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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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Internally displaced persons: how local authorities help people who fled their homes because of the war adapt to new conditions

Brovary is developing a comprehensive IDP support program that covers employment, housing and social adaptation. Local authorities are actively promoting the integration of IDPs into the community.

Publications • August 15, 10:39 AM • 327560 views
A dry port has been launched in Transcarpathia

Chornotysiv Terminal, a new multimodal logistics hub, has opened in Berehove district of Zakarpattia. The company transships various cargoes for further transportation to recipients around the world.

Society • August 14, 10:23 PM • 56269 views
The number of casualties as a result of the Russian strike on Odesa increased to two

Two people were injured in a Russian missile attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa region. A pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war has been launched.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 07:10 PM • 41477 views
Kiper on Russian attack on Odesa: civilian infrastructure near the port was targeted, there is a wounded man

In the evening, the enemy struck Odesa with a ballistic missile from the occupied Crimea. The civilian infrastructure at the port was damaged, and a grain truck driver was wounded and hospitalized in moderate condition.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 06:29 PM • 52583 views
Bratchuk: Russian Federation attacked Odesa with Iskander-M, there are hits - Bratchuk

In the evening, Russia struck Odesa with an Iskander-M missile from the territory of occupied Crimea. According to preliminary data, there was a hit, and the relevant services are working on the scene.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 05:36 PM • 48898 views
Fire broke out in Odesa after explosion: smoke was spotted in the city

A fire broke out in the city of Odesa after the explosion. The city authorities have not yet provided official information about the consequences of the incident and a possible missile hit.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 05:08 PM • 32274 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa - mayor

An explosion was heard in Odesa, as reported by the mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov. The Air Force warned of a threat of ballistic missiles from Crimea and a high-speed target in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 04:40 PM • 33208 views
Businesses took UAH 55 billion in cheap loans under the 5-7-9 program this year: what was the largest amount spent on

Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainian entrepreneurs have received 14,645 soft loans worth UAH 55. 2 billion under the 'Affordable Loans 5-7-9%' program. Most of the funds have been allocated to agriculture and manufacturing.

Society • August 14, 02:06 PM • 44374 views
Cocaine smuggled under the guise of laundry detergent: drug smuggling channel eliminated in Odesa

Law enforcement officers detained two people involved in cocaine smuggling from the Netherlands to Ukraine. A kilogram of the drug worth over UAH 2.3 million was seized, and the suspects face up to 12 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • August 14, 11:31 AM • 16238 views
Military was cheated of 46 million in a scheme to sell cars and drones for the Armed Forces: Ukraine and Moldova jointly expose gang

A criminal group that sold non-existent drones and vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine was stopped. Some criminals were detained in Moldova, 67 episodes of fraud were established.

War in Ukraine • August 14, 06:55 AM • 24431 views
Harvest 2024: agrarians of Odesa region surpassed last year's figures

Farmers in Odesa region have completed the harvest of early grains and pulses, collecting over 3. 5 million tons. This is 1.4% more than last year. Now farmers are starting to harvest late crops.

Economy • August 13, 06:25 PM • 43129 views
Vereshchuk: Odesa region is among the leaders in veteran policy

The Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine noted Odesa region as a leader in veterans' policy. This is due to the presence of management, a clear vertical, understanding of the needs of veterans and funding.

Politics • August 13, 05:58 PM • 25369 views
The Navy explains why russian troops will not be able to land on the Black Sea coast in Odesa region

The Ukrainian Navy spokesperson explained why the Russian landing force will not be able to land on the Odesa coast. This requires the support of ground troops, which are not available, and ships cannot approach because of the threat from coastal artillery.

War in Ukraine • August 13, 07:33 AM • 33563 views
Artificially blocked the electronic queue at the ASC: a group of officials of Odesa City Council was served a notice of suspicion

Four officials of the Odesa City Council have been notified of suspicion for making 36,000 unauthorized changes to the ASC system. They face up to 6 years in prison for artificially blocking the electronic queue.

Crimes and emergencies • August 13, 06:09 AM • 17569 views
About 5 hectares of forest are burning: a large-scale fire broke out in Mykolaiv region

A forest fire broke out in Mykolaiv district near the village of Polovynky. The SES localized the fire on an area of 5 hectares, 5 vehicles and 20 firefighters were engaged. The firefighting is ongoing, the cause is being established.

Crimes and emergencies • August 12, 02:58 PM • 16373 views
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Readiness of fortifications in Odesa region reached 90% - RMA

Odesa RMA reports 90% readiness of fortifications in the region.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 01:40 PM • 64018 views
Ukraine is actively increasing grain exports this year - Reuters

Ukraine increased its food exports to 4. 2 million tons in July, twice as much as last year. The increase comes despite a drop in production due to the war, but the trend is not guaranteed to continue.

