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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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Exhumation work in the Polish village of Jureczkowa will begin in September - Sybiha

Ukraine and Poland have made significant progress in resolving issues of national memory. Exhumation work in the Polish village of Jureczkowa will begin in September.

Politics • September 12, 03:35 PM • 3665 views
82 combat engagements on the front: the enemy actively attacks the Pokrovsk and Siversk directions

Since the beginning of the day, 82 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy launched one missile and nine air strikes. Active battles continue in the Pokrovsk, Siversk, and Lyman directions, with 28 attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • September 12, 01:55 PM • 3917 views
Prince Harry arrived in Kyiv to see the destruction and announce new initiatives: videoVideo

Prince Harry arrived in Kyiv by train to see the destruction from the Russian invasion. He will announce new initiatives to support the wounded.

Society • September 12, 08:09 AM • 4314 views
Lviv theater actor Andriy Synyshyn died in the war

Andriy Synyshyn, an actor from the theaters "People and Puppets" and Les Kurbas Theater, died at the front. He died on April 16, 2025, near Yunakivka, Sumy Oblast.

Society • September 11, 10:39 PM • 27358 views
Awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Andriy Parubiy: petition gathered the required number of votesPhoto

The petition to award Andriy Parubiy the title of "Hero of Ukraine" (posthumously) has exceeded 25,000 votes. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has 83 days to respond.

Society • September 11, 09:07 AM • 3242 views
Autumn comes into its own: weather forecast for September 11Photo

On September 11, rain, thunderstorms, and a cold snap down to +23°C are expected in western Ukraine. In other regions of the country, warm weather up to +26°C without precipitation will persist.

Weather and environment • September 11, 03:28 AM • 10765 views
The Russian Ministry of Defense assures that they did not plan to attack Poland and are ready for negotiations with Warsaw

The Russian Ministry of Defense claims to have "destroyed" Ukrainian defense industry enterprises, while simultaneously denying involvement in the fall of UAV debris on Polish territory. The occupiers assert that their drones could not have reached Poland, despite documented incursions.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 01:05 PM • 11166 views
Lviv prosecutor's office denied rumors about allegedly found weapon used to kill Parubiy

The regional prosecutor's office denied information about a found pistol, which was used to kill Andriy Parubiy. The weapon has not yet been found, searches are ongoing.

Society • September 10, 12:18 PM • 3818 views
In Lviv, two minors, recruited by Russia, tried to kill a serviceman - SBUPhotoVideo

Two teenagers, 14 and 15 years old, recruited via Telegram, tried to plant explosives near the home of a Ukrainian serviceman.

Society • September 10, 07:31 AM • 9262 views
Occupiers attacked Izmail district of Odesa region: consequences of the night strike became known

Russian occupiers attacked Izmail district of Odesa region on September 10. The strike hit warehouses and outbuildings, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 06:22 AM • 4402 views
Night attack by the Russian Federation on Lviv on September 10: no casualties

On the night of September 10, Lviv was subjected to a massive attack by missiles and drones. There are no dead or injured, and life support systems are operating normally.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 05:46 AM • 4325 views
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Should you buy an apartment in autumn: expert spoke about prices and risks in the real estate marketPhoto

The expert spoke about the current state of the real estate market in Ukraine. The most affordable apartments are now in large cities of the East and Center, Lviv remains the most expensive.

Economy • September 9, 07:01 AM • 73245 views
Suspect in Parubiy's murder turned out to be a supporter of the USSR: what investigators found during searches

During the search of the suspect in the murder of Andriy Parubiy, ammunition, Soviet awards, and badges were found. Notebooks with handwritten notes, flash drives, and mobile phones were also discovered.

Crimes and emergencies • September 7, 10:22 PM • 4499 views
Forgot the baby carrier with the infant on the car roof, and when he started moving and it fell - he didn't even stop. The baby was injured, and the "father of the year" received a suspicion

In Lviv, a 47-year-old man forgot a baby carrier with an infant on the roof of his Volkswagen Passat, started driving, and the carrier fell. The child sustained bruises and other bodily injuries, and the father was notified of suspicion.

Crimes and emergencies • September 6, 03:25 PM • 4242 views
Ukrzaliznytsia opened ticket sales for direct trains to the EU on the European gauge: list of routes

Ukrzaliznytsia has started selling tickets for trains from Uzhhorod to Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest on the new European gauge. Trains will start running from September 12, 2025, with tickets available online and on railway websites.

