Ukraine

Lawmakers want life in prison for bribe-takers

Since most Ukrainians believe their government officials are thoroughly corrupt, one might expect that adoption of a law to severely punish …
Alina Pastukhova

Health Ministry: First Ukrainian patient suspected of being infected with A (H1N1) virus shows signs of recovery

The patient was examined by the infection diseases doctor, otolaryngologist, neuropathologist, as well as by the head of the infectious diseases …
Interfax-Ukraine

Analysts: Ukraine deal between premier and ex-premier still on

Weekend media reports said Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and former premier Viktor Yanukovich, longstanding rivals, were on the brink of clinching …
Reuters

Expert: reports of creation of broad coalition part of well thought-out PR-campaign

The main result of the SWOT analysis conducted by the institute on Monday was the prediction that any coalition between the Regions Party and the BYT …
Interfax-Ukraine

Ukraine’s Presidential Secretariat: If Gazprom wants prepayment for Russian gas, transit might be suspended

Roman Zhukovsky, the head of the secretariat’s main social and economic development service, made the claim on the Inter TV channel on May 30. “If we …
Interfax-Ukraine

Ainister: allegations of corruption at Justice Ministry absurd

The allegations have led to calls in parliament for the minister’s dismissal. Among other things, the press service stated that the state companies, …
Interfax-Ukraine

Ukraine, Russia discuss overcoming consequences of accident in Kerch Strait in November 2007

The seventh meeting of the Ukrainian–Russian ad hoc group on overcoming the consequences of the accident in the Kerch Strait in 2007 was held in Kerch …
Interfax-Ukraine

Lytvyn: Rada to consider on June 4 draft law on national referendums

The draft law on the national referendum is to be viewed this week, but the participants in the conciliation commission agreed to postpone it from …
Interfax-Ukraine

Lytvyn: rada supports deepening of Ukrainian-South Korean relations

According to the parliament’s press service, Lytvyn expressed hope that “the opportunity will be found to build cooperation not only at the level of …
Interfax-Ukraine

Kyrylych: Kyiv and Moscow discuss inventory of Ukrainian land and property passed to Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

A meeting of an ad hoc group on the issue was held in Kyiv on May 28-29, Kyrylych said at a briefing on Monday. A number of agreements were reached at …
Interfax-Ukraine

Sofia Kyivska reserve invites tender for emergency repairs at Saint Andrew Church

The repairs period is July – December. The tender is scheduled for June 22. As Ukrainian News earlier reported, Sofia Kyivska pointed out the …
Ukrainian News

Yushchenko: Ukraine appreciates Vatican’s support for European integration

“The Christian dimension of Ukrainians’ national identity is inseparably linked with the awareness of our belonging to the civilized European area,” …
Interfax-Ukraine

Kudrin: Russia has asked IMF to examine situation with Ukraine gas payments

“We have asked the IMF for a further examination of the situation with regard to Ukraine’s external payments for gas or, essentially, the fulfillment …
Interfax-Ukraine

Number of vacationers in Crimea since early 2009 exceeds 410,000 people

According to data from the executive committees and regional state administration of resort regions, over the period, some 138,400 persons visited …
Interfax-Ukraine

European Union allocates 600,000 euros to tackle child trafficking in Ukraine

According to him, this is one of the biggest projects ever realized in Ukraine through European Commission supported NGOs. Poliuk said that Ukraine …
Interfax-Ukraine

Yushchenko gives government 20 days to determine need to restrict agricultural imports

This was stipulated by president order No. 378 of May 29, 2009. In addition, the government was given six months to analyze European Union regulations …
Interfax-Ukraine

Cabinet dismisses two deputy chairmen of Ukrmorrichflot

Ukrainian News learned this from governmental resolution No.559 and No.560 dated May 27. The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Serhii Kryzhanivskyi and …
Ukrainian News

Cabinet introduces driving licenses for motorized bicycles with engine displacement under 50 cubic centimeters

Ukrainian News learned this from governmental resolution No.511 dated May 20. According to the governmental resolution, which amends provisions on the …
Ukrainian News
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