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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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Unidentified men in military uniforms tried to push a man into a car in Zaporizhzhia: TCC denied any involvement in the incident

A number of Telegram channels posted a video, allegedly from Zaporizhzhia, where men in military uniforms are trying to push a civilian into a car. The local CCC and JV conducted an investigation and emphasized that the employees of the territorial center for recruitment and social support were not involved in the events in the video.

Society • April 16, 01:58 PM • 17793 views
The head of Norwegian diplomacy arrived in Odesa: Kiper tells details of the meeting

During the visit, Bart Eide familiarized himself with the consequences of Russian terrorism, in particular, he saw with his own eyes a house destroyed by a Russian drone, where 12 civilians were killed.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 01:39 PM • 24418 views
A new commander of the Southern Command has been appointed: Hennadiy Shapovalov

Brigadier General Gennadiy Shapovalov has been appointed the new commander of the Operational Command "South" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing Major General Andriy Kovalchuk.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 01:37 PM • 23595 views
In Odesa region, it was calculated how many Ukrainian cultural monuments were destroyed by the Russian armed forces

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion in the Odesa region of Ukraine, more than 120 cultural monuments, including 18 of national importance, have been destroyed or damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 10:02 AM • 17369 views
Receipt of foreign exchange earnings through Odesa ports increased to UAH 50 billion - Kiper

Oleg Kiper's instruction increased foreign exchange earnings to Ukraine's budget by UAH 50 billion by blocking the export of agricultural products purchased from farmers for cash through the ports of Odesa region.

Economy • April 15, 06:27 PM • 57915 views
"It was an act of intimidation": Greek Prime Minister is sure that russia deliberately shelled Odesa during his visit to the city

The Greek prime minister is convinced that russian troops deliberately launched a missile strike on Odesa to intimidate Athens when he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were visiting the city.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 05:06 PM • 20917 views
Provided transportation of military equipment for the invaders: officials of the Russian Railways are charged with aiding and abetting Russian aggression

4 Russian officials were charged with aiding and abetting Russia's aggression against Ukraine by ensuring the unimpeded transportation of Russian military personnel and equipment by rail.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 03:55 PM • 19731 views
Odesa region is preparing to open safe beaches and give business a break - Kiper

Odesa authorities met with more than 70 local entrepreneurs to discuss business facilitation, including beach security measures and extending alcohol sales hours to 23:00 during the upcoming holiday season.

Economy • April 15, 03:46 PM • 20281 views
The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted the russian fake about the massive sale of hospitals in Ukraine

The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes the russian propaganda fake that the Ukrainian government plans to "sell off the entire healthcare system" by privatizing hospitals and clinics.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:36 PM • 21777 views
Ukrainians were seven times more active in taking out mortgages in February: what percentage of loans are given

In February 2024, Ukrainian banks issued 783 mortgage loans totaling UAH 1. 3 billion, up 17.3% compared to January 2024 and more than seven times more than in February 2023, with the majority of loans issued under the e-Home program at an average interest rate of 7.6% per annum.

Society • April 15, 12:36 PM • 30212 views
SBU detains three high-ranking officials of Kyiv, Rivne and Odesa customs: suspected of taking bribes

Three high-ranking officials from Kyiv, Rivne, and Odesa regions were detained by the Security Service of Ukraine for systematically extorting bribes from importers.

Crimes and emergencies • April 15, 11:47 AM • 26176 views
In Ukraine, 300 thousand children cannot study properly because they do not have their own laptops - Fedorov

A total of 178,945 devices, including laptops and tablets, have been distributed to schools. Currently, 361,560 students and 68,881 teachers need digital devices.

Society • April 15, 10:28 AM • 21799 views
Passed data to Russian special services: Russian agent who served in Zakarpattia for more than a year will stand trial

A Russian agent who served for more than a year in a border guard unit in Zakarpattia and passed information to Russian special services will stand trial for high treason and desertion.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 09:08 AM • 28507 views
SBI completes pre-trial investigation against former Odesa military commissar Borisov

The former head of the Odesa Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, Yevhen Borysov, is suspected of illicit enrichment totaling more than UAH 140 million. The man and his family own several cars and luxury real estate abroad, without having enough legally obtained assets and income to do so.

