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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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Russian attack on Lviv region: fire at an industrial facility extinguished, no people injured - OVA

An industrial facility in Drohobych was hit by a Russian strike, but the resulting fire was extinguished and no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:26 AM • 51774 views
One person killed, dozens injured, buildings and communications destroyed: Interior Ministry reports on the consequences of the Russian attack

A massive Russian air attack on February 7 killed one person and injured dozens in 6 regions of Ukraine, damaging buildings, gas networks and communications.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:09 AM • 30553 views
Russia's attack on Lviv region: RMA reports hitting an industrial facility in Drohobych, one missile shot down

A rocket hit an industrial facility in Drohobych (Ukraine), partially destroying the building and causing a fire over an area of 300 square meters, and another rocket was shot down in Stryi district, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 07:29 AM • 33302 views
Lviv region: explosions occurred in Drohobych

Explosions were heard in Drohobych after cruise missiles maneuvered between several western Ukrainian regions.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:36 AM • 32517 views
Cruise missiles spotted in Lviv and Ternopil regions - Air Force

The Air Force warned that cruise missiles were spotted in western Ukraine near the Polish border.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:15 AM • 43751 views
Truck driver tried to smuggle over 1000 packs of contraband cigarettes to Poland

A Lviv resident tried to smuggle more than 1000 packs of cigarettes into Poland, hidden in the structural cavities of a semi-trailer, but was detained by Ukrainian customs officers at the Shehyni-Medica checkpoint.

Crimes and emergencies • February 6, 07:44 PM • 30080 views
Ukrzaliznytsia has scheduled additional flights between Kyiv, Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk

Due to high demand, Ukrzaliznytsia has scheduled additional trains between Kyiv, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk using new railcars.

Society • February 6, 11:37 AM • 25131 views
After death of Aranese volunteers in Kherson region, entry of foreigners to a number of communities restricted - OVA

Foreigners were restricted from entering dangerous settlements in the Kherson region after two French volunteers were killed by Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:44 PM • 22363 views
Kyiv's Obolon is searching for saboteurs: mobile checkpoints have been set up

To detect Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups, mobile checkpoints were set up in the Obolon district of Kyiv as part of operational and search activities.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:35 PM • 100502 views
Defrauded bank customers of almost UAH 86 million: law enforcement officers detain ex-manager of VIP clients

The former bank employee was detained for defrauding her former clients of almost UAH 86 million by promising high-interest loans and embezzling the money instead. The court has already imposed a pre-trial restraint on the suspect: detention with an alternative of bail in the amount of UAH 30 million.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 01:15 PM • 19792 views
SBU: Supreme Court official detained for justifying Russian aggression

The SBU detained a Supreme Court official who justified Russian aggression and hoped for an early occupation of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 12:52 PM • 22121 views
Inadvertently cut off with a grinder: Lviv doctors saved a man's arm from amputation

Doctors at St. Luke's Hospital in Lviv managed to save a man's arm from amputation after he accidentally cut it off almost completely with a grinder while sawing wood.

Health • February 5, 11:46 AM • 27938 views
"Do Your Business": a resident of Vinnytsia region has implemented a project to grow microgreen

Tetiana Kukhar used the grant for a project to grow microgreens.

Society • February 5, 09:05 AM • 22313 views
In Lviv region, a district council member illegally alienated 4 hectares of communal land worth almost UAH 6 million

The former head of a village council in Lviv region illegally expanded the village boundaries and changed the ownership of 4 hectares of land, causing losses of almost UAH 6 million. One of the plots was registered in the name of his wife.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 02:24 PM • 23608 views
TCC employees will use body cameras in Lviv and the region

Employees of the PIC and JIT in Lviv and the region will now use body cameras to help them deal with conflict situations that may arise during military patrols and mobilization activities.

Society • January 31, 11:37 AM • 23518 views
Opendatabot: the number of babies born in Ukraine in 2023 decreased by 32%

According to the Ministry of Justice, more than 180,000 children were born in Ukraine last year. This is almost a third less than before the full-scale invasion.

