Inflation will be 6.3% by year's end – NBU forecast
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) forecasts that inflation rate in Ukraine will be 6.3% by the end of 2019.
Economy
14.03.2019
Energy independence means both energy security and new technologies and investment – Groysman
The energy independence of Ukraine, which is a strategic goal of the Government, concerns not only security but also investment opportunities and introduction of new technologies.
IMF mission discussed Constitutional Court decision on illicit enrichment – NBU governor
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) does not see any risks to continuing cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and obtaining further tranches in the context of the cancellation by the Constitutional Court of the clause regarding the prosecution of officials for illicit enrichment.
Over half a million Ukrainian families took advantage of ‘warm loans’ program – Serhiy Savchuk
Since the launch of the government’s energy efficiency program in 2014, about 525 thousand Ukrainian families have taken advantage of loans issued on energy saving measures.
U.S. Embassy congratulates NBU on receiving Central Banking Transparency Award
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has congratulated the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on receiving the international Central Banking Transparency Award.
Finance Ministry: UAH 1 bln envisaged in budget for ambulance service system development
The government has envisaged UAH 1 billion in the 2019 state budget for a pilot project on the development of emergency medical service system, the press service of the Finance Ministry has reported.
International securities depository Clearstream opens account at NBU
The international central securities depository Clearstream and the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) signed an agreement on correspondent relations for further opening a securities account at the Depository of NBU, the central bank’s press service reported.
AirBaltic to resume Riga-Odesa flights from March 31 - Klympush-Tsintsadze
The Latvian airline AirBaltic will resume flights on the route Riga-Odesa-Riga from March 31, Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze wrote on Facebook.
Flax-fiber processing plant to be built in Zhytomyr region
This year, construction of a flax-fiber processing plant will kick off in Zhytomyr region.
Ukraine bans Boeing 737 MAX flights
The State Aviation Administration of Ukraine temporarily prohibited the operation of Boeing models 737-8 MAX and 737-9 MAX over the territory of Ukraine, except for non-commercial flights.
13.03.2019
UIA to use Boeing 737 MAX only after safety confirmation and approvals from Ukraine, US, EU
The Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) assures that Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which the company will receive at the end of March, will be utilized only after the approvals from the US, the EU, Ukraine.
Ukraine to export fish and seafood to Hong Kong
The State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection has received from Hong Kong the requirements for fish and seafood exports.
Minimum wage in Ukraine has grown by almost $100 for four years
The minimum wage in Ukraine has grown by almost $100 compared with 2015 and now totals UAH 4,173 or $154.
Government approves amendments to Tax Code on local taxes and fees
The Cabinet of Ministers has supported amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine to improve the administration of local taxes and fees.