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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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Ministry of Energy: 1700 houses without electricity in Kyiv region as a result of Russian missile attack, no shortage

As a result of massive hostile shelling in the Kyiv region, 1700 consumers were cut off from power, restoration works are underway, the situation with electricity supply is under control, and there are enough generating capacities in reserve.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 07:49 AM • 32061 views
About 27 cars collided in a large-scale accident in Lviv: traffic is hampered

About 27 cars collided in an accident on Sknylivskyi Bridge in Lviv, causing traffic restrictions and delays in public transportation on the bridge.

Society • March 21, 06:58 AM • 43977 views
Ukraine's third recruitment center for the Defense Forces opened in Dnipro

Ukraine has opened the third and one of the largest recruitment centers for the Armed Forces in Dnipro, offering hundreds of vacancies for combat and support positions for those who wish to join the defense of the country.

Society • March 20, 02:58 PM • 26668 views
Over 670 mortgage loans worth UAH 1.1 billion were issued by Ukrainian banks in January

In January 2024, Ukrainian banks issued 676 mortgages worth UAH 1. 1 billion, most of which were granted under the Affordable Housing program and concentrated in Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Vinnytsia regions.

Society • March 20, 10:31 AM • 34451 views
Over 670 mortgage loans worth UAH 1.1 billion were issued by Ukrainian banks in January

In January 2024, Ukrainian banks issued 676 mortgage loans worth UAH 1. 1 billion, most of which were issued under the eHouse affordable housing program and concentrated in Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Vinnytsia regions.

Economy • March 20, 09:22 AM • 13056 views
Over 670 mortgage loans worth UAH 1.1 billion were issued by Ukrainian banks in January

In January 2024, Ukrainian banks issued 676 mortgage loans worth UAH 1. 1 billion, most of which were issued under the eHouse affordable housing program and concentrated in Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, and Vinnytsia regions.

Economy • March 20, 09:22 AM • 9750 views
eHousing: in 2 months, Ukrainians took out 1821 loans worth about UAH 3 billion to buy a house

Since the launch of the eHouse program in Ukraine, Ukrainians have taken out 1,821 loans worth about UAH 3 billion to buy apartments and private houses.

Economy • March 18, 02:59 PM • 27124 views
In Lviv region, two doctors were notified of suspicion over the death of an elderly woman injured in an accident

An 80-year-old woman died after doctors in the Lviv region failed to properly examine and diagnose her injuries sustained in a car accident. The therapist and the surgeon were notified of suspicion of improper performance of their duties

Crimes and emergencies • March 18, 02:48 PM • 21283 views
Forcibly shoved into a bus: Lviv UTC commented on the detention of a volunteer

Kyrylo Taran, a volunteer in Lviv, was detained by the military for refusing to show his military registration documents and undergo a medical examination. He also provoked a conflict with employees of the territorial center for recruitment and social support.

Society • March 18, 01:33 PM • 24833 views
Since the beginning of the year, more than 4,000 entrepreneurs have received UAH 18 billion under the "Affordable Loans" program

Entrepreneurs used affordable loans to replenish working capital, for which banks allocated UAH 8. 7 billion.

Economy • March 18, 12:46 PM • 28003 views
Three policemen injured due to enemy shelling in Kherson region

As a result of Russian shelling of Kherson region, 3 police officers were injured.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 09:39 AM • 25060 views
A car collides with a truck on the Kyiv-Chop highway: two dead, a child injured

Two people were killed and a 2-year-old girl was injured in a collision between a Ford Focus and a DAF truck on the Kyiv-Chop highway near the village of Pyatnychany in Lviv region on March 17.

Crimes and emergencies • March 18, 08:26 AM • 27743 views
Educational hub for war-affected youth opened in Lviv

An educational hub with classrooms, living quarters and recreational areas for young people from the war-affected areas of Ukraine has been opened in Lviv.

Society • March 18, 01:34 AM • 116218 views
Hostile drones spotted in the direction of Lviv region

The Ukrainian Air Force informs of russian drones heading for Lviv region.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 08:06 PM • 60217 views
Representatives of Lviv military registration and enlistment office forcefully shoved a man into a bus - the Ombudsman responded

The video shows the military in Lviv forcibly detaining local volunteer Kyrylo Taran, pushing him into a minibus, which Ukrainian ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets condemned as an unacceptable use of force in a democratic society.

