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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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In Kherson region Russians hit an educational institution and residential areas, one killed and 3 wounded

In the Kherson region, Russian troops shelled residential areas, damaging 13 private houses, an educational institution, outbuildings, another private house and a car, killing one person and injuring three others.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 06:31 AM • 27015 views
russian federation spreads fake about mobilization of housing and communal services in Volyn to create an infectious threat

russian propaganda is spreading fake news about the mass mobilization of housing and communal services workers in Volyn, using outdated and manipulated information.

Society • March 12, 04:38 AM • 50749 views
The book "Around the war in twenty stories" about the war in Ukraine was presented in London

A new book by British-Ukrainian writer Anna Shevchenko, which contains 20 real-life stories about ordinary Ukrainians during the war, was presented in London.

Culture • March 12, 03:14 AM • 30347 views
Employee of TCC who sold certificates to tax evaders to be tried in Odesa region

An officer of the military commissariat in Odesa region will stand trial for receiving a $7,000 bribe for illegally removing three men from military registration to help them avoid mobilization.

Crimes and emergencies • March 11, 09:17 AM • 23719 views
Electricity surplus led to restriction of production from renewable sources - Ministry of Energy

Due to favorable weather conditions and excessive production of electricity at solar power plants in Ukraine, renewable electricity generation has been limited, and no shortage of electricity is expected.

Society • March 11, 08:37 AM • 29224 views
Russian army damaged a multi-storey building in Kherson, one wounded in the region

In Kherson region, Russian troops shelled residential areas, damaging a multi-storey building in Kherson, 8 private houses and a car, injuring one person.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 06:19 AM • 26858 views
Energy situation: 93 thousand metering points are de-energized, more than 16 thousand consumers have their electricity supply restored

More than 90,000 metering points remain disconnected across Ukraine due to hostilities or technical malfunctions, while power companies have restored power to more than 16,000 consumers over the past day.

Society • March 9, 10:32 AM • 69941 views
Occupants' drones attacked a substation in Zaporizhzhia region, no casualties - Ministry of Energy

A Russian drone attacked a 330 kV Ukrenergo substation in Zaporizhzhya Region. There were also temporary blackouts in Odessa, Kharkiv, Kirovograd, Lviv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

War in Ukraine • March 9, 08:57 AM • 83285 views
Results of the inventory: Ministry of Defense reveals over 200 illegally seized land plots

In 2023, the Ministry of Defense identified 200 illegally seized land plots with a total area of more than 170 hectares worth more than UAH 300 million in Lviv, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, and Poltava regions and sent reports to law enforcement agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Politics • March 8, 02:57 PM • 29517 views
The war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has completely or partially destroyed 1946 cultural sites - MCIP

1946 cultural infrastructure facilities, 317 of which were destroyed, were damaged or destroyed as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine as of February 25, 2024, according to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 10:05 PM • 38717 views
Ukraine and Spain adapt automatic track change technology for Ukrzaliznytsia trains

Ukraine and Spain have signed a memorandum on the joint adaptation of Spanish technology for automatically changing the width of wheel sets between 1520 mm, 1435 mm and 1668 mm gauges to facilitate freight and passenger transportation between Ukraine and the EU amid the ongoing war.

Economy • March 7, 05:55 PM • 53745 views
Lawyer: There will be no consideration of the appeal against Roman Hrynkevych's preventive measure on March 11

The hearing of the appeal against Roman Hrynkevych's preventive measure in the case of supplying the Armed Forces with low-quality clothing worth 1 billion hryvnias will not take place on March 11, as the judge has again taken a sick leave.

Crimes and emergencies • March 7, 01:10 PM • 27152 views
Enemy hits port infrastructure in Kherson region, 4 wounded over 24 hours - RMA

Russian troops shelled residential areas and infrastructure in several settlements in Kherson region, damaging 16 residential buildings, a university, a gas pipeline, port facilities, and injuring 4 people.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 06:19 AM • 25420 views
March 7: Kyiv train will be free for pets

On the occasion of UAnimals' birthday, Kyiv City Electric trains allow free travel for all types of pets, including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Society • March 7, 06:16 AM • 25426 views
Thousand-year-old Horodyshche in Rivne region returns to state ownership

A court decision returned a thousand-year-old archaeological site in Rivne region worth UAH 3. 2 million to state ownership after its illegal privatization.