Society • January 31, 08:59 AM • 20258 views
She rented out non-existent cottages in the Carpathians: Lviv resident defrauded about 60 people

A 25-year-old Lviv resident defrauded about 60 people by posting online ads for renting non-existent cottages in the Carpathians and demanding an advance payment.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 04:18 PM • 41784 views
Volunteers create a 3D model of the Shukhevych Museum destroyed by russians

The Ukrainian Heritage Monitoring Laboratory has created a 3D model of the Museum of UPA General Roman Shukhevych, which was destroyed by Russian troops on January 1. The model shows the condition of the building after the attack and may help in future restoration work.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 02:14 PM • 27318 views
Lviv region is the first in Ukraine to complete decommunization: 312 Soviet monuments eliminated

Lviv region dismantled all 312 Soviet monuments, becoming the first region in Ukraine to complete the process of decommunization. Local communities and activists dismantled the monuments without using budget funds.

Society • January 30, 01:37 PM • 32869 views
"eOselya" is expanding: from now on, you can buy private houses and townhouses under the program

Starting from January 30, private houses and townhouses can be purchased under the affordable housing program in Ukraine. The maximum area is 62.5 square meters per person, plus 21 square meters for each additional family member. Houses must be less than 10 years old in large cities or less than 3 years old in other settlements to qualify for the program.

Economy • January 30, 12:20 PM • 23523 views
In Lviv, a car collides with a train, two people are injured

In Lviv, a KIA Rio collided with a train at an unregulated railway crossing, injuring the 65-year-old driver and his 64-year-old passenger. Criminal proceedings have been opened for violation of traffic safety rules.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 08:14 AM • 23854 views
Rescuers pull girl out of swamp in Lviv region

In the Lviv region, rescuers pulled a girl out of a swamp who had gotten stuck trying to shorten the path between lakes.

Crimes and emergencies • January 29, 04:19 PM • 28019 views
SBU detains organizers of mobilization evasion schemes, including local hospital officials

The Security Service of Ukraine dismantled 5 schemes that helped evaders to illegally evade mobilization or leave Ukraine, including through forged medical documents and illegal transportation abroad. More than 50 potential conscripts were prevented from leaving the country.

Crimes and emergencies • January 29, 11:58 AM • 24350 views
Opendatabot: more than 100 cases of bullying are recorded in Ukrainian schools per year

Over the past 5 years, more than 600 cases of bullying have been recorded in Ukrainian schools, and by 2022, more than 140 cases per year. After the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, the number of cases almost halved.

Society • January 29, 10:14 AM • 23380 views
Audi A6 and Land Rover collide in Lviv region: 27-year-old woman killed, three people injured

One person killed and three injured in a car collision in Chervonohrad.

Crimes and emergencies • January 29, 08:00 AM • 21738 views
Fire in a geriatric boarding house in Lviv: the RMA named one of the causes of the fire

One of the possible causes of the fatal fire in a Lviv geriatric nursing home is smoking in the room. A 68-year-old man died in the fire. Authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the fire.

Crimes and emergencies • January 29, 06:37 AM • 23949 views
Ukrzaliznytsia launches children's Christmas express trains in Kyiv and Lviv

Holiday train rides with Christmas performances have become a popular entertainment for children in Kyiv and Lviv.

Society • December 23, 01:30 PM • 40190 views
Mortgage program "eOselya" is expanded to include houses and townhouses

Ukraine has expanded the eOselya mortgage program to include houses and townhouses not older than 3 years.

Economy • December 23, 10:47 AM • 54221 views
UAH 14 million to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the Ilnytsky family

UAH 14 million to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the Ilnytsky family.

Society • December 23, 10:31 AM • 33607 views
A girl stranded on a piece of ice in the middle of a lake in Lviv region is rescued

In Lviv region, rescuers have rescued a 12-year-old girl who was stuck on a piece of ice in the middle of a lake. Rescuers warn that staying on the ice is extremely dangerous due to unstable temperatures.

Society • December 22, 02:19 PM • 23624 views