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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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Road paving has started on the Chervonohrad-Rava-Ruska border road: when is it planned to be completed

Road workers have begun asphalting the Chervonohrad-Rava-Ruska border road, arranging sidewalks, roadsides, exits and repairing two bridge crossings; the 53-kilometer section is scheduled to be completed this year.

Society • April 12, 12:58 PM • 28343 views
The 9th season of the contest "Time to Act, Ukraine!" has started

The MHP-Hromada Charitable Foundation has announced the start of the 9th season of the All-Ukrainian Social Initiatives Contest "Time to Act, Ukraine!".

Society • April 12, 09:33 AM • 27603 views
Opendatabot: almost three times fewer corrupt officials were punished in 2023

In 2023, 2,420 people were entered into the Register of Corrupt Officials in Ukraine, which is almost three times less than in 2021, with the largest number of cases registered in Lviv and Kyiv regions.

Politics • April 12, 08:22 AM • 35552 views
Amid a massive attack on the energy infrastructure: "Ukrenergo" urges Ukrainians to reduce electricity consumption

Due to the significant damage caused by the latest Russian attack on Ukrainian power plants, Ukrenergo urged Ukrainians to reduce evening electricity consumption from 19:00 to 22:00 to maintain a balance between electricity production and consumption.

Society • April 11, 03:53 PM • 44279 views
Ukraine opens an embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Ukraine continues to expand its diplomatic presence, particularly on the African continent. Yesterday, on April 10, the new Embassy of Ukraine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo officially opened.

Politics • April 11, 11:43 AM • 28344 views
Dozens of people deceived by fake fundraising for cars for the Armed Forces: a group of prisoners will be tried in Sumy region

A group of prisoners who defrauded 22 people, including members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, of more than UAH 265,000 by selling non-existent cars through fake online ads will be tried in Sumy region.

Society • April 11, 10:27 AM • 25835 views
Massive Russian attack on Lviv region: prosecutors show photos

On April 11, the enemy attacked the Lviv region with missiles and drones, targeting energy infrastructure facilities, and an investigation was launched into the violation of the laws and customs of war.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 09:31 AM • 24332 views
The power system is currently operating stably. Amid Russia's massive attack, Ukrainians are urged to conserve electricity

Despite a massive Russian attack on energy facilities, Ukraine's power grid is currently operating steadily, but Ukrainians are urged to save electricity.

Society • April 11, 08:25 AM • 34703 views
Russian attack caused damage to substations in Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions, equipment was disconnected in 3 regions, gas facility attacked - Energy Ministry

Russian strikes damaged energy facilities in many regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 06:37 AM • 22949 views
Russians targeted thermal power plants during massive attack - Shmyhal

During the massive Russian attack, thermal power plants and other energy facilities were attacked in many regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 06:26 AM • 23430 views
57 of 82 missiles and "Shaheds" destroyed in the sky over Ukraine during a Russia's massive night attack

During the massive Russian attack on April 11, 57 of 82 air targets launched, including 18 missiles and 39 attack drones, were shot down.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 06:24 AM • 24127 views
5 regions under Russian attack, some districts of Kharkiv without power, rescuers ready to deploy generator stations - Interior Ministry

More than 200 rescuers worked to eliminate the consequences of massive Russian shelling in 5 regions of Ukraine, which targeted critical infrastructure and left some areas without electricity.

Society • April 11, 06:08 AM • 29637 views
Russian Federation attacks gas distribution infrastructure and power substation in Lviv region with missiles and drones, fires occur - RMA

Enemy cruise missiles and UAVs attacked two critical energy infrastructure facilities in the Lviv region, causing fires that were quickly extinguished without casualties or disruption to life support systems.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 05:40 AM • 33999 views
Russians damaged energy facilities in 5 regions during a massive attack, emergency blackouts in Kharkiv region - Ukrenergo

Russia conducted a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, damaging energy facilities in several regions and causing an emergency power outage in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 05:37 AM • 33852 views
Russia again launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy sector, the most difficult situation is in Kharkiv region - OP

Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, targeting several regions with drones and missiles, leading to power outages for more than 200,000 customers in the Kharkiv region.

