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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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MPs do not intend to dismiss Prosecutor General Kostin, media reports call it a rumor

MPs do not intend to dismiss Prosecutor General Kostin, media reports call it a rumor.

Politics • April 5, 12:27 PM • 19828 views
Cohesion and regional development: Odesa region is a new pilot region of the Swiss-Ukrainian project UCOR

Odesa region is a new pilot region of the Swiss-Ukrainian UCOR project.

Economy • April 5, 11:39 AM • 31449 views
Since the beginning of the war, an average of 360-400 settlements have been without electricity due to hostilities

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, an average of 360-400 settlements in Ukraine have been without electricity due to the fighting.

Society • April 5, 07:57 AM • 23758 views
SBU: Two citizens from South Caucasus were preparing missile attack on the headquarters of the Defense Forces in Odesa region on the instructions of Russia

In Odesa region, two citizens from the South Caucasus were detained who, on the instructions of the Russian Federal Security Service, were reconnoitering the locations of Ukrainian troops to prepare a missile strike by the Russian army.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 07:18 AM • 26860 views
Enemy lays UAV routes through residential buildings - Humeniuk

The attack by the Russian Federation from the south was organised by 13 drones, flying through residential areas of Ukrainian settlements in an attempt to reach infrastructure facilities in southern Ukraine. All of the drones were shot down, with debris damaging several private homes but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 07:03 AM • 27970 views
Russian Army Attacks Energy Infrastructure in Odesa Region at Night

the Russian army attacked the energy infrastructure of Odesa region at night using drones, but all 4 drones were shot down by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 05:51 AM • 44297 views
Ukrainian military shoots down all 13 Russian drones in night air battle

The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down all 13 UAVs launched by russian troops during an air battle over three regions on the night of April 5.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 04:09 AM • 35171 views
Ukrainian agricultural producers received over UAH 30 billion in bank loans

Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainian agricultural producers have received more than UAH 30 billion in bank loans for development and modernization, including UAH 11 billion in support for 2,525 farms under the government program "Affordable Loans 5-7-9".

Economy • April 5, 01:50 AM • 121431 views
Explosions occurred in Odesa region

Explosions occurred in Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 01:20 AM • 114964 views
Air Force spots UAV heading north in Odesa region

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that a drone flying in a northerly direction was spotted in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa region.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 12:53 AM • 108068 views
russian drones launched from the Black Sea in the direction of Odesa region

The Ukrainian Air Force informs about a group of attack drones from the Black Sea heading to Odesa region (Zatoka).

War in Ukraine • April 5, 12:32 AM • 39706 views
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Ukrainian governmental and municipal agencies are massively purchasing Knauf products to help Russia rebuild Mariupol

Two German companies, Knauf and WKB Systems, are supplying Russians with construction materials to rebuild occupied Mariupol, despite the fact that Knauf is actively present in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 05:58 PM • 128741 views
Kiper announced Odesa cotton

The Odesa regional state administration plans to start growing cotton in Odesa region this year, and the sowing campaign could start by the end of April if changes to legislation to allow registration of cotton varieties, including genetically modified ones, are adopted quickly.

Society • April 4, 05:37 PM • 61660 views
For the first time in 5 years, Shakhtar reached the final of the Ukrainian Cup: the day before, the miners confidently defeated Chornomorets

Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Chornomorets Odesa 4-1 to reach the Ukrainian Cup final for the first time in five years.

Sports • April 4, 04:15 PM • 26594 views
Negotiations to unblock the border: Solsky tells what prevented the first step

Negotiations between Poland, the EU, and the relevant associations failed to take the first step toward unblocking the border due to disagreements among Polish associations, some of which opposed the proposed solution at the last minute, despite having initially reached a consensus.

Economy • April 4, 03:05 PM • 55700 views
Young Ukrainian model becomes a victim of an accident involving a Ferrari in Italy - media

Ukrainian model Anna Kraevskaya, 21, was killed in a Ferrari crash in Italy on Easter Sunday after the car driven by a Swiss DJ crashed into a fence at 200 miles per hour.

