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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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The murder of Irina Farion: 18-year-old resident of Dnipro is served a notice of suspicion

Prosecutors have served an 18-year-old resident of Dnipro with a notice of suspicion in the murder of Irina Farion. The suspect has been detained, and prosecutors are requesting that he be held in custody without the possibility of bail.

Crimes and emergencies • July 26, 08:44 AM • 15562 views
Farion's murder: a notice of suspicion has been prepared for detainee

A notice of suspicion has been prepared for the detainee on suspicion of the murder of linguist Iryna Farion. The prosecutor's office filed a motion to keep the suspect in custody without the possibility of bail.

Crimes and emergencies • July 26, 08:29 AM • 13597 views
OSINT researchers identify suspect in Farion's murder

Vyacheslav Zinchenko, an 18-year-old resident of Dnipro, has been identified as a suspect in the murder of Irina Farion. He subscribed to far-right publics and posted anti-Semitic comments on social media.

Crimes and emergencies • July 25, 03:09 PM • 22511 views
Klymenko tells when a preventive measure will be chosen for the suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion

The Minister of Internal Affairs said that a pre-trial restraint against the suspect in the murder of Irina Farion will be chosen today or tomorrow. The prosecutor's office will insist on detention without bail.

Society • July 25, 02:09 PM • 20276 views
Klymenko on the detention of the suspect in Farion's murder: “The investigation is inclined to believe that the shooter is just a performer”

Police have detained an 18-year-old resident of Dnipro suspected of murdering linguist Iryna Farion. The investigation believes he is the perpetrator and continues to investigate to establish all the circumstances of the crime.

Society • July 25, 12:24 PM • 16945 views
Russian neo-Nazi claims responsibility for Farion's murder: police are investigating

Law enforcement officials are studying information about the involvement of the Russian neo-Nazi movement in the murder of Irina Farion. Police are considering several versions, including public activity and personal animosity.

Crimes and emergencies • July 25, 07:28 AM • 26940 views
The situation on the real estate market in Ukraine: what do Ukrainians choose?

The real estate market in Ukraine is recovering from the Russian invasion. Demand for small, renovated apartments on the lower floors is growing, especially in safe regions. Prices remain at pre-war levels.

Society • July 25, 07:11 AM • 156525 views
In Transcarpathia, a teenager showed evaders the way to the Tisza for a thousand dollars

In Zakarpattia, four men and a 14-year-old guide were detained while trying to illegally cross the border across the Tisza River. Each of the offenders paid between $4000 and $6000 for the attempt, and the teenager was supposed to receive $1000.

Society • July 24, 03:04 PM • 18426 views
Up to $150 thousand earned monthly on tax evaders: Ternopil region eliminates corruption scheme in district shopping center

Law enforcers exposed a large-scale corruption scheme in the Ternopil Regional Military Commissariat. Officials earned up to $150,000 per month by evading military duty, taking bribes from $1,000 to $15,000 for various services.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 02:43 PM • 31748 views
More than 90% of Ukrainians are proud of their nationality

The survey showed an increase in the national identity of Ukrainians. 91.4% are proud to be Ukrainians, and identification with Western European cultural traditions has increased to 76.2%.

Society • July 24, 12:35 PM • 16294 views
Almost 70% of Ukrainians are fluent in Ukrainian

The survey showed an increase in the number of Ukrainians who speak Ukrainian in everyday life to 70. 5%. 69.5% of respondents rate their language proficiency highly, and 75.5% use it in social and professional communication.

Society • July 24, 12:25 PM • 22880 views
Son of Lviv RMA Chairman Maksym Kozytskyi dies due to serious illness

Zinoviy Kozytskyi, son of the head of the Lviv RMA, died at the age of 19 due to cancer. The young man studied at UCU in the Cultural Studies program and courageously fought the disease to the end.

Society • July 24, 11:36 AM • 17008 views
Not earlier: Lviv to start school year on September 2 after government decision

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said that the city will implement the Cabinet's decision to start the school year on September 2. Earlier, the city headquarters recommended starting classes on August 19 due to the risk of power outages.

Society • July 24, 11:12 AM • 32497 views
Lviv may name a street in honor of murdered Iryna Farion

The Lviv City Council is considering a proposal to name one of the city's streets in honor of murdered linguist Iryna Farion. The specific street will be chosen together with the family of the deceased.

Society • July 23, 06:29 PM • 17129 views
A tourist gas burner explodes in one of the apartments of a high-rise building in Lviv

A tourist gas burner exploded in a high-rise apartment in Lviv, causing burns to a 75-year-old woman. The SES warns of the danger of using such devices indoors.

Society • July 23, 03:11 PM • 18378 views
Search for missing 11-year-old girl in Lviv region for four days

In Rava-Ruska, 11-year-old Solomiya Veklych went missing after leaving home on July 20 and never returning. More than 500 people, including police, rescuers and volunteers, are involved in the search.

