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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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eHousing: since the beginning of the year, almost 3 thousand Ukrainian families have received loans to purchase housing

Since the beginning of 2024, 2,887 Ukrainians have received loans worth UAH 5 billion to purchase 2,800 apartments and 87 private houses under the eHouse program.

Society • April 22, 02:39 PM • 20310 views
Over the last day, 65 combat engagements with the enemy took place, Russians launched 4 missile and 37 air strikes - General Staff

The enemy is trying to attack in different directions, most of the attacks are in Novopavlivske, Avdiivka, Bakhmut and Lyman sectors.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 04:28 PM • 72086 views
In Ukraine, 7794 subscribers in 21 settlements are disconnected due to bad weather - Ministry of Energy

Due to bad weather and enemy shelling in Ukraine, 7,794 subscribers in 21 settlements in different regions were disconnected from electricity and gas supply.

Society • April 21, 10:27 AM • 76681 views
Up to 10 men trying to illegally cross the border are detained at checkpoints every day - Demchenko

According to a spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, up to 10 men are detained at checkpoints every day who try to illegally cross the border with forged documents.

Society • April 21, 07:33 AM • 79959 views
Trying to get to Moldova, broke his leg: border guards rescue a man who tried to illegally cross the border of Ukraine

A Lviv man broke his leg trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova after paying $4,000 for advice on the Internet and was rescued by border guards after his ex-wife called a hotline.

Society • April 20, 05:35 PM • 53756 views
DOT finds three new food suppliers for the Armed Forces: they will replace companies that did not fulfill contracts

"The State Logistics Operator has signed contracts with three new companies - Adeline LLC, Okhtyrka Meat Product LLC, and Agroprodprom-Service Trading Company LLC - to supply food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing suppliers that were unable to deliver.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 11:54 AM • 100711 views
Selling counterfeit headphones under the guise of a global brand: Lviv fraudsters will stand trial

Three people in Lviv region were selling counterfeit headphones online under the guise of global brands, causing losses of more than UAH 1. 2 million. They were charged with fraud and illegal use of trademarks.

Crimes and emergencies • April 19, 12:21 PM • 13555 views
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Former prosecutor Viktor Chumak: Hrynkivtsi does not care how they will look in the eyes of society

The Hrynkivychs, who are suspected of causing almost a billion hryvnias in damage to the state by failing to fulfill contracts for the supply of clothing for the Armed Forces, do not care how society perceives them if their defense tactics help them avoid prison.

Society • April 19, 12:04 PM • 103255 views
Doctor issued false disability documents for a reward: Lviv region detains doctor on bribe

In Lviv region, a medical worker was detained for issuing fake disability certificates to military personnel for a reward of $7,000,000, involving doctors from various medical institutions.

Crimes and emergencies • April 19, 11:05 AM • 15692 views
Another pro-Russian political party banned in Ukraine

Another pro-Russian political party, the Social Patriotic Assembly of Slavs (SPAS), has been banned in Ukraine. This decision was made by the Eighth Administrative Court of Appeal in Lviv.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 07:18 AM • 56189 views
The enemy targeted Ukrzaliznytsia's infrastructure facilities in Dnipro and the region: there are wounded among the railway workers

Russian troops massively attacked Ukrzaliznytsia's civilian infrastructure in Dnipro and the region, injuring railroad workers and suspending the operation of the Dnipro station.

Society • April 19, 05:37 AM • 26379 views
Court lifts seizure of part of the property involved in the Hrynkevych case

The court has lifted the seizure of part of the company's property of Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych, a suspect in the case of fraudulent supply of clothing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine worth UAH 1 billion.

Politics • April 18, 05:09 PM • 53409 views
Four border violators, who entrusted their "trip" to teenagers, were detained in Transcarpathia - SBGS

Two teenagers led four men who were trying to illegally cross the border from Ukraine to Hungary by boat, charging between $2,000 and $9,000 per person.

Crimes and emergencies • April 18, 02:53 PM • 25119 views
Rescuers evacuate 15 residents of a house and save a cat during a fire in Kharkiv - SES

During a fire in the basement of a nine-story building in Kharkiv, rescuers evacuated 15 residents, including 3 children, and rescued a kitten.

Society • April 18, 01:15 PM • 107240 views
Memorial complex of war graves in Lviv: what will it look like

Architects Viktor Golubev and Dmytro Reifschneider won an architectural competition in Lviv to create a memorial complex for the war graves of the Heroes of Ukraine. The conceptual design includes a burial area, a memorial park, a museum, a monument to an unknown soldier, a chapel, and a columbarium.