Society • September 6, 08:02 AM • 12137 views
General Staff on the front situation: 122 combat engagements took place, occupiers used 1970 kamikaze drones

Since the beginning of the day, 122 combat engagements have been recorded. The occupiers carried out 3565 shellings, used 1970 kamikaze drones and 79 guided aerial bombs.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 08:03 PM • 5358 views
Ukraine has opened its first Eurotrack: ticket sales have already started, trains will go to Europe from September 12

President Zelenskyy opened the Uzhhorod – Chop Eurotrack, connecting Uzhhorod with Bratislava, Košice, Budapest, and Vienna. Trains will start running from September 12, and the Eurotrack will be extended to Lviv.

Society • September 5, 05:57 PM • 7550 views
As part of Operation "Evasion", over 270 men who tried to avoid mobilization were exposedPhoto

Since the beginning of September 2025, schemes for evading mobilization have been uncovered, including illegal deregistration from military records and smuggling men abroad. Over 270 men of conscription age who tried to avoid mobilization have been identified.

Crimes and emergencies • September 5, 12:50 PM • 4163 views
Received $8,000 for helping a relative evade mobilization: a judge in Lviv region was served with a notice of suspicionPhoto

A district court judge in Lviv region has been served with a notice of suspicion for receiving undue benefits and declaring inaccurate information. He received $8,000 for exempting his cousin from mobilization and entered inaccurate information into his declaration for UAH 7.5 million.

Society • September 5, 10:56 AM • 4345 views
A petition to award Andriy Parubiy the title of Hero of Ukraine has been published: signature collection is ongoingPhoto

The petition for the posthumous awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine to Andriy Parubiy was published on September 2. It has already collected over 5,000 signatures.

Society • September 4, 02:08 PM • 3493 views
Russian attack on Ukraine on September 3: "Ukrzaliznytsia" warned about temporary changes in train movement

These changes concern trains running between Lviv, Dnipro, Chernivtsi, and Zaporizhzhia.

Society • September 3, 09:50 AM • 3175 views
The Rada appealed to the EU with a call to condemn Parubiy's murder as an act of political terror by the Russian Federation

The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the parliaments of the EU with a call to condemn the murder of MP Andriy Parubiy, considering it an act of political terror by the Russian Federation. Deputies demand an investigation and increased pressure on Russia.

Politics • September 3, 09:21 AM • 2672 views
Russian shelling in Kirovohrad region: trains delayed up to 7 hours

Due to an enemy attack on railway infrastructure in Kirovohrad region, trains are running on bypass routes. This causes delays of up to seven hours; "Ukrzaliznytsia" is working to reduce the delay time.

Society • September 3, 06:26 AM • 5459 views
Son of Parubiy's murder suspect - missing Bakhmut hero "Lemberg" - mother

Mykhailo-Viktor Stselnikov (Lemberg), son of the suspect in the murder of former speaker Andriy Parubiy, went missing in Bakhmut. His mother reported that her son had no contact with his father and fought in the intelligence unit of the 93rd Brigade.

War in Ukraine • September 2, 08:07 PM • 9500 views
Verkhovna Rada opened its 14th session: three records setVideo

The Verkhovna Rada opened its 14th session, fulfilling the constitutional norm. Consideration of draft laws will begin tomorrow, September 3.

Politics • September 2, 06:47 PM • 5716 views
Suspect in Parubiy's murder had no accomplices in Ukraine - National Police

The National Police found no accomplices in Ukraine for the suspect in Andriy Parubiy's murder. The suspect planned to hide in Khmelnytskyi region and was waiting for information to cross the border.

Crimes and emergencies • September 2, 05:42 PM • 4965 views
Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Kornienko shared memories of the deceased politician Andriy Parubiy during the farewell ceremony

Oleksandr Kornienko remembered Andriy Parubiy as a model patriot who understood the importance of institutions. The farewell ceremony for the ex-head of the Verkhovna Rada is taking place in Lviv.

Society • September 2, 05:10 PM • 4441 views
Ukraine bid farewell to Andriy Parubiy: photosPhoto

A farewell ceremony was held in Ukraine for political figure Andriy Parubiy, who was killed in Lviv. Maksym Kozytskyi, head of the Lviv Oblast Military Administration, expressed condolences to the family, promising fair punishment for the killer.

Society • September 2, 04:59 PM • 4030 views
Favbet Tech made it into DOU's summer ranking of "Top 50 IT Companies in Ukraine"

In the first half of 2025, the company hired the largest number of technical specialists among the ranking participants.

Technologies • September 2, 04:29 PM • 2941 views
Murder of Andriy Parubiy: Suspect's actions reclassified, what is being incriminated

The actions of the suspect in the murder case of former Verkhovna Rada chairman Andriy Parubiy have been reclassified. He is being charged with illegal handling of weapons and attempted assassination of a people's deputy.

Politics • September 2, 03:05 PM • 6271 views