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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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Appeal against construction in Lviv will be considered without participation of the parties

The Ministry of Culture is appealing the court's decision to cancel the order on the protection of monuments in Lviv. The appeal hearing will take place on October 14, 2024 in writing, which is a concern for the Ministry.

Society • October 13, 06:49 PM • 32359 views
Lviv RMA bans officials from using Telegram on official devices

The Lviv Regional Military Administration banned the use of Telegram on official devices and conducted outreach. Territorial communities were given recommendations on how to restrict the use of the messenger.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 04:00 PM • 15994 views
Ukrzaliznytsia adds flights to Odesa and Lviv for the fall holidays

UZ is running additional Lviv-Kyiv and Kyiv-Odesa trains during the school holidays. The trains will depart on October 20, 25, and 27, offering seats in compartment and suite cars.

Society • October 11, 09:55 AM • 12470 views
Rains with thunderstorms and frosts: weather forecasters gave a forecast for the weekend

Rains and sometimes thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine over the weekend. The temperature will drop, and frosts are expected in the western regions.

Society • October 11, 08:48 AM • 12459 views
Large-scale accident near Lviv: citizens from Switzerland are among the injured

In an accident with a bus on the Lviv bypass, 34 people were injured and 3 died. Among the injured are citizens of Ukraine and Switzerland, including 6 children. 32 people were hospitalized, some in serious condition.

Society • October 11, 08:33 AM • 13613 views
Terrible car crash near Lviv: emergency services showed footage from the scene

Four vehicles collided on the Kyiv-Chop highway, killing three people. The police are investigating, and rescuers have unblocked the victims from the mangled cars.

Crimes and emergencies • October 11, 07:40 AM • 11721 views
Northern Lights illuminate the night sky across Ukraine: photos

A rare phenomenon of the northern lights was recorded in different regions of Ukraine at night. Photos of the illuminated sky were published from the north to the south of the country against the backdrop of a powerful solar storm.

Society • October 11, 06:27 AM • 15143 views
Large-scale accident near Lviv: 35 injured, six children among the victims (updated)

A large-scale accident involving a bus, a truck and cars occurred on the Lviv bypass. 3 people were killed, 35 were injured, including 6 children. 6 children were among the injured.

Society • October 11, 05:48 AM • 16467 views
A Warsaw-Odesa bus gets into an accident near Lviv: one person killed, 27 injured

A massive accident involving a Warsaw-Odesa bus, a Nova Poshta truck, and cars occurs on the Lviv bypass. One person was killed, 27 were injured, traffic is blocked, and traffic is being diverted through Vynnyky.

Society • October 11, 04:54 AM • 16627 views
Court of Appeal leaves blogger Ostap Stakhiv in custody without bail

The Lviv Court of Appeal rejected Ostap Stakhiv's appeal against the preventive measure. The court upheld the decision to hold him in custody without bail until November 30.

Crimes and emergencies • October 10, 01:52 PM • 12881 views
Airsoft pyrotechnic device explodes in Lviv in the yard of a house

Grenade explosions were heard on Polyova Street in Lviv. The police confirmed that a pyrotechnic device for airsoft exploded, no one was injured, and an investigation was launched.

Society • October 9, 09:01 PM • 15314 views
A chlorine leak alarm was triggered by mistake in Lviv: what is known

During the repair work at Lviv City Hall, the chlorine leakage alarm button was accidentally pressed. The head of Lviv RMA, Maksym Kozytskyi, assured that there was no real leakage, and the situation in the city and region was calm.

Society • October 9, 02:13 PM • 12303 views
Russians attacked a 68-year-old man with a drone in Kherson region

In the village of Lviv, Russian occupants dropped explosives from a drone on a local resident. The 68-year-old man sustained explosive trauma and shrapnel wounds, and is receiving medical care.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 11:59 AM • 10506 views
A minor on an electric scooter hit an 80-year-old woman in Lviv: police open proceedings

In Lviv, a teenager on an electric scooter hit an 80-year-old pedestrian on the sidewalk. The woman was hospitalized, and the police opened a criminal investigation into the traffic violation.

Crimes and emergencies • October 9, 10:27 AM • 10538 views
One killed and 16 wounded in Kherson region due to Russian attacks

Occupants shelled 23 settlements of Kherson region. Educational and medical institutions, a library, residential buildings, and equipment were damaged. As a result of the attacks, 1 person was killed and 16 were wounded.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 06:00 AM • 16723 views
Investigation of child abuse in a rehabilitation center in Lviv region: prosecutors announce possible new suspicions

The prosecutor's office is investigating violence against children in a rehabilitation center in Lviv region. About 50 people have been questioned, a teacher has been notified of suspicion, and new suspicions are expected.

Society • October 8, 02:29 PM • 14818 views
Two more industrial parks have appeared in Ukraine

The Cabinet of Ministers included Ecocenter and SUNART in the Register of Industrial Parks. The new sites in Lviv and Mykolaiv regions will create 1,800 jobs, bringing the total number of registered parks to 95.

Economy • October 8, 10:30 AM • 11412 views
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 • 10986 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 • 30914 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 • 34778 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 • 14634 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 • 117294 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 • 13222 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 • 11496 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 • 20537 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 • 16747 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 • 18544 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 • 21156 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 • 12931 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 • 15482 views