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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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Ukrainian woman tried to import smartphones worth over a million hryvnias from Poland

A resident of Lviv region tried to import 200 undeclared smartphones worth UAH 1. 25 million from Poland to Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • May 3, 08:12 AM • 15926 views
8 more draft evasion schemes uncovered: details

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police dismantled another 8 schemes to evade mobilization and illegally travel abroad by men of military age, detaining the organizers. They helped the evaders escape using forged documents or bypassing checkpoints for $3,000 to $10,000.

War in Ukraine • May 2, 01:29 PM • 26638 views
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More than 218 thousand devices delivered to Ukrainian students and teachers for learning in war conditions

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Ministry of Education and Science, with the support of international partners, has provided 218,188 devices to Ukrainian students and teachers, most of them in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions.

Society • May 2, 09:48 AM • 176304 views
Selling trophy machine guns and sniper rifles to criminals: gang of "black gunsmiths" detained

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police neutralized a criminal group that was selling sniper rifles, machine guns and grenades in different regions of Ukraine, detaining the organizers red-handed and seizing a large batch of illegal weapons.

Crimes and emergencies • May 1, 01:23 PM • 19243 views
Residential buildings and cell tower damaged by russian shelling in Kherson region

russian forces attacked the Kherson region, damaging residential buildings, a cell phone tower, and a store, but causing no civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 1, 05:00 AM • 21463 views
The first one in Kyiv: The Ministry of Defense opened the 18th Recruitment Center in Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has opened the first recruitment center for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kyiv, offering both combat and logistics specialties. This facility became the 18th in a network of recruitment centers across Ukraine.

Society • April 30, 07:35 PM • 20449 views
For railroad checkpoints: scanners will be installed at Volyn and Lviv customs offices

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for using funds to purchase scanners for railway checkpoints of Volyn and Lviv customs for fast and efficient cargo inspection.

Economy • April 30, 02:52 PM • 22220 views
9,500 Ukrainians took out housing loans under eOselya

9,500 Ukrainians took out loans worth almost UAH 15 billion to purchase housing under the eHouse program.

Society • April 30, 02:10 PM • 24502 views
In Lviv region, two people were hospitalized due to snake bites

Two cases of snake bites were recorded in the Lviv region, resulting in two men being injured.

Society • April 29, 11:31 AM • 17648 views
A truck hit a pedestrian on the Kyiv-Chop highway near Lviv: traffic is hampered

A truck hit a pedestrian on the Kyiv-Chop highway in the village of Chyshky near Lviv, causing traffic to be blocked and forcing police to reverse traffic.

Society • April 29, 05:49 AM • 19794 views
In Kherson region, Russians hit an educational institution, a kindergarten and a critical infrastructure facility

Russian troops shelled residential areas in Kherson region, hitting an educational institution, a kindergarten, and a critical infrastructure facility, but there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 05:12 AM • 28054 views
Denmark plans to buy Ukrainian military equipment for the Armed Forces: Shmyhal made a statement

Ukraine and Denmark sign a letter of intent for Denmark to purchase Ukrainian military equipment to be transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 03:48 PM • 34442 views
Shmyhal discussed strategic cooperation with Australian Minister of Defense

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed strategic cooperation with Australian Minister of Defense Richard Marles, focusing on strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and creating the preconditions for further success on the battlefield, with Australia providing over $655 million in support, including $540 million in military aid.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 01:42 PM • 26132 views
Australia announces new $100 million aid package for Ukraine

Australia has announced a new $100 million aid package to Ukraine, including $50 million for short-range air defense, $30 million for drones, and the rest for various equipment such as inflatable boats, as well as ammunition and RBS-70 man-portable air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 01:21 PM • 25846 views
Australia will provide Ukraine with UAVs worth $32.5 million and a large batch of RBS-70 MANPADS

Australia will provide Ukraine with drones worth $32. 5 million and a large batch of RBS-70 portable air defense missile systems worth tens of millions of dollars.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 01:01 PM • 97085 views
Prime Minister of Poland: One of the Russian missiles that attacked Lviv region fell 15 km from the Polish border

One of the Russian missiles that attacked the Lviv region fell 15 kilometers from the Polish border.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 11:04 AM • 44588 views
Enemy attacks two critical energy infrastructure facilities in Lviv region - Kozytskyi

The enemy attacked two critical energy infrastructure facilities in the Stryi and Chervonohrad districts of Lviv region, causing destruction and fires, but no casualties or damage to residential infrastructure.

