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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 girl was injured in a house fire in Lviv region

In the village of Zabolottsi, a fire broke out in a residential building due to a malfunctioning stove. The girl suffered burns to her legs, but at first she hid it from her mother because she was scared.

Society • November 3, 12:10 PM • 22721 views
223 carriers are disconnected from the Shlyakh system due to schemes with men leaving

Ukrtransbezpeka disconnected 223 carriers from the Shlyakh system due to illegal travel abroad by persons liable for military service. Since the beginning of 2024, more than 2,000 offenses related to illegal border crossing have been detected.

Society • November 2, 11:55 AM • 21267 views
Depositors defrauded of almost UAH 14 million: scammers selling apartments without documents exposed

Three fraudsters defrauded more than 20 investors of UAH 14 million by selling apartments without documents. The criminals collected share contributions to the account of a fictitious developer and disappeared with the money.

Crimes and emergencies • November 1, 12:29 PM • 14116 views
On the eve of All Saints' Day: in Lviv, lamps were lit on the graves of fallen Heroes

Lviv residents lit candles on the graves of fallen heroes on the eve of All Saints' Day. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi noted that the light of the lamps symbolizes the unquenchable memory and love for the defenders.

Society • October 31, 07:52 PM • 20812 views
Children were kept in isolation for 5 days: cruel punishments and blatant violations in an orphanage in Lviv region

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets found violations of children's rights in the Lviv RMA shelter, where minors are illegally held in isolation. The institution also operates without a medical license and violates the terms of children's stay.

Society • October 31, 06:16 PM • 22022 views
Mass mushroom poisoning in Ternopil region: 8 children among the victims

In the Ternopil region, 8 children and one adult were poisoned by wild mushrooms. The victims were hospitalized in serious condition in various medical facilities, including Okhmatdyt and Lviv hospitals.

Society • October 30, 05:54 PM • 20278 views
Occupants carried out 104 attacks at the front: where is the hottest spot and what is happening

Russian troops conducted 104 attacks in various frontline areas, most of them in the Kupyansk and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy is actively using aviation and suffering significant losses in manpower.

War in Ukraine • October 29, 02:42 PM • 18304 views
A tragic mushroom hike: lost in the woods in Prykarpattia

In Kalush district, rescuers found a lost woman and discovered the body of a man in the forest. The SES provided important tips for mushroom pickers on how to stay safely in the forest.

Society • October 29, 01:09 PM • 13273 views
“Mother's European Integration": Deputy Head of the ARMA travels to the regions instead of strengthening international cooperation

Grigol Katamadze, appointed Deputy Head of the ARMA for European Integration, inspects assets in the regions instead of international cooperation. Experts question the effectiveness of this use of administrative resources.

Politics • October 29, 08:54 AM • 138459 views
Due to systematic neglect of vaccinations: Lviv region faces outbreaks of infectious diseases

In Lviv Oblast, only 61. 8% of children under 1 year of age have been vaccinated against pertussis, diphtheria, and tetanus. In 10 communities, the vaccination rate is critically low, ranging from 18.6% to 55.2%.

Society • October 28, 05:22 PM • 17149 views
Recruitment centers have already received almost 23 thousand applications - Ministry of Defense

A total of 22,763 Ukrainians applied to recruitment centers, 81% of whom were men. About 5,600 candidates are currently undergoing the preparatory stage before joining the Defense Forces.

Society • October 28, 03:02 PM • 33274 views
Taxis allowed to operate during curfew in Lviv

Bolt and Uklon taxi drivers will be able to legally operate in Lviv during the curfew. The decision was made due to the large number of night trains and the need to transport passengers to their destinations.

Society • October 28, 01:22 PM • 13021 views
BBC Book of the Year 2024: who made it to the long lists

BBC Ukraine has published the long lists of the Book of the Year 2024 awards in three nominations. The lists include 40 titles selected by the jury from among 154 books, and the winners will receive £1000 each.

Culture • October 28, 12:17 PM • 112431 views
He made arrangements in Lviv and then went to Zakarpattia: border crossing “scheme” eliminated, organizer is 18 years old

An 18-year-old resident of Rivne region who organized a scheme for illegal border crossing was detained in Lviv. The man took from $10000 to $15000 for smuggling conscripts across the border outside checkpoints.

Crimes and emergencies • October 28, 11:42 AM • 14087 views
Driver threatens patrol policemen with grenade in Lviv region

In Lviv region, a drunken truck driver threatened patrol policemen with a grenade. He faces up to two years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • October 27, 06:30 PM • 20406 views
He didn't take it, he gave it: a TCC official was notified of suspicion of giving USD 2 thousand bribe to a colleague

The head of the moral and psychological support group of the Sykhiv RTC was detained while trying to give a bribe of $2000. The money was intended to conceal the fact that his subordinate was intoxicated at work.

