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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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"Cinema for the sake of Victory!": a movie mobile visited Lviv region

The National Tour "Cinema for Victory!" held a screening in Rudky, Sambir district, Lviv region, showing the feature film Brothers. The Last Confession" with the support of the MHP-Community Charitable Foundation.

Society • March 28, 02:19 PM • 24757 views
UNESCO approves emergency assistance program for Ukraine

UNESCO has approved an emergency assistance program to monitor and address the environmental damage caused by Russia's destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, mobilizing more than $66 million to restore Ukraine's cultural heritage, education and science affected by Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 12:06 PM • 24826 views
Zakarpattia region detains smuggler of fugitives to Slovakia

A 60-year-old resident of Zakarpattia was detained for trying to smuggle a 30-year-old Lviv resident of military age across the Ukrainian-Slovak border for $2,000.

Society • March 27, 10:49 AM • 26915 views
Starting March 28, the heating season will be suspended in Lviv

Starting March 28, Lviv plans to suspend the heating season due to gradual warming, with the possibility of resuming heating if the temperature drops again.

Society • March 27, 09:41 AM • 24820 views
Air Baltic plans to resume flights to Ukraine as soon as the airspace opens

Latvian airline Air Baltic plans to resume flights to Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa as soon as Ukraine's airspace is reopened after checking the readiness of Boryspil airport.

Announcements • March 27, 02:20 AM • 33789 views
Politician Igor Yukhnovsky, one of the founders of Ukraine, dies

Ihor Rafailovych Yukhnovsky, a theoretical physicist, politician, and honorary citizen of Lviv, passed away.

Society • March 26, 12:21 PM • 23097 views
Ukrainian officials discussed with airBaltic representatives the resumption of work after the reopening of the airspace

Latvian airline airBaltic has discussed with Ukrainian officials its strategic plans to resume operations in the Ukrainian market after the airspace reopens for civilian flights after the war.

Economy • March 25, 04:55 PM • 35260 views
Two men tried to rob a bank: two men detained in Lviv

In Lviv, two men were detained during an attempted bank robbery, carrying burglary tools, weapons, and stolen money and jewelry.

Crimes and emergencies • March 25, 12:08 PM • 21821 views
Power engineers have done the incredible: subway traffic has been launched in Kharkiv

The subway, which was suspended after massive enemy shelling cut off the city's power supply, is back in operation in Kharkiv.

Society • March 25, 06:41 AM • 30218 views
Fire extinguished at critical infrastructure facility attacked by russia in Lviv region

Rescuers extinguish a fire at a critical infrastructure facility in Lviv region that was attacked by russian troops overnight and in the morning.

Society • March 24, 03:45 PM • 57996 views
russia's damage to Naftogaz facilities in the west: the attack will not affect the supply of natural gas

the russian attack damaged the above-ground infrastructure of Ukraine's underground gas storage facilities, but did not affect gas supplies to consumers due to the availability of sufficient reserve capacity.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 02:55 PM • 42592 views
russia's morning missile attack: Naftogaz facilities in the west damaged

An early morning russian missile attack damaged Naftogaz facilities in western Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 11:00 AM • 40351 views
The enemy attacked Lviv region with "daggers", hitting critical infrastructure again

During the morning air raid, the enemy attacked Lviv region with MiG-31K daggers, hitting a critical infrastructure facility again.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 08:41 AM • 127266 views
Air alert across Ukraine, four MiGs in the air

An air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine as russia has launched 4 MiG-31K fighters.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 07:49 AM • 111968 views
Hostile attacks provoke fire at critical facility in Lviv region

At night, enemy shelling caused a fire at a critical infrastructure facility in Lviv region. Firefighters have arrived at the scene, but there is no information on any casualties.

