$44.95↓0.11€50.64↑0.16

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
News by theme
Another launch of "Kinzhals" - Lviv RMA

The Lviv Regional Military Administration reported new launches of Russian "Kinzhal" missiles. The missiles are moving from the north of Khmilnytskyi Oblast towards Ternopil Oblast.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 07:04 AM • 25831 views
Missile threat in western Ukraine: RMA warns Zakarpattia, Prykarpattia and Lviv region

The heads of the Transcarpathian and Lviv RMAs reported the movement of missiles in the direction of their regions. The population is urged to stay in shelters, with special attention to the city of Stryi.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 06:30 AM • 15799 views
Air alert across Ukraine: explosions and air defense operations reported in a number of regions

An air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine, and explosions have been reported in Odesa and Khmelnytsky region. Air defense systems are operating in Kyiv region, and missile traffic is spotted over the western regions.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 06:23 AM • 30185 views
In Odesa region, a 13-year-old teenager posthumously became a donor and saved five lives

After the brain death of a 13-year-old boy from Odesa region, his parents agreed to organ donation. Thanks to this decision, five patients of different ages received life-saving heart, lung, kidney, and liver transplants.

Society • December 12, 07:05 PM • 25272 views
Mobile pharmacies are expanding their geographical presence to cover more and more communities in Kyiv region

Mobile pharmacies for villages without stationary pharmacies have been launched in Myronivska community in Kyiv region. The project is being implemented by MHP-Community and Ukrvaktsyna, and 120 people from 10 villages used the services in the first three days.

Business News • December 12, 05:35 PM • 26065 views
HCJ allowed to arrest the head of the Economic Court of Lviv region

The High Council of Justice has granted custody to Vasyl Artimovych, head of the Economic Court of Lviv region. He is suspected of extorting a $1 million bribe from a representative of a private company.

Crimes and emergencies • December 12, 02:45 PM • 16687 views
In Lviv region and Volyn canceled schedules of blackouts

In the Lviv and Volyn regions, the planned blackout schedules for December 11 were canceled. The decision will be valid until the end of the day and a separate order.

Society • December 11, 06:50 AM • 17627 views
Ukrenergo has published a schedule of power outages for December 11: what awaits Ukrainians

Ukrenergo has announced a schedule of power outages for December 11 with two phases in the afternoon and one in the morning and evening. The restrictions are related to damage to power facilities due to Russian attacks.

Society • December 10, 04:47 PM • 21398 views
Power outage schedules canceled in Lviv region

“Lvivoblenergo has canceled the planned power outage schedules for December 10. At the same time, Ukrenergo is announcing restrictions for other regions of Ukraine with different limitations for household and industrial consumers.

Society • December 10, 07:09 AM • 15979 views
Million dollars of a bribe: the chairman of the Economic Court of Lviv region was informed of suspicion

The current and former chairmen of the Economic Court of the Lviv region are suspected of extorting a bribe. They demanded 1 1 million from a private company for the necessary decisions in the court of Appeal.

Crimes and emergencies • December 9, 02:08 PM • 16744 views
Grinkevich case at the final stage of familiarization with the materials of the proceedings - GBR

The case of Lviv businessmen Grinkevich regarding a bribe of 5 500 thousand and transactions with clothing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is at the final stage. The state Bureau of Investigation is preparing to transfer the indictment to the court, both suspects are in jail.

Crimes and emergencies • December 9, 10:49 AM • 15090 views
Ukraine will be covered with clouds, rain and temperatures up to +15°C: forecast for December 9

In Ukraine, Mostly cloudy weather with different temperature conditions. Light rain is expected in Kiev at +1...+3°C, while Simferopol will be the warmest - up to +15°C.

Society • December 9, 05:47 AM • 54827 views
Weather in Ukraine on December 8: where to expect rain and which regions will be the warmest

December 8 in Ukraine Mostly cloudy weather with precipitation in the West and South. The air temperature will range from 0 to +13°C.

Society • December 8, 05:51 AM • 24800 views
Weather in Ukraine: from wet snow to +11°C-where will it be warmest today

Cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with precipitation in the form of rain and sleet, temperatures from -2 to +11°C. It will be warmest in Simferopol, coldest in Dnipro.

Kyiv • December 7, 05:45 AM • 38236 views
Former DZIDZIO member Oleg Turko in intensive care: heart condition

Oleg Turko (Lesik) was admitted to intensive care due to cardiac arrest during a concert by Natalia Buchinskaya. The musician is in serious condition in the cardiology department of one of the Lviv hospitals.

