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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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Despite the lawyer's appeal: the court remanded the suspect in the murder of Irina Farion in custody

The Court of Appeal dismissed the lawyer's appeal and left the 18-year-old suspect in the murder of Irina Farion in custody without bail. The prosecutor's office insisted on such a preventive measure.

Politics • October 8, 10:29 AM • 10872 views
More than 20,000 Ukrainians apply to army recruitment centers

20,150 people applied to the Ukrainian army recruitment centers. 5,091 are being considered as candidates, 1,726 have started service or will soon join the army, and the centers offer more than 10,000 vacancies.

Society • October 7, 05:45 PM • 30074 views
Zelensky orders humanitarian aid to Czech Republic affected by floods

The President of Ukraine has signed a decree to provide humanitarian aid to the Czech Republic, which has suffered from flooding. The Cabinet of Ministers is to ensure the implementation of this decision.

Politics • October 7, 05:14 PM • 34718 views
Abuse of children in a special institution in Lviv region: a teacher of the center was served with a notice of suspicion

A teacher at an educational and rehabilitation center in Lviv region has been served with a notice of suspicion for beating a child. The investigation into child abuse in the institution is ongoing, and 46 people have been questioned.

Society • October 7, 04:19 PM • 14594 views
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Losses of more than 557 million: lawyer criticizes ARMA management for failures in asset management

Lawyer Volodymyr Bohatyr criticized the ARMA leadership for failures in asset management. He cited the example of unprofitable thermal power plants in Lviv region and called for an investigation into the agency's activities.

Politics • October 7, 02:26 PM • 117165 views
“Stabbed several dozen times": 18-year-old girl suspected of murdering a man in Lviv

In Lviv, an 18-year-old girl stabbed a 27-year-old man to death during a domestic conflict. The suspect, who tried to hide the evidence and fled, was detained in Stryi.

Crimes and emergencies • October 7, 01:40 PM • 12967 views
Prosecutor's Office: investigation into violence against children in Lviv rehabilitation center continues, 46 people questioned

An educational and rehabilitation center in the Lviv region is investigating the abuse of children. Forty-six people were questioned, searches were conducted, the director was suspended, and the children were transferred to another institution.

Society • October 7, 11:00 AM • 11450 views
Head of MSEC from Khmelnytskyi detained and notified of suspicion

Almost $6 million in cash was found on the person of the head of the Khmelnytsky Regional Center for Medical and Social Expertise. She was served with a notice of suspicion of illicit enrichment, a sanction that provides for up to 10 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • October 5, 11:31 AM • 20486 views
Murder in a hotel in Brovary: two men are suspected

The suspected mastermind and executor of the murder in the Brovary hotel were served with a notice of suspicion. They face life imprisonment for contract killing and illegal handling of weapons.

Crimes and emergencies • October 5, 06:11 AM • 16730 views
Men smuggled from Ukraine to EU countries: law enforcement officers block international channel

Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme to smuggle men of military age abroad. The organizers charged $10,000 per person, transporting about 40 people through Zakarpattia to Romania.

Society • October 4, 08:20 PM • 18468 views
2093 cultural institutions in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed due to the war

In September 2024, the number of damaged cultural institutions in Ukraine increased by 49. Clubs, libraries, and art education institutions in the eastern and southern regions were most affected.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 08:48 AM • 21032 views
Murder in a hotel in Brovary: two men detained

A 48-year-old man from Lviv region was shot dead in a hotel in Brovary. The police detained two suspects - a 53-year-old contractor and a 51-year-old murderer - and seized weapons and ammunition from them.

Crimes and emergencies • October 4, 07:51 AM • 12898 views
A serious accident on the Kyiv-Chop highway: a truck smashed two cars

An accident with victims occurred on the Kyiv-Chop highway near the village of Koziova. A truck collided with two cars, which flew into a ditch, and the traffic is partially blocked.

Crimes and emergencies • October 3, 03:39 PM • 15404 views
More than 1160 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine due to the aggression of

According to the Ministry of Culture, 1,169 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in Ukraine due to Russian aggression. Most of the damage was done in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 02:20 PM • 21302 views
Cossack seagull has already traveled about 30 thousand nautical miles around Europe: it has arrived in London

The 18th-century Ukrainian boat has arrived at the Royal Docks in London after a 30,000-mile journey. Excursions and cultural events will be held on board for everyone.

Culture • October 2, 06:20 PM • 18615 views
Man opens fire in center of Kyiv, detained - police

A conflict occurred in the Pechersk district of Kyiv, during which a man fired a shot in the air with a traumatic weapon. The police quickly detained the offender, and no one was injured.

