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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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Emergency power outages in Kyiv and some regions have been canceled

As of 9:00 a. m. on May 15, emergency power outages in Kyiv, Kyiv region, Odesa, Donetsk and Dnipro regions have been canceled, but the situation in the power grid remains extremely difficult.

Society • May 15, 06:11 AM • 38978 views
More than 5 thousand people have been evacuated from the northern districts of Kharkiv region to Kharkiv itself - Terekhov

People are being evacuated from the areas of Kharkiv Oblast where the fighting is very active. As of today, the city has already received more than 5 thousand people

Society • May 14, 04:25 PM • 26744 views
eOselya successfully operates in Odesa region: 219 defenders have benefited from interest-free loans to purchase new housing

219 defenders from Odesa Oblast took advantage of an interest-free loan for new housing under the eHouse program. The preferential rate is 3-7%, and the loan term is up to 20 years. The minimum down payment is 20%.

Society • May 14, 04:15 PM • 24736 views
Rehabilitation of children, internships for talented youth: Kiper shares details of online meeting with Istanbul Deputy Governor

Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Regional State Administration, held an online meeting with the Deputy Governor of Istanbul Province to discuss cooperation in such areas as children's health, medicine, IT technologies, youth internships, business missions and infrastructure projects.

Society • May 14, 12:57 PM • 16091 views
Beating of a girl in Odesa: the Ministry of Defense keeps the investigation under control

A 19-year-old girl was hospitalized with head and chest injuries after being beaten by a representative of the Odesa Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, which led to a criminal investigation by the Ministry of Defense and the National Police.

Society • May 14, 12:34 PM • 15984 views
Selling trophy sniper weapons and explosives to criminals: "black gunsmiths" detained

The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police prevented attempts to sell trophy weapons - assault rifles, sniper rifles, grenade launchers and explosives - to criminals in the frontline areas of Donetsk and Kharkiv regions by detaining 5 dealers.

Crimes and emergencies • May 14, 10:32 AM • 21307 views
Six fraudsters were extradited to the Czech Republic for a scheme worth UAH 5.5 million: money was transferred to cryptocurrency and cash to buy luxury cars and real estate

The police extradited to the Czech Republic six fraudsters who defrauded their compatriots of UAH 5. 5 million from a call center in Ukraine, posing as bank employees and luring victims into remote access or bank details, converting the money into cryptocurrency or cash to buy luxury goods.

Crimes and emergencies • May 14, 09:00 AM • 28561 views
Another adjuster "leaked" information to the Russians about the consequences of the strike on Odesa: another adjuster detained

Ukraine's Security Service detained another Russian agent who was leaking information to the FSB about the aftermath of a double missile strike on Odesa on March 15 that killed 21 people and injured 74 others.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 07:30 AM • 24242 views
Since the beginning of the year, more than 30 thousand sole proprietors have ceased their activities: where businesses are most often closed

In the first four months of 2024, 30,904 sole proprietorships ceased operations, with the largest number of businesses closing in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro regions, primarily in retail, computer programming, and wholesale trade.

Economy • May 14, 07:13 AM • 15330 views
In Odesa a girl reported being beaten. Odesa TCR started an investigation into the incident

Odesa Regional TCR launches investigation into incident with girl in Odesa.

Society • May 14, 06:29 AM • 18484 views
The Air Force reported a high-speed target in Odesa region

A high-speed missile is headed for Odesa region, prompting authorities to call on residents to take shelter until the threat passes.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 02:31 PM • 42004 views
First cotton sprouts to sprout in Odesa region in two weeks: photos

Experimental cotton fields have been sown in Odesa region, and sprouts are expected in two weeks, as the region has favorable conditions for growing this crop with economic potential and waste-free production.

Economy • May 13, 01:43 PM • 38488 views
Air defense forces in the South destroyed enemy Orlan-10 and Lancet

On May 12, air defense forces destroyed an enemy Orlan-10 reconnaissance UAV in Odesa region and a Lancet strike UAV in Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 11:28 AM • 23116 views
Australia: security commission orders X to remove video of attack on Assyrian bishop, but court overturns ruling

An Australian court has overturned an order by the country's cybersecurity regulator to remove a video of an attack on an Assyrian bishop, rejecting the regulator's proposal in a legal dispute that has sparked heated conversations between Elon Musk and Australian officials.

