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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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The 75th Berlin International Film Festival starts: main films and Ukraine's participation

The 75th Berlin Film Festival will screen the Ukrainian film Time Tape about schools during the war. The 19 films in competition also include new works by Richard Linklater and Lucille Hadzihalilovic.

Culture • February 13, 07:01 AM • 142472 views
Frost and fog in some places: weather forecasters give weather forecast for February 13

On February 13, dry weather with fog and significant temperature changes is expected in Ukraine. At night, down to -15° in the Carpathians, during the day up to +5° in the west and Odesa region.

Society • February 13, 05:21 AM • 32024 views
Transporting men to Transnistria for money: TCC employee exposed in Odesa region

An employee of the TCC was detained in Odesa region who was transporting conscripts to Transnistria for 5-8 thousand dollars. Six men of conscription age from different regions of Ukraine were found in his car.

Society • February 13, 02:27 AM • 42166 views
Explosions in Odesa: the city is under attack by drones, air defense is working

Explosions are heard in Odesa, and air defense forces are working. Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov warned residents of the Kyiv district about the danger and threat of a drone attack.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 08:29 PM • 58125 views
A 3-year-old boy who had been hospitalized with injuries earlier died in Odesa region

A three-year-old boy who was brought to the hospital unconscious died in the intensive care unit. Earlier, the child had been injured after falling from a table.

Society • February 12, 08:15 PM • 56830 views
January 2025 was the warmest both in the world and in Ukraine - Ukrhydrometcenter

January 2025 was the warmest month on record on the planet. In Ukraine, the temperature exceeded the climate norm by 3.3-3.7 degrees, reaching +18°C.

Society • February 12, 01:35 PM • 21919 views
Number of fires in ecosystems of Ukraine has tripled since the beginning of the year - SES

Since the beginning of 2025, the number of fires in Ukraine's natural ecosystems has tripled compared to last year. Most fires were recorded in Lviv, Kyiv and Dnipro regions.

Society • February 12, 12:48 PM • 24893 views
UNESCO launches mission to Odesa to assess condition of historic center

A UNESCO and ICOMOS mission has begun work in Odesa to assess the condition of the city's historic center. Over the past three years, about 170 monuments have been damaged by Russian shelling.

Culture • February 12, 11:11 AM • 37328 views
Tragic fire in a geriatric boarding house in Odesa region: three dead

A deadly fire has broken out in a geriatric boarding house in Odesa region, killing three people. Investigators, forensic experts and rescuers are working at the scene.

Crimes and emergencies • February 12, 08:22 AM • 25397 views
One million in extortion from those wishing to obtain a hunter's license: officials of the State Forestry Agency exposed in Odesa

Officials of the State Forestry Agency organized a corruption scheme for issuing hunting licenses, collecting more than a million hryvnias. Three suspects were detained while distributing the money and face up to 10 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • February 11, 12:55 PM • 28956 views
Ukraine is creating a single logistics space with the EU: the government explained why and how

Ukraine is implementing joint customs control with the EU and modernizing its border infrastructure. By 2030, it is planned to upgrade 29 and build 17 new checkpoints.

Economy • February 11, 11:27 AM • 30699 views
Weather in Ukraine: where it will be warmest today and what to expect in different regions

Cloudy weather with clearings and no precipitation is expected in Ukraine. Temperatures will range from -5°C at night to +2°C during the day in Melitopol, which will be the warmest city.

Society • February 11, 05:58 AM • 37019 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa - mayor

An explosion was reported in Odesa after the Air Force warned of “fast targets” from the Black Sea. Local authorities urged residents to take shelter.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 03:55 PM • 25647 views
Schools in Ukraine are switching to distance learning due to the increase in flu and ARVI cases: in which regions

Due to an increase in the incidence of influenza and ARVI, schools in Kirovohrad, Zakarpattia, Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk and Odesa regions are switching to distance learning. Quarantine in some institutions will last until February 21.

Society • February 10, 03:30 PM • 123390 views
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The situation on the labor market in Ukraine: unemployment rate and in-demand professions in 2025

In Ukraine, 123,000 people are looking for work, while 221,000 vacancies are open. Women are actively mastering traditionally "male" professions, and the number of working teenagers has doubled.

