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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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Weather forecasters: it will get warmer in Ukraine by the end of the week

According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, the temperature in Ukraine is expected to rise to 16 degrees Celsius in some regions on Saturday.

Society • February 21, 03:00 PM • 21303 views
Military rehabilitation network is being developed in Odesa region

Several rehabilitation projects are being implemented in Odesa Oblast to help servicemen and children recover from injuries sustained during the war.

Society • February 21, 12:45 PM • 27108 views
Businesses offered to help Kiper in repairing Odesa Regional Children's Hospital - the donation reaches UAH 5 million

Businessmen offered to allocate UAH 5 million to repair Odesa Oblast Children's Hospital.

Politics • February 21, 12:10 PM • 29106 views
Direct assistance in providing air defense equipment for Odesa region, demining of the Black Sea and free navigation: what Kiper and Volker discussed

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with the former U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine to discuss direct assistance in providing air defense equipment for the Odesa region, demining the Black Sea, and ensuring free navigation.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 11:57 AM • 30921 views
Yarosh spoke about the condition of volunteers Albert and Natalia Kruchynin, whose car was blown up in Odesa

Albert Kruchinin is in a coma and his wife Natalia is in serious condition after the car they were traveling in was blown up near a military facility in Odesa. The Ukrainian Volunteer Army has offered a $10,000 reward for information about those responsible for the bombing.

Crimes and emergencies • February 20, 11:40 AM • 23985 views
Odesa region: SBI exposes head of duty unit who appropriated car from impound lot

The SBI investigation found that a law enforcement officer in Odesa region illegally seized a vehicle seized in another case and used it for a year, after which he was fired and charged with illegal possession.

Crimes and emergencies • February 19, 09:28 PM • 29691 views
Ukrainian Volunteer Army car blown up in Odesa, doctors are fighting for the lives of two volunteers

Two Ukrainian volunteers were seriously injured when their car was blown up in a suspected terrorist attack in Odesa.

Crimes and emergencies • February 19, 08:54 PM • 32467 views
The launch of the first Odesa-Chisinau air transfer starts this week - Kiper

Preparations for the launch of the first Odesa-Chisinau flight are underway: ticket offices and shuttle buses are being installed, and the first test flight and ticket sales are opening this week.

Society • February 19, 06:58 PM • 38109 views
Ukraine allows "sanitary hunting" for predatory animals due to massive rabies infection

To address the growing number of predators and rabies cases in the regions, the Ukrainian government has authorized "sanitary hunting" with restrictions and mandatory laboratory testing of all hunted animals.

Society • February 19, 06:27 PM • 34860 views
Odesa region exposes tax evaders who tried to leave for Moldova disguised in military uniforms

Border guards in Odessa Region stopped a car with two men in military uniform who were trying to travel to Moldova and pay the driver $5,000-$6,000. to pay the driver $5,000-$6,000.

Crimes and emergencies • February 19, 03:22 PM • 24557 views
The number of rabies cases among animals has increased in Volyn: since the beginning of the year, seven episodes of the disease have been recorded, five of them among pets

This year, seven cases of rabies among animals, including five pets, have been registered in the Volyn region of Ukraine.

Health • February 18, 02:42 PM • 36603 views
Kirovohrad region: a video of a rabid fox attacking a dog was posted on social media

The case of a rabid fox attacking a woman and her two children in Ukraine highlights the need to control the fox population and raise awareness of rabies risks.

Society • February 17, 06:53 PM • 35068 views
Near the border with Moldova: border guards spotted a pack of wolves in Odesa region

Border guards in Odesa region spotted a pack of wolves near the Moldovan border using surveillance equipment.

Society • February 17, 05:05 PM • 33944 views
Stay away from wild and stray animals: rabies is spreading rapidly in Ukraine

In Ukraine, a fox attacked a woman walking with her two children, indicating an increase in rabies cases among wild animals due to the hunting ban during the war.

Society • February 17, 04:40 PM • 33279 views
Odesa region attracted a third of a billion euros of aid from international donors in January

Odesa region has received €320,115 worth of medical equipment and generators from international donors to help hospitals and security forces, the head of the Odesa Regional State Administration has said.

Society • February 15, 06:12 PM • 36741 views
Strengthening the air defense of Odesa region, the problems of temporarily displaced persons and investments: what Kiper agreed with the Vice President of the Bundestag

The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration met with the Vice President of the Bundestag to discuss strengthening air defense in the region, support for IDPs, and German investments.

Politics • February 15, 05:18 PM • 25684 views
The most popular electric cars in Ukraine in January

In January 2023, more than 3,500 electric vehicles were added to Ukraine's fleet, and the Volkswagen ID. 4 became the most popular new electric vehicle model in all regions except Odesa.

Economy • February 15, 01:48 PM • 22787 views
Ukrainians cheated for more than UAH 45 million under the pretext of selling drones for the Armed Forces: two women are suspected

Two women defrauded Ukrainians of more than 45 million hryvnias by claiming to sell drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but did not deliver them.

Crimes and emergencies • February 15, 11:44 AM • 22183 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 • 24836 views
Kyiv region serves notice of suspicion to officer who extorted money from subordinates for consideration of social issues

The head of a military unit in Kyiv region is suspected of systematically extorting more than UAH 160,000 from 26 subordinates, offering to facilitate their requests for financial assistance, vacations and other social issues in exchange for bribes of UAH 1,500 to 5,000.

Crimes and emergencies • February 15, 08:11 AM • 20742 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 • 28873 views
Conflict between lyceum students in Chernihiv region, one child injured - police

The criminal case was initiated after a student inflicted bodily harm on another student during a conflict at a lyceum in Ivanivska community, Chernihiv region.

Society • February 14, 03:07 PM • 23932 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 • 21504 views
Opendatabot: the number of people wishing to get married decreased by 16% over the year

The number of people wishing to get married decreased by 16% over the year - according to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, more than 186 thousand marriages were registered in Ukraine in 2023.

Society • February 14, 09:11 AM • 23715 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 • 21957 views
Italy to allocate 45 million euros to rebuild Odesa's historic center

Italy is planning to allocate 45 million euros to restore the historic center of Odesa, which has been severely damaged by Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 12:05 AM • 33021 views
Land reclamation, water supply, construction of shelters for educational institutions: Canada will help Odesa Oblast implement a number of projects

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with the Ambassador of Canada to discuss land reclamation projects, school shelters and economic development in Odesa Oblast.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 06:07 PM • 108295 views
Odesa region authorities predict an increase in harvest - three irrigation systems will be reconstructed this year

Three irrigation systems in the south of Odesa Oblast are undergoing major repairs and reconstruction funded by the regional budget to increase irrigated areas by 6,400 hectares by early 2024.

Society • February 13, 05:41 PM • 38579 views
The keeper showed the consequences of the Russian missile attack on Odesa

Air defense forces in Odesa region shot down a Russian X-59 missile, but its fragments damaged two buildings, a non-residential new building and a high-rise, no one was injured.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 03:43 PM • 23588 views
Air defense system shoots down a russian X-59 missile in Odesa region: the debris damaged several houses

Air defense forces shot down a russian missile aimed at Odesa, but shrapnel damaged unfinished buildings and glass in the coastal area.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 02:31 PM • 25799 views