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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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SBI seizes property of businessman Hrynkevych's family and takes over Morozyuk's property

The State Bureau of Investigation has seized the real estate and vehicles of Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych and his family members for involvement in a fraudulent scheme.

Crimes and emergencies • February 12, 09:01 AM • 40782 views
Ukrzaliznytsia to launch "Romantic Express" trains between Kyiv and Lviv for Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day, Ukrzaliznytsia will launch the Romantic Express train between Kyiv and Lviv to give lovers a romantic trip on a steam locomotive in a new carriage with music and a special menu.

Culture • February 10, 02:46 AM • 41399 views
Ministry of Internal Affairs: over 800 thousand calls handled by 112 operators in the first 7 months of operation

In the first 7 months of operation, the Ukrainian emergency service 112 received and processed more than 800 thousand calls.

Society • February 9, 06:59 PM • 114743 views
Romantic express train "Train to You" to be launched in Ukraine for Valentine's Day

To celebrate Valentine's Day and Unity Day, Ukrzaliznytsia will launch a romantic train, the Train to You, with half of the seats free for wounded soldiers undergoing rehabilitation.

Society • February 9, 03:33 PM • 23178 views
Recruitment to the Defense Forces: a pilot project starts in Lviv

The first recruiting center for the Security and Defense Forces will be opened in Lviv, which will become a pilot project of a transparent and efficient model for recruiting military personnel to the Ukrainian army.

Society • February 9, 02:17 PM • 23014 views
Explosives experts eliminate remains of downed russian X-101 missile in Lviv region

Police bomb squad in Lviv region defused the warhead of a downed russian X-101 cruise missile found in a field after recent shelling.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 02:11 PM • 23308 views
Ukrzaliznytsia launches a new train from Kharkiv to Dnipro in March

Starting March 2, 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia will launch a new night train between Kharkiv and Dnipro, which will provide an alternative to travel between the two largest cities in eastern Ukraine.

Society • February 9, 12:12 PM • 24076 views
In Lviv region, official embezzled a million intended for IDPs

The head of an enterprise in Lviv region is charged with embezzling almost UAH 1 million of budget funds intended for internally displaced persons.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 11:45 PM • 47176 views
Guerrillas find out where Russians keep ships firing missiles at Ukraine

Ukrainian guerrillas have discovered the location of Russian warships involved in massive missile attacks on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 09:19 AM • 29508 views
Due to night attack of Russian Federation, Mykolaiv partially lacks heat supply, no electricity shortage in Ukraine - Energy Ministry

Russian attacks damaged heating networks in Mykolaiv, leaving 9 buildings without heat and 82 households without electricity.

War in Ukraine • February 8, 08:40 AM • 101846 views
Lviv resident tried to illegally import 158 iPhones into Ukraine by hiding them in the car trim

A Lviv resident tried to smuggle 158 iPhones worth UAH 8 million into Ukraine by hiding them in structural cavities of his car.

Crimes and emergencies • February 7, 09:26 PM • 29434 views
We will respond to every missile, every "shahed" to Russia: Zelensky on large-scale shelling of Russia

Russia launched rocket attacks on several Ukrainian cities, killing 4 people and wounding dozens, prompting President Zelensky to promise retaliation for each attack.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 07:47 PM • 115453 views
DTEK CEO on the situation in the frontline regions: We don't have time to restore, there is more shelling and more blackouts

Despite constant shelling, which complicates the restoration, DTEK is working to restore electricity supply in the regions along the contact line.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:18 PM • 33427 views
Fragments of an unexploded rocket found 400 meters from houses in Lviv region

Fragments of a missile that did not detonate during the Russian attack were found 400 meters from residential buildings in a village in the Stryi district of Lviv region.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 09:23 AM • 51907 views
Russian attack leaves victim in Mykolaiv, two dead in Kyiv: Zelenskiy shows the consequences

