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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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Issuing certificates to tax evaders: TEC officials to be tried in Vinnytsia

The criminal group was created by an officer of the recruitment department of the MCC and JV, and included 2 members of the military medical commission and one civilian. The cost of one certificate was USD 4 thousand

Crimes and emergencies • February 29, 08:25 PM • 28091 views
Contractor misappropriated funds allocated for restoration of Taras Shevchenko National Museum after Russian attack: the contractor will be tried

The director of a commercial enterprise will stand trial for embezzling 190,000 hryvnias allocated for the restoration of the National Museum of Taras Shevchenko, damaged by Russian missile fire in October 2022.

Crimes and emergencies • February 29, 02:34 PM • 22604 views
Three regions suffer most from russian attacks on cultural heritage - Shmyhal

Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Odesa regions suffered the most from russian attacks on cultural heritage sites.

Culture • February 29, 02:05 PM • 22805 views
Fatal accident in Zhytomyr region: SBI completes investigation into MP Nikolayenko's case

The investigation found that the MP committed a fatal accident, hitting a pedestrian while speeding and violating traffic rules on the Kyiv-Chop highway.

Crimes and emergencies • February 29, 09:59 AM • 23419 views
MPs from Groysman's party demand to improve assistance to servicemen: details

Deputies in Vinnytsia are demanding additional payments from the city budget for Vinnytsia residents who have joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 09:52 AM • 362430 views
Occupants hit a critical infrastructure facility in Kherson, one person died in the region due to shelling over the day

Russian shelling in the Kherson region killed one person and damaged critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • February 29, 07:00 AM • 26476 views
USD 9000 for setting up a scheme to smuggle fugitives abroad: border guards detain organizers of criminal scheme

Two men from Lviv were detained after attempting to bribe a border guard with $9,000 for help in smuggling people banned from leaving Ukraine, but the border guard refused and reported them.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 04:03 PM • 26370 views
In Kherson Russians hit a cargo ship, one dead and two wounded in the region

Yesterday, Russian forces shelled 21 settlements in the Kherson region, damaging buildings and infrastructure and killing one person.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 06:19 AM • 28502 views
162 thousand packages of seeds for families: the annual Sowing Seeds charity event has started

The annual Sowing Seeds charity event was launched.

Society • February 27, 01:25 PM • 33090 views
Drunk driver in a VAZ crashed into an oncoming minibus, three dead: reportedly, the On the Shield car was involved in the accident

A drunk driver in a VAZ car crashed into an oncoming minibus near Lviv, killing three people and injuring three others. Reportedly, the On the Shield car was involved in the accident.

Crimes and emergencies • February 27, 10:59 AM • 25575 views
For the first time in Ukraine, Ternopil doctors removed a malignant heart tumor by autotransplantation: the operation was performed on a military man

In the Ternopil region, doctors performed the first autotransplantation operation in Ukraine to completely remove a malignant heart tumor from a serviceman.

Health • February 26, 10:25 PM • 27233 views
Hrynkevych case: court extends detention of elder Hrynkevych

The court extended the measure of restraint for Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych, who is involved in cases of attempted bribery of a SBI officer and supply of low-quality clothing to the Armed Forces, leaving him in custody until March 29.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:59 PM • 32557 views
Preparing a missile strike on a thermal power plant in Lviv region: a couple of FSB agents detained

The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed a married couple of FSB agents who were preparing missile attacks on a thermal power plant in Lviv region to cut off power to western Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:17 AM • 31045 views
Stepan Khmara said goodbye in Kyiv

A prominent Ukrainian politician and patriot, Stepan Khmara, was buried at the Baikove cemetery.

Society • February 25, 02:49 PM • 108623 views
Kubrakov: Construction of European railroad from the border with the EU to Lviv is to start this year

According to Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov, construction of the Mostyska-Sknyliv section of the European railroad from Poland to Lviv will begin this year.