Society • December 6, 03:51 PM • 16928 views
Farion's murder: the court of Appeal upheld the measure of restraint for the suspect

The Lviv Court of Appeal upheld the measure of restraint for Vyacheslav Zinchenko - detention until January 12 without bail. The suspect was detained in Dnipro on July 25.

Crimes and emergencies • December 5, 01:32 PM • 17315 views
Lviv blogger Stakhiv released from pre-trial detention center, bail was paid for him

Ostap Stakhiv, suspected of leaking data on the deployment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was bailed out in 908 thousand hryvnias. After that, the pseudo-activist left the pre-trial detention center.

Crimes and emergencies • December 3, 02:28 PM • 17488 views
Weather in Ukraine on December 3: where will it be warmest and is it worth waiting for precipitation

In Ukraine, cloudy weather is expected today with explanations, no precipitation. The air temperature will range from 0 to +7°C, the warmest will be in the south of the country.

Society • December 3, 05:48 AM • 24851 views
AirBaltic has developed a plan for the rapid resumption of flights to Ukraine

Latvian airline AirBaltic has developed a plan for the rapid resumption of flights to Ukraine after the opening of airspace. The company plans to move capacities from other destinations and base aircraft at Ukrainian airports.

Society • December 2, 02:58 PM • 17385 views
Kiev-Slavsko ski Express resumes flights: schedule and route

Ukrzaliznytsia launches the intercity+ high-speed train from Kyiv to Slavsk from December 19. The express train will run through Lviv, and the total travel time will be about 8 hours.

Society • December 2, 12:54 PM • 14227 views
More than UAH 31.3 billion allocated for shelter during the war - YC

During the 1000 days of the war, UAH 31. 3 billion was allocated for the construction of shelters in Ukraine, of which Kiev and the region received UAH 11.4 billion. The largest tender of UAH 297.8 million was received by uvk No. 183 Fortuna.

Society • December 2, 12:10 PM • 17560 views
Weather in Ukraine on December 2: Cloudy, no precipitation, the temperature will range from 0 to +6°C

In Ukraine today, mostly cloudy weather is expected with clearings, without significant precipitation. The air temperature will range from -1°C in the east to +6°C in the west of the country.

Society • December 2, 06:01 AM • 29383 views
The first day of winter in Ukraine: what weather to expect and where it will be warmest

December 1 in Ukraine will be cloudy, without precipitation, with temperatures from -1°C to +7°C. The warmest weather is expected in Lviv and Odessa, and in most regions the temperature will be +1...+3°C.

Society • December 1, 06:07 AM • 36558 views
There is not a single religious community of the UOC - MP left in Lviv region- RMA

There is not a single registered religious community of the UOC-MP left in the Lviv region. Of the 54 communities that existed before the full-scale invasion, 27 joined the OCU, and 27 independently stopped their activities.

Society • November 30, 01:28 AM • 34988 views
First in Ukraine: Lviv region cleansed of religious communities of the Moscow Patriarchate

All religious communities of the Moscow Patriarchate in the Lviv region have ceased their activities. 27 communities joined the OCU, and another 27 closed on their own.

Society • November 29, 01:24 PM • 15709 views
Leaked data on the deployment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the court extended the arrest of Lviv blogger Ostap Stakhiv

The Galician Court of Lviv extended the arrest of Ostap Stakhiv until December 25 with the possibility of bail of 908. 4 thousand UAH. the suspect is charged with fraud and leaking data on the location of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • November 28, 03:58 PM • 17914 views
864 points of invincibility to be opened in Lviv region after russian attacks on critical infrastructure

In the Lviv region, 864 points of invincibility are being deployed due to problems with electricity supply. At these points, you will be able to warm up, charge your devices, and drink warm drinks.

Society • November 28, 03:45 PM • 18869 views
Lviv will have a street in honor of Irina Farion

Lviv City Council has decided to name a street in the Galician district in honor of Irina Farion. The street will run from Mateyko Street to the intersection of Ustiyanovich and Bibliotechnaya streets.

Society • November 28, 01:34 PM • 14943 views
Ukrzaliznytsia to present new strategy in next 3 months-Kamyshin

Ukrzaliznytsia, together with Deloitte, is developing a new development strategy, which will be presented over the next 3 months. Alexander Kamyshin announced a public discussion of the strategy with the participation of business.

Economy • November 28, 01:13 PM • 15075 views
Russia's attack on energy facilities: updates on the situation with electricity in Ukraine

Russian troops attacked power facilities in several regions of Ukraine, leading to massive blackouts. In the Lviv region, 515 thousand subscribers are without electricity, and problems are also in Kherson and other regions.

Society • November 28, 11:13 AM • 16734 views