Crimes and emergencies • April 4, 02:00 PM • 60442 views
Kuleba calls on NATO allies to provide more air defense systems, especially Patriot: says they have responded to the call and are "taking action immediately"

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on NATO allies to immediately provide more air defense systems, including Patriot systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, and reportedly indicated that the allies have agreed to identify and send additional air defense systems to Ukraine to help protect its skies.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 12:52 PM • 23550 views
Odesa residents affected by Russian attack on March 2 will soon receive new housing - Kiper

Odesa residents who suffered from the Russian attack on March 2 will soon receive new housing and compensation for their destroyed property: 12 owners have already received certificates in the Diia system.

Society • April 4, 11:57 AM • 22021 views
This year about 2,300 families took out state mortgages, one third of them at 7%

Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainians have taken out almost 2,300 loans for apartments and 50 loans for private houses totaling almost UAH 4 billion under the "eOselya" program.

Society • April 3, 02:24 PM • 105686 views
eOselya: Odesa RMA compensates defenders for housing worth over UAH 1 million

163 defenders from Odesa region took advantage of the state program of affordable mortgage lending "eOselya", with the regional administration compensating more than UAH 1 million.

Society • April 3, 08:29 AM • 27029 views
Ukraine has already sown 8.5% of the planned area - Shmyhal

This year, Ukraine plans to sow 5. 6 million hectares of land, of which 477,000 hectares have already been planted with grains and pulses.

Economy • April 2, 11:58 AM • 43562 views
Ukraine's exports reached $3.2 billion in March and approached the pre-war level - Ministry of Economy

In March 2023, Ukraine exported 11. 8 million tons of goods worth $3.2 billion, approaching the level before the invasion.

Economy • April 2, 10:44 AM • 27271 views
Tram derails in Kyiv's Pozniaky, one person is injured

A tram derailed at the final stop near the Poznyaki metro station in Kyiv, injuring one person and hospitalizing him.

Kyiv • April 2, 10:25 AM • 26093 views
Officials of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection who organized a scheme of extortion from exporters of the "grain corridor" are exposed

Officials of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection organized a corruption scheme that extorted millions of hryvnias from agricultural exporters every month for issuing export documents.

Crimes and emergencies • April 2, 10:21 AM • 23986 views
Dozens of dolphins died in the Black Sea as a result of hostilities in a month

Dozens of dolphins died in the Black Sea near occupied Crimea, Novorossiysk, and the coast of Russia's Krasnodar Territory in March 2024 due to military operations, some of them showing signs of sonar damage, bringing the total number of dead animals since March 2022 to 50,000.

Society • April 2, 01:21 AM • 105071 views
Ukraine exported 11.8 million tons of products worth $3.2 million by sea in March - Svyrydenko

In March, Ukraine exported 11. 8 million tons of products through the Black Sea worth $3.2 million.

Economy • April 1, 05:41 PM • 67676 views
Ukrainian military shoots down a Russian Forpost drone over the Black Sea

The Ukrainian military shot down a Russian Forpost strike and reconnaissance drone in the Black Sea on April 1, 2024.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 04:59 PM • 28057 views
Power engineers restored electricity to more than 700 thousand consumers in a month

Ukrainian power engineers restored electricity to 715,000 households after Russian shelling in various regions, including Odesa, Dnipro, Donetsk and Kyiv.

Society • April 1, 04:22 PM • 65755 views
E-Oselya: 163 defenders from Odesa region took advantage of interest-free loan to purchase new housing

The E-House affordable mortgage program for Ukrainian citizens is being implemented in Odesa Oblast, and 163 defenders from the region have already benefited from it.

Society • April 1, 04:02 PM • 69189 views
Open-space: outdated ASCs will be transformed into modern Diia.Centers in Odesa Oblast

In 2024, the Odesa Regional State Administration plans to transform the Centers for Administrative Services into modern Diia. Centers with open planning, expanded remote workplaces, mobile solutions, and a constantly expanding list of transparent and inclusive services.

Society • April 1, 03:36 PM • 22992 views