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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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Played with a friend in a non-working fountain: a 13-year-old boy was killed in Odessa

It was previously established that two teenagers were playing in a non-working fountain, climbed on its upper concrete structure, which collapsed during the children's game.

Crimes and emergencies • June 7, 05:00 PM • 18401 views
We are constantly restoring the energy infrastructure - keeper about the situation with electricity in the Odessa region

The head of the Odessa regional state administration Oleg Kiper said that the authorities of the Odessa region are working on the restoration of energy infrastructure on an ongoing basis.

Society • June 7, 04:47 PM • 47588 views
In the Odessa region, a teenager sold a fake "Action" for 100 hryvnias: the guy faces up to 5 years behind bars

A 17-year-old teenager from the Odessa region sold an online fake app "Diya", which allegedly allows users to change personal data, and was accused of selling fake goods and official documents, he faced up to 5 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • June 7, 03:39 PM • 19733 views
Grey grain exports: how tax evasion schemes affect the budget and pockets of Ukrainians

Due to gray grain exports and tax evasion schemes, billions of hryvnia are not received by the state budget of Ukraine, which seriously affects the economy and the pockets of citizens.

Economy • June 7, 01:28 PM • 329980 views
The head of the Odessa RMA called the capture of Odessa "unrealistic"

The head of the Odessa RMA called the seizure of Odessa "unrealistic".

War in Ukraine • June 7, 01:00 PM • 20611 views
UZ has found a way to reduce electricity consumption: they will adjust the commuter train schedule

Ukrzaliznytsia is temporarily adjusting the timetable of 74 suburban electric trains across Ukraine to reduce electricity consumption and avoid power outages, while maintaining the most important railway connection for commuter train passengers.

Society • June 7, 12:47 PM • 17943 views
Complex ownership structure and problems with the tax service: what is known about the company that made a scandal for the road in the Odessa region

What is known about the company "Alcides Black Sea", which got into a scandal due to the fact that it tried to illegally use the road, which is on the balance sheet of "OPP".

Economy • June 7, 10:15 AM • 319175 views
Odessa region prepares for the beach season - Kiper

Odessa region is preparing for the beach season, said RMA chairman Oleg Kiper.

Society • June 7, 08:10 AM • 23535 views
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NSDC should study the activities of companies controlled by Groza and Naumenko for cooperation with sub-sanctioned enterprises - MP

The NSDC should study the activities of companies controlled by Groza and Naumenko for cooperation with sub-sanctioned enterprises, the MP believes.

Politics • June 7, 07:34 AM • 91242 views
A quarter of a million IDPs chose to live in Odessa region-keeper

More than 240 thousand internally displaced Ukrainians decided to live in the Odessa region, increasing its population to more than 2. 5 million people.

Society • June 7, 07:03 AM • 25043 views
Explosions were heard in Odessa

Explosions were heard in Odessa due to a drone attack, as announced by the mayor of the city, who advised residents to stay in safe places while the fighting continues.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 09:10 PM • 23679 views
Emergency shutdowns introduced in Lviv and the region

Due to exceeding the power limit in Lviv and the region, emergency power outages were introduced.

Society • June 6, 05:40 PM • 25005 views
In the Odessa region introduced emergency blackouts

In the Odessa region, by Order of Ukrenergo, emergency power outages were introduced due to exceeding the limits of electricity consumption set per day.

Society • June 6, 05:05 PM • 23809 views
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The wife of Odessa businessman Sergei Groza probably still has a Russian passport

Odesa businessman Serhiy Groza has a Cypriot registration, while his wife Tatyana Gorbunova has a Russian registration.

Economy • June 6, 12:00 PM • 109036 views
Battle for grain: how the state fights against "black" exports and what schemes are invented by unscrupulous businessmen

How the state fights against "black" grain exports and what schemes unscrupulous businessmen come up with.

Economy • June 6, 10:25 AM • 153321 views
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The SBU should impose sanctions on Groza and Naumenko companies that cooperate with sub–sanctioned enterprises - member of the National Security Committee

The Security Service of Ukraine should impose sanctions against the companies of Sergei Groza and Vladimir Naumenko, who cooperate with sanctioned enterprises with Russian roots.