Society • April 11, 05:33 AM • 30374 views
russian attacks damaged DTEK's power plants and energy infrastructure

russian troops attacked and damaged equipment at two DTEK thermal power plants in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 04:34 AM • 26133 views
Today is the International Day of Liberation of Prisoners of Nazi Concentration Camps

The International Day of the Liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps was established in honor of the uprising in one of the worst German concentration camps, Buchenwald, which took place on April 11, 1945.

Society • April 11, 04:08 AM • 25571 views
Air Defense Forces operate in Lviv region in the face of missile attacks

Air defense forces are operating in the Lviv region of Ukraine to counter missile threats, as reported by the head of the regional military administration.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 03:04 AM • 103407 views
Maidan cases: case of Lviv Berkut commander sent to court

Lviv Berkut commander and subordinate to be tried on charges of terrorist act and premeditated murder of protesters on February 18, 2014.

Crimes and emergencies • April 10, 01:11 PM • 22621 views
Law enforcers expose fraudsters in Lviv region who robbed men by offering illegal border crossing

In Lviv region, the SBI exposed an organized criminal group that deceived men trying to illegally cross the border by promising to register them in the Shlyakh system for $15,000, but instead demanded $20,000 under the threat of criminal prosecution.

Crimes and emergencies • April 10, 09:01 AM • 20611 views
Woman hit by train in Kyiv region, police investigate circumstances

On April 9, a woman was fatally injured by a Lviv-Kharkiv passenger train near Tarasivka station in Fastiv district, Kyiv region, while sitting on the railroad tracks.

Society • April 9, 04:14 PM • 32850 views
In three places in Ukraine, 131 organ transplants were performed: most of them in Lviv region

In the first quarter of 2024, the Lviv Transplant Center performed 39 organ transplants, the highest number in Ukraine. In total, 131 organ transplants were performed in Ukraine in the first three months of 2024.

Society • April 9, 11:36 AM • 24826 views
People-Titans: KOZAK SYSTEM together with MHP-Hromada Charitable Foundation will continue their tour of military hospitals

The Ukrainian band KOZAK SYSTEM, together with the MHP-Hromada Charitable Foundation, organized a tour of military hospitals called "People-Titans" to provide moral and psychological support to wounded soldiers.

Society • April 9, 09:50 AM • 24782 views
Rescuers found 20 kg of mercury in a forest plantation in Lviv

In Lviv, rescuers found 4 containers with about 20 kilograms of mercury in a forest plantation. The hazardous substance was handed over to the Department of Emergency Situations and Civil Protection for further disposal.

Crimes and emergencies • April 9, 09:40 AM • 18647 views
Lviv region attacked at night by "Shaheds", but were shot down, the debris damaged a critical infrastructure facility - RMA

Enemy drones attacked the Lviv region, but all of them were shot down by air defense forces, although the debris damaged an infrastructure facility, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished without casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 05:49 AM • 28525 views
Shahid's fragments damage power line in Odesa region

During a nighttime alert, the air defense forces destroyed 20 drones over several regions, the wreckage of which damaged a private yard and cut a power line in Odesa district.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 04:40 AM • 32519 views
Air Defense Forces destroy 20 of 20 Russian attack drones - Air Force

Ukrainian air defense forces successfully shot down all 20 Russian attack drones launched during the night attack on April 9.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 03:44 AM • 31059 views
Air defense is operating in the Lviv region.

Air defense systems have been operating in Lviv region during an air alert due to the threat of drones, the Lviv Regional Military Administration and the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report.

War in Ukraine • April 9, 01:03 AM • 108772 views
Infertility treatment at public expense: contracts signed with 15 hospitals, almost UAH 1.9 billion allocated for this purpose

For the first time in Ukraine, free infertility treatment using assisted reproductive technologies has become available under the medical guarantees program, with UAH 1. 87 billion allocated for this purpose.

Society • April 8, 11:44 AM • 26721 views
Businesses have received UAH 25 billion in loans under the state program this year: what they borrow for most often

Since the beginning of 2024, 6,400 entrepreneurs have received loans worth UAH 25. 3 billion under the government's Affordable Loans program, of which about 20% have been used for investment projects.

Economy • April 8, 11:14 AM • 26333 views