Society • March 24, 05:52 AM • 48144 views
Shelling of Lviv region: About 20 rockets and 7 shaheds were aimed at critical infrastructure

About 20 rockets and 7 sabers were aimed at critical infrastructure facilities in Lviv region, but no attacks were recorded in Lviv itself.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 04:50 AM • 51305 views
Air defense works in Lviv region

Air defense systems are in place in Lviv region, according to the head of the Lviv regional military administration.

War in Ukraine • March 24, 03:27 AM • 69463 views
Church burning in Lviv region - SES

In the village of Smozhe, Lviv region, a wooden church caught fire and its domes collapsed.

Society • March 23, 12:09 PM • 38316 views
The Ministry of Energy: DniproHES launches equipment shutdown, consumers in Vinnytsia and Lviv regions are supplied with electricity

After a massive Russian attack on the Dnipro hydroelectric power plant, power engineers managed to restart some of the equipment. They managed to restore electricity supply to consumers in Vinnytsia and Lviv regions.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 02:31 PM • 25491 views
Ukrainian soldiers-defenders from Lviv region were posthumously awarded the Order "For Courage" of the III degree

11 soldiers of the National Guard from Lviv region are posthumously awarded the Order "For Courage" of the III degree for heroic self-sacrifice in defending Ukraine from the Russian invasion.

Society • March 22, 11:53 AM • 26090 views
Fake documents for $3000: Lviv region detains fraudster who offered "forwarding driver" license

In the Lviv region, border guards and police detained a fraudster who offered fake "freight forwarder" IDs for $3000 to cross the border.

Crimes and emergencies • March 22, 10:19 AM • 24767 views
Massive Russian attack kills 3 people, wounds at least 15 others - Prosecutor General

Russia's massive attack on Ukraine resulted in at least 3 deaths, more than 15 injuries in 2 regions and damage to infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 09:59 AM • 33792 views
Due to the Russian attack, part of the mines in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovs'k regions is without power: more than 1000 miners are underground

More than 1,000 miners have been trapped underground in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovs'k regions after Russian attacks damaged energy facilities, causing widespread power outages in many parts of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 09:19 AM • 57239 views
Russian attack in Khmelnytsky region: 2 killed and at least 8 wounded - Ministry of Internal Affairs

As a result of Russia's attack on the Khmelnytsky region, 2 people were killed and at least 8 others were injured.

Society • March 22, 07:53 AM • 40312 views
"Shahed" hits in Lviv region: enemy targets energy infrastructure

A Russian drone hits an energy infrastructure facility in the Stryi district of Lviv region, causing a fire that is currently being extinguished by firefighters.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 05:56 AM • 36583 views
Ukraine and UNESCO outline a plan to preserve cultural heritage in times of war

Representatives of the ICIP and UNESCO discussed plans for the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage sites and infrastructure in Ukraine affected by the Russian invasion, including monitoring of damage, training of military and judicial personnel, and organization of international conferences on the protection of cultural property.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 08:09 PM • 33908 views
Euro 2024 qualifiers: history of confrontations between Ukraine and Bosnia, Ukraine's performances at the Euro, bookmakers' favorite

In the semifinals of the Euro 2024 playoffs, Ukraine will play Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the winner will face Israel or Iceland for a ticket to the tournament.

Sports • March 21, 06:10 PM • 30243 views
BMW driver hits 11-year-old boy near Kyiv

In Brovary, Kyiv region, a 42-year-old BMW driver hit an 11-year-old boy who was crossing the road with his friends. The child was taken to the hospital.

Crimes and emergencies • March 21, 03:59 PM • 30323 views
A criminal case was opened against volunteer Taran, who was detained for refusing to show military documents - OK "Zakhid"

A criminal case was opened against volunteer Kyrylo Taran for evading military service during mobilization after he failed to appear at the military medical commission and did not provide valid reasons for his absence.

Society • March 21, 10:54 AM • 27056 views
39 veterans will receive UAH 19 million to develop their own businesses

39 veterans will receive UAH 19 million in grants to develop their own businesses after the fourth wave of applications in 2024.

Society • March 21, 09:53 AM • 25848 views