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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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Court places former military commander Borisov under arrest and sets bail at over UAH 400 million

Kyiv's Pecherskyi Court has taken into custody the former head of Odesa TCC, Yevhen Borysov. An alternative to custody is bail in the amount of UAH 402 million.

Crimes and emergencies • December 26, 06:09 PM • 21656 views
Bribe for rent in the capital's Natalka Park: former head of the UDAR party in Odesa region is put under arrest

The court arrested the former head of the UDAR party in Odesa region for extortion of a $1 million bribe. Oleksandr Sukhanov was detained while receiving $900 thousand for assistance in obtaining a land plot in Natalka Park.

Crimes and emergencies • December 26, 05:29 PM • 21439 views
Property of ex-military officer Borysov transferred to ARMA management

The ARMA has taken over the property of former Odesa TCC head Borysov in Spain. The seized property includes a €4 million house, an office and luxury cars.

Crimes and emergencies • December 26, 02:36 PM • 16605 views
Ex-military man Borisov will be arrested without bail - SBI

The SBI detained the former head of Odesa TCC Borisov after he was released on bail of UAH 39. 3 million. He is charged with new offenses, including organizing obstruction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Crimes and emergencies • December 26, 11:37 AM • 15467 views
Ukrainian corn exports: December ended with record volumes

In December, Ukraine exported almost 1. 7 million tons of corn, with an expected surplus of 2 million tons. Prices remain at 205-207 USD/t, with the potential to rise to 210-215 USD/t in January.

Economy • December 26, 10:47 AM • 31037 views
Mriya app was tested in schools across Ukraine - Fedorov

Beta testing of the Mriya educational app has been completed in Ukrainian schools, where teachers have given 560,000 marks. Fedorov announced the expansion of the app's functionality to preschool education and universities by 2025.

Politics • December 26, 10:07 AM • 26567 views
For my comrades-in-arms, I was an example: the story of a woman machine gunner who returned from the army to the rear

Mariia Voitenko, one of the few female machine gunners of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, successfully returned to civilian life. After service, she was employed at the Vinnytsia Poultry Factory, where she received support under the "MHP Poruch" program.

Society • December 26, 07:47 AM • 13893 views
Japan to allocate $3 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

President Zelenskyy talks with Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Japan will provide Ukraine with $3 billion from frozen Russian assets and additional assistance for energy equipment.

War in Ukraine • December 25, 10:08 PM • 46821 views
SBI has detained the former military commissar Borysov again: why

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) detained in Kyiv the former head of the Odesa Territorial Recruitment Center, Yevhen Borysov, after bail was posted for him. According to the investigation, after being released from the detention facility, he was planning to flee abroad.

Crimes and emergencies • December 25, 03:01 PM • 20626 views
January weather forecast: temperatures will be above normal

The Ukrainian Weather Center forecasts the average temperature in January 2025 to be between -3° and +2°, depending on the region. Monthly precipitation is expected to be within the normal range of 32-79 mm.

Society • December 25, 02:17 PM • 18135 views
Maxim Galkin shares Christmas greetings in Ukrainian

Russian comedian Maxim Galkin posted a Christmas greeting in Ukrainian on Instagram. Earlier, he also supported the Ukrainization of streets in Odesa.

Culture • December 25, 11:47 AM • 102723 views
Head of Vitali Klitschko's UDAR party in Odesa region detained in a case of extortion of a $1 million for “solving” land issues in KCSA

The SBU detained the head of Vitali Klitschko's UDAR party in Odesa region in a case of extortion of a $1 million bribe. The politician promised to resolve the issue of land lease near Dnipro through KCSA.

Politics • December 25, 09:57 AM • 19072 views
There will be less light: DTEK has updated blackout schedules for Kyiv and Odesa region

DTEK has published new power outage schedules for Kyiv and Odesa region for December 25. After a morning attack by Russia, TPP equipment was seriously damaged, and power engineers are repairing the damage.

Society • December 25, 07:40 AM • 20434 views
Power outage schedules: what is the situation in Kyiv and the regions

Due to the massive missile attack by Russia on energy facilities, blackout schedules have been introduced in the regions of Ukraine. Ukrenergo provided teams to implement the schedules in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa and other regions.

Society • December 25, 06:51 AM • 17524 views
SBI denies that confiscation of ammunition in Odesa region affected air defense in the region

The SBI denied the military's statements about the impact of ammunition confiscation on air defense operations in Odesa region. The serviceman claims that he had all the documents to transport explosives for FPV drones.