Society • July 23, 01:46 PM • 17515 views
Power outages will be further reduced in 12 regions: list

Power cuts from 15:00 to 16:00 have been canceled in the western and southern regions of Ukraine. From 16:00 to 17:00, one stage of blackouts will be applied due to the active operation of solar power plants and imports from Poland.

Society • July 23, 12:55 PM • 31070 views
The EU will allocate almost 43 million euros to improve the railway network in Ukraine

Ukrzaliznytsia will receive €43 million from the EU for the development of the European gauge. The project involves improving the railway network and developing a 1435 mm gauge on the Chop-Lviv and Lviv-Chernivtsi-Vadul-Siret sections.

Economy • July 23, 12:29 PM • 29335 views
There will be fewer restrictions: we have updated outage schedules by region

Until 14:00, all regions will have one outage queue. After 14:00, the number of queues will increase to 2-3 depending on the region.

Society • July 23, 09:40 AM • 35580 views
One round of power outages to be canceled in 10 regions until 14:00 - Ukrenergo

NPC Ukrenergo announces the cancellation of one round of blackouts in 10 regions by 14:00 due to the intensification of SPPs operation. From 14:00 to 24:00, three rounds of blackouts will be in effect. Electricity imports are planned from 5 countries.

Society • July 23, 07:58 AM • 44992 views
Polish Foreign Minister calls on the EU to lift restrictions on the use of long-range weapons by Ukraine

Radoslaw Sikorski called on the EU to allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons for self-defense. He also suggested holding an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Lviv as a sign of solidarity.

War in Ukraine • July 22, 11:57 PM • 108972 views
Two arsonists of servicemen's cars detained in Lviv

Police detained two people in Lviv who were burning military vehicles on order. The detainees were notified of suspicion of obstructing the lawful activities of the Armed Forces and other military formations.

War in Ukraine • July 20, 07:00 PM • 82829 views
Lviv residents bring flowers to the place of Iryna Farion's murder

Residents of Lviv bring flowers and lamps to the site of the assassination attempt on linguist Iryna Farion. The police are investigating the murder, considering several versions, including public activity and a “Russian trace.

Society • July 20, 03:38 PM • 23578 views
Russian attack on the railway in Kharkiv region: repair of the affected areas continues, but traffic is already open

Ukrzaliznytsia announces the resumption of traffic after the night attack on the railroad in Kharkiv region. Trains from Kramatorsk will arrive in Kyiv at midnight, and passengers will be transported by bus.

Society • July 20, 02:47 PM • 59709 views
A photo of Irina Farion's alleged killer is being shared on Telegram channels. The Center for the Death Penalty claims it is a fake

The Center for Strategic Communications has denied the information about the photo of the alleged killer of Iryna Farion. The police and the Security Service of Ukraine are taking a set of measures to find and detain the real criminal.

Crimes and emergencies • July 20, 01:54 PM • 22476 views
Prosecutor General's Office on the investigation into the murder of Iryna Farion: door-to-door and house-to-house visits are being conducted, a number of forensic examinations have been ordered

The Office of the Prosecutor General reported on a meeting with the Ministry of Internal Affairs regarding the investigation into the murder of Iryna Farion. Witnesses are being interrogated, examinations are being conducted, and versions related to her professional activities and civic position are being worked out.

Crimes and emergencies • July 20, 01:01 PM • 21926 views
Farion's neighbors said that an unknown person had been following the linguist for several weeks

Irina Farion's neighbors reported that an unknown man had been watching her for several weeks before her murder. He would sit on a bench near her house every day, wearing a disguise and behaving suspiciously.

Crimes and emergencies • July 20, 12:10 PM • 21223 views
The parastas for Iryna Farion will take place on July 21, the funeral will be held the next day - daughter

A parastas for Iryna Farion will be held on July 21 at 19:00 in the Garrison Church in Lviv. The funeral will take place on July 22 at 14:00, and the public figure will be buried at Lychakiv Cemetery.

Society • July 20, 11:18 AM • 21256 views
Zelensky heard reports on Farion's murder investigation: search for the criminal is underway, all versions are at work, “including the one leading to Russia”

The President of Ukraine received an update on the progress of the investigation into the murder of linguist Iryna Farion. All necessary police and SBU forces are involved, all versions are being worked out, including the Russian trace.

Politics • July 20, 09:42 AM • 104669 views
There was no electricity in the Lviv neighborhood where Farion was shot, video from battery-powered cameras is being collected - deputy

There was no electricity in the Lviv neighborhood where Irina Farion was shot at the time of the incident. Locals are collecting video from battery-powered cameras and handing it over to law enforcement.

Crimes and emergencies • July 20, 08:54 AM • 22189 views