Economy • June 6, 09:31 AM • 100690 views
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"This day went down in history": "OPP" about rebuilding its work to participate in the grain initiative

"Odesa Port Plant" has become an important participant in the grain initiative since joining it in November 2022, reviving the economic potential of Ukraine.

Economy • June 6, 06:52 AM • 87420 views
Since the beginning of the year, more than 160 thousand vehicles have been imported to Ukraine: which cars do Ukrainians prefer

In the first five months of 2024, 160,750 cars were imported to Ukraine, which is 21% more than in the same period of 2023, while Volkswagen became the most popular brand.

Economy • June 6, 06:43 AM • 22689 views
The police exposed fraud: the Rivne woman deceived Odessa sellers of shoes for more than 700 thousand hryvnias

A 25-year-old resident of the Rivne region deceived Odessa shoe sellers for more than 700 thousand hryvnias, using fake payment receipts to get free shoes for 4 months.

Society • June 6, 12:22 AM • 24628 views
There is a significant shortage in Kiev: YASNO explained why there are such long power outages in the capital

According to Yasno CEO Serhiy Kovalenko, power outages in Kiev may last longer due to the large number of critical infrastructure.

Economy • June 5, 05:56 PM • 87711 views
Invaders hit a resort village in the Odessa region: they hit tourist infrastructure facilities

The Russian army shelled a resort village in the Odessa region, hitting tourist infrastructure facilities. The inspection continues, and a full list of damage and damage is being established.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 05:04 PM • 61564 views
Higher education: the Ministry of education and Science explained what changes are expected when applying for Master's and postgraduate studies

The Ministry of education and science has updated the admission procedure for Bachelor's, master's, doctor of philosophy and Doctor of art for 2024, increasing support for higher education institutions in the frontline and border regions, increasing passing scores for Master's programs and introducing special conditions for applicants from the occupied territories or areas affected by active military operations.

Society • June 5, 03:27 PM • 29627 views
The Cabinet of ministers will provide grant support to small agricultural producers: who can receive funds

The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution on providing grant support to small agricultural producers who own or use up to 120 hectares of land, or support up to 100 cows or up to 500 breeding stock of goats or sheep.

Economy • June 5, 02:55 PM • 19694 views
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Environmental Mines reacted to mass poaching in the National Park "Tuzlov estuaries"

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources appealed to the administration of the Tuzlov estuaries national park for clarification regarding information about the facts of mass poaching in the park.

Society • June 5, 12:42 PM • 120668 views
Half of the surveyed Ukrainians are planning a vacation within the country: popular destinations

According to a new Gradus study for Ribas Hotels Group, in 2024, 51% of Ukrainians plan to travel within the country, while popular destinations are Lviv, Transcarpathia, Odessa and the Carpathians.

Society • June 5, 12:24 PM • 81001 views
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Ukraine has an extensive system of agricultural companies with ties to the Russian Federation. What is known

Ukraine has an extensive network of agricultural companies linked to Russia, including GNT Group, owned by Sergei Groza and Vladimir Naumenko.

Economy • June 5, 07:18 AM • 57357 views
Blackouts are possible throughout Ukraine on Wednesday during the day - Ukrenergo

Tomorrow, an energy shortage is forecast in the energy system throughout the day. Therefore, power outages can be applied throughout the day.

Economy • June 4, 03:44 PM • 24147 views
Dozens of people were forcibly detained in a" rehabilitation center": malefactors will be tried in Kiev

An organized criminal group created a fictitious "Rehabilitation Center", where it forcibly detained dozens of people for 20-25 thousand hryvnias a month, abducting them under the guise of compulsory treatment for drug addiction and alcoholism.

Kyiv • June 4, 10:28 AM • 21619 views
The wife of ex-MP from the "party of Regions" Igor Markov was declared suspected of treason

The security service of Ukraine has declared the wife of ex-MP from the banned "party of Regions" Inessa Markova a suspect in high treason for co-owning a Russian IT company that develops software for Russian combat aircraft used in the war against Ukraine.

Politics • June 4, 10:17 AM • 25828 views
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"The only source of income": the head of "OPP" Kovalsky told about the participation of the plant in the grain initiative

During the full-scale war, the Odessa Portside plant rebuilt part of its own capacities in order to take part in the grain initiative. Participation in it is currently the only source of income for OPP

War in Ukraine • June 4, 10:06 AM • 115790 views