accessibility and energy. The funds will be allocated to the Kyiv and Lviv stations and for the company's own electricity generation.

Society • April 28, 11:55 AM • 5210 views
Explosion occurs in Lviv high-rise building, man killed

An explosion occurred in an eighth-floor apartment of a residential building on Yuriy Lypa Street. A man's body was discovered at the scene, and an interior wall was found damaged.

Society • April 27, 03:49 PM • 4502 views
In Ukraine, hackers breached Roblox gaming accounts and earned nearly 10 million UAH by selling them in the Russian FederationPhoto

As part of the proceedings, 10 searches were conducted. Computer equipment, data storage devices, phones, bank cards, rough notes, over 2.5 thousand euros, and nearly 35 thousand dollars were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • April 27, 01:34 PM • 3390 views
Women-only carriages to appear on three more popular trains

Starting May 1, women-only compartments will be available on routes to Odesa and Kyiv. The service is already available on 18 routes due to carriage occupancy exceeding 92 percent.

Society • April 24, 01:14 PM • 5219 views
Ukraine is the first to systematically implement long-range remote control of interceptor drones - FedorovVideo

Mykhailo Fedorov announced the scaling of drone control technology over distances of thousands of kilometers. Pilots can shoot down targets from protected locations.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 05:06 PM • 4120 views
In Lviv, police are investigating the circumstances of a TCC car hitting a woman

On Porokhova Street, a TCC car hit a woman who was obstructing its departure. The victim was hospitalized, and an official investigation has been launched into the incident.

Society • April 23, 04:39 PM • 8726 views
Most popular train routes connected Kyiv with five cities - where tickets are most frequently purchased

Over 5. 3 million passengers used affordable fares in the first quarter of 2026. The most popular routes included those from Kyiv to Lviv and Kharkiv.

Society • April 23, 02:50 PM • 10248 views
Shooting in Dnipro at animals - a passerby fired a shot into the air to scare away dogs

The incident occurred in the Samara district due to an animal attack on a cyclist. The man used a Flobert pistol; no one was injured in the incident.

Society • April 23, 11:21 AM • 3131 views
Shooting in a high-rise building in Lviv on April 23 - the shooter is a man with mental disorders

On Hrynchenka Street, a 34-year-old man with mental disorders fired a Flobert revolver in his own apartment. Police seized the weapon, and the assailant was hospitalized.

Society • April 23, 08:43 AM • 4930 views