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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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Suspect in Bucha double explosion terror attack detained - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

Law enforcement officers detained a 20-year-old man for remotely detonating two devices in Bucha. Two law enforcement officers were injured in the morning explosions.

Crimes and emergencies • March 23, 10:40 AM • 17063 views
Drone attacked SBU office in Lviv – destruction recorded

An enemy drone hit the Main Directorate of the SBU in Lviv Oblast. There are no casualties, emergency services are working on site, and debris is being collected.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 09:11 PM • 6125 views
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It's a matter of respect and ethics: SOWA on performing without a fee

The artist has performed over 70 charity concerts and, as a matter of principle, does not charge for performances for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. She refuses projects with a Russian trace.

Society • March 17, 10:26 PM • 36059 views
EU unofficially opened all six negotiation clusters for Ukraine - Kos

European Commissioner Marta Kos announced the expansion of work to all areas of negotiations. Ukraine has already received a full package of conditions for joining the European Union.

Politics • March 17, 08:08 PM • 50952 views
Explosion in Lviv causes gas supply disruptionsPhoto

A cable falling onto the gas network caused a fire and burned down a bus. Malechiv, Dubliany, and parts of Lviv were temporarily left without gas.

Society • March 17, 07:25 AM • 4136 views
An explosion occurred in Lviv, a bus caught fire in one of the parking lots - mayorVideo

A private bus caught fire in one of Lviv's parking lots. Andriy Sadovyi reported no casualties and that the circumstances are being investigated.

Society • March 16, 08:20 PM • 6354 views
Murder of a military enlistment office employee in Lviv in 2025 - the accused will appear in court

A 31-year-old Lviv resident is accused of fatally wounding an ATO veteran during a document check. Two other servicemen sustained injuries and burns.

Society • March 13, 01:08 PM • 7956 views
Ukraine to attract €50 million for implementation of emergency assistance system - Rada ratified agreement

The Verkhovna Rada ratified an agreement with the EIB on financing the emergency assistance system. The funds will be directed to IT infrastructure and call centers in four cities.

Society • March 12, 01:32 PM • 2858 views
SBU raids Lviv City Council - what is known

The Security Service of Ukraine is reportedly investigating the issue of military conscription. Investigative actions are ongoing at the city council officials.

Society • March 12, 07:40 AM • 7408 views
Two substations in Lviv are de-energized due to an accident, there are changes in tram and trolleybus traffic

Due to the shutdown of Lvivoblenergo substations, several microdistricts have been de-energized. Trams and trolleybuses have changed routes or temporarily stopped operating.

Society • March 11, 02:24 PM • 3595 views
Fought for independence and made history - five women who changed UkrainePhoto

The Center for Strategic Communications told about prominent Ukrainian women. The stories of Olha Besarab, Kateryna Zarytska, and other figures have been published.

Society • March 8, 10:00 AM • 6327 views
The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 3 billion to support science

Funding will be provided to 246 institutions and higher education establishments, and over 50,000 scientists will receive additional allowances.

Society • March 6, 04:02 PM • 4924 views
Lviv approves restoration of Shukhevych Museum - work to begin next weekPhoto

Lviv has received permits for the restoration of the Roman Shukhevych Museum. Work will begin next week, increasing the museum's area by almost 50%.

Society • March 4, 05:06 PM • 4155 views
Terrorist attack in Lviv has already claimed two lives - a National Guard serviceman died in the hospitalPhoto

In Lviv, 30-year-old National Guard serviceman Yosyf Pavlynskyi, who was injured during the terrorist attack, died. He was helping to create a safe perimeter when the second explosion occurred.

Society • March 4, 08:58 AM • 6073 views
Russian general notified of suspicion for Russian attack on "Okhmatdyt" - Prosecutor General Kravchenko

A Russian major general has been notified of suspicion for organizing the missile strike on Okhmatdyt hospital on July 8, 2024. As a result of the attack, two people died, and 34 were injured, including 9 children.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 08:39 AM • 5438 views
Part of Lviv was without water for almost a day: law enforcement opened a case due to damage to the water pipeline

In Lviv, criminal proceedings have been initiated regarding damage to the main water pipeline, which left part of the city without water. Water supply is being restored after repairs.

