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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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A boy dies skiing down a mountain in Lviv region

A 12-year-old boy from Kyiv died at a ski resort in the Lviv region. The child suffered a fatal head injury after falling while skiing.

Society • January 8, 01:50 PM • 21071 views
Law enforcement officers came to Lviv City Council: what is known

In the Lviv City Council, law enforcement officers seized documents regarding one of the solid waste carriers.

Politics • January 8, 01:44 PM • 19402 views
Conflict in Lviv: military enlistment office suspends employees for using force against a Ukrainian citizen

In Lviv, a conflict between representatives of the RCC and a citizen without military documents escalated into a fight. The RCCC management suspended the officials involved and launched an internal investigation.

Society • January 7, 08:28 PM • 64924 views
Ombudsman reacts to video from Lviv where TCC employees allegedly beat a man

Dmytro Lubinets initiated an inspection of the video where TCC employees allegedly beat a man in Lviv. The Ombudsman's representative sent an appeal to the relevant authorities to investigate the incident.

Society • January 7, 05:33 PM • 32228 views
In Lviv, three people in military uniforms forced a man into a car: what is known

On Maloholoskivska Street in Lviv, people in military uniforms and a police officer, allegedly, dragged a man into a car by force. The video shows one of the men kicking the detainee.

Crimes and emergencies • January 7, 03:23 PM • 24308 views
Lviv city council officials organized a system of kickbacks for the supply of office equipment

A deputy mayor and a head of a city council department in Lviv organized a corruption scheme. They demanded a 7% kickback from entrepreneurs for contracts for the supply of office equipment.

Politics • January 7, 01:39 PM • 23356 views
Despite the New Year holidays: more than 700 Ukrainians applied to recruiting centers in a week

In January 2025, 717 Ukrainians applied to recruitment centers in a week. There are 47 centers across the country with more than 10,000 vacancies in military formations.

Society • January 7, 12:02 PM • 25126 views
The volume of loans issued under the eHouse program increased by 65% in 2024

In 2024, 8. 5 thousand Ukrainian families received loans under the eHouse program worth UAH 14.6 billion. Military personnel and law enforcement officers received the most loans - 49% of the total.

Society • January 7, 10:53 AM • 23862 views
Weather for January 7: where in Ukraine it will be warmest and whether to expect precipitation

Warm weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from 4 to 13 degrees Celsius. The warmest weather will be in Crimea, with no precipitation throughout the country and partly cloudy skies.

Society • January 7, 05:52 AM • 31010 views
Weather in Ukraine on January 6: where to expect sleet and rain

The cyclone will bring cloudy weather with precipitation to Ukraine, with temperatures ranging from -1°C to +8°C depending on the region. Rains in the west, snow and rain in the east, and light precipitation in the center and south.

Society • January 6, 05:54 AM • 35859 views
TCC denies information that a soldier broke a man's leg

In Poltava, there was a conflict between the CCC employees and a civilian who attacked a soldier. The CCC denied the information about the civilian's broken leg, and only minor injuries to the soldier were confirmed.

Society • January 4, 08:43 AM • 30974 views
Farion's murder: court extends arrest of accused Zinchenko until March

Shevchenkivskyi Court of Lviv has extended the detention of Vyacheslav Zinchenko until March 4 without the right to bail. The suspect in the murder of linguist Farion faces life imprisonment.

Crimes and emergencies • January 3, 10:48 AM • 25201 views
Farion's murder trial: before the hearing, the institution was “mined”

In Lviv, during a court hearing on the murder of Iryna Farion, a bomb threat was reported. After evacuating and checking the suspect, Vyacheslav Zinchenko was taken to the courtroom, where he made statements.

Crimes and emergencies • January 3, 09:54 AM • 24167 views
In Lviv region, a woman tried to transport 61 bars of gold across the border in the armrest of a car

Border guards at the Nyzhankovychi checkpoint found 61 gold bars in the armrest of a Toyota. The 37-year-old Donetsk resident and her passenger could not explain the origin of the gold worth UAH 6 million.

Crimes and emergencies • January 2, 09:13 PM • 52616 views
Israeli Embassy concerned about incidents during Hanukkah - Ambassador

Israeli Ambassador to Kyiv expresses concern over incidents during Hanukkah celebrations.