Economy • February 25, 01:49 PM • 29603 views
A unique Ukrainian exhibition "In the Eye of the Storm. Modernism in Ukraine"

The exhibition will present modernist art movements in Ukraine in the early 20th century through masterpieces from Kyiv, Lviv, and Kharkiv museums.

Culture • February 25, 03:10 AM • 33751 views
Ukraine has survived: two years ago, Russia launched a full-scale war against our country

On the morning of February 24, 2022, some Ukrainians woke up to shots and the roar of tanks, others to explosions and air raid sirens, and others were woken up by calls and messages: war had broken out.

Society • February 24, 03:53 AM • 109672 views
An accident involving a truck and a minibus occurred in the Lviv region: there are victims

The accident occurred near the village of Staryi Yarychiv on the Kyiv - Chop highway, there are some injured.

Crimes and emergencies • February 23, 07:34 PM • 43170 views
With the participation of experts and farmers: Lubinets offers an urgent discussion on the situation on the Polish border

Lubinets initiated an urgent expert discussion involving experts from both sides, including representatives of agricultural enterprises, in the presence of the two ombudsmen: Ukraine and Poland.

Society • February 23, 04:17 PM • 27199 views
The Ministry of Defense explained how recruitment differs from mobilization and what are its advantages

A representative of the Ministry of Defense explained the recruitment process for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in particular, how long it takes to be appointed to a unit after submitting a resume.

Society • February 23, 02:44 PM • 27080 views
Umerov and Syrsky visit Ukraine's first recruitment center for the Defense Forces

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited the first recruitment center in Lviv to learn about its first achievements and challenges.

Society • February 23, 02:28 PM • 25567 views
A group of ministers led by Prime Minister Shmyhal will be on the border with Poland today - Zelenskyy

Ukraine's Prime Minister and relevant ministers will visit the border with Poland today to resolve the export blockade, although it is unclear whether Polish officials will be present.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 02:27 PM • 18980 views
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The number of animal rabies cases has doubled in Ukraine: State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection names reasons and rules of behavior with rabid animals

Due to martial law restricting oral rabies vaccination of wild animals and immunization of domestic animals, Ukraine saw a 2. 3-fold increase in rabies cases among animals in 2023 compared to 2022.

Society • February 23, 01:43 PM • 233318 views
Zelensky on security agreement with Denmark: will support efforts to ensure F-16 capabilities

Denmark and Ukraine sign an agreement that confirms Denmark's long-term military and financial support for Ukraine, including at least €1. 8 billion in aid and Danish support for Ukraine's air force as part of an aviation coalition.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 01:10 PM • 25056 views
Ministry of Agrarian Policy: long-term blocking of the border is "a loss for both countries"

Blocking the Polish-Ukrainian border is not an economic issue, but rather the interests of certain groups. The Ukrainian side is ready for a dialogue with the Polish side, as the long-term blocking of the border "means losses for both countries.

Economy • February 23, 12:49 PM • 24440 views
About 90% of Ukrainian wheat exported to the EU via the Black Sea in January - Shmyhal

According to Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, in January 2024, 88% of Ukraine's wheat exports went to the EU via the Black Sea.

Economy • February 23, 12:05 PM • 24528 views
The Government has resolved the issue of allocating funds for the construction of the National Military Cemetery

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for allocating UAH 515 million from the state budget for the construction and operation of the National Military Memorial Cemetery this year.

Society • February 23, 11:38 AM • 25627 views
Ukraine to open new border crossing point with Hungary: government approves decision

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to open a new checkpoint on the border with Hungary called Velyka Palad-Nagyhodos and expand the operation of the existing checkpoint to increase border and trade capacity.

Economy • February 23, 11:15 AM • 23604 views
The government approved the amount of pension increase from March 1: what to expect

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to increase pensions by almost 8% starting March 1, 2022.

Society • February 23, 10:57 AM • 26753 views
Zelenskyy in Lviv: met with Danish Prime Minister and honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders

President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders at Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 10:49 AM • 28587 views