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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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6 fires occurred in Chernihiv region over the past day, 4 people were injured

In Chernihiv region, 6 fires occurred in the residential sector overnight, resulting in 4 people being injured. The fires were caused by violations of the rules of operation of stoves and chimneys.

Society • February 19, 12:01 PM • 71327 views
Weather forecast in Ukraine: where snow is expected and what temperature surprises await

On February 19, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with localized precipitation in the north and west. Temperatures will range from -7°C in the east to +2°C in the south, with possible ice cover.

Society • February 19, 05:44 AM • 45493 views
Lviv Rukh asks to postpone UPL match amid SARS outbreak in the region

FC Rukh asked LNZ to postpone the match of the 18th round of the UPL due to the epidemiological situation in the team. “LNZ agreed, the final decision is up to the UPL management.

Sports • February 18, 10:42 AM • 25779 views
In Lviv region, two unidentified persons attacked a military CCC member who was accompanying mobilized persons to a medical examination

Two unidentified persons attacked a TCC serviceman with a sharp object who was accompanying the mobilized persons to the medical examination. One of the conscripts fled after the attack and is wanted.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 06:12 PM • 57999 views
In Lviv, a man walked through someone else's car and started running away from patrol policemen: he was detained with “weed”

On Slovatskoho Street in Lviv, the police detained a 22-year-old man who was walking through a parked VAZ. During the arrest, a substance of plant origin was found on the offender's person.

Society • February 17, 02:35 PM • 35344 views
Lviv City Council: no plans to close schools for quarantine

There are no plans to introduce quarantine in the schools of the Lviv community, despite 18% of absent students. Educational institutions have the autonomy to transfer certain classes to distance learning.

Society • February 17, 10:23 AM • 30289 views
Schools in Lviv region switch to remote learning due to SARS outbreak

In Lviv region, schools will be switched to distance learning from February 18 to 28 due to a sharp increase in SARS cases. The incidence has increased by 22%, with more than 15,000 cases reported in a week.

Society • February 17, 09:34 AM • 24859 views
Two children hospitalized in Lviv region due to carbon monoxide poisoning

In the village of Velyki Hrybovychi, two children aged 7 and 10 were poisoned by carbon monoxide and hospitalized. This is the 11th such incident in the Lviv community since the beginning of the year, with 26 people affected.

Society • February 17, 08:56 AM • 21479 views
Roads are covered with snow in three regions, but the main roads are passable despite the snowfall

In some places, up to 4 cm of snow has fallen in Ukraine, and the temperature in the east is -18°C. There are 492 vehicles working on the roads, and the main roads are free of traffic.

Society • February 17, 08:17 AM • 22129 views
How 3 years of war have affected small and medium-sized businesses: trends among individual entrepreneurs

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, 763,759 new individual entrepreneurs (FOP) have opened, and 684,995 have closed. The most popular sectors are retail trade and IT, and the share of women entrepreneurs has grown to 61%.

Society • February 17, 07:38 AM • 25491 views
Weather in Ukraine will change dramatically: what awaits all regions on February 15

Ukraine is expected to experience a significant deterioration in weather conditions with snowfall and mixed precipitation. Temperatures will range from -6°C in the west to +6°C in the south, with the situation on the roads becoming more difficult.

Society • February 15, 06:20 AM • 76367 views
“Read, Love and Support Ukrainian": a selection of books from the Ministry of Economy and KnyharnyaE for Valentine's Day

The Ministry of Economy, together with KnyharnyaE, has prepared a list of Ukrainian books that can be purchased with the funds of the National Cashback and ePromotion. The selection includes 9 romantic novels by contemporary Ukrainian authors.

Culture • February 14, 09:08 AM • 155523 views
Weather in Ukraine: where to expect snow and rain and what temperature surprises await

On February 14, cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from 0 to +8°C is expected in Ukraine. Precipitation in the form of snow and rain is possible in the west and center, while the south will remain warmer without precipitation.

Society • February 14, 05:55 AM • 39104 views
In Prykarpattia region, girls tried to give alcohol to a cat - police are investigating

In Ivano-Frankivsk region, two girls mocked a cat by trying to get it drunk. Police launched an investigation after a video of the incident was posted on social media.

Crimes and emergencies • February 13, 06:51 PM • 29756 views
Farion murder case: court schedules next hearing for February 26

At the Shevchenkivskyi District Court in Lviv, a hearing was held regarding the murder of linguist Iryna Farion. The next hearings are scheduled for February 26, March 10, and March 13.

