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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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“Ukrzaliznytsia temporarily introduces verification through Diia for tickets to Poland

Starting from August 1, 2024, tickets for some flights to Poland will be sold only with verification through Diia. Signature. This is a temporary solution to combat ticket resellers during peak travel periods.

Society • July 31, 01:26 PM • 16951 views
He behaved inadequately and provoked: Lviv TCC commented on the conflict between servicemen and a man in a hospital in Drohobych

The Lviv TCC explained the incident with the man in the Drohobych hospital. According to them, the man was behaving inappropriately and provoking a conflict, and the statement about the beating was not true.

Society • July 31, 12:57 PM • 14637 views
In Khmelnytsky region, 44 people were illegally detained in a pseudo-rehabilitation center. Among them were military personnel

Law enforcers exposed a pseudo-rehabilitation center in Khmelnytskyi region where 44 people, including Ukrainian military, were illegally detained. Four people were served a notice of suspicion of illegal deprivation of liberty.

Crimes and emergencies • July 30, 08:50 AM • 17137 views
SBI hands over to ARMA another batch of property of Medvedchuk and Kozak's relatives worth almost UAH 400 million

The State Bureau of Investigation has handed over another batch of property belonging to Medvedchuk and Kozak's relatives worth about UAH 400 million to the ARMA. Businesses, real estate, equipment and land plots associated with the suspected high treasonists were seized.

Politics • July 30, 07:09 AM • 35823 views
Attack in Kherson region: 8 people wounded

Terrorists shelled several settlements in Kherson region. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and gas pipelines were damaged, and 8 people were injured.

Society • July 30, 05:00 AM • 28353 views
She cursed on stage because of the old name of Chornomorsk: a report was drawn up against Khrystyna Soloviy for disorderly conduct

The police drew up a report of administrative offense against singer Khrystyna Soloviy for using foul language during a performance at a festival in Chornomorsk. She faces a fine, community service, or administrative detention.

Society • July 29, 05:21 PM • 108960 views
“It annoys everyone else": Sikorsky on Hungary's “location” between Moscow and Brussels

The Polish Foreign Minister said that Hungary did not receive support at the EU Council meeting. Its position between Moscow and Brussels irritates other members, and the proposal to hold the meeting in Ukraine was vetoed by Hungary.

Politics • July 29, 02:36 PM • 32981 views
Blogger wonders who is behind Mishchenko, who is allowed to steal from the state

Political analyst Taras Zahorodniy calls for an investigation into the situation with businessman Valeriy Mishchenko, who is suspected of illegally seizing Medvedchuk's companies. The assets were supposed to be confiscated by the state, but ended up in Mishchenko's hands.

Society • July 29, 02:02 PM • 18649 views
Boyko Easter egg included in the cultural heritage of Ukraine

The tradition of creating Boyko Easter eggs with a pin has been added to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine. This technique is widespread in the places where the Boyko people live and has a deep symbolic meaning.

Culture • July 29, 01:05 PM • 19468 views
Girl found in Lviv region who went missing a week ago

Rescuers have found the girl who went missing on July 20 in the Lviv region. The child was found unconscious in the woods on the seventh day of the search and taken to doctors for examination.

Society • July 27, 10:28 PM • 21074 views
Ukraine's Olympic team defeats Morocco 2-1 in the minority

Ukraine U23 scored a dramatic victory over Morocco in the 2024 Olympics. Despite the player's sending off, the Ukrainians pulled out a victory in the 90+8th minute thanks to a goal by Ihor Krasnopir.

Sports • July 27, 05:26 PM • 24158 views
“My son may have been an accomplice, but I don't believe he killed": mother of Farion murder suspect

The mother of Vyacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of Irina Farion, believes that her son could have been an accomplice, but not a murderer. She claims that her son likes to attract attention, but is not capable of murder.

Crimes and emergencies • July 27, 11:10 AM • 28865 views
“He loves Ukraine, and it seems to him that he acted correctly.” Nebitov about Farion's murder suspect

The deputy head of the National Police said that Vyacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion, loves Ukraine and considers his actions to be correct.

Crimes and emergencies • July 27, 09:14 AM • 24227 views
Russia fired on 18 settlements in Kherson region: 8 wounded

Russian troops attacked 18 settlements on the right bank of the Kherson region. Critical infrastructure, buildings and vehicles were damaged, and 8 people were injured.

Society • July 27, 06:05 AM • 32409 views
Over the weekend in Ukraine it will be cloudy with rains, temperature up to +34°

Cloudy weather with possible rains is expected in Ukraine over the weekend. The temperature will range from +25° to +34°, with a gradual increase. Forecasters warn of a high fire hazard.