Society • March 6, 10:49 AM • 26918 views
A conductor did not allow female passengers on the train because of prejudice: Ukrzaliznytsia promises to re-educate them

A train conductor in Ukraine refused to let a group of women through, insisting that a man should get on first, prompting promises from the railroad company to re-educate the conductor.

Society • March 6, 07:49 AM • 30482 views
In Kherson region enemy attacked 19 settlements and Kherson, hit the airport

Russian troops shelled 19 settlements and the city of Kherson in Kherson region, wounding two people.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 06:19 AM • 31651 views
russian aggression: 945 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine damaged

As a result of the russian aggression, 945 objects of Ukraine's cultural heritage were damaged, including 128 of national importance.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:15 AM • 38978 views
Border guards tried to bribe 968 times over the past 2 years - SBGS

Over the past two years, border guards have prevented 968 bribery attempts totaling more than UAH 10 million.

Society • March 5, 03:51 PM • 27281 views
eHousing: 7800 Ukrainian families took out loans during the war, 204 of them in the last week

Since the launch of the Affordable Housing program, 7,800 Ukrainian families have received loans totaling UAH 12 billion to purchase housing, of which 204 loans were issued last week.

Society • March 5, 02:32 PM • 28727 views
Baby dies in Lviv perinatal center: police launch investigation

An investigation has been launched into the death of a baby in a perinatal center in Lviv. The child died on the fourth day after birth.

Society • March 5, 01:57 PM • 25501 views
Fire breaks out in UGCC church in Brody, Lviv region

A fire broke out in the church of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Tekla of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Brody, Lviv region, destroying and damaging church property.

Society • March 5, 09:34 AM • 22618 views
American and Lviv surgeons formed the guy's new palate from cheek tissue

For a guy who was born without a palate, surgeons from Ukraine and the United States successfully formed a new one from his own tissues.

Health • March 4, 04:13 PM • 25221 views
Ukraine withstood a series of Russian attacks on regional energy facilities in February - British intelligence

Despite the Russian attacks on regional energy facilities in February 2024, Ukraine's energy system is operating steadily.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 11:05 AM • 22247 views
Protocols regarding officials from the Sumy region, Lviv region and the deputy chairman of the OPU: the NAPC summed up the results of work for February

The NACP drew up protocols against officials in Sumy and Lviv for failing to report corruption and conflicts of interest. In addition, the NACP drew up a protocol against the Deputy Head of the Prosecutor General's Office Rostyslav Shurma for violating the conflict of interest legislation.

Politics • March 4, 09:28 AM • 25155 views
Blockade on the border with Poland: more than 2400 trucks in queues, Polish farmers rally at six checkpoints

Polish farmers continue to block truck traffic at six checkpoints on the border with Ukraine, leaving more than 2,400 trucks queued up to enter Ukraine.

Economy • March 3, 09:28 AM • 95204 views
Ukrzaliznytsia appoints additional high-speed train Kyiv - Lviv for next weekend

Ukrzaliznytsia will launch an additional high-speed train between Kyiv and Lviv next weekend until March 8, and tickets will be available through an app.

Announcements • March 3, 09:14 AM • 52931 views
Two policemen wounded in Kherson region as a result of russian shelling

russia shelled the right bank of Kherson region with multiple launch rocket systems, mortars, artillery, tanks, and attacked with drones. Two police officers were wounded in the attack.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 02:06 PM • 27968 views
Russian army killed a resident of Stanislav in Kherson region

A 54-year-old man died on the street in Stanislav, Kherson region, during a Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • March 2, 08:45 AM • 77719 views
Drones are used everywhere, it is crucial for Ukrainians to know how to use them - Fedorov

Vocational schools in 7 regions of Ukraine will introduce a new Civilian Drone Operator curriculum to teach students how to fly drones, which are increasingly used in agriculture, rescue operations, and war documentation.

Society • March 1, 01:32 PM • 29298 views