Ukraine

High court rules death penalty out

The Constitutional Court ruled Dec. 30 that the death penalty was illegal and ordered Ukraine's parliament to pass a law abolishing capital …
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Analysts praise new government

For the first time in its post-Soviet history, Ukraine looks to be getting a truly reform-minded government, but it remains to be seen if the new …
Katya Gorchinskaya

Retail sector reports little cheer at New Year

Ukraine saw in the New Year with disappointing retail sales – the mood in the nation's shops matching the muted holiday celebrations and the …
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UMC Spin doctor always on call

Do you think anyone can talk on two phones simultaneously for half a day without getting even slightly confused? Andriy Hunder can, and he does it …
Vitaly Sych

High court rules death penalty out

The Constitutional Court ruled Dec. 30 that the death penalty was illegal and ordered Ukraine's parliament to pass a law abolishing capital …
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Ukrtelekom one step closer to sale

The government has completed restructuring of the state phone monopoly Ukrtelekom, turning the company into a commercial entity – one of the major …
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Belgium’s Interbrew buysYantar

Belgian beer giant Interbrew has announced that it has acquired Mykolaiv-based brewery Yantar, its third purchase of a major brewery in Ukraine. The …
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Taxi war waged on Kyiv streets

Taxi drivers everywhere are known for being able to spin a yarn or two. Kyiv is no exception. 'Once driving at 6 a.m., I was stopped by a young …
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Yushchenko names close advisor to run Cabinet

Ukraine's new prime minister, former National Bank of Ukraine chief Viktor Yushchenko, named two close associates from the NBU to help run his …
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Kyiv holiday forecast calls for (Father) Frost

In the West, kids believe in Santa Claus. In the former Soviet Union, however, they believe a similarly jolly, white-bearded fellow named Ded Moroz …
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Yushchenko to be

Parliament on Dec. 22 overwhelmingly approved Viktor Yushchenko, formerly the head of Ukraine’s National Bank, as prime minister, marking the first …
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Ukraine not concerned

Ukrainian planes and trains are not going to stop and wait calmly for the year 2000 to roll in even though the government is recommending they take a …
Stefan Korshak

EBRD loan goes to controversial railway

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is planning to float a multi-million dollar loan to a Ukrainian state railroad company under …
Peter Byrne

U.S. degree lets

Irina Nagayets is a Ukrainian lawyer with a California education, and that's no joke. The Kyiv native took linguistic ability, academic discipline …
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The company page

Ukrainian national Tetyana Popova, 24, has joined media agency Initiative Media Ukraine as an operation and media-buying director. There she will be …
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New business center touted as revolution for trading

The builders of a new business complex on Kyiv's outskirts say they have done something revolutionary: constructed a super-center that allows …
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Ad industry wraps up tough 1999 hoping for better 2000

Did 1999 bring any good news to the ad industry? Financially, it sure didn't. Industry insiders are unanimous in voicing their concern over meager …
Olena Horodetska

PFTS sluggish as New Year nears

Leading Ukrainian shares rose during the week ending Dec. 21 in sluggish trade, and dealers say the upward trend may continue in the near-term, buoyed …
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