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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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Legendary footballer Shevchenko visits Odesa Children's Hospital

Andriy Shevchenko and the head of the Odesa RSA visited the regional children's clinical hospital. The legendary footballer presented children with autographed balls and other gifts.

Society • October 27, 12:00 PM • 20518 views
Weather in Ukraine on October 27: where it will be warm and where to expect rain

Partly cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from +10 to +18 degrees is expected in Ukraine on October 27. Light rains are possible in the east, while the rest of the country will remain without precipitation.

Society • October 27, 06:02 AM • 115238 views
Weather in Ukraine: partly cloudy weather, rains are expected in the east

Partly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine on October 26 with temperatures ranging from +8 to +17°C. Light rains are forecast in the east, while in the western regions and in the south there will be no precipitation.

Kyiv • October 26, 05:18 AM • 27849 views
Victory plan: Kiper tells how he will implement Zelensky's idea at the local level

Deputies of the Odesa City Council unanimously supported Zelensky's Victory Plan. Oleh Kiper, Head of RMA, spoke about the implementation of the plan and the liquidation of the MSEC.

Politics • October 25, 02:59 PM • 16407 views
Ukraine has already harvested 63.7 million tons of crops: which regions have the most

Ukrainian farmers harvested 63. 7 million tons of grains and oilseeds from an area of 18.1 million hectares. The largest harvest was in Odesa, Poltava and Vinnytsia regions.

Economy • October 25, 01:05 PM • 24584 views
Odesa was the first to support Zelensky's victory plan, collectively and unanimously - Kiper

Odesa was the first to support Zelensky's victory plan, collectively and unanimously, said RMA Chairman Kiper.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 12:52 PM • 30777 views
36 out of 63 enemy drones shot down over Ukraine: which regions were attacked by Russia

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 63 Shahed drones from different directions. Air defense forces destroyed 36 enemy UAVs in 12 regions, most of them in Odesa and Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • October 25, 07:12 AM • 55933 views
112 Service expands geography: 7 veterans become operators at new center in Dnipro

The third 112 communication center, which serves 7 eastern regions of Ukraine, was launched in Dnipro. During the first month of operation, the operators received 200,000 calls, of which 40,000 required emergency response.

Society • October 25, 07:04 AM • 15983 views
“What's there to comment on?” The keeper ironically reacted to a journalistic investigation with his data in Getcontact

The head of the Odesa RSA ironically commented on a journalistic investigation into his possible involvement in the sand business. The investigation is based on data from Getcontact, where his friend's phone number is listed as “Kiper's godfather.

Society • October 25, 06:30 AM • 14903 views
Violation of the language law: fewer complaints and more fines

In Ukraine, 1808 appeals were recorded regarding violations of the language law, which is 1. 7 times less than last year. Most of the complaints were about the lack of Ukrainian versions of websites, while the number of fines increased 1.7 times.

Society • October 25, 06:15 AM • 14256 views
Fall vacation starts in Kyiv schools on October 28

Autumn vacation in Kyiv will last from October 28 to November 3. During the holidays, clubs and compensatory classes will be held, and teachers will have the opportunity to improve their skills.

Kyiv • October 24, 12:01 PM • 16701 views
DIU warns of provocative rallies in Ukraine: in which cities

Telegram is looking for Ukrainians to participate in paid rallies against the country's leadership. The actions are planned to be held in Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro and other regional centers.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 11:58 AM • 15882 views
Soloviy gets into another scandal for kissing a little boy

Singer Khrystyna Soloviy kissed a little boy on the lips at a concert, causing outrage on social media. She was accused of “pedophilia” and criticized for her comment about the “emcee.

Society • October 24, 10:51 AM • 135059 views
Kim explains why he bailed out MP Iryna Allakhverdiieva

Vitaliy Kim, head of the Mykolaiv RMA, bailed out MP Iryna Allakhverdiieva, who is suspected of illicit enrichment. He explained this by her cooperation with the investigation and the fact that she is not hiding.

Politics • October 24, 07:40 AM • 17978 views
Russia attacks Ukraine with 4 missiles and 50 UAVs, 40 drones downed

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 50 drones and 4 missiles. Defense forces shot down 40 UAVs in different regions, 7 were lost and 3 were recovered. The missiles did not reach their targets, and combat operations continue.

War in Ukraine • October 24, 05:53 AM • 36317 views
In Odesa, a man brutally beat his two-month-old daughter: the baby is in intensive care

Police detained a 27-year-old man who systematically beat his 2. 5-month-old daughter. The child is in serious condition in hospital, and the father faces up to 8 years in prison for intentional grievous bodily harm.

