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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: substation completely destroyed, three people injured - RMA

During the morning shelling, a power substation in Lviv was completely destroyed.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 12:59 PM • 21591 views
Power engineers restore electricity to more than 42 thousand consumers, restoration of grids and equipment continues - Ministry of Energy

Power engineers have restored electricity supply to over 42,000 consumers, while repairs to damaged networks and equipment continue in many regions of Ukraine affected by rocket attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:33 AM • 24847 views
russians damaged a substation in Lviv region, but there is no shortage in the power system - Ministry of Energy

A transformer substation in Lviv was damaged by Russian shelling, which cut off power to the infrastructure facility. However, the Energy Ministry emphasizes that the situation in the power system is under control.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 08:21 AM • 24248 views
Mayor: two schools, a kindergarten and 18 residential buildings damaged in Lviv

The mayor said that two schools, a kindergarten, 18 residential buildings were damaged and three people were wounded in the Russian missile attack on Lviv.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 07:07 AM • 31346 views
Russian attack on Lviv: one of the missiles hit the ground near residential buildings - OVA

A rocket during the enemy's shelling of Lviv hit near residential buildings and an employment center, damaging windows in the buildings.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:48 AM • 24474 views
Two injured in Khmelnytsky region due to Russian attack

Two people were wounded in Khmelnytsky region as a result of a morning rocket attack by Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:34 AM • 27183 views
Number of injured due to Russian missile attack on Lviv has increased: one more man hospitalized - OVA

The number of people injured in the Russian missile attack on Lviv has risen to three, as another man was hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:25 AM • 31904 views
Man and woman wounded in Lviv during morning attack - OVO

A man and a woman living on Naukova Street in Lviv sustained stab wounds in the attack, which also damaged nearby buildings and cars.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:14 AM • 29587 views
Civilian objects damaged in Khmelnytskyi due to enemy attack - UIA

According to local authorities, civilian facilities in the Khmelnytsky region were damaged in a Russian attack on Thursday morning.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:12 AM • 34891 views
Russia's attack on Lviv: more than 10 missiles were fired at the region, infrastructure was hit - mayor

The mayor of Lviv said that during the enemy attack on the region, more than 10 missiles were fired, air defense worked well, but there were hits to the infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 06:05 AM • 100219 views
Lviv suffered an enemy attack: the mayor reports a hit

Lviv suffered from a Russian attack, windows were smashed on Naukova Street, but no casualties have been reported so far.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:42 AM • 34577 views
Almost 20 thousand newlyweds applied for marriage online through the Diia portal service

More than 20,000 Ukrainian couples have used the marriage registration service on Diia since its launch, allowing them to apply for marriage online and choose the details of their ceremony.

Society • February 14, 05:18 PM • 28884 views
An electrician died while working at a substation in Lviv: police are investigating the circumstances

An electrician was fatally electrocuted while working at a power substation in Lviv, and police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 01:53 PM • 26898 views
The court again postponed consideration of the appeal against the measure of restraint for Roman Hrynkevych

The Kyiv Court of Appeal postponed the hearing of Roman Hrynkevych's appeal against the preventive measure in the case of UAH 1 billion clothing deals for the Armed Forces to February 29 because the judge is on sick leave.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 12:48 PM • 21510 views
700 couples decided to get married in Ukraine on Valentine's Day

700 couples in Ukraine decided to officially register their marriage on Valentine's Day, despite the ongoing war.

Society • February 14, 09:00 AM • 21966 views
Lviv Customs finds 34 undeclared starlinks worth UAH 1 million

Lviv customs officers found 34 undeclared Starlink satellite Internet systems worth 1 million hryvnias in a minibus traveling from Poland.

Economy • February 13, 09:17 PM • 32840 views
Cabinet of Ministers approves merger of several universities in Kharkiv, Lviv and Kyiv - Ministry of Education

The Cabinet of Ministers merged two research institutions and one educational institution with leading universities in Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Lviv to strengthen university science and resources.

Society • February 13, 05:09 PM • 23521 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia announces a new flight between Kharkiv and Ivano-Frankivsk region

Starting next week, Ukrzaliznytsia will schedule an additional train from Kharkiv to Vorokhta with departure and arrival times.

Society • February 13, 02:37 PM • 23619 views
Hrynkevych case: SBI has a warrant to seize Morozyuk's property

The SBI initiated the seizure of real estate belonging to Roman Hrynkevych's former fiancée, Sonia Morozyuk, including two apartments in Kyiv, one in Kharkiv, and a land plot, most of which was purchased during the war.

Crimes and emergencies • February 13, 01:59 PM • 3774 views
Hrynkevych case: SBI has a warrant to seize Morozyuk's property

The SBI has a warrant to seize the property of Sofia Morozyuk, the former fiancée of the son of Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych, including two apartments in Kyiv, an apartment in Kharkiv, and a land plot.

Crimes and emergencies • February 13, 01:58 PM • 22155 views
She felt the potential for her own business: the winner of the "Do Your Business" competition scaled up the production of sun-dried tomatoes 6 times

The woman won a business idea competition with her sun-dried tomato project and used the grant to expand the production of sun-dried tomatoes and other products.

Economy • February 13, 01:47 PM • 53685 views
"An act of desperation": Polish minister apologizes to Ukraine for grain scattered on the border

Polish Agriculture Minister apologizes to Ukraine for Polish farmers scattering Ukrainian grain on the border to protest grain imports.

Society • February 13, 10:55 AM • 30763 views
Air defense system shoots down three "Shahids" in Kherson region

Air defense units in Kherson region shot down 3 Iranian-made kamikaze drones used by russian troops to fire on Ukraine at night.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 09:02 AM • 28843 views
Woman killed in Kherson region due to night shelling

An 83-year-old woman was killed in her own yard as a result of Russian shelling of the village of Lvove in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 08:30 AM • 23762 views
Since the beginning of 2024, more than UAH 9 billion has been allocated to enterprises under the "Affordable Loans" program

Since the beginning of 2024, more than UAH 9 billion has been provided to Ukrainian enterprises in the form of 2,100 loans under the Affordable Loans program, with the majority of funds going to agriculture.

Economy • February 13, 12:37 AM • 30799 views
In the Ternopil region, a woman's partner beat her children: young boys were hospitalized with numerous injuries

The woman's partner beat her two young sons, aged 2 and 4. The children suffered moderate bodily injuries. The police opened a criminal investigation.

Crimes and emergencies • February 12, 04:46 PM • 28218 views
Farion lost her reinstatement case at Lviv Polytechnic

The court ruled against Iryna Farion in her lawsuit against her dismissal as a professor at Lviv Polytechnic National University after she made controversial statements about soldiers who speak Russian.

Society • February 12, 04:03 PM • 21088 views
80-year-old woman who could not evacuate from occupied Donetsk region on her own returned to Ukraine - Lubinets

An 80-year-old woman, who was unable to leave the occupied village in Donetsk region on her own, was evacuated to Ukraine with the help of volunteers and employees of the Ombudsman's Office.

Society • February 12, 12:02 PM • 24489 views
Ukraine's neighboring countries have begun to respond more actively to threats posed by Russian missiles and drones - Ihnat

NATO countries neighboring Ukraine have begun to respond more actively to threats from Russian missiles and drones near their borders.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 11:56 AM • 24740 views
Ukraine's first recruitment center for the Defense Forces opened in Lviv

The first Ukrainian Army Recruitment Center was opened in Lviv as a pilot project for transparent and efficient recruitment of military personnel.

Society • February 12, 10:50 AM • 28395 views