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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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In Kherson region an enemy missile was shot down, due to Russian strikes there is a dead and wounded man

Over the past day, several settlements in the Kherson region, including the city of Kherson, were subjected to enemy shelling and airstrikes, as a result of which residential areas and an administrative building were damaged, one person was killed and another was injured, and the air defense forces destroyed a guided air missile.

War in Ukraine • June 21, 05:19 AM • 23389 views
An 11-year-old cyclist was killed in a minibus hit-and-run in Lviv

An 11-year-old cyclist was killed in a minibus hit-and-run in Lviv, Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • June 20, 04:00 PM • 15103 views
In Ternopil region, bus passengers blocked the highway due to the fact that the driver was taken away by representatives of the shopping center: what is known

In the Ternopil region, bus passengers blocked the highway after representatives of the shopping center temporarily took the driver to serve a summons.

Society • June 20, 12:50 PM • 11589 views
Russia's attack on Lviv: the mayor spoke about the condition of the victims and material damage

One victim is hospitalized with fractures and shrapnel wounds after Russia's attack on Lviv damaged the building of a research institute, causing more than UAH 20 million in damage.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 12:44 PM • 14721 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional trains to Odesa

"Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional trains from Kyiv and Lviv to Odesa during the summer season due to increased demand.

Society • June 19, 12:40 PM • 11337 views
The enemy attacked a power facility at night, outage schedules are in place for the whole day - Ministry of Energy

The enemy attacked an energy facility in the central region at night, damaging equipment. Power outage schedules are in place throughout the day.

Society • June 19, 07:12 AM • 26119 views
Enemy drone debris damages research institute in Lviv

The debris of an enemy drone damaged the administrative building of a research institute in Lviv, causing damage over an area of about 800 square meters.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 06:27 AM • 24344 views
Number of injured of night attack by "Shahed" in Lviv region increases to two

The number of injured of the nighttime attack by Russian troops with Shahed attack drones in Malekhiv, Lviv region, has risen to two - a 70-year-old man was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 05:29 AM • 27822 views
Air defense forces shot down 19 out of 21 "shaheds"

Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down 19 of 21 Russian drones during a night attack.

Society • June 19, 04:28 AM • 36672 views
In Lviv region, air defense shoots down all the shahids that attacked the region

Ukrainian air defense system shot down all 5 "shahids" that attacked Lviv region last night.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 03:24 AM • 48028 views
A 47-year-old man was injured in Lviv region due to a Shahedi attack

A 47-year-old man sustained cut wounds during a nighttime attack by shahids in Malekhiv, Lviv region, but did not need hospitalization after receiving medical care on the spot.

War in Ukraine • June 19, 02:38 AM • 29715 views
Evacuation of the population from the border areas continues in Sumy region: RMA provided details

The evacuation of the population from the border areas of Sumy region has been ongoing since July last year: 28 settlements within the five-kilometer border zone have been fully evacuated and are under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, while the evacuation of other settlements is ongoing.

Society • June 18, 05:24 PM • 39772 views
More than 300 thousand Ukrainians have updated their credentials in ASCs in a month - Ministry of Digital Transformation

More than 300,000 Ukrainians liable for military service have updated their personal data through Administrative Service Centers in a month, reports the Ministry of Digital Transformation.

Society • June 18, 03:08 PM • 22074 views
In Lviv region an employee of TCR, who was injured at the front, was attacked in the street

An employee of the territorial center for recruitment and social support in Yavoriv, Lviv region, was attacked and hit in the head with a blunt object while accompanying a person liable for military service to a medical examination, sustaining a closed head injury; the attacker was found and detained.

Society • June 18, 05:43 AM • 36917 views
Odesa region is among the three leaders in terms of foreign investment

According to YouControl, from February 24, 2022, to April 30, 2024, foreign beneficiaries and participants appeared in the ownership structure of 3,577 legal entities in Ukraine. In addition, 2,950 new companies with foreign capital were registered. The lion's share of these companies - 2,903 - are located in Kyiv. Another 778 are in Lviv region and 484 in Odesa region.

Economy • June 17, 12:34 PM • 20068 views
The first project "Podorozhnyk Educational Pharmacy" with an innovative approach was opened in Ukraine

The pharmacy began its work in Lviv, initiated and organized by the largest chain of pharmacies, Podorozhnyk.