Economy • August 12, 11:15 AM • 37151 views
Large-scale fire broke out in a grain warehouse in Odesa region: it was extinguished

A fire broke out in a 2000-square-meter grain warehouse in the village of Vizyrka, Odesa region. Thanks to the prompt actions of 53 rescuers and 14 units of SES equipment, the fire did not spread, and there were no casualties.

Crimes and emergencies • August 12, 10:50 AM • 17311 views
In Odesa region, a couple tried to smuggle 7 conscripts out of Ukraine

In Odesa region, border guards detained a couple who tried to smuggle seven men of military age across the border. For their services, the couple received money from the passengers and the organizer of the scheme.

Society • August 11, 10:40 PM • 27543 views
Odesa region exposes couple who illegally transported men abroad

Border guards stopped two cars in which the couple was trying to illegally transport seven men of military age to Moldova. The organizer of the scheme was the administrator of a telegram channel, who received from 80 to 120 thousand UAH for each "client".

Society • August 10, 10:18 PM • 32069 views
More than UAH 1.5 billion in losses: 28 officials involved in embezzlement of funds allocated for defense exposed

Law enforcers exposed a large-scale scheme of embezzlement of budget funds for defense needs. 28 people are suspected of involvement in the crimes, the total amount of losses is over UAH 1.5 billion.

War in Ukraine • August 10, 05:22 PM • 61033 views
OCU thanks Kiper for appearance of Volodymyr the Great and Yaroslav the Wise streets in Odesa

The Odesa Eparchy of the OCU expressed gratitude for the renaming of streets in honor of Princes Volodymyr the Great and Yaroslav the Wise. The church thanked the community, authorities, and activists for preserving the memory of the prominent builders of Ukraine.

Politics • August 10, 03:30 PM • 45604 views
Heat wave to increase from August 15, weather to stabilize by Independence Day - forecaster

Starting August 15, the heat is expected to increase in Ukraine, starting in the west. By Independence Day, the weather will stabilize, and it will be comfortably warm and sunny, forecasts weather forecaster Natalia Didenko.

Society • August 10, 06:14 AM • 36721 views
A Ukrainian doctor from Odesa died in Prague due to the fall of a piece of cornice from a building - media

Ukrainian doctor Vitaliy Slavnov from Odesa died in Prague as a result of a piece of cornice falling. The tragedy occurred during a heavy downpour, and the police are investigating the incident as negligent homicide.

Society • August 9, 05:27 PM • 49305 views
346 Ukrainian women received free infertility treatment, 130 became pregnant - NHSU

Since the beginning of the year, 346 women in Ukraine have received free IVF treatment. 130 of them have successfully become pregnant. The NHSU paid over UAH 8.7 million for these services to 18 medical institutions in 8 regions.

Society • August 9, 02:10 PM • 27270 views
Harvest in Ukraine is coming to an end - Ministry of Agrarian Policy

Ukraine's harvest is nearing completion. We have already harvested 27.3 million tons of grains and 3.3 million tons of oilseeds, including 20.9 million tons of wheat, 5.2 million tons of barley and 3.3 million tons of rapeseed.

Economy • August 9, 09:59 AM • 46361 views
In Odesa region a large natural fire affected a cemetery

Rescuers have extinguished a large fire in Odesa region that affected a cemetery and a non-residential building. Over the past day, 186 fires broke out in ecosystems across Ukraine, covering an area of almost 140 hectares, most of them in Dnipropetrovs'k region.

Crimes and emergencies • August 9, 09:57 AM • 19633 views
Complete abolition of Lozovyi's "amendments" is important - SAPO

The head of the SAPO, Oleksandr Klymenko, emphasized the importance of completely abolishing the 'Lozovyi amendments'. This will save many criminal proceedings with billions of dollars in damages and transfer the right to extend the investigation to the prosecutor.

Crimes and emergencies • August 9, 09:39 AM • 20078 views
Border Guard Service on the detention of 48 men in a truck on the border with Moldova: "fortunately, there are not many such cases"

On the border with Moldova, 48 men were detained who were trying to illegally cross the border in a truck. The Border Guard Service reports that most attempts at illegal crossing are made in small groups of 2-3 people.

Society • August 8, 06:25 AM • 18364 views
Two X-59 missiles and 4 Shaheeds shot down in the sky over Ukraine at night

On the night of August 8, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully shot down 2 X-59 guided missiles and 4 Shahed strike UAVs in different regions.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 06:19 AM • 33028 views