Crimes and emergencies • February 13, 10:29 AM • 30148 views
Violence in a boarding school in Lviv region: the Ombudsman told about the stage of the investigation

In the Lviv region, an investigation is underway into violations of children's rights at the Velykolyubinsky Educational and Rehabilitation Center. A special commission was created and personnel changes were made after reports of possible violence by the director of the institution.

Society • February 12, 01:23 PM • 34443 views
Number of fires in ecosystems of Ukraine has tripled since the beginning of the year - SES

Since the beginning of 2025, the number of fires in Ukraine's natural ecosystems has tripled compared to last year. Most fires were recorded in Lviv, Kyiv and Dnipro regions.

Society • February 12, 12:48 PM • 24892 views
Ignat told the details of the night attack of the Russian Federation and named the main target of the occupiers

During the night attack, Russia's main target was gas production facilities in Poltava region. The enemy used a combined attack with various types of missiles and drones.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 10:17 AM • 25285 views
Weather in Ukraine: where it will be warmest today and what to expect in different regions

Cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Temperatures will range from -5°C at night to +2°C during the day in Melitopol, which will be the warmest city.

Society • February 11, 05:58 AM • 37019 views
Cases of carbon monoxide poisoning have become more frequent in Ukraine: 46 cases in January

In January 2025, 46 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning were recorded in Ukraine, 20 of them among children. Most cases were registered in Chernivtsi and Lviv regions, and one person died.

Society • February 10, 03:07 PM • 26847 views
Killed a neighbor's pet and hid it in the bushes: proceedings over dog murder opened in Lviv region

A 35-year-old resident of Lviv district killed his fellow villager's dog with a stick and hid the body in the bushes. The offender faces a fine of up to 3,000 tax-free minimums or imprisonment for up to 3 years.

Crimes and emergencies • February 10, 02:59 PM • 21388 views
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Cyberpolice provided advice on how to teach children to use social media safely

The Cyber Police Department has provided recommendations for the safe use of the Internet by children. Parents are advised to talk to their children about cyberbullying, teach them the “billboard test” and control the publication of personal information.

Society • February 10, 01:58 PM • 115958 views
In Lviv a doctor was notified of suspicion for the death of a 5-year-old boy after dental treatment

An anesthesiologist without proper qualifications forged documents to work with children in dentistry. During dental treatment, a 5-year-old boy died due to complications during anesthesia.

Crimes and emergencies • February 10, 12:05 PM • 28917 views
The power of the family: Ukrainian craftsmen are working on the creation of the Yavoriv Toy Museum

Ukrainian craftsmen are working on the creation of the Yavoriv Toy Museum.

Culture • February 10, 10:27 AM • 40472 views
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The situation on the labor market in Ukraine: unemployment rate and in-demand professions in 2025

In Ukraine, 123,000 people are looking for work, while 221,000 vacancies are open. Women are actively mastering traditionally "male" professions, and the number of working teenagers has doubled.

Society • February 10, 10:22 AM • 109621 views
Weather in Ukraine: where it will be warmest and what to expect from winter temperatures

Mostly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -6 to +3°C. The warmest weather will be in the west of the country, without severe frosts and significant precipitation throughout the country.

Society • February 10, 05:54 AM • 35808 views
The trend for naturalness: why Ukrainian women “deflate” their lips and breasts

Blogger Kateryna Krupkina removed her breast implants after 11 years, starting a trend toward naturalness. More and more Ukrainian women are refusing plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures in favor of a natural look.

Society • February 9, 10:49 AM • 36950 views
Police officer accused of child abuse in Lviv region

In Busk, a police officer is suspected of using physical force against a foster child from the Good Heart orphanage. The police officer has been suspended from duty for the duration of the investigation.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 02:30 AM • 71359 views
In Lviv, a woman was hit by a trolleybus and died on the way to the hospital

A 72-year-old woman was hit by a trolleybus #23 at the Avtovokzal (bus station) in Lviv when she was getting off. The victim died on the way to the hospital.

Crimes and emergencies • February 7, 04:42 PM • 29356 views
In Lviv, doctors removed a kilogram of hair from the stomach of a 15-year-old girl

Okhmatdyt doctors operated on a girl with Rapunzel syndrome, removing a 40-centimeter-long hairball from her stomach. The patient had been suffering from pain and digestive problems for two years due to unconscious swallowing of hair.

Society • February 7, 01:54 PM • 34222 views