Ukraine

Kuchma lurking in lenders’ den

The U.S. government and the world’s largest donor institutions were expected to address one and the same issue during their meetings with Leonid …
Peter Byrne

Size not all that matters for newly rich on real estate market

In the years immediately following Ukraine's independence, the country's wealthy class became famous for erecting massive, gaudy mansions – …
Interns

Deadbeat Kyiv in tough talks with lenders

When President Leonid Kuchma campaigned under the slogan ‘Everything is going to be alright’ during the recent election race, he promised to quickly …
Alex Berdnick

Dealers predicting fall in market

Leading Ukrainian shares climbed to a new year-high in the latest trading period, but traders forecast a downward trend this week, saying the growth …
Interns

Five more years to go, what now, Mr. Kuchma?

Considering Ukraine my 'second' country, I am wondering what will happen to it in the near future. Is there going to be any change, any …
Interns

AmCham elects new board

Jorge Zukoski, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce, officially announced on Dec. 1 the successful completion of another round of …
Interns

The Kyiv version of Uncle Sam

Wavering investors should take note of the Uncle Sam’s story. When U.S. citizen Michael Don returned to his native Kyiv in 1995, six years after …
Vitaly Sych

President issues land reform decree

Three days into his second term, President Leonid Kuchma on Dec. 3 issued his first major decree, which tackles the thorny issue of agricultural …
Katya Gorchinskaya

Q&A: Vasyl Kuibida

Vasyl Kuibida is serving his second term as the mayor of Lviv. Born to a family of political prisoners, who were sent into Siberian exile in the time …
Katya Gorchinskaya

State revs up energy selloffs

After 15 months of stagnation, the government appears to be ready to resume sales of Ukraine’s energy companies. Facing a foreign debt crunch next …
Vitaly Sych

New Billa supermarket to open in January, more to follow

A multi-million dollar Western-style supermarket currently being built on Hryshka 3 in the Kharkivsky district, is slated to open in January. The …
Interns

Tyhypko: Cabinet post contingent on reforms

A leading reformer in the government warned on Nov. 29 he would not work in the new Cabinet if it fails to take the urgent steps needed to prevent a …
Katya Gorchinskaya

Ukrainian beef exports on the rise

In what the Russian media describes as a ‘Ukrainian breakthrough,’ Ukrainian beef is stampeding into Russia, capturing a large hunk of the meat market …
Vitaly Sych

Pressure mounts on Ukraine to fight CD piracy

Something about compact-disc manufacturing in Ukraine just doesn’t add up. The country has 10 production lines, with the combined capacity to produce …
Alex Berdnick

Kuchma promises to be ‘new president’

President Leonid Kuchma was formally inducted into office on Nov. 30 in a solemn and elaborate ceremony that capped days of confrontation with …
Katya Gorchinskaya

Police alleged to have attacked volunteers

Police in Kherson confirmed Dec. 1 they are investigating allegations that local police officers last month abused a male U.S. Peace Corps volunteer, …
Stefan Korshak

Internet advertising: too big for Ukraine to ignore?

The inexorable spread of the Internet worldwide is bringing new advertising opportunities even to computer-poor Ukraine – where the proportion of the …
Interns

Gala Radio: Lend me your ear

Walk into the offices of Gala Radio and you’ll likely get a warm greeting and perhaps a sloppy kiss from one of the company’s top dogs. It is the job …
Olena Nikolenko
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