Crimes and emergencies • October 26, 02:20 PM • 21820 views
TCC denies information about detention of a military for bribery in Lviv region

The Lviv Regional TCC and JV denies the information about the detention of the head of the Sykhiv RTC for taking a $2,000 bribe. The agency calls it an information throw-in and threatens legal consequences for spreading fakes.

Crimes and emergencies • October 26, 11:24 AM • 21320 views
Military official in Lviv region demanded $8 thousand for reservations from mobilization

In Lviv region, a 35-year-old head of a military unit's housing and maintenance service was detained for extortion. He promised to assist in booking a person liable for military service from mobilization through the TCC in exchange for $8000.

Crimes and emergencies • October 25, 12:36 PM • 14136 views
112 Service expands geography: 7 veterans become operators at new center in Dnipro

The third 112 communication center, which serves 7 eastern regions of Ukraine, was launched in Dnipro. During the first month of operation, the operators received 200,000 calls, of which 40,000 required emergency response.

Society • October 25, 07:04 AM • 15920 views
Comedian and soldier Viktor Rozovyi tells whether he will walk after rehabilitation

Military man and comedian Viktor Rozovyi, who is undergoing rehabilitation after being wounded, shared his plans to return to his career. He also explained his criticism of the Karpaty ultras and performed a symbolic kick in the match.

Society • October 24, 02:03 PM • 18762 views
Tomorrow, passengers of the Kyiv-Lviv train will be able to write a radio dictation while traveling

UZ joins the All-Ukrainian radio dictation of national unity on October 25. Passengers of train No. 743 will be able to hear Oksana Zabuzhko's text through the notification system and take part in writing it.

Society • October 24, 01:42 PM • 16916 views
Almost two months after the shelling: a warhead of the Russian Kinzhal missile was neutralized in Lviv region

The State Emergency Service's pyrotechnics discovered and neutralized a warhead of a Russian Kinzhal missile in Lviv region. The dangerous find was discovered two months after the massive shelling of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 12:22 PM • 19319 views
Fall vacation starts in Kyiv schools on October 28

Autumn vacation in Kyiv will last from October 28 to November 3. During the holidays, clubs and compensatory classes will be held, and teachers will have the opportunity to improve their skills.

Kyiv • October 24, 12:01 PM • 16624 views
Management failure: Head of ARMA Duma sends his deputy for European integration to inspect assets in the regions

Olena Duma, the head of ARMA, instructed the deputy for European integration to inspect Medvedchuk's assets in Lviv. This raises doubts about the effectiveness of management and Duma's competence as head of the agency.

Politics • October 24, 09:40 AM • 180256 views
Six more children rescued from occupation - Ombudsman

Six Ukrainian children have been returned from the occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA plan. The families faced pressure on the TOT and are now receiving assistance with reintegration in the government-controlled territory.

Society • October 23, 01:35 PM • 31322 views
Skies over Ukraine are still closed: the Ministry of Development clarifies information on “permission” for international flights from Lviv and Kyiv

Supernova Airlines has been authorized to operate charter flights to the EU, but not regular international flights from Ukraine. The skies over Ukraine remain closed due to the security situation.

Economy • October 22, 04:30 PM • 26666 views
Nova Poshta Airlines receives permission to operate international flights from Lviv and Kyiv

Supernova Airlines, a subsidiary of Nova Poshta, has received permission to operate regular international flights from Lviv and Kyiv starting November 1. The company will operate flights to Prague 7 times a week.

Economy • October 22, 02:59 PM • 26034 views
Woman detained in Lviv for desecrating 39 graves of soldiers

A 48-year-old Lviv woman damaged 39 graves of soldiers at the Lychakiv cemetery. She faces up to 5 years in prison for desecration of burial sites.

Crimes and emergencies • October 22, 01:37 PM • 16711 views
Security forces staged the murder of a businessman in Odesa to catch a killer

A Lviv resident who tried to organize the murder of the head of a public organization on the order of russian special services was detained in Odesa. The security forces staged the murder to catch the organizer of the crime.

Crimes and emergencies • October 22, 12:07 PM • 14760 views
Comedian and soldier Viktor Rozovyi performed a symbolic kick in the match between Rukh and Karpaty

Viktor Rozovyi, a soldier with the 3rd Brigade, made the first shot in the Rukh vs. The comedian is undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a severe shrapnel wound to his head at the front.

Society • October 21, 06:26 PM • 25573 views