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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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Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv among the cheapest cities in the world to live in 2024

Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv are among the cheapest cities to live in the world, with the cost of living in Kyiv 72% lower than in New York, according to Numbeo.

Economy • July 13, 10:37 PM • 49267 views
Ukrainian army recruitment center opened in Odesa

A recruiting center for joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine has opened in Odesa, offering advice and assistance in choosing positions that match civilian skills for men and women aged 18 to 60.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 07:39 PM • 99922 views
Ashes of one of the last UPA commanders buried in Lviv

The ashes of Yevhen Shtender, one of the last commanders of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army who died in Canada two years ago, and his daughter Sofia were buried at Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv.

Society • July 13, 09:54 AM • 19962 views
Three regions of Ukraine are developing heat adaptation measures: what is known

Three pilot regions - Mykolaiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Lviv - are developing strategies to adapt to climate change and high temperatures, including measures to counteract the effects of hot weather.

Society • July 12, 05:56 PM • 25074 views
Tetanus case detected in unvaccinated child in Lviv region

An 11-year-old unvaccinated child in the Lviv region has contracted tetanus and is currently in the intensive care unit receiving the necessary treatment.

Society • July 12, 11:57 AM • 14186 views
Vynnyky Tobacco Factory claims illegal blocking of the enterprise for more than 60 days, budget losses amount to billions of hryvnias

The Vynnyky Tobacco Factory claims that the company was illegally blocked for more than 60 days, causing billions of hryvnias in budget losses.

Economy • July 12, 09:59 AM • 24628 views
Man carrying a grenade detained in Kyiv region

Police officers detained a 28-year-old resident of Vyshneve, Kyiv region, who was carrying an F-1 hand grenade and an UZRGM fuse.

Crimes and emergencies • July 11, 04:10 PM • 15198 views
Air defense is working in Lviv region

Air defense systems were activated in the Lviv region of Ukraine due to the detection of an enemy attack drone.

War in Ukraine • July 10, 10:38 PM • 20225 views
Lviv says goodbye to Okhmatdyt doctor killed in Russian attack

Lviv says goodbye to Svitlana Lukyanchyk, a doctor who was killed in a Russian shelling of a children's hospital in Kyiv on July 8.

Society • July 10, 12:14 PM • 23618 views
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With repair and on the lower floors. An expert tells us which apartments are in the greatest demand and where they are located

Ukrainians are more willing to buy one-bedroom renovated apartments on lower floors on the secondary housing market for around $60,000, as the number of transactions fell 30-50% from last summer due to fears of investing in new construction amid the ongoing war with russia.

Economy • July 10, 05:30 AM • 56369 views
The Ministry of Defense and the Land Forces start recruiting UAV operators in Lviv

The Ministry of Defense and the Land Forces are launching a joint project in Lviv to select unmanned aerial vehicle operators.

War in Ukraine • July 9, 10:04 AM • 26368 views
Svitlana Lukyanchuk, a pediatric nephrologist from Lviv, died as a result of a strike on Okhmatdyt

Svitlana Lukyanchuk, a 30-year-old pediatric nephrologist from Lviv, was killed during the russian shelling of the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv.

Society • July 8, 01:35 PM • 20408 views
There are twice as many fires in Ukraine's ecosystems as last year. 500 fires were caused by military operations

In the first six months of 2023, more than 20 thousand fires occurred in Ukraine's ecosystems, which is twice as many as last year. Moreover, 500 of them were caused by military operations.

Society • July 8, 09:35 AM • 17281 views
Air Force warns of enemy missiles to the west

The Ukrainian Air Force warned of cruise missiles in Rivne region and in the north of Vinnytsia region to the west.

War in Ukraine • July 8, 07:29 AM • 39375 views
Fatal accident blocks Kyiv-Chop highway near Velykosilka in Lviv region

One person was killed and one injured in an accident that completely blocked the Kyiv-Chop highway near the village of Velykosilka in Lviv region.