Society • March 17, 06:35 PM • 107771 views
Over 8.6 thousand consumers left without electricity due to massive shelling in Sumy and Kharkiv regions - Ministry of Energy

As a result of massive shelling in Sumy and Kharkiv regions, more than 8. 6 thousand consumers lost power, and more than 130 were left without gas.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 11:58 AM • 103456 views
Ukrzaliznytsia launches an additional train "Kyiv - Lviv"

Ukrzaliznytsia has scheduled an additional Intercity+ train #777/778 from Kyiv to Lviv and back for the March 23 school holidays.

Society • March 15, 09:38 PM • 36257 views
DOT names companies that will supply food to the Armed Forces from April 1

The five companies will supply food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 13 areas covering the entire country starting from April 1 under contracts signed with the State Logistics Operator (SOE).

War in Ukraine • March 15, 02:38 PM • 51374 views
Court extends Roman Hrynkevych's arrest, but reduces bail

Kyiv's Pecherskyi District Court reduces bail for Roman Hrynkevych, a suspect in the case of embezzlement of UAH 1 billion from the Armed Forces, from over UAH 500 million to UAH 469 million, leaving him in custody until April 17.

Crimes and emergencies • March 14, 01:39 PM • 25942 views
The Ministry of Defense introduces a new recruitment algorithm for the Armed Forces

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has prepared a new recruitment algorithm for the Armed Forces, replacing outdated approaches with a clear mechanism for voluntary enlistment through recruitment centers and online platforms.

Society • March 14, 10:33 AM • 30661 views
Schools with fewer than 45 children will be closed in Ukraine: the Ministry of Education and Science explained what will happen to students and teachers

From September 1, 2025, the Ukrainian government will stop financing teachers' salaries in schools with fewer than 45 students, and from September 1, 2026, in schools with fewer than 60 students, excluding primary schools, in order to improve the quality of education and optimize the number of educational institutions in rural areas.

Society • March 13, 05:41 PM • 30710 views
Police in Lviv region expose drug trafficking scheme in a penal colony and seize cannabis worth UAH 10 million

In Lviv region, police uncovered a drug trafficking scheme operating out of a penal colony, seizing cannabis worth UAH 10 million and detaining all members of the criminal group.

Crimes and emergencies • March 13, 03:57 PM • 25987 views
They embezzled over UAH 200 thousand through customer coupons. Waiters of one of the restaurants in Lviv exposed for fraud

The waiters of a Lviv restaurant are suspected of embezzling more than UAH 200,000 by abusing the customer coupon system.

Crimes and emergencies • March 13, 03:17 PM • 26216 views
Additional trains to run in Ukraine during school holidays

During the spring school holidays in Ukraine, Ukrzaliznytsia will run additional trains to such popular destinations as Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Vorokhta and others.

Society • March 13, 07:41 AM • 24697 views
Bus overturned in Lviv region: 16 people injured

A bus overturned in the Lviv region, injuring 16 people, including a 17-year-old child.

Health • March 12, 08:03 PM • 32528 views
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, a car collides with a bus, there are dead and injured

Three people were killed in a collision between a car and a bus near the village of Tyaziv in Ivano-Frankivsk region.

Society • March 12, 12:51 PM • 26954 views
New schemes for tax evaders exposed: three officials of medical institutions and a lawyer among those involved

The Security Service blocked new schemes to evade mobilization and illegally travel abroad by men of military age, detaining three officials of medical institutions, a lawyer and others involved in the sale of forged documents and certificates. The cost of forgery was up to USD 16 thousand.

Crimes and emergencies • March 12, 11:17 AM • 29471 views
Oleksandr Svishchov: children's shining eyes and sincere emotions are the main reason for master classes at Leoland

Oleksandr Svishchov: children's shining eyes and sincere emotions are the main reason for master classes at Leoland.

Sports • March 12, 10:39 AM • 24472 views
Ministry of Economy: Businesses have received loans worth over UAH 15 billion since the beginning of the year

Since the beginning of 2024, about 4,000 entrepreneurs have received loans worth UAH 15. 7 billion under the Affordable Loans program, with the largest amounts going to agriculture, wholesale and retail trade, and the manufacturing industry.

Economy • March 12, 09:21 AM • 32813 views
A record for the largest reading of Taras Shevchenko's poem "Katerina" is set in Ukraine

A record is set in Ukraine for the largest mass reading of Taras Shevchenko's poem Kateryna with 210 participants from 22 countries, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy.

Culture • March 12, 09:11 AM • 23979 views