Society • February 10, 10:22 AM • 109637 views
Weather in Ukraine: where it will be warmest and what to expect from winter temperatures

Mostly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures ranging from -6 to +3°C. The warmest weather will be in the west of the country, without severe frosts and significant precipitation throughout the country.

Society • February 10, 05:54 AM • 35809 views
Elderly mother of fallen soldier severely beaten in Odesa: details

A 72-year-old teacher, the mother of a fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier, was beaten by employees of the IntoSana medical clinic in Odesa. Mayor Gennady Trukhanov took the investigation under his personal control.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 10:39 PM • 76313 views
In Chornomorsk, a woman fell out of a high-rise window and died

In Odesa region, a 50-year-old woman died after falling from a window of a stairwell on the ninth floor. The police are establishing the circumstances of the tragic incident that occurred on the morning of February 8.

Crimes and emergencies • February 8, 04:37 PM • 40279 views
Fake “order” on mobilization in Odesa: a new invention of Russian propagandists

A fake document on intensifying mobilization in Odesa with permission to use weapons is being circulated on social media. The National Police confirmed that no such order exists, and that its number belongs to another document.

Society • February 7, 06:04 PM • 43624 views
UNESCO condemns Russia's attack on cultural heritage sites in Odesa on November 14

UNESCO condemned the Russian strikes on Odesa on November 14 that damaged 21 architectural monuments in the city's historic center. The organization sent a mission to assess the damage and called for an end to attacks on cultural property.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 11:41 AM • 30610 views
Weather in Ukraine on February 7: where snow is expected and what temperatures will be

On February 7, the weather in Ukraine will be mostly cloudy with clearings, with snow possible only in Crimea. The temperature will range from -3°C to +3°C depending on the region.

Society • February 7, 05:52 AM • 63713 views
Movement of enemy drones over Ukraine spotted: which areas are under threat

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports active movement of attack UAVs in various regions of Ukraine. The drones are moving through Chernihiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, Poltava, Kirovohrad, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions.

Society • February 6, 10:43 PM • 32585 views
Russian agents who tried to derail a freight train detained in Odesa region

Two local residents, aged 17 and 18, who tried to derail a freight train, were detained in Odesa region. The young men, according to the SBU, were recruited via Telegram by Russian special services and face life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 11:55 AM • 28238 views
Russia fired two Iskanders and 77 drones at Ukraine: 56 drones were shot down

Russia attacked Ukraine with 77 Shahed drones and two Iskander-M missiles. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 56 attack UAVs over 11 regions, with Kharkiv, Cherkasy, and Dnipro regions suffering.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 07:14 AM • 24175 views
The enemy attacked Kharkiv: one of the largest markets is on fire

In Kharkiv, as a result of an attack by enemy drones, trade pavilions at a large market in the Kyiv district are burning. According to preliminary reports, there are no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:59 PM • 104685 views
Occupants hit Odesa region with a rocket, one victim

One man was killed as a result of a Russian missile attack on an unfinished residential building in Odesa district. Another victim was taken to hospital in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 05:24 PM • 25452 views
Explosives detonation near Pavlohrad TCR: SBU reports detention of Russian agents

Law enforcers detained three Russian agents aged 21-22 who staged a terrorist attack near the shopping center in Pavlohrad. The perpetrators detonated an improvised explosive device for a promised reward from Russian special services.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:35 AM • 27555 views
In Odesa a woman with a 5-year-old child fell out of a 16th floor window: police are establishing the circumstances

In Odesa, a woman and her 5-year-old child fell out of a window on the 16th floor of a residential building. The woman died on the spot, the child was hospitalized, and police are establishing the circumstances of the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • February 5, 08:18 AM • 43404 views
Where to expect snow and ice on the roads: weather forecast for today

On February 5, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings and light snow in some places. Temperatures will be down to -6° at night, up to +3° during the day, with some icy conditions on the roads.

Society • February 5, 06:10 AM • 39633 views
Left a boy without medical care and hid his body in a freezer after his death: a couple in Odesa were served with a notice of suspicion

An 18-year-old mother and her 44-year-old partner failed to provide medical care to a one-year-old boy with burns, which led to his death. After the child's death, the couple hid the body in a freezer.

Society • February 4, 05:15 PM • 54112 views