Society • April 17, 11:19 AM • 24331 views
Lviv doctors performed brain surgery on a 4-year-old patient from Northern Ireland

Lviv pediatric neurosurgeons have successfully removed a part of the cerebral hemisphere of a 4-year-old patient from Northern Ireland to relieve her of life-threatening seizures and developmental delays.

Health • April 17, 10:48 AM • 22206 views
In Stryi, teenagers beat a girl: police decide to open proceedings

In Stryi, Lviv region, teenagers severely beat a girl, causing serious injuries, including to her face, and the police plan to open proceedings on the fact of hooliganism.

Society • April 17, 07:46 AM • 33155 views
Lviv received 10 new trams as part of a program to upgrade public transport with European funds

Lviv has received 10 new low-floor trams as part of a €200 million framework loan from the European Investment Bank to modernize urban public transport in 10 Ukrainian cities.

Economy • April 16, 03:47 PM • 28444 views
Donetsk region: fifty more people evacuated, including 15 children and 5 people with limited mobility

Another 49 residents, including 15 children and 5 people with disabilities, were evacuated from 6 settlements in Donetsk region due to the ongoing shelling.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 03:38 PM • 31753 views
Despite promises, Poroshenko has not given money for the Shukhevych Museum destroyed by Russia - Lviv City Council

Despite his promises, Poroshenko has not given money for the Shukhevych Museum destroyed by Russia, the Lviv City Council reports.

Politics • April 16, 11:33 AM • 19748 views
Fatal accident in Zhytomyr region: MP Nikolayenko's case sent to court

The case of People's Deputy of Ukraine Andriy Nikolayenko about a fatal car accident in Zhytomyr region, where he ran over an 18-year-old pedestrian to death, has been referred to court.

Crimes and emergencies • April 16, 06:22 AM • 18360 views
Ukrainians were seven times more active in taking out mortgages in February: what percentage of loans are given

In February 2024, Ukrainian banks issued 783 mortgage loans totaling UAH 1. 3 billion, up 17.3% compared to January 2024 and more than seven times more than in February 2023, with the majority of loans issued under the e-Home program at an average interest rate of 7.6% per annum.

Society • April 15, 12:36 PM • 30262 views
Migration of Ukrainian business during the war: where companies move most often

Almost 19,000 companies have relocated since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, with Kyiv and Zakarpattia regions being the most popular destinations for business relocation.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 07:07 AM • 19154 views
Lithuania to allocate 400,000 euros for metal detectors in Ukrainian schools

Lithuania will allocate 400,000 euros to install metal detectors in Ukrainian schools and support the rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 02:25 AM • 49094 views
A fire broke out in a restaurant in Lviv: what is known

Late on Saturday night, a fire broke out in a restaurant in Lviv, and rescuers evacuated 74 people, including 5 employees, no one was injured.

Society • April 14, 08:09 AM • 23791 views
5 people wounded in Kherson region due to Russian shelling

Five people were injured as a result of Russian shelling of 18 settlements in Kherson region, damaging residential areas, a preschool, a multi-storey building, 17 private houses and port infrastructure.

Society • April 14, 05:31 AM • 26507 views
Another 22 recruitment centers to open in Ukraine by the end of July

By the end of July, Ukraine plans to open 22 more recruitment centers, bringing the total number of such centers to 32 across the country, with the aim of increasing the number of contract soldiers to 4,000-5,000 per month.

Society • April 13, 06:14 PM • 37193 views
Ukrainian director Tanya Muinho made a video for Dua Lipa

Ukrainian director Tanya Muinho announced on Instagram that she has directed the video for Dua Lipa's song Illusion.

Culture • April 13, 12:49 PM • 135384 views
Lviv customs inspector fired after video on social media showing off expensive clothes - Suspilne

Lviv customs inspector Yulia Dryga was fired after a video surfaced on social media showing her bragging about her expensive clothes and accessories worth more than $25,000, including a $5,000 Cartier watch and an $18,000 hat.

Economy • April 12, 07:33 PM • 45421 views
Court extends Roman Hrynkevych's arrest, but reduces bail again

Kyiv's Pechersk Court extended Roman Hrynkevych's detention for two months, but reduced his bail from UAH 469 million to UAH 393 million in the case of fraud with material property for the Armed Forces worth UAH 1 billion.

Economy • April 12, 05:22 PM • 26914 views