Category Archives: Ukraine

Press Releases & News from Ukraine distributed via EuropaWire

CJSC Transmashholding’s Metrowagonmash to supply 40 Cars to Kiev Metro Operator

Posted on 17, July 2013 by

17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Metrowagonmash (MWM, a part of CJSC Transmashholding) has signed a contract with Kiev metro operator for supply of 40 cars of 81-717.5М/714.5М model 8 five-car trains will be shipped to the customer by the end of this … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Russia, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine

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Bayer CropScience and World Bank’s International Finance Corporation formed partnership to support modernization of agriculture in Ukraine

Posted on 8, July 2013 by

Monheim/Kiev, 8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bayer CropScience and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced today an innovative partnership to support modernization of agriculture in Ukraine and help the country maximize its farming potential. Securing … Read the full press release →

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Assembly of the new ŠKODA Octavia begins in Ukraine and Kazakhstan

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

Production with local partner companies ŠKODA Octavia is the most popular model in Kazakhstan and Ukraine Third-generation Octavia is setting new standards in the compact segment 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The new ŠKODA Octavia is now also rolling of the production … Read the full press release →

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Gazprom to grant $1B advanced payment to Naftogaz Ukrainy for gas transit

Posted on 28, June 2013 by

28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Gazprom headquarters hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Evgeny Bakulin, Head of NAK Naftogaz Ukrainy. The decision was made that Gazprom would grant a USD 1 billion advanced payment to Naftogaz Ukrainy for gas transit. With … Read the full press release →

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Alstom signed with LAZ Group filial City Transport Group to produce modern high speed tramways for the Ukrainian market

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom and its Russian joint-venture, TramRus¹, have concluded an agreement with City Transport Group, a filial of the LAZ Group and the main bus manufacturer in Ukraine, to produce modern high speed tramways for the Ukrainian market. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine

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24th meeting of Geneva International Discussions focused on freedom of movement, missing persons and water provision

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

GENEVA, 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Addressing the negative impact of fencing activities along the Administrative Boundary Line was the main topic which dominated the deliberations of the 24th meeting of the Geneva International Discussions today co-chaired by the OSCE Chair’s Special … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, Government, Law, Politics, Security & Safety, Society, Switzerland, Ukraine

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EU-Ukraine Association Agreement depends on Ukraine’s performance

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Without prejudice to a future political decision on possible signature, the Commission adopted today the proposals for Council Decisions on (i) the signing and provisional application as well as (ii) the conclusion of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, … Read the full press release →

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ABB to supply mine hoist system to Zarya Mine, Ukraine

Posted on 10, May 2013 by

The state-of-the-art mine hoist system will help Kryvyi Rih (Krivoj Rog) iron ore plant’s Zarya Mine increase productivity while lowering energy consumption Baden, Switzerland, 10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Switzerland, Technology, Ukraine

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ЕБРР Расширяет Портфель Проектов В Секторе Возобновляемой Энергетики В Украине

Posted on 9, May 2013 by

Пакет финансирования на сумму 5,6 млн. евро на поддержку нового проекта в области солнечной энергетики 9-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ЕБРР продолжает оказывать содействие и поддержку проектам в секторе возобновляемой энергетики в Украине, направленным на уменьшение воздействия производства традиционной электроэнергии на окружающую … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Investment, Ukraine

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EBRD funds new solar energy project in Ukraine

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

€5.6 million financing package to support new solar energy project 8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD continues promoting and supporting renewable energy projects in Ukraine aimed at reducing the environmental impact of traditional power generation. Renewable energy is yet to establish … Read the full press release →

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EBRD, FAO and Ukrainian Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food join forces to support Ukrainian dairy sector

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

Specialised forum to support sector policy dialogue, promote investment  1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ukrainian Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food are … Read the full press release →

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Štefan Füle met with Sergiy Arbuzov, Ukraine, on assessing progress and outstanding issues

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

Brussels,  1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU-Ukraine: Assessing progress and outstanding issues with S. Arbuzov Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met in Brussels with Sergiy Arbuzov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine responsible for overseeing activities in the areas … Read the full press release →

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Catherine Ashton & Stefan Füle comment on the review by Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal Cases in the case of Yuriy Lutsenko

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint Statement by EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the review by Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal Cases in the case of Yuriy Lutsenko. Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society, Ukraine

Senior EBRD banker assumes new role in Kiev on 1 June

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD has named Sevki Acuner as the Bank’s Director for Ukraine. Mr. Acuner, who previously held the position of EBRD Deputy Country Director for Turkey, is replacing Andre Kuusvek, who has been appointed Director of Local … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Ukraine, United Kingdom

ЕБРР назначил Шевки Акюнера Директором Банка в Украине

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Г-н Акюнер, который ранее занимал должность заместителя Директора ЕБРР в Турции, заменит Андре Куусвека, назначенного Директором по развитию финансирования в национальных валютах и местных рынков капитала в штаб-квартире ЕБРР в Лондоне. Г-н Куусвек занимал должность Директора ЕБРР … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Ukraine, United Kingdom

The European Investment Bank provides EUR41m to finance a programme focused on modernising and upgrading Ukraine’s air navigation system.

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a EUR 41 million loan to finance a comprehensive programme implemented by the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Service Enterprise (UkSATSE), focused on modernising and upgrading Ukraine’s air navigation system. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine

EU-Ukraine Summit

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, Monday 25 February 2013 – Justus Lipsius building 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — INFORMATION FOR THE MEDIA Registration: Media representatives wishing to attend the EU-Ukraine Summit, and who do not have a permanent inter-institutional EU press card, should register by e-mail … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Media, Politics, Ukraine

Smart-Holding Traditionally Becomes a Partner of the International Athletics Tournament Samsung Pole Vault Stars

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Saturday, 9 February, Donetsk hosted the 24th International Athletics Tournament Samsung Pole Vault Stars. This year, 26 athletes from 15 countries competed to win the world’s most prestigious tournament. Smart-Holding Company traditionally became a partner of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Industrial, Marketing, Sports, Ukraine

Balaklava Mine Group’s 2012 Marketable Output Amounted to 2.82 Million Tonnes

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2012, Balaklava Mine Group curtailed its actual marketable output by 5% or 143,000 tonnes, down to 2.82 million tonnes, against the plan. That said, the sales of products amounted to 2.74 million tonnes. Over the same … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Ukraine

Supervisory Board of Okean Shipyard in Nikolaev Appoints Vasiliy Fedin as the Company’s President

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Kiev, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Supervisory Board of Okean Shipyard (Nikolaev City) has appointed Vasiliy Fedin as the company’s President. The company’s management body approved the respective decision on 4 February. On the same day, the Supervisory Board accepted Vladimir … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine