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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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russian aggression: 945 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine damaged

As a result of the russian aggression, 945 objects of Ukraine's cultural heritage were damaged, including 128 of national importance.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:15 AM • 38873 views
Border guards tried to bribe 968 times over the past 2 years - SBGS

Over the past two years, border guards have prevented 968 bribery attempts totaling more than UAH 10 million.

Society • March 5, 03:51 PM • 27232 views
eHousing: 7800 Ukrainian families took out loans during the war, 204 of them in the last week

Since the launch of the Affordable Housing program, 7,800 Ukrainian families have received loans totaling UAH 12 billion to purchase housing, of which 204 loans were issued last week.

Society • March 5, 02:32 PM • 28656 views
Baby dies in Lviv perinatal center: police launch investigation

An investigation has been launched into the death of a baby in a perinatal center in Lviv. The child died on the fourth day after birth.

Society • March 5, 01:57 PM • 25459 views
Fire breaks out in UGCC church in Brody, Lviv region

A fire broke out in the church of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Tekla of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Brody, Lviv region, destroying and damaging church property.

Society • March 5, 09:34 AM • 22581 views
American and Lviv surgeons formed the guy's new palate from cheek tissue

For a guy who was born without a palate, surgeons from Ukraine and the United States successfully formed a new one from his own tissues.

Health • March 4, 04:13 PM • 25178 views
Ukraine withstood a series of Russian attacks on regional energy facilities in February - British intelligence

Despite the Russian attacks on regional energy facilities in February 2024, Ukraine's energy system is operating steadily.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 11:05 AM • 22198 views
Protocols regarding officials from the Sumy region, Lviv region and the deputy chairman of the OPU: the NAPC summed up the results of work for February

The NACP drew up protocols against officials in Sumy and Lviv for failing to report corruption and conflicts of interest. In addition, the NACP drew up a protocol against the Deputy Head of the Prosecutor General's Office Rostyslav Shurma for violating the conflict of interest legislation.

Politics • March 4, 09:28 AM • 25109 views
Blockade on the border with Poland: more than 2400 trucks in queues, Polish farmers rally at six checkpoints

Polish farmers continue to block truck traffic at six checkpoints on the border with Ukraine, leaving more than 2,400 trucks queued up to enter Ukraine.

Economy • March 3, 09:28 AM • 95146 views
Ukrzaliznytsia appoints additional high-speed train Kyiv - Lviv for next weekend

Ukrzaliznytsia will launch an additional high-speed train between Kyiv and Lviv next weekend until March 8, and tickets will be available through an app.

Announcements • March 3, 09:14 AM • 52852 views
Two policemen wounded in Kherson region as a result of russian shelling

russia shelled the right bank of Kherson region with multiple launch rocket systems, mortars, artillery, tanks, and attacked with drones. Two police officers were wounded in the attack.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 02:06 PM • 27915 views
Russian army killed a resident of Stanislav in Kherson region

A 54-year-old man died on the street in Stanislav, Kherson region, during a Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 08:45 AM • 77674 views
Drones are used everywhere, it is crucial for Ukrainians to know how to use them - Fedorov

Vocational schools in 7 regions of Ukraine will introduce a new Civilian Drone Operator curriculum to teach students how to fly drones, which are increasingly used in agriculture, rescue operations, and war documentation.

Society • March 1, 01:32 PM • 29202 views
Issuing certificates to tax evaders: TEC officials to be tried in Vinnytsia

The criminal group was created by an officer of the recruitment department of the MCC and JV, and included 2 members of the military medical commission and one civilian. The cost of one certificate was USD 4 thousand

Crimes and emergencies • February 29, 08:25 PM • 28073 views
Contractor misappropriated funds allocated for restoration of Taras Shevchenko National Museum after Russian attack: the contractor will be tried

The director of a commercial enterprise will stand trial for embezzling 190,000 hryvnias allocated for the restoration of the National Museum of Taras Shevchenko, damaged by Russian missile fire in October 2022.

