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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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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 • 14158 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 • 20464 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 • 21893 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 • 21376 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 • 14217 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 • 15989 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 • 18851 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 • 17065 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 • 19391 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 • 16709 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 • 180308 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 • 31412 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 • 26738 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 • 26099 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 • 16752 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 • 14797 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 • 25641 views
About 22 thousand people have already applied to recruitment centers: in which regions are there the most applicants

Last week, recruitment centers in Ukraine received 956 new applications. A total of 21,910 people have applied since the start of the work, of whom 5,415 are being considered as candidates for the Defense Forces.

Society • October 21, 03:59 PM • 31317 views
In Lviv an 11-year-old girl was electrocuted while trying to take a selfie: she is being prepared for surgery

In Lviv, an 11-year-old girl was electrocuted while trying to take a selfie on the roof of a train car. The child is being prepared for surgery on her right foot after receiving emergency care.

Society • October 21, 01:58 PM • 17606 views
Hrynkevych case: investigation into the supply of low-quality clothing for the Armed Forces worth UAH 1 billion completed

Law enforcement officers have completed an investigation against a Lviv businessman and his accomplices for supplying low-quality military clothing to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The state's losses amounted to over UAH 1 billion, and the suspects were chosen a measure of restraint in the form of detention.

Crimes and emergencies • October 21, 09:42 AM • 13499 views
Smuggling fugitives across the Tisza for 15 thousand dollars: head of a charity foundation detained in Lviv

The director of a charitable organization in Lviv organized the illegal trafficking of conscripts abroad for $15,000. He was detained while receiving a part of the money in the amount of $7,500.

Crimes and emergencies • October 17, 01:43 PM • 11633 views
Ukrzaliznytsia resumes auctions for lease of space at railway stations: what is on offer

Ukrzaliznytsia announces the resumption of online auctions for the lease of space at railway stations. The first auctions in the Prozorro.Sale system will include space at Kyiv Central Station for a bookstore and a bank branch.

Economy • October 16, 04:03 PM • 18968 views
Additional trains have been scheduled for the popular routes Kyiv-Uzhhorod and Kyiv-Lviv

Additional trains for children's groups and other passengers have been arranged for the popular Kyiv-Uzhhorod and Kyiv-Lviv routes. The flights will take place on October 25-31, and tickets are already on sale.

Society • October 16, 10:52 AM • 17015 views
17 Ukrainian universities are included in the Times Higher Education world ranking

17 Ukrainian higher education institutions were included in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. Sumy State University was ranked the highest among Ukrainian universities, entering the 801-1000 group.

News of the World • October 16, 09:49 AM • 23043 views
A fire broke out in the warehouses of a bus plant in Lviv: no casualties

A fire broke out in the warehouse of a sawmill on the territory of a bus plant in Lviv. The fire covered 1,500 square meters, and 88 rescuers in 17 vehicles were engaged to extinguish it. No one was injured.

Society • October 16, 04:21 AM • 14792 views
Cabinet of Ministers approves terms of sale of Aeroc to Russian oligarch Molchanov

The government has approved the terms of the sale of Aeroc, a company owned by Russian oligarch Molchanov, for UAH 965 million. The proceeds from the sale will go to the state budget to eliminate the consequences of armed aggression.

Economy • October 15, 10:44 AM • 13805 views
Traffic on the M-19 highway in Bukovyna is hampered due to an accident

An accident occurred on the M-19 highway near the village of Hrushevka in the Chernivtsi region. Patrol police organized reverse traffic, but traffic is hampered. According to preliminary information, no one was injured.

Society • October 14, 03:09 PM • 14949 views
Since the launch of the eHousing program, Ukrainians have received loans worth over UAH 12 billion

Since the beginning of 2024, 7,113 loans worth UAH 12. 1 billion have been issued under the eHouse program for the purchase of housing. 70.5% of the loans were used for purchases on the secondary market, 22.6% - through developers, and 7% - during the construction phase.

Society • October 14, 02:04 PM • 15666 views
“Ukrzaliznytsia appoints additional flights to Kamianets-Podilskyi for the fall holidays

“Ukrzaliznytsia is launching additional runs of the train #239/240 Kyiv-Kamianets-Podilskyi-Kyiv on 24, 28, and 31 October. Ticket sales for these trips have already begun, and the train includes all types of cars.

Society • October 14, 01:24 PM • 18723 views
Since the beginning of the year, loans worth UAH 69 billion have been issued under the 5-7-9% program

Since the beginning of 2024, 18,532 loans worth UAH 69 billion have been issued to entrepreneurs under the Affordable Loans 5-7-9% program. The program focuses on investment purposes and the development of energy capacities of businesses, condominiums and housing cooperatives.

Economy • October 14, 11:25 AM • 14801 views