Issue #13 Mar. 29, 2007
Preview IssueAlleged gangster shot dead near Kyiv court
A controversial Russian businessman was gunned down by a sniper near Kyiv court. Read what we know about the case. International giants continue advance onto Ukraine’s agricultural market: US-based company took full control over a sunflower seed processing facility. Regulatory issues likely to delay sale of a leading Ukrainian bank. Read also our article about highly questionable state tender to sell a locomotive plant to Russians. Steelmakers are going to cut workforces again: up to 5,000 jobs could be closed at Alchevsk Metallurgical Plant. Russian firms buy leading Ukrainian web portal. Meanwhile, US company to build ‘independent’ ATM network. The main topic of our big article and interview in this issue is legal services. Editorials: Who’s next in gangster paradise? Oksana Bashuk Hepburn: Upcoming our Ukraine convention. Eric D. Boyle: An orphaned democracy. In lifestyle section you will find the list of Ukrainian designer stores, best music hall, information about French Spring festival and more. Tip of the week: how to get an excursion tour. A Word with ... Bob Olson, a customs officer from the U.S.