Russian attacks on 6 regions of Ukraine resulted in the death of one person in Mykolaiv, two killed and more than 10 wounded in Kyiv, and two wounded in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:29 AM • 60740 views
Russian attack on Lviv region: fire at an industrial facility extinguished, no people injured - OVA

An industrial facility in Drohobych was hit by a Russian strike, but the resulting fire was extinguished and no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:26 AM • 51832 views
One person killed, dozens injured, buildings and communications destroyed: Interior Ministry reports on the consequences of the Russian attack

A massive Russian air attack on February 7 killed one person and injured dozens in 6 regions of Ukraine, damaging buildings, gas networks and communications.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 08:09 AM • 30590 views
Russia's attack on Lviv region: RMA reports hitting an industrial facility in Drohobych, one missile shot down

A rocket hit an industrial facility in Drohobych (Ukraine), partially destroying the building and causing a fire over an area of 300 square meters, and another rocket was shot down in Stryi district, with no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 07:29 AM • 33364 views
Lviv region: explosions occurred in Drohobych

Explosions were heard in Drohobych after cruise missiles maneuvered between several western Ukrainian regions.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:36 AM • 32554 views
Cruise missiles spotted in Lviv and Ternopil regions - Air Force

The Air Force warned that cruise missiles were spotted in western Ukraine near the Polish border.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 05:15 AM • 43812 views
Truck driver tried to smuggle over 1000 packs of contraband cigarettes to Poland

A Lviv resident tried to smuggle more than 1000 packs of cigarettes into Poland, hidden in the structural cavities of a semi-trailer, but was detained by Ukrainian customs officers at the Shehyni-Medica checkpoint.

Crimes and emergencies • February 6, 07:44 PM • 30112 views
Ukrzaliznytsia has scheduled additional flights between Kyiv, Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk

Due to high demand, Ukrzaliznytsia has scheduled additional trains between Kyiv, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk using new railcars.

Society • February 6, 11:37 AM • 25172 views
After death of Aranese volunteers in Kherson region, entry of foreigners to a number of communities restricted - OVA

Foreigners were restricted from entering dangerous settlements in the Kherson region after two French volunteers were killed by Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:44 PM • 22407 views
Kyiv's Obolon is searching for saboteurs: mobile checkpoints have been set up

To detect Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups, mobile checkpoints were set up in the Obolon district of Kyiv as part of operational and search activities.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:35 PM • 100539 views
Defrauded bank customers of almost UAH 86 million: law enforcement officers detain ex-manager of VIP clients

The former bank employee was detained for defrauding her former clients of almost UAH 86 million by promising high-interest loans and embezzling the money instead. The court has already imposed a pre-trial restraint on the suspect: detention with an alternative of bail in the amount of UAH 30 million.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 01:15 PM • 19811 views
SBU: Supreme Court official detained for justifying Russian aggression

The SBU detained a Supreme Court official who justified Russian aggression and hoped for an early occupation of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 12:52 PM • 22160 views
Inadvertently cut off with a grinder: Lviv doctors saved a man's arm from amputation

Doctors at St. Luke's Hospital in Lviv managed to save a man's arm from amputation after he accidentally cut it off almost completely with a grinder while sawing wood.

Health • February 5, 11:46 AM • 27962 views
"Do Your Business": a resident of Vinnytsia region has implemented a project to grow microgreen

Tetiana Kukhar used the grant for a project to grow microgreens.

Society • February 5, 09:05 AM • 22358 views
In Lviv region, a district council member illegally alienated 4 hectares of communal land worth almost UAH 6 million

The former head of a village council in Lviv region illegally expanded the village boundaries and changed the ownership of 4 hectares of land, causing losses of almost UAH 6 million. One of the plots was registered in the name of his wife.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 02:24 PM • 23632 views
TCC employees will use body cameras in Lviv and the region

Employees of the PIC and JIT in Lviv and the region will now use body cameras to help them deal with conflict situations that may arise during military patrols and mobilization activities.

Society • January 31, 11:37 AM • 23549 views