Politics • January 2, 10:01 AM • 96037 views
19-year-old drunken Lviv resident is suspected of damaging the Menorah: he faces a fine

Police identified the drunken young man who cut the power cable of the Menorah in Lviv. The suspect faces a fine and other sanctions under an article on damaging religious buildings.

Society • January 2, 09:25 AM • 29395 views
Street named after Iryna Farion opened in Lviv: video

In Lviv, Technichna Street was renamed in honor of philologist Iryna Farion, who was killed by shelling on July 19. The street was officially opened with the participation of the head of the Lviv RMA Maksym Kozytskyi.

Society • January 1, 02:30 PM • 24461 views
Supported Russian aggression during minute of silence for fallen Heroes: man on scooter detained

In Chernihiv, a 41-year-old man was detained for shouting pro-Russian slogans during a minute of silence for the fallen Heroes. The offender faces up to three years in prison.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 11:25 AM • 30475 views
A fight broke out in the center of Lviv on New Year's Eve: police broke it up

On New Year's Eve, police stopped a fight between young men on Svobody Avenue. The participants in the conflict, aged 19-28, were taken to the police station to clarify the circumstances.

Crimes and emergencies • January 1, 09:48 AM • 28629 views
300 Ukrainians detained on New Year's Eve: what happened during the curfew

The National Police brought 300 people to police stations for violating the curfew on New Year's Eve. Thirty-five reports of offenses and 25 cases of pyrotechnics were registered.

Society • January 1, 08:35 AM • 29791 views
Weather in Ukraine on January 1: partly cloudy weather is expected across the country

On January 1, the temperature in Ukraine will range from +3 to +11 degrees in different regions of the country.

Society • January 1, 05:44 AM • 26061 views
Kyiv police check information about illegal fireworks in the city

In the capital, law enforcement officials have begun checking reports of possible fireworks launches found on social media. The police reminded the public of the ban on the use of pyrotechnics during martial law and sent teams to verify the information.

Society • December 31, 08:55 PM • 94405 views
A few hours before the New Year: unknown persons set off fireworks in Lviv and Odesa

Videos of fireworks being launched in Odesa and Lviv a few hours before the New Year appeared on social media. Law enforcement has not yet commented on these incidents.

Society • December 31, 07:36 PM • 24218 views
9 thousand people will celebrate the New Year in Ukrainian trains

On New Year's Eve, 108 Ukrzaliznytsia trains will run. Thousands of railroad workers will ensure the smooth operation of the infrastructure and the comfort of passengers during the celebration.

Society • December 31, 01:49 PM • 20520 views
What will the weather be like on New Year's Eve: forecast for Ukraine

Ukrainians will celebrate the New Year under cloudy skies with no significant precipitation. Air temperatures will range from 0 to +11°C depending on the region, with the warmest temperatures in Odesa.

Society • December 31, 05:42 AM • 25579 views
Power outage schedules canceled in a number of regions of Ukraine: what is known

Volyn, Poltava, Lviv, Chernivtsi, Vinnytsia, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions have canceled their blackout schedules. The decision will remain in effect until a separate order of Ukrenergo.

Society • December 30, 08:36 AM • 30944 views
Maria Marchuk, who inspired Ivasyuk to write “Chervona Ruta,” passes away

Maria Marchuk, who inspired Volodymyr Ivasyuk to create Chervona Ruta, died at the age of 81. The woman kept the original lyrics of the song and cherished the memory of the outstanding composer all her life.

Society • December 26, 04:41 PM • 25678 views
“Maybe you'll die faster": teachers in Lviv school caught in a scandal

In Lviv's school No. 30, a physics teacher and a laboratory assistant made offensive remarks about students during a lesson. A special commission was set up to investigate the incident, and the educational ombudsman appealed to the police.

Society • December 26, 04:30 PM • 20572 views
Judicial corruption in Lviv region: a new suspect

Borys Plotnytskyi was served a notice of suspicion of extortion of a $1 million bribe from a representative of a private company. The case also involves the chairman of the Economic Court of Lviv region.

Crimes and emergencies • December 26, 04:04 PM • 20323 views
Top 5 Specialties and Higher Education Institutions in Ukraine: Where the Most Applications Were Submitted in 2024 Year

217,444 applicants applied to HEIs in 2024, with "Psychology" becoming the most popular specialty. "Lviv Polytechnic" topped the ranking of the most desirable educational institutions.

Society • December 26, 11:42 AM • 14338 views