today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
today’s collected reporting — by newsroom and editorial bloc
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The BookForum has started in Lviv and will run until September 13. More than 90 publishers from Ukraine are participating, including those affected by Russian shelling.
The Milk Bar restaurant chain from Kyiv plans to open its first location in Lviv. The company has started recruiting staff for the new team, although it has not officially confirmed the opening date.
Lviv has opened a pain management center at the St. Nicholas Children's Hospital, marking the first specialized facility in Ukraine for treating pain in children. The center was established following the case of 11-year-old Sofia, who suffered severe injuries in a traffic accident.
Vasyl Kovalov, an entrepreneur from the village of Berezhany, donated 250 kilograms of fresh fish to Ukrainian defenders. Part of the catch was delivered to a hospital for wounded servicemen, while the rest will be processed into canned goods for the front lines.
In 99% of schools in the Lviv region, students in grades 1-11 receive free hot meals. According to the regional military administration, there have been no complaints about the quality of the meals.
In Lviv, 25-year-old veteran Vasyl Kurilo has opened a barrier-free barbershop serving veterans and patients of St. Panteleimon Hospital. Kurilo, who underwent 46 surgeries after his injury, decided to create this establishment during his treatment.
Lviv has launched a co-financing program for basement repairs to create shelters. Residents of apartment buildings can apply for funding that covers 70% to 90% of the costs, depending on the number of apartments in the building.
Lviv's Electron company received a proposal from Switzerland to manufacture wheeled trams. Chairman Yuriy Bubes stated that two meetings have already taken place on this matter during the Urban Mobility Forum.
In August 2026, the tourist tax in the Lviv region amounted to UAH 9.6 million. This is a 30% increase compared to the same period in 2025, with communities receiving UAH 52.5 million since the beginning of the year.
In Lviv, at the St. Nicholas Children's Hospital, surgeons successfully performed kidney surgery on an 8-year-old boy from Ternopil Oblast using a robotic system with artificial intelligence. The operation, conducted with the Senhance system, allowed for the removal of pathological tissues without incisions and blood loss.
In the Lviv region, the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine uncovered a criminal organization involved in issuing fake medical documents for military exemptions. Seven individuals, including the organizer, were detained and face up to 12 years in prison. During the raids, over 5 million UAH in cash and medical documentation were seized.
All 36 hospitals in the capable network in Lviv region are equipped with backup power and water. They can operate autonomously during periods without heating, water, and communication.
The company "1708" won the auction for renting premises at the Lviv railway station. It plans to set up a large food court, a bookstore, and souvenir shops in an area of nearly 1220 m², paying over 2.1 million UAH per month.
On September 6, 2026, the Kordon Race and Kordon Trail took place at the 'Ozerne Krai' recreation complex, attracting around a thousand participants. The event aimed to raise funds for the Kordon Academy veteran center, successfully collecting over 300,000 hryvnias.
Lviv is set to receive 14 used trolleybuses from the Czech Republic. The city plans to transfer part of its transport to Odesa and Chernihiv.
