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Odesa

City of Ukraine
Odesa is a large city, the administrative, economic, and cultural center of the Odesa Oblast, located on the northwestern coast of the Black Sea, near the mouth of the Dniester River and several estuaries. It is the third-largest city in Ukraine, known for its unique geographical location and multicultural population, numbering about 1 million people. The modern founding of Odesa as a port city dates back to 1794, which spurred rapid development of trade and economy. The city gained the status of a free port in 1819, contributing to its rapid growth and transforming it into a significant trade, industrial, and scientific hub of the Black Sea region.
1794
Construction of the port and city began
1810
The first city theater opened
1819
The city received free port status
1865
The Imperial Novorossiysk University was founded
1887
A new building of the Odesa Opera House opened, becoming an architectural masterpiece
1919
The Odesa Film Studio was established
1965
The city was awarded the honorary title of Hero City
2017
A new passenger terminal of the international airport opened
2019
Odesa joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a City of Literature
2023
The historic city center was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
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They discussed the extension of humanitarian support: Kiper on meeting with the US administration in Odesa

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with officials from Odesa, Missouri, to discuss continued humanitarian aid and cooperation between the Ukrainian and American cities that share the same name.

Society • February 6, 07:02 PM • 32238 views
After the historic tournament, tennis player Yastremska returned to Odesa: Keeper tells about meeting with the "pride" of the country

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with Ukrainian tennis player Diana Yastremska to discuss the development of tennis in the region after she reached the semifinals of the Australian Open.

Society • February 6, 05:01 PM • 28745 views
Transit of explosives to Russia: the Ukrainian Embassy urges not to politicize the case

The Embassy of Ukraine urges not to politicize the case of explosives allegedly transported through the territory of Georgia from Odesa to Russia and expresses its readiness to cooperate with the Georgian authorities to clarify the circumstances.

Politics • February 6, 01:54 PM • 29765 views
Seven people died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Zhytomyr region

Seven people died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a private house in Zhytomyr region due to a faulty gas heating system.

Society • February 6, 10:02 AM • 24305 views
Military medics from Odesa region to gain UK experience

Military medics from Odesa region will learn from the experience of their British colleagues in treating combat wounds during a three-day training.

Society • February 6, 09:52 AM • 22934 views
It will be snowing and raining in Ukraine, but the temperature will reach 12-17° Celsius: weather forecasters have given a three-day forecast

Precipitation in the form of sleet and rain is expected in Ukraine over the next three days, with temperatures reaching 12-17°C in some places. West, northwest wind, 7-12 m/s, gusts of 15-20 m/s on February 6-7, 25-30 m/s tomorrow in the highlands of the Carpathians.

Society • February 6, 06:00 AM • 27495 views
A dormitory caught fire in Odesa region: 20 people evacuated and a child rescued

In Odesa region, a fire broke out in a dormitory and engulfed belongings in one room. Rescuers evacuated 20 people and saved a child.

Society • February 5, 07:40 PM • 26764 views
MCIP: invaders destroyed 31 cultural sites in Ukraine in a month

The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine has updated statistics, according to which, as of January 25, 2024, 1,938 cultural infrastructure facilities were destroyed as a result of Russian aggression, of which 314 were destroyed and 1,624 were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:37 PM • 27348 views
Police arrest 16-year-old boy in Odesa region on suspicion of murdering 15-year-old girl

A 16-year-old local resident suspected of murdering 15-year-old Michelle Piyavchyk for her belongings was detained in Odesa region.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 03:10 PM • 21510 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 • 22139 views
Georgia claims to prevent transit of explosives: allegedly from Odesa to Voronezh "for terrorist attacks"

Georgia claims to have prevented the transit of 14 kg of C-4 plastic explosives, which were allegedly heading from Odesa to Voronezh to carry out terrorist attacks.

News of the World • February 5, 10:53 AM • 24219 views
One person died in Odesa region due to a power line break, two hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in Kharkiv region

One person died in Odesa region due to a broken power line wire, and two people in Kharkiv region were poisoned by carbon monoxide.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 09:11 AM • 21678 views
Public Talk in Odesa region: what business told First Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko and Head of the Regional State Administration Kiper

What the business told First Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko and the head of the regional administration Kiper.