Crimes and emergencies • February 29, 02:34 PM • 22578 views
Three regions suffer most from russian attacks on cultural heritage - Shmyhal

Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Odesa regions suffered the most from russian attacks on cultural heritage sites.

Culture • February 29, 02:05 PM • 22736 views
Fatal accident in Zhytomyr region: SBI completes investigation into MP Nikolayenko's case

The investigation found that the MP committed a fatal accident, hitting a pedestrian while speeding and violating traffic rules on the Kyiv-Chop highway.

Crimes and emergencies • February 29, 09:59 AM • 23388 views
MPs from Groysman's party demand to improve assistance to servicemen: details

Deputies in Vinnytsia are demanding additional payments from the city budget for Vinnytsia residents who have joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:52 AM • 362366 views
Occupants hit a critical infrastructure facility in Kherson, one person died in the region due to shelling over the day

Russian shelling in the Kherson region killed one person and damaged critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 07:00 AM • 26453 views
USD 9000 for setting up a scheme to smuggle fugitives abroad: border guards detain organizers of criminal scheme

Two men from Lviv were detained after attempting to bribe a border guard with $9,000 for help in smuggling people banned from leaving Ukraine, but the border guard refused and reported them.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 04:03 PM • 26303 views
In Kherson Russians hit a cargo ship, one dead and two wounded in the region

Yesterday, Russian forces shelled 21 settlements in the Kherson region, damaging buildings and infrastructure and killing one person.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 06:19 AM • 28472 views
162 thousand packages of seeds for families: the annual Sowing Seeds charity event has started

The annual Sowing Seeds charity event was launched.

Society • February 27, 01:25 PM • 32982 views
Drunk driver in a VAZ crashed into an oncoming minibus, three dead: reportedly, the On the Shield car was involved in the accident

A drunk driver in a VAZ car crashed into an oncoming minibus near Lviv, killing three people and injuring three others. Reportedly, the On the Shield car was involved in the accident.

Crimes and emergencies • February 27, 10:59 AM • 25553 views
For the first time in Ukraine, Ternopil doctors removed a malignant heart tumor by autotransplantation: the operation was performed on a military man

In the Ternopil region, doctors performed the first autotransplantation operation in Ukraine to completely remove a malignant heart tumor from a serviceman.

Health • February 26, 10:25 PM • 27197 views
Hrynkevych case: court extends detention of elder Hrynkevych

The court extended the measure of restraint for Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych, who is involved in cases of attempted bribery of a SBI officer and supply of low-quality clothing to the Armed Forces, leaving him in custody until March 29.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:59 PM • 32497 views
Preparing a missile strike on a thermal power plant in Lviv region: a couple of FSB agents detained

The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed a married couple of FSB agents who were preparing missile attacks on a thermal power plant in Lviv region to cut off power to western Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:17 AM • 31000 views
Stepan Khmara said goodbye in Kyiv

A prominent Ukrainian politician and patriot, Stepan Khmara, was buried at the Baikove cemetery.

Society • February 25, 02:49 PM • 108554 views
Kubrakov: Construction of European railroad from the border with the EU to Lviv is to start this year

According to Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov, construction of the Mostyska-Sknyliv section of the European railroad from Poland to Lviv will begin this year.

Economy • February 25, 01:49 PM • 29534 views
A unique Ukrainian exhibition "In the Eye of the Storm. Modernism in Ukraine"

The exhibition will present modernist art movements in Ukraine in the early 20th century through masterpieces from Kyiv, Lviv, and Kharkiv museums.

Culture • February 25, 03:10 AM • 33688 views
Ukraine has survived: two years ago, Russia launched a full-scale war against our country

On the morning of February 24, 2022, some Ukrainians woke up to shots and the roar of tanks, others to explosions and air raid sirens, and others were woken up by calls and messages: war had broken out.

Society • February 24, 03:53 AM • 109539 views