Business News • June 17, 10:46 AM • 102608 views
One person killed, another wounded in Kherson region due to russian strikes - RMA

One person was killed and another wounded in Kherson region as a result of russian strikes on 18 settlements, including the city of Kherson.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:25 AM • 78992 views
Rains and thunderstorms to cover most of Ukraine this weekend

Over the weekend, it will rain in most regions of Ukraine, with severe thunderstorms expected in many areas, while the west will remain dry with comfortable temperatures.

Events • June 15, 03:43 AM • 48997 views
Beat soldiers with feet and a belt: a major of the Lviv military academy was sent into custody

A major of the Lviv military academy was arrested for physically assaulting subordinate soldiers, including hitting them with objects, kicks and slaps in the face.

Society • June 11, 10:36 AM • 19505 views
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Ukraine's experience in studying military events is now unique for many of our partners - Alexander Ruvin

Director of KNIISE Alexander Ruvin noted that a significant part of the forensic expert activity of Naraz is aimed at studying the facts of Russian aggression against Ukraine and the conclusions of Ukrainian experts become the basis for the formation of an evidence base for future international trials.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 10:12 AM • 122838 views
Farion was reinstated at Lviv Polytechnic by a court decision

Former MP Iryna Farion was officially reinstated as a professor at Lviv Polytechnic by a court decision, and she will receive UAH 123,927 as compensation for forced absenteeism.

Society • June 11, 07:37 AM • 20394 views
Contracts for more than 17 billion hryvnias: in DOT told WHO and for how much will feed the Ukrainian military from the first of July

The state-owned rear operator has signed contracts worth more than UAH 17 billion with seven companies for the supply of food products to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the second half of 2024 at an average price of UAH 109. 22 per set.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 02:36 PM • 28616 views
It was placed in my mother's palm: in Lviv, doctors saved a girl who was born at the 24th week and weighed only 600 grams

A team of neonatologists in Lviv saved the life of a girl who was born at 24 weeks and weighed only 600 grams. After 7 months in the hospital, Sofiyka was finally discharged.

Society • June 10, 12:59 PM • 17854 views
The number of bankruptcy cases increased 2.2 times in Ukraine this year-Opendatabot

According to the Supreme Court, in the first 5 months of 2024, 343 Ukrainians filed for bankruptcy. This is 2.2 times more than last year.

Economy • June 10, 11:21 AM • 19776 views
In Lviv region, a car collided, a child was injured

In the Lviv region, as a result of a car collision on the Bibrka-Burshtyn highway, three people were injured, including a 2-year-old girl.

Crimes and emergencies • June 10, 11:18 AM • 17339 views
Ukraine will be covered with thunderstorms and hail in some places tomorrow – forecasters

On June 10, thunderstorms, hail and squally winds of 15-20 M/S are expected in most regions of Ukraine.

Society • June 9, 03:41 PM • 26293 views
In Lutsk, a man accidentally detonated a grenade at the Post Office – mass media

In Lutsk, a man accidentally set off a pyrotechnic imitation grenade at the Novaya Pochta post office, but none of the employees were injured.

Society • June 9, 01:17 PM • 39153 views
A truck with grain overturned at the entrance to Kiev: what is known

A truck with grain overturned at the entrance to Kiev from Boryspil, which caused interruptions in traffic. Law enforcement officers and medics arrived at the scene.

Kyiv • June 8, 06:00 PM • 49540 views
The government and the Verkhovna Rada are preparing a draft law on removing duties and VAT on the import of all power equipment

The government and the Verkhovna Rada are preparing a draft law on the abolition of duties and VAT on the import of all energy equipment, the elimination of customs formalities and the provision of concessional lending for the purchase of energy equipment to expand decentralized energy generation in Ukraine.

Economy • June 7, 02:27 PM • 19878 views
Near Kiev, a lithium battery exploded in an apartment, injuring a man

A lithium battery exploded in an apartment on the fifth floor in Sofiyevskaya Borshchagovka, Kiev region, as a result of which a man received second-degree burns.

Crimes and emergencies • June 7, 12:57 PM • 16558 views