Economy • February 5, 06:22 AM • 34252 views
World and European powerlifting champion Oleksandr Bilokon died in the war with the Russian occupiers

World and European powerlifting champion Oleksandr Bilokon, who set a Ukrainian record for moving a tractor trailer with people, died fighting against the Russian occupiers in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 03:44 PM • 60900 views
Due to hostilities and technical reasons, there are problems with electricity in six regions - Ministry of Energy

According to the Ministry of Energy, consumers in six regions of Ukraine have lost power due to enemy shelling and technical problems.

Society • February 4, 02:53 PM • 53101 views
Ukrainian corridor: over 20 million tons of cargo exported from the ports of Greater Odesa

In 6 months, Ukraine exported more than 20 million tons of cargo from Odesa ports to 32 countries through the Ukrainian corridor, contributing to global food security.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 02:48 PM • 62770 views
Ukraine has transferred surplus electricity to Poland, exports to Moldova today - Energy Ministry

Due to the surplus of electricity in Ukraine, electricity was exported to Poland, and exports to Moldova are planned for today, although attacks on energy facilities have caused interruptions in supply.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 12:00 PM • 31387 views
Russian army fired at 12 regions of Ukraine in one day

Over the past day, Russian troops shelled 12 regions of Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 08:58 AM • 30806 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 9 out of 14 Russian attack drones

Ukrainian Air Force shoots down 9 out of 14 Russian attack drones launched at night in Dnipropetrovs'k, Odesa, Mykolaiv and Zhytomyr regions.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 05:01 AM • 114270 views
Left home and stopped contacting: body of 15-year-old girl found in Odesa region

The body of a 15-year-old girl from Odesa region was found after she went missing. Police have now identified the suspect in her death.

Crimes and emergencies • February 2, 06:55 PM • 29295 views
To the sound of sirens: Danube ports increased cargo transshipment sixfold in 2023

Last year, the cargo turnover of Odesa Region's ports more than tripled to over 32 million tons compared to pre-war levels, and the port of Izmail more than doubled to 20. 2 million tons.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 06:10 PM • 106314 views
All-Ukrainian school competitions: 1349 teams registered from Odesa region, most of them in volleyball

The second stage of the competition "Side by Side. All-Ukrainian School Leagues" competition has begun, with 1349 teams from Odesa region taking part, and volleyball becoming the most popular sport among schoolchildren.

Sports • February 2, 04:13 PM • 30086 views
Residents of Odesa region donate more than a thousand drones to the needs of the Defense Forces

More than 1,000 drones purchased at the expense of Odesa taxpayers have been handed over to the Armed Forces to support troops in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 07:59 PM • 25184 views
He demanded USD 5 thousand. USD for exclusion from military registration: a doctor of a military medical center of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is under suspicion

A doctor of a military medical center in Ukraine was served a notice of suspicion of extortion of USD 5,000 from a serviceman for declaring him unfit for military service.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 12:13 PM • 22409 views
Odesa region: Fraudster posing as a counterintelligence officer and "selling positions" in the special service detained

The SBU exposed in Odesa region a fraudster posing as a counterintelligence officer and offering employment in the SBU for money.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 11:20 AM • 26125 views
MFA of Ukraine reacts to the UN court decision in the case against Russia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine said that the decision of the International Court of Justice that Russia violated international law in its actions in Ukraine is the first time that the UN court has issued a final decision on Russia's violation of international law.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 09:50 AM • 32921 views
"eOselya" successfully operates in Odesa region: first 82 loans compensated to defense forces soldiers

Thanks to the signed agreement and on the basis of the register of our defenders provided by the bank, the first 82 participants of the state program "eOselya" who meet the requirements of the regional program received compensation.

Society • January 31, 06:16 PM • 103711 views
Titanic work of the President: Kiper on returning Odesa border guards home

207 Ukrainians, including 8 border guards from Odesa region, were released from Russian captivity on January 31.

Society • January 31, 05:36 PM • 34536 views
Saving cultural heritage from enemy shelling: books and paintings are being digitized in Odesa region

The Odesa Regional State Administration digitizes books and paintings using scanners donated by Bremen to preserve cultural heritage in the face of Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 07:14 AM • 25421 views
Eurovision Song Contest 2024: in which semi-final will Ukraine's representative perform

The draw for the semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 has determined that Ukraine will perform in the first part of the first semi-final on May 7.

Culture • January 30, 09:42 PM • 28049 views