Crimes and emergencies • October 23, 07:02 PM • 40410 views
Guarantors Kim and Arakhamia: court releases MP Allakhverdiieva on bail

The HACC applied a personal guarantee to MP Iryna Allakhverdiieva, suspected of illicit enrichment. David Arakhamia and Vitaliy Kim were appointed as sureties, and a number of obligations were imposed on the suspect.

Politics • October 23, 02:43 PM • 29589 views
Agrarians of Odesa region can be proud of their achievements: Kiper tells about record harvest figures

Odesa region harvested a record harvest in 2024. Grain, sunflower, vegetables, potatoes, and fruit production increased significantly compared to last year.

Economy • October 23, 09:47 AM • 19471 views
Ukraine completes the first harvest of cotton needed for gunpowder production

Ukraine is nearing the end of the first harvest of cotton used to make gunpowder. Next year, it is planned to increase the crops to 30,000 hectares, and the Ministry of Agrarian Policy will launch financing programs for farmers.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 06:41 AM • 52864 views
In the skies over Ukraine, 57 out of 81 enemy drones were shot down. Odesa region suffers a missile attack

Ukraine's air defense forces destroyed 57 of 81 Russian drones at night and in the morning. The Russian army also attacked Odesa region with an X-31P missile from the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 06:13 AM • 18233 views
Ukraine and Greece discuss start of implementation of bilateral security agreement: details

Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Zhovkva met with representatives of the Greek Foreign Ministry. They discussed preparations for the Peace Summit, the restoration of Ukraine and the implementation of the bilateral security agreement.

Economy • October 22, 06:45 PM • 35216 views
Journalists were shown how the school catering reform in Odesa is going on (video)

The First Lady of Ukraine visited 4 sites where the school catering reform is being implemented in Odesa region. They are testing different models of catering, discussing the impact of the reform on education and the economy.

Society • October 22, 06:10 PM • 22916 views
Security forces staged the murder of a businessman in Odesa to catch a killer

A Lviv resident who tried to organize the murder of the head of a public organization on the order of russian special services was detained in Odesa. The security forces staged the murder to catch the organizer of the crime.

Crimes and emergencies • October 22, 12:07 PM • 14790 views
Business support hotline created in Odesa region: details

Odesa RSA has set up a telephone hotline for entrepreneurs. Businessmen can get advice by calling +380 63 10 00 317 from Monday to Friday, and WhatsApp and Signal messengers are also available.

Economy • October 22, 11:21 AM • 16176 views
Oleksiy Kuleba: Defense measures will be strengthened in Odesa region ports

Oleksiy Kuleba announced that security measures at the seaports of Odesa region will be enhanced. It is also planned to enhance personnel safety, restore infrastructure and ensure the stable operation of the Ukrainian Sea Corridor.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 10:13 AM • 70692 views
A 13-year-old girl died in Odesa during an air raid at school: what is known

A 13-year-old girl died in a school in Odesa while going down to a shelter during an air raid drill. The police are investigating the circumstances of the death, preliminarily classifying it as natural.

Society • October 22, 08:53 AM • 22706 views
SBU finds more than $450 thousand and her son's Russian passport from head of Mykolaiv MSEC: what is known

The head of the Mykolaiv regional MSEC was exposed on corruption schemes for tax evaders. Her $450,000, jewelry, and a Russian passport of her son, who owns undeclared apartments, were seized.

Crimes and emergencies • October 22, 06:09 AM • 15383 views
In Ivano-Frankivsk, a 12-year-old girl fell out of a high-rise window

On October 21, a minor girl born in 2012 fell out of the 9th floor window of a high-rise building in Ivano-Frankivsk. An investigative team, juvenile police officers and forensic experts are working at the scene.

Crimes and emergencies • October 21, 06:47 PM • 29614 views
Two more groups of arsonists of AFU vehicles and relay cabinets exposed in Ukraine

Law enforcement officers detained two groups that were setting fire to Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles and relay cabinets on the orders of Russia. The detainees include five people, including two minors, who face up to 15 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • October 21, 01:47 PM • 17427 views
They discussed Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports and the energy system: Sibiga meets with Turkish Trade Minister

Andriy Sybiga met with Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat in Ankara. They discussed Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports and the energy system, as well as the increasing role of Turkish companies in Ukraine's recovery.

Economy • October 21, 12:12 PM • 16798 views