Society • July 5, 02:15 PM • 13598 views
The school year in Lviv schools will start earlier - on August 19

The school year in Lviv schools will start on August 19 to ensure full education due to the difficult situation with electricity, and the schools can potentially serve as round-the-clock heating points for citizens in the event of a complete blackout.

Society • July 5, 09:28 AM • 13289 views
1.7 million dollars for senior positions at customs for "the right people": the State Customs Service has prevented large-scale corruption

The group attempted to bribe officials to obtain senior positions in territorial customs authorities to organize corruption schemes, offering $1 million for the position of head of Lviv customs.

Politics • July 4, 03:54 PM • 29272 views
Ukraine's national team for the 2025 Invictus Games announced: list

The names of 35 veterans who will represent Ukraine at the international Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 have been published.

Society • July 4, 03:02 PM • 23007 views
Amidst the return of the heat: Ukrzaliznytsia told which directions have air-conditioned trains

Almost 400 Ukrzaliznytsia cars are guaranteed to have working air conditioners, while another 650 cars have outdated air conditioning systems that can operate intermittently during the summer heat.

Society • July 4, 12:33 PM • 19111 views
We have been working and will continue to work in Ukraine: MHP told why they are not afraid to invest in the country

MHP told why they are not afraid to invest in the country.

Economy • July 4, 11:00 AM • 29415 views
The enemy shelled Kherson region: 1 person killed, 7 others wounded

In Kherson region, 1 person died and 7 others were wounded as a result of hostile aggression and shelling of residential areas.

Society • July 4, 05:07 AM • 22620 views
Ukrainian cheerleaders triumph at the European Championships, winning 5 gold medals

The Ukrainian cheerleading team won five gold medals at the European Championships in Norway, becoming the best in the medal standings.

Sports • July 3, 08:01 PM • 21948 views
22 people, including 2 children, drowned in Ukraine in one day

22 people, including 2 children, died on Ukrainian water bodies over the past day, bringing the total number of deaths since the beginning of the year to 517, including 58 children.

Society • July 3, 07:30 AM • 28513 views
Since the beginning of the year, 255 patients have used the service of free infertility treatment - Ministry of Health

Since the beginning of 2024, 255 women have used free medical services for infertility treatment, and in 71 cases, pregnancy was diagnosed after treatment, reports the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

Society • July 2, 12:39 PM • 20815 views
Lviv customs officials stopped an attempt to smuggle clothes and shoes worth almost 7 million to Ukraine

Lviv customs officers seized undeclared clothing and footwear worth almost UAH 7 million from a truck driven by a Ukrainian.

Society • July 2, 11:32 AM • 13880 views
In Lviv, teenagers videotaped beating a 9-year-old on a playground: police found two girls

Two girls in Lviv are suspected of beating a young boy on a playground, the incident was filmed, police have identified them.

Society • July 2, 10:34 AM • 13252 views
A thunderstorm is approaching the western regions: power engineers warn of possible blackouts

As of 9:00 a. m. on July 2, 245 settlements were without power, and further complications in the work of utilities and energy companies in the western regions of Ukraine are possible.

Society • July 2, 09:50 AM • 21071 views
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Buying an apartment or renting. Expert tells whether it is worth investing in housing in Ukraine

The expert told whether it is worth investing in housing in Ukraine.

Economy • July 2, 06:52 AM • 47512 views
Poland resumes the passage of Ukrainian trucks at checkpoints

Poland has resumed allowing Ukrainian trucks to pass through checkpoints at Lviv customs after resolving the issue of trucks crossing the border without international transportation permits.

Economy • July 1, 03:10 PM • 65811 views
Heavy rain and large hail: bad weather reported in Volyn

Heavy rain and large hail reportedly fell in the Volyn region, according to social media.

Society • July 1, 01:42 PM • 17629 views