President: Ukraine implements most large-scale reforms in its history
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has stated that the authorities of the country implement the most large-scale reforms in its history despite the ongoing war.
Economy
EU requests consultations with Ukraine over wood export ban
The EU has formally requested consultations with Ukraine under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement on Ukraine's export ban on unprocessed wood, according to a report posted on the website of the European Commission.
16.01.2019
Ukraine's economic growth in 2018 reached seven-year high – NBU governor
According to preliminary forecasts of the National Bank of Ukraine, GDP growth in 2018 amounted to 3.4%, which is the highest figure in the past seven years.
Ukraine to receive two tranches of IMF worth $2.6 bln this year – NBU
In 2019, the National Bank of Ukraine expects to receive two tranches from the International Monetary Fund in the amount of $1.3 billion each.
Ukraine to take part in Berlin International Green Week
Ukrainian business for the first time in five years will be officially presented at the trade fair International Green Week, held in Berlin, Germany, on January 18-27.
Trilateral talks on gas transit to be held as scheduled – EC spokesperson
Trilateral talks on gas transit with the participation of European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin and Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak will be held as scheduled on January 21, so the absence of Gazprom's delegation in Brussels for technical consultations on this topic has not affected preparations for the meeting.
Government approves list of large-scale privatization facilities
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a list of large-scale privatization facilities at its meeting on January 16.
Ukraine not importing Russian gas for 1,150 days – prime minister
Ukraine has not been importing gas from the Russian Federation for 1,150 days.
Wizz Air stops selling tickets for Kharkiv-London flights due to low demand
Wizz Air will not sell tickets for Kharkiv-London flights due to the low demand for this route.
State Fiscal Service starts forming Corruption Risk Assessment Commission
The State Fiscal Service has started the process of forming the Corruption Risk Assessment Commission, the SFS press service reports.
Ukrainian infrastructure minister announces construction of new airport
In 2019, the construction of a new airport in Dnipropetrovsk region will be launched.
Deposit Guarantee Fund extends liquidation of Bank Porto Franco for one year
The Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine has extended the term of liquidation of PJSC Porto Franco for one year, the Fund’s press service reports.
Omelyan expects Ukraine’s part of transport corridor with EU to be completed within two years
Ukraine intends within the next two years to complete its section of a new transport corridor, which will unite the Black Sea ports with the countries of the European Union.
European Commission develops plan for infrastructure development between EU and Ukraine
The European Commission jointly with the World Bank worked out an investment action plan for the development of infrastructure in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries.