Issue #18 May. 10, 2007
Preview IssuePolitical compromise boosts stock market
Ukraine’s stock market responded favorably to news that the country’s feuding president and prime minister struck a compromise deal agreeing to early elections. But can anyone of them claim a victory in neverending battle for executive power? Meanwhile, Ukraine’s population still declining despite higher birthrate: we explored the reasons, and why forecasts look grim. The long road toward legalizing shadow income: government takes another step toward introducing capital amnesty. Our main business topic this time based around car rental companies. Editorial: Déjà vu. Oksana Bashuk Hepburn: Ukraine is gifted with a second chance. Lifestyle: discover Kyiv’s fast food scene with our guide to the best fast foods. A Word with ... Barbara Dickinson, making Kyiv her second home.
