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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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Rains and thunderstorms to cover most of Ukraine this weekend

Over the weekend, it will rain in most regions of Ukraine, with severe thunderstorms expected in many areas, while the west will remain dry with comfortable temperatures.

Events • June 15, 03:43 AM • 48979 views
Arson of Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles: Russian special services recruit Ukrainian teenagers for sabotage against the Defense Forces

Russian special services have recruited teenagers aged 13-18 in Odesa to commit sabotage by setting fire to Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles, some of whom already face up to 15 years in prison.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 12:05 PM • 32032 views
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The lawyer told what happens to individuals and legal entities after sanctions are imposed on them

Individuals and legal entities lose everything after sanctions are imposed on them: banks stop servicing them, they cannot dispose of their property.

Economy • June 14, 10:00 AM • 176415 views
Child abuse in a private kindergarten in Odesa region: Ombudsman appeals to police

A two-year-old girl faced abuse, threats and humiliation in a private kindergarten in Odesa Oblast, but the management ignored her parents' complaints. The Ombudsman appealed to the police to investigate.

Crimes and emergencies • June 14, 09:49 AM • 15691 views
Exports via the Black Sea corridor reached 52 million tons - US Ambassador

Nearly 1,850 ships have passed through the Black Sea corridor, moving 52 million tons of cargo to feed the world and support Ukraine's economy.

Economy • June 14, 09:00 AM • 48708 views
A sea mine washed up on Odesa beach during a storm: it was defused

Border guards neutralized a drifting mine that washed up on a beach in Odesa region due to stormy weather.

Crimes and emergencies • June 14, 08:50 AM • 14299 views
Detention of 41 men who illegally tried to cross the border: border guards showed video

Border guards in Odesa region detained a truck with 41 people from 12 regions while trying to illegally cross the border.

Crimes and emergencies • June 14, 08:17 AM • 13853 views
Rains and thunderstorms are expected in most of Ukraine - forecasters

On June 14, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in most regions of Ukraine, with temperatures ranging from 10-30°C depending on the region.

Society • June 14, 05:20 AM • 15105 views
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"Olympex is again at the center of a scandal. Court in Kyiv will decide the fate of “gray” grain

A court in Kyiv will decide the fate of “gray” grain.

Economy • June 13, 11:25 AM • 314062 views
France, Turkey and Japan plan joint projects with Odesa region - Kiper

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, Oleh Kiper, spent two fruitful working days in Berlin, focusing on post-war reconstruction projects, economic and energy support, and discussing cooperation with various international partners and companies.

War in Ukraine • June 12, 06:25 PM • 108352 views
Ukraine will ship sunflower oil to Africa for the first time under the Grain from Ukraine program

Ukraine sends 2,453. 26 tons of sunflower oil as humanitarian aid to African countries and Palestine for the first time as part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative.

Economy • June 12, 04:13 PM • 55162 views
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The judge informed the VSP and the prosecutor general's Office about the pressure and illegal interference of Getmantsev in his activities

Judge of the Shevchenko District Court of Kyiv Vitaliy Tsiktich filed complaints to the High Council of justice and the prosecutor general's office about the pressure and illegal interference of MP Daniil Getmantsev in the trial related to illegal tobacco production.

Politics • June 11, 10:59 AM • 124458 views
How Ukrainian refugees are looking for work in Moldova

How Ukrainian refugees are looking for work in Moldova.

Society • June 11, 10:20 AM • 229664 views
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Law enforcement officers should react sharply to the facts of black grain exports - MP

As stated by the MP from the Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy, law enforcement agencies should react sharply to the facts of illegal grain exports from Ukraine.

Economy • June 11, 09:41 AM • 112797 views
Monument to Russian General Tuchkov dismantled in Odessa region

On June 11, a monument to Russian General Sergei Tuchkov was dismantled in Izmail, Odessa region, in accordance with the law of Ukraine "on condemnation and Prohibition of propaganda of Russian imperial policy in Ukraine and decolonization of toponymy".