News of the World • May 13, 06:41 AM • 26701 views
Fire extinguished in Zaporizhzhia on an open area of 6 hectares

Rescuers extinguished three fires covering an area of 6 hectares in Zaporizhzhia, with strong winds and difficult terrain making firefighting difficult.

Society • May 13, 01:37 AM • 28571 views
Ukrzaliznytsia turns off lights at major stations during peak hours to save electricity

During rush hours, Ukrzaliznytsia turns off the lighting on the facades and in certain areas of major railway stations to save electricity.

Society • May 11, 06:54 PM • 44368 views
Explosion in Sumy: occupants strike at infrastructure, a woman is killed

A woman is killed as a result of a Russian missile attack on the infrastructure of the Sumy suburbs.

Society • May 11, 02:51 PM • 39459 views
Explosion occurs in Kryvyi Rih - media

Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih. Earlier, the Air Force warned of a missile heading toward the city.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 01:36 PM • 67600 views
Explosions occurred in Odesa and Sumy - media

According to local media reports, the explosions occurred in Odesa and Sumy amid an air raid alert as the Air Force warned of enemy tactical aircraft activity in the east and south.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 01:16 PM • 60662 views
Fire in Odesa: firefighters extinguish fire on 900 square meters

A fire broke out in Odesa, engulfing garbage and shrubbery over an area of 900 square meters, likely due to careless handling of fire.

Crimes and emergencies • May 11, 03:55 AM • 28193 views
Exports via the Ukrainian sea corridor reached 45 million tons

In the first 9 months of the Ukrainian Corridor's operation, nearly 1,600 vessels exported 45 million tons of cargo, mostly Ukrainian agricultural products, to 44 countries.

Economy • May 10, 09:00 AM • 36871 views
Air Force confirms downing of 10 Russian attack drones

The Ukrainian Air Force confirms the destruction of 10 Russian Shahid attack drones and two S-300/S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems launched from Crimea and Belgorod region during a night attack.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 04:01 AM • 26969 views
Sea mine detonated in Odesa region, washed up on the coast

A naval mine that washed up on the coast in Odesa region was defused by a controlled explosion on the night of May 9, the Southern Military District of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 07:45 PM • 60427 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa - mayor

In Odessa, there was a feeling of vibuh, the Meshkans were called upon to lose their clothes in ukritty.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 02:22 PM • 21522 views
A high-speed target is moving towards Odesa region: residents are urged to stay in shelters

The head of the Odesa RMA, Oleh Kiper, urged residents of the region to take shelter because of a high-speed target moving toward Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 02:16 PM • 18926 views
More than 25 thousand newlyweds applied for marriage on Diia portal

Since February, more than 25,000 newlyweds have used the online marriage registration service on the Diia portal, with 53% of applications submitted by women, and the highest number of applications submitted in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa regions.

Society • May 9, 02:07 PM • 16822 views
Ukrainian Air Force destroys 17 out of 20 UAVs

On the night of May 9, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 17 of 20 Russian Shahed drones attacking the Odessa region from occupied Crimea.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 03:46 AM • 42811 views
In Odesa, a man stabbed a teenager to death for refusing to let him smoke: what is known

A 24-year-old Kharkiv resident stabbed a 16-year-old boy in Odesa because he refused to give him a cigarette, and now faces up to 15 years in prison for premeditated murder.

Society • May 8, 11:50 AM • 18743 views
Missile attack on Odesa on April 29: death toll rises to 7

The number of victims of the Russian rocket attack on Odesa on April 29 increased to 7 after another man who was wounded in the attack died in hospital.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 10:14 AM • 16369 views
Decaf is already available at 112 WOG filling stations

The WOG filling station network is expanding the availability of the popular ZAVZHDYKAVA project. Decaffeinated coffee is already available at 112 major city and highway filling stations in 16 regions of Ukraine.

Business News • May 8, 08:09 AM • 55148 views