Crimes and emergencies • April 15, 08:21 AM • 15730 views
Bad weather left 36 settlements without power in Ukraine, power outage schedules in Kharkiv region - energy officials

Due to the bad weather, 36 settlements in Zhytomyr and Khmelnytsky regions were cut off from power, and there are blackouts and restrictions in several regions, including Kharkiv, where hourly outages affected about 240,000 consumers.

Society • April 15, 08:07 AM • 25473 views
A man from Cherkasy and Odesa was trying to "light up" Ukrainian air defense near Cherkasy and Odesa: he was detained

A 47-year-old resident of Cherkasy was detained for collecting and disseminating information about the location of air defense radar stations in Cherkasy and Odesa regions.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 07:17 AM • 20659 views
Brigadier General Shvedyuk was appointed Commander of the Joint Forces Operation "West"

Brigadier General Volodymyr Shvedyuk is appointed as the new Commander of the Operational Command "West" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 07:12 AM • 18368 views
Migration of Ukrainian business during the war: where companies move most often

Almost 19,000 companies have relocated since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, with Kyiv and Zakarpattia regions being the most popular destinations for business relocation.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 07:07 AM • 19133 views
Air defense system destroys two Russian X-59 missiles aimed at Odesa region - OK "Pivden"

Russian troops launched two X-59 guided missiles toward Odesa region, but both were successfully intercepted and destroyed by Ukrainian air defense over the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 03:13 PM • 47566 views
MoIA: All response protocols have been updated, including the requirements for bulletproof vests to be worn by SES rescuers

Due to the mistakes made in the first months of the full-scale invasion and the loss of rescuers, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has completely revised all response protocols, including the requirements for bulletproof vests to be worn by SES rescuers.

Society • April 14, 12:29 PM • 30644 views
Enemy shells energy infrastructure in Kharkiv region - Ministry of Energy

The enemy shelled and damaged energy infrastructure in Kharkiv region. Due to network constraints, the transmission system operator's lines in the region are subject to outage schedules.

Society • April 14, 07:24 AM • 91047 views
A ballistic missile can reach Odesa from Crimea in a minute: Kiper urges not to ignore alarms

The head of the Odesa regional state administration warns of a constant threat of missile and drone attacks from Crimea.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 12:08 PM • 27291 views
A man with leaflets with symbols of the communist regime was detained in Odesa

A man was detained in Odesa for possession of leaflets with communist symbols.

Politics • April 12, 11:52 PM • 57572 views
Air Force warns of missile threat in Odesa region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about a missile threat in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 09:36 PM • 54545 views
Commander of the JFO "South" Kovalchuk announces his resignation

Major General Andriy Kovalchuk, commander of the troops of the operational command "South", resigned to head the Military Academy in Odesa.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 05:26 PM • 28714 views
Court extends Roman Hrynkevych's arrest, but reduces bail again

Kyiv's Pechersk Court extended Roman Hrynkevych's detention for two months, but reduced his bail from UAH 469 million to UAH 393 million in the case of fraud with material property for the Armed Forces worth UAH 1 billion.

Economy • April 12, 05:22 PM • 26897 views
The OP expressed confidence that Ukraine will soon have positive results on Patriot

Ukraine expects to receive additional Patriot air defense systems and missiles soon after talks between Dutch Prime Minister Rutte and other leaders.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 04:54 PM • 24737 views
Argentine investors will develop a craft winery in Odesa region

Argentine investors will develop viticulture and craft winemaking in the Borodyn community of Odesa Oblast by leasing vineyards and receiving tax benefits from local authorities.

Economy • April 12, 04:11 PM • 101429 views
Road paving has started on the Chervonohrad-Rava-Ruska border road: when is it planned to be completed

Road workers have begun asphalting the Chervonohrad-Rava-Ruska border road, arranging sidewalks, roadsides, exits and repairing two bridge crossings; the 53-kilometer section is scheduled to be completed this year.

Society • April 12, 12:58 PM • 28314 views
Sowing season 2024: Ukrainian farmers have already sown more than a million hectares of grain

Ukrainian farmers have already planted more than 1. 26 million hectares of spring grains and pulses, such as wheat, barley, peas and oats, in the government-controlled areas.

Economy • April 12, 12:47 PM • 50061 views