Society • June 11, 08:48 AM • 19586 views
Preparing a missile strike on motor Sichi: FSB agents detained

The SBU thwarted an attempt by the FSB to obtain information about the location of relocated military-industrial facilities in Zaporizhia, where aviation components for the Armed Forces of Ukraine are produced.

War in Ukraine • June 11, 07:28 AM • 25560 views
Why does the owner of Olsides keep a" hand-held volunteer "around him?

After viewing the FB page of Vyacheslav Petrishche, you can see a lot of posts by a certain Sergey Krivenko. The latter actively reports on assistance, including to the military, and thanks Petrishche for his support in this area. But if you start to understand - it turns out not everything is so clear.

Society • June 10, 02:14 PM • 238267 views
The number of bankruptcy cases increased 2.2 times in Ukraine this year-Opendatabot

According to the Supreme Court, in the first 5 months of 2024, 343 Ukrainians filed for bankruptcy. This is 2.2 times more than last year.

Economy • June 10, 11:21 AM • 19750 views
In Lviv region, a car collided, a child was injured

In the Lviv region, as a result of a car collision on the Bibrka-Burshtyn highway, three people were injured, including a 2-year-old girl.

Crimes and emergencies • June 10, 11:18 AM • 17298 views
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Politicians should refrain from public assessments of the trial - head of the committee on freedom of speech

Politicians should refrain from public assessments of the trial – head of the committee on freedom of speech.

Politics • June 10, 10:54 AM • 118092 views
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It is shameful and immoral to earn money from partnerships with companies that have the influence of the Russian Federation - Deputy

The deputy believes that the SBU and the National Security Council should study the activities of companies controlled by Sergei Groza and Vladimir Naumenko.

Politics • June 10, 10:26 AM • 112656 views
Receipt of foreign currency earnings and the fight against Gray exports: the keeper spoke about the result of his "revolutionary order"

The keeper spoke about the result of his "revolutionary order".

Economy • June 10, 09:00 AM • 43286 views
Kiper told about the worst thing in a year of working as the head of the Odessa RMA

Kiper told about the worst thing in a year of working as the head of the Odessa RMA.

Politics • June 10, 06:15 AM • 20370 views
A schoolgirl was hit at a pedestrian crossing in Odessa: serious injuries

A 14-year-old girl was seriously injured after being hit by a Citroen driver at an unregulated pedestrian crossing in Odessa.

Crimes and emergencies • June 9, 07:16 PM • 44668 views
In Odessa, a car hit people at a pedestrian crossing – there are hospitalized-mass media

In Odessa, a driver rammed another car, then hit pedestrians at the crossing, as a result of which 4 people were hospitalized, some in serious condition.

Society • June 9, 05:30 PM • 32228 views
As of today, light restrictions in Ukraine have been lifted - DTEK

According to DTEK, on June 9, restrictions on the supply of electricity were lifted throughout the day in Ukraine, which will allow the country to spend the day without planned blackouts.

Society • June 9, 07:36 AM • 25519 views
The area of responsibility of the patrol police in the Vinnytsia region will increase

In the Khmelnitsky District of the Vinnytsia region, a new patrol police battalion consisting of 141 employees, including 23 participants in the military operation, has been created to strengthen public safety and order in remote settlements.

Society • June 8, 07:48 PM • 53711 views
I gave birth to a child on the street, put them in a bag and took them to my mother: in the Odessa region, a protocol was drawn up for a woman in labor

In the Odessa region, a woman gave birth to her daughter on the street, put her in a bag and took her to her mother, who is engaged in five more of her minor children. The police drew up a report on the woman in labor, and the child was taken away.

Society • June 8, 04:36 PM • 24833 views
Tomorrow in Kiev and four regions, the schedule of stabilization shutdowns will be introduced only for two hours

Tomorrow, June 9, the schedules of stabilization shutdowns in the Kiev, Donetsk, Odessa and Dnipropetrovsk regions will be valid only from 20:00 to 22:00.

Society • June 8, 03:31 PM • 24563 views
The head of the Odessa RMA has no doubt - Russia hits civilians intentionally, and then lies

Russia deliberately uses high-precision ballistic missiles to strike civilian infrastructure in the Odessa region, killing civilians, including children.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 08:00 AM • 50132 views