Kyiv • October 2, 06:06 PM • 18853 views
“Hijacking” of a car with pursuit and shots: police reveal details of the shooting near Lviv

A car shooting incident occurred in Sheptytske near Lviv. A man reported the theft of a relative's car, and his 30-year-old acquaintance fired at the car with a traumatic weapon during the pursuit.

Crimes and emergencies • October 2, 05:16 PM • 14421 views
29 days in intensive care: Lviv Polytechnic lecturer who was wounded during the Russian attack on September 4 dies

Bohdan Kryl, a lecturer at Lviv Polytechnic, died in hospital from wounds sustained during a rocket attack on Lviv on September 4. He was the eighth victim of this attack.

War in Ukraine • October 2, 04:31 PM • 15508 views
Court chooses a preventive measure for Stakhiv on the fifth attempt

The Galician District Court of Lviv imposed on Ostap Stakhiv a pre-trial restraint in the form of arrest for 60 days without bail. The blogger is suspected of fraud and disseminating information about the location of the Armed Forces.

Crimes and emergencies • October 2, 11:53 AM • 11767 views
Number of people willing to evacuate from Zaporizhzhia is not growing - RMA

The head of the Zaporizhzhia RMA said that the number of people wishing to evacuate from Zaporizhzhia is not increasing, despite the recent shelling. Evacuation trains carry an average of 15-17 people per day, as they have been doing for the past year.

Society • October 1, 06:35 AM • 16167 views
Sentences handed down to participants of human trafficking scheme in the field of reproduction

Two clinic managers and a lawyer were sentenced to suspended sentences for human trafficking in the field of reproduction.

Crimes and emergencies • September 30, 01:37 PM • 12714 views
Driver dies after car collides with cattle in Lviv region

In Lviv region, a car overturned into a ditch after a collision with cattle. The 47-year-old driver died on the spot, and two passengers were injured. Rescuers unblocked the victims.

Society • September 30, 10:00 AM • 14633 views
In Lviv 3-year-old boy stuck his hand in an electric grinder: rescuers were called

In Lviv, rescuers freed a 3-year-old boy's arm from an electric grinder. At St. Nicholas Hospital rescuers cut the metal structure of the device with a cordless grinder.

Society • September 30, 08:56 AM • 14883 views
For the third time, Lviv failed to impose a measure of restraint on Stakhiv

Lviv's Galician court did not impose a preventive measure on anti-vaccinationist Stakhiv due to a motion to recuse the judge. Stakhiv is suspected of fraud and dissemination of information about the location of the Armed Forces.

Society • September 30, 08:55 AM • 14475 views
Russia fired at a railway station in Zaporizhzhia. Ukrzaliznytsia announces changes in train traffic

Russians shelled Zaporizhzhia-1 station, damaging the station and a train. Ukrzaliznytsia changed its routes, rerouting trains to Zaporizhzhia-2 station and organizing a passenger transfer.

Society • September 29, 06:59 AM • 17116 views
Over 165 combat engagements took place in the frontline over the last day: more than a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk sector - General Staff

There were 165 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day, 39 of them in the Pokrovsk sector.

War in Ukraine • September 29, 05:40 AM • 17095 views
All educational institutions will check possible facts of violence or violation of other rights - Zholnovych

The National Social Service will conduct inspections in all institutions where children live to check for violence. Minister Zholnovych calls for the development of inclusive education closer to the homes of children with special needs.

Society • September 28, 07:13 PM • 29229 views
Director of rehabilitation center in Lviv region suspended over allegations of child abuse

The head of an educational and rehabilitation facility in Lviv region was suspended from work for the duration of the inspection. He was accused of physical, psychological and sexual abuse by the inmates.

Crimes and emergencies • September 28, 01:56 PM • 23358 views
Prosecutor's Office relocates inmates of rehabilitation center in Lviv region, director of which may have abused children

The prosecutor's office moved children from a rehabilitation center in Lviv region to a safe place on suspicion of violence by the director. A pre-trial investigation into sexual violence against a minor has been launched.

Crimes and emergencies • September 28, 12:22 PM • 21363 views
“Nobody needs you": Lubinets reacts to violence against children in a training and rehabilitation center in Lviv region

Ombudsman Lubinets reported physical, psychological and sexual abuse of children by the director of a rehabilitation center in Lviv region. A criminal investigation was opened and a high-level meeting was initiated.

Society • September 28, 09:05 AM • 17631 views