Category Archives: Ukraine

Press Releases & News from Ukraine distributed via EuropaWire

Naftogaz welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to discuss the follow-up of the Binding Protocol signed by Russia, EC and Ukraine

Kyiv, Ukraine, 30-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Naftogaz welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to discuss the follow-up of the Binding Protocol signed by Russia, the European Commission and Ukraine on October 30, 2014 in Brussels, which would last at least until the … Read the full press release

Euronest Parliamentary Assembly in Armenia: boost cooperation with EU’s eastern neighbourhood countries to reduce both parties’ energy dependence on Russia

The EU’s new eastern partnership policy should boost cooperation with its eastern neighbourhood countries to reduce both parties’ energy dependence on Russia, said MEPs and MPs from eastern partnership countries at the fourth Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, which closed in Yerevan, … Read the full press release

EUR 1.8 billion in medium-term loans for Ukraine approved by International Trade Committee MEPs by 30 votes to 7, with no abstention

Plans to disburse €1.8 billion in medium-term loans to help Ukraine out of its economic recession were backed by the International Trade Committee on Thursday. The loans will top up financial help from other donors under an economic programme put … Read the full press release

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović condemned the raid by masked forces in Crimea on ATR television station

VIENNA, 27-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today condemned the raid by masked forces in Crimea on ATR television station in the city of Simferopol. “I have repeatedly reminded of the need to safeguard … Read the full press release

The European Union increases its humanitarian assistance in Ukraine where the latest surge of violence deepened

BRUSSELS, 27-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Union is increasing its humanitarian assistance in Ukraine where the latest surge of violence has deepened an already desperate situation. Thousands of people are suffering from the combined impact of the conflict, displacement, … Read the full press release

The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz gave speech to the European Council on investment, tax fraud, Budget 2015 and Ukraine

BRUSSELS, 19-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Speeches Internal Policies and EU Institutions Investment Plan Ladies and gentlemen, We have come together in Brussels today to discuss the Investment Plan for Europe that was launched in the European Parliament on the 26th of November. … Read the full press release

EU Council imposed substantial additional sanctions on investment, services and trade with Crimea and Sevastopol

Brussels, 19-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Crimea and Sevastopol. This is to reinforce the EU’s policy of not recognising their illegal annexation by Russia and follows a conclusion by the Foreign Affairs Council of 17 November. From 20 December, investment in Crimea … Read the full press release

Smart-Holding announces the appointment of Sergey Glazunov as its Chief Investment Officer

Kiev, 9-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Smart-Holding has appointed Sergey Glazunov as its Chief Investment Officer. The scope of his main responsibilities will include issues related to the development and implementation of the investment strategy of the holding company, which includes the … Read the full press release

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provides €20 million loan to Ukraine’s agribusiness operator and sugar producer Astarta

€20 million loan to address working capital needs of major agricultural holding LONDON,  29-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €20 million loan to Astarta, Ukraine’s leading agribusiness operator and sugar producer. The … Read the full press release

Smart-Holding’s pilot project in renewable energy sector Vin-Pellet biofuel pellet plant named Best Buildings and Facilities Constructed in Ukraine in 2013

Vinnitsa, Ukraine, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vin-Pellet biofuel pellet plant (Turbov village, Vinnitsa region) won the competition Best Buildings and Facilities Constructed in Ukraine in 2013 held annually by the State Architectural and Construction Inspectorate of Ukraine under the Ministry of Regional Development, Construction, Housing … Read the full press release

RWE re-starts natural gas deliveries to the Ukraine state-owned company Naftogaz

Reverse flow via Polish border started today Essen, Germany, 16-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RWE AG – via its trading and gas midstream arm RWE Supply & Trading – is the first European supplier to commence gas deliveries to the Ukraine in 2014. … Read the full press release

OSCE’s Dunja Mijatović: Media censorship and intimidation of journalists in Ukraine must stop

Mijatović visits Ukraine from 4 to 7 March 2014 VIENNA, 4-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said harassment of journalists in Ukraine must stop, and that members of the media must be able to … Read the full press release

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Ranko Krivokapic urged OSCE participating States to respect the Helsinki Final Act

COPENHAGEN, 4-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Ranko Krivokapic today expressed grave concern at developments in Ukraine and urged all OSCE participating States to respect the principles and spirit of the Helsinki Final Act. “I am gravely concerned at the … Read the full press release

OSCE Chair and Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter discussed Crimea crisis with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon

BERN, Switzerland, 3-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — OSCE Chair and Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter discussed the crisis regarding Crimea with UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon, and emphasized the importance of coordination between the UN and the OSCE. Burkhalter, in a meeting … Read the full press release

G-7 Leaders, Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council condemn Russian Federation’s violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine

Brussels, Belgium, 3-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — We, the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States and the President of the European Commission and President of the European Council, join together today to condemn the Russian … Read the full press release

Digital security leader Gemalto supports Ukraine’s first ever contactless payment via mobile phone with its UpTeq Multi-tenant SIM supplied to Kyivstar

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 27-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has supplied its UpTeq Multi-tenant SIM embedded software and product to Kyivstar, the leading Ukranian mobile operator, supporting the country’s first ever contactless payment via a mobile phone. … Read the full press release

Bulgarian coach Angel Chervenkov becomes the head coach of Ukrainian FC Sevastopol

Sevastopol, Ukraine, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (14.01.2014), the President of FC Sevastopol Aleksandr Krasilnikov presented a new head coach to the football players, the club’s coaching team and the staff of the first football team. Bulgarian coach Angel Chervenkov is well … Read the full press release

EBRD Cultural Programme and BBC announced the Ukrainian Book of the Year awards winners

BBC Book of the Year 2013 awards presented in partnership with the Cultural Programme of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Kiev, Ukraine, 16-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “The Remote Space” by Yaroslav Melnyk, and “Who Will Make the Snow” by … Read the full press release

FAO & EBRD promoted Fourth Ukrainian Grain Congress in Kiev gathered more than 200 influential experts and key international stakeholders

Kiev, Ukraine, 24-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — More than 200 influential experts, from the Ukrainian grain industry, public sector institutions, academia and international organisations participated at the Fourth Ukrainian Grain Congress in Kiev today. The Congress, promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization … Read the full press release

NEFCO to finance investments in municipal energy efficiency projects Ukrainian cities of Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr

Helsinki, Finland, 22-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Ukrainian cities of Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr have signed loan agreements with NEFCO to finance investments in municipal energy efficiency measures. The agreements were signed today at the Ukrainian Ministry of Regional Development, Construction and … Read the full press release