War in Ukraine • December 24, 10:40 AM • 16325 views
Court extends Roman Hrynkevych's arrest and reduces his bail to UAH 302 million

The Pechersk Court of Kyiv extended the detention of Roman Hrynkevych until January 21, 2025. The bail for the suspect in supplying low-quality clothing to the Armed Forces was reduced to UAH 302 million.

Crimes and emergencies • December 23, 06:59 PM • 21248 views
Stabbed several times and took a phone and a backpack: an attacker attacked a serviceman in Odesa

A man with four previous convictions attacked a serviceman in Odesa, stabbing him with a knife and stealing his personal belongings. Police detained the attacker the next day and seized the stolen property.

Crimes and emergencies • December 23, 06:07 PM • 22205 views
In Odesa region, three children were poisoned with an unknown substance and died

Three children aged 3, 5, and 7 were poisoned by an unknown substance while their mother was doing household chores. Despite medical efforts, all the children died, and the police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy.

Crimes and emergencies • December 23, 05:08 PM • 22860 views
The Center for Public Diplomacy at the National Security and Defense Council refuted the fake about the alleged murder of a civilian by employees of the Territorial Defense Forces in Odesa

The information about the murder of a civilian by TCK employees in Odesa turned out to be a fake after verification by the Land Forces Command. The video being circulated as evidence is Russian propaganda.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 11:37 AM • 16063 views
47 of 72 enemy drones shot down over Ukraine

Over the past day, Russians attacked Ukraine with 72 drones from the territory of the Russian Federation. The defense forces destroyed 47 UAVs and spotted 25 imitators, and civilian objects were damaged in two regions.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 07:17 AM • 16631 views
From frost to thaw and fog warnings: weather forecast for today

On December 23, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from -5° at night to +10° in the south. Rain in the east and south, snow in the west, fog in some places with visibility of 200-500 meters.

Kyiv • December 23, 06:50 AM • 20171 views
Weather in Ukraine on December 23: where to expect rain, snow and fog

On December 23, cloudy weather with clearings is forecast in Ukraine, with rains in the east and south and snow in the west. Temperatures will range from -5°C at night to +7°C during the day, and up to +10°C in the south of Odesa region and Crimea.

Society • December 22, 05:03 PM • 34024 views
Police open proceedings over leopard attack in Odesa zoo

In the Odesa zoo, a leopard attacked a worker while cleaning an enclosure, causing numerous injuries. Police shot the animal and opened a criminal investigation for violating safety rules.

Crimes and emergencies • December 22, 11:34 AM • 21422 views
Triple bus accident occurs on Odesa-Reni highway, there are victims

On the Odesa-Reni highway, a Hyundai driver overtook a bus and collided with an oncoming Ford, which then crashed into the bus. Two people from the Ford were hospitalized, and traffic on the highway was hampered.

Society • December 21, 02:22 PM • 23089 views
Ukraine evacuates 34 people from Syria: 15 of them are children

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine have successfully evacuated 31 Ukrainians and 3 Syrian citizens from Syria via Lebanon. The evacuees, including 15 children, have already landed in Chisinau and are on their way to Ukraine.

Society • December 21, 02:13 PM • 22315 views
Director of Odesa zoo on the elimination of a leopard that attacked an employee: they tried to put it to sleep

A leopard attacked an employee at the Odesa zoo, inflicting multiple injuries. Attempts to tranquilize the animal failed, and the police were forced to euthanize it to prevent a threat to human life.

Society • December 21, 01:31 PM • 22573 views
Leopard attacks an employee in Odesa zoo, animal neutralized

A leopard attacked an employee in the Odesa zoo's enclosure while he was cleaning. Police shot the animal to save the victim and another employee who tried to help.

Crimes and emergencies • December 21, 10:59 AM • 20985 views
Weather in Ukraine on December 21: where rains are expected and what the temperature will be

On December 21, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in Ukraine, with rains possible in the east and south. The air temperature will range from +1°C to +14°C, with an average daytime temperature of +5...+7°C.

Kyiv • December 21, 05:48 AM • 38291 views
Switzerland to allocate almost $50 million: what will the funds be used for in Ukraine

Switzerland has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth 45 million francs. The funds will be used to restore energy infrastructure, repair housing and meet the humanitarian needs of those affected by Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 08:40 PM • 60558 views
Court extends the term of office of MP Kormyshkina, suspected of illicit enrichment, for another two months

The HACC extended procedural duties for MP Iryna Kormyshkina, suspected of illicit enrichment, for two months. She is accused of acquiring assets worth more than UAH 20 million above her official income.

Crimes and emergencies • December 19, 10:00 AM • 14910 views