Agronomy news • July 27, 04:54 AM • 49504 views
The tradition of bell ringing in Lviv is included in the cultural heritage of Ukraine

The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has added Lviv bell ringing to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This tradition includes a variety of melodies for religious and secular events and is passed down from masters to young people.

Society • July 26, 10:36 PM • 23621 views
Iryna Farion's murder: the suspect does not admit his guilt

18-year-old Vyacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of linguist Irina Farion, denies any involvement in the crime. Law enforcement officials are checking him for ties to the neo-Nazi movement, which is centered in Russia.

Society • July 26, 05:20 PM • 25129 views
Iryna Farion's murder: the court remanded the suspect in custody

18-year-old Vyacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of Professor Irina Farion, was taken into custody without the possibility of bail. The prosecutor's office insisted on arrest, while his lawyer requested house arrest.

Society • July 26, 03:34 PM • 129691 views
Farion's murder: court continues hearing on choosing a measure of restraint for suspect

The Galician District Court of Lviv continued the hearing on the choice of a preventive measure against Vyacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of Irina Farion. The prosecutor's office insists on keeping him in custody without the possibility of bail.

Society • July 26, 02:47 PM • 22195 views
Thwarting an attempt to destabilize society: police officers who solved Farion's murder awarded

The law enforcement officers who solved the murder of Irina Farion were awarded. The Interior Minister thanked them for thwarting an attempt to destabilize society and preventing political hate crimes.

Society • July 26, 02:14 PM • 21473 views
Suspect in Farion's murder may have been preparing to commit other crimes - Interior Ministry

Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said that the suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion was probably preparing to commit other crimes.

Crimes and emergencies • July 26, 01:43 PM • 16959 views
The Ministry of Internal Affairs provided details of the suspect's preparation for Farion's murder and when he fled Lviv

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has disclosed details of the preparation and escape of the suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion. The man arrived in Lviv 10 days before the crime, prepared carefully, and after the murder fled by rail to Dnipro.

Society • July 26, 01:05 PM • 17863 views
Mortgages in Ukraine have fallen in price: what percentage of credit is given

Ukrainian banks issued 976 mortgage loans worth UAH 1. 737 billion in May 2024. The majority of transactions were made on the secondary market, and the eHouse program remains the main driver of the mortgage segment.

Economy • July 26, 01:00 PM • 46244 views
SBU works on version of Russian special services' involvement in Farion's murder

The SBU is checking the version that Russian special services were involved in the murder of Irina Farion. An 18-year-old suspect from Dnipro, who had been preparing for the crime for 10 days, was detained.

Politics • July 26, 11:26 AM • 36697 views
Farion's murder: court adjourns pre-trial detention of suspect

Lviv's Halytskyi District Court has adjourned the hearing on the choice of a preventive measure against the suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion until 16:00. The break is due to the replacement of the suspect's lawyer with a private one.

Crimes and emergencies • July 26, 11:04 AM • 15320 views
Suspect in Iryna Farion's murder brought to court in Lviv

The 18-year-old suspect in the murder of linguist Iryna Farion was brought to the Galician District Court of Lviv. The prosecutor's office will insist on detention without bail.

Crimes and emergencies • July 26, 10:39 AM • 16216 views
Farion's murder: Interior Ministry shows video of suspect's arrest

An 18-year-old suspect in the murder of linguist Iryna Farion was detained in Dnipro. The Ministry of Internal Affairs showed a video of the detention and search operations, including the detainee's answers to questions about the crime.

Crimes and emergencies • July 26, 10:35 AM • 125184 views
Ukraine eases schedules of power outages by regions

Ukrenergo has reduced the scope of electricity consumption restrictions in different regions of Ukraine. We have shortened the outage schedules, reduced the number of queues and the duration of outages in many regions.

Society • July 26, 09:59 AM • 31425 views
Farion's murder: the Ministry of Internal Affairs says the weapon has not yet been found

The weapon used to kill Iryna Farion has not yet been found. The suspect was preparing an alibi, bought clothes for conspiracy and had funds for living in Lviv, the source of which is being investigated.

Crimes and emergencies • July 26, 09:53 AM • 15942 views
Pre-trial restraint to be imposed on suspect in Farion's murder today at 13:00 in Lviv

At 13:00, the Halytskyi District Court of Lviv will hold a hearing to choose a preventive measure against the 18-year-old suspect in the murder of Irina Farion. Prosecutors will ask for detention without the possibility of bail.

Crimes and emergencies • July 26, 08:50 AM • 15410 views