Crimes and emergencies • March 3, 07:28 PM • 5363 views
In Lviv, three doctors from the Medical Social Expert Commission (MSEC) will be tried for issuing 56 fictitious disability certificatesPhoto

In Lviv, three MSEC doctors are accused of issuing 56 fictitious disability certificates to conscripts. This allowed 36 men to illegally leave the country.

Society • March 3, 03:17 PM • 4989 views
Woman in Lviv damaged lamps at an exhibition with portraits of fallen prisoners of war, she was found - policeVideo

Lviv police held a 45-year-old woman accountable for damaging lamps near a memorial museum. An administrative protocol was drawn up against her for petty hooliganism, and she apologized for her actions.

Society • March 3, 08:51 AM • 3352 views
Part of Lviv is without water due to unauthorized work by private equipment, investigative actions are underway at the scene - mayor

Lviv was left without water due to damage to the main water pipeline in Domazhyr by private equipment. Emergency crews are working around the clock, and water delivery has been organized.

Society • March 2, 08:16 PM • 7408 views
In Lviv, 27 children and 11 adults have already contracted an intestinal infection after visiting an entertainment center; norovirus has been detected

In Lviv, 38 cases of acute intestinal infection have been recorded, 27 of which are children. 36 patients have been hospitalized, and norovirus has been detected in 9.

Society • February 26, 12:49 PM • 4165 views
Russia attacked railway infrastructure in 3 regions, including a children's railway in Kharkiv region

Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities, once again striking railway infrastructure. Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv and the region, Kryvyi Rih, Poltava, and Donetsk regions were targeted.

Society • February 26, 11:34 AM • 6225 views
Gas explosion in a residential building in Lviv, two people injuredPhoto

A probable gas explosion occurred in a residential building on F. Liszt Street, 6, in Lviv, injuring two young people. They were hospitalized, their lives are not in danger, and traffic on the street is restricted.

Society • February 25, 04:56 PM • 3403 views
In Kyiv, a man disfigured the face of a 17-year-old teenager with a utility knifePhoto

In the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, a 30-year-old man, while intoxicated, attacked a 17-year-old boy. He inflicted several blows with a utility knife to the teenager's face, causing severe bodily injuries.

Crimes and emergencies • February 25, 11:26 AM • 3856 views
18-year-old Kharkiv resident suspected of calling to "lure" police to the scene of a terrorist attack in LvivPhoto

The SBU and the National Police have notified an 18-year-old Kharkiv resident of suspicion for luring police to the scene of a terrorist attack in Lviv on February 22. She called the emergency line, reporting a break-in at a store, after which the Russian aggressors detonated a bomb.

Society • February 25, 10:14 AM • 11378 views
SAP sent an indictment to the court against former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Smirnov

The SAP prosecutor sent an indictment to the court against Andriy Smirnov, former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, and the owner of a construction company. They are accused of money laundering and receiving undue benefits.

Politics • February 24, 03:34 PM • 5392 views
10 victims of the terrorist attack remain in hospitals in Lviv

In Lviv, 10 victims of the terrorist attack that occurred on February 22 are still in hospitals. Two people have been discharged from medical facilities.

Society • February 24, 03:09 PM • 3216 views
Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainians on the anniversary of the invasion from a bunker on Bankova Street, where he worked at the beginning of the warVideo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.

Society • February 24, 06:54 AM • 20505 views
SBU and Ministry of Internal Affairs revealed new details of the detention of the perpetrator who committed a triple terrorist attack in Lviv

The SBU and the Ministry of Internal Affairs released details of the triple terrorist attack in Lviv, where explosive devices were remotely activated.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 08:53 PM • 7581 views
The National Police stated that they consider the explosions in Lviv and Mykolaiv as a targeted attack on the law enforcement system

The head of the National Police, Ivan Vyhivskyi, stated that the explosion at a gas station in Mykolaiv, where seven patrol officers were injured, is a targeted attack. Two police officers are in serious condition.

Crimes and emergencies • February 23, 06:15 PM • 5392 views
Explosion at a gas station in Mykolaiv: seven police officers injured, two in serious conditionPhoto

An explosion occurred at a non-operational gas station in Mykolaiv, injuring seven patrol police officers. Two of them are in serious condition, and doctors are fighting for their lives.

Crimes and emergencies • February 23, 05:34 PM • 36661 views