Society • April 27, 06:56 AM • 67406 views
Enemy hits power infrastructure facility in Ivano-Frankivsk region at night - SES

The Russian military attacked and damaged an energy infrastructure facility in Ivano-Frankivsk region, causing a fire over an area of 200 square meters.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 06:10 AM • 46827 views
Russians attacked energy infrastructure at night: power engineer wounded, one hit

Russian troops attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovs'k, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Lviv regions overnight, damaging equipment and injuring a power engineer with a concussion.

War in Ukraine • April 27, 04:41 AM • 41679 views
A scandal in Lviv region: drunken workers of the TCC kidnapped an animal rights volunteer

A scandal erupted in the Lviv region when an animal rights activist from the NGO Animal Rescue. Kharkiv" was detained by employees of the Territorial Center for Animal Acquisition while transporting animals, which led to a conflict with the center's employees.

Society • April 26, 11:06 PM • 29521 views
During the year of war, Poroshenko's MPs and Opposition Platform for Life purchased apartments and cars worth millions - NACP

During the year of war, Poroshenko's MPs and the OPFL purchased apartments and cars worth millions - NACP.

Politics • April 26, 11:42 AM • 19078 views
An explosion occurs at a metal recycling center in Lviv region: there are dead and wounded

An explosion at a scrap metal recycling center in Lviv region has claimed the lives of two people and led to a criminal investigation.

Society • April 25, 12:10 PM • 19320 views
Rada plans to rename 15 Ukrainian cities: which ones are on the list

Ukraine plans to rename 7 districts, 15 cities, 54 towns, and 267 villages as part of its decolonization efforts, including renaming major cities such as Novomoskovsk to Samar, Pervomaisk to Sokolohorsk, and Chervonohrad to Sheptytsky.

Society • April 25, 06:46 AM • 34075 views
Lviv region detains military officer who promised to transfer mobilized soldier to rear unit for bribe

In Lviv region, a soldier was detained who demanded $3,000 from a mobilized soldier for organizing his transfer to a rear unit and avoiding sending him to the combat zone.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 11:17 AM • 16615 views
Children's railroads start a new season in Ukrainian cities

Children's railroads are starting a new season in Kyiv, Lviv, Rivne and Dnipro, where more than 2,500 young railroaders are ready to operate trains.

Society • April 23, 02:28 PM • 18607 views
Ukrzaliznytsia has chosen a new supplier of food in high-speed trains

Following a competitive bidding process, Ukrzaliznytsia has selected Pontem. UA LLC as the new supplier of food for Intercity+ high-speed trains for the next 5 years.

Economy • April 23, 01:32 PM • 19183 views
A 54-year-old man was killed by a train while crossing the tracks in Kyiv region

A 54-year-old man was killed when he was crossing the railroad tracks in Brovary district of Kyiv region.

Society • April 23, 11:36 AM • 24087 views
Death of a mobilized man in Zakarpattia: criminal proceedings registered

Criminal proceedings have been opened over the death of a mobilized serviceman during transportation to a training center in Zakarpattia region on suspicion of abuse of power by a military official.

Crimes and emergencies • April 23, 11:26 AM • 45804 views
Ombudsman responds to man's death on way to training center: says Ukrainian was found fit, opened proceedings

On the way to the training center, a Ukrainian who had been recognized as fit for military service died, prompting the Human Rights Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets to open a human rights investigation and take personal control of the investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Society • April 23, 10:36 AM • 19417 views
Due to the non-fulfillment of the contract, the DOT completely refused the services of another food supplier for the Armed Forces

Due to the failure to fulfill its contractual obligations, the State Logistics Operator refused to use the services of Tviy Khlib LLC and redistributed the volume of supplies to other companies to deliver food to the Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 09:53 AM • 83903 views