Number of registered unemployed persons not growing in Ukraine
The Ministry of Economic Development, Trade, and Agriculture of Ukraine recorded a cessation of growth in the number of registered unemployed persons.
Economy
Occupancy rate on SkyUp’s domestic flights is 62%
Domestic flights of the Ukrainian airline SkyUp Airlines, launched at the end of June, are at 62% capacity, according to the airline's press service.
Economic Development Ministry: Partial unemployment benefits program saves 357 thousand jobs
As of August 3, the authorities made payments through employment centers and saved the jobs of more than 357,000 Ukrainians, including 174,500 self-employed persons.
Ukraine’s exports of grains and legumes decreased by 36%
Since the beginning of the 2020/2021 marketing year (MY), which started on July 1, Ukraine exported 2.5 million tonnes of grain crops and legumes, which is 36.3% less than on the same date of the 2019/2020 MY.
Bondarenko resigns as director of NBU's communications department
Natalia Bondarenko resigned as director of the communications department of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on August 3, the NBU's press service has reported.
NBU bought $38M on interbank market last week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) bought $38 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week, according to the data from the NBU.
Ukraine lifts ban on exports of masks, respirators
The ban on the export of personal protective equipment, which was in effect in Ukraine due to coronavirus, has been lifted.
03 August 2020
Ukraine cuts electricity imports by 30 times in H1 2020
In January-June 2020, Ukraine’s electricity imports decreased by 30 times compared to the previous year, while exports – by 6.8 times.
Ukraine has harvested about 27 M tonnes of grain already
As of July 30, Ukraine harvested about 27 million tonnes of grain and legumes.
President urges Government to ensure effective economic support for Ukrainians
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky asks Economic Development, Trade, and Agriculture Minister Ihor Petrashko to report on the economic measures taken to help Ukrainians overcome the negative impact of coronavirus pandemic.
Ukraine’s meat exports fall by 12 percent
In the first half of 2020, Ukraine’s exports of meat products fell by 12% compared to the same period last year, down to $319 million.
UIA to perform special flights to Miami, New York on Aug 3-7
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will perform special flights from Kyiv to Miami and New York (the United States) and back from August 3 to 7, UIA's press service has told Ukrinform.
Solvent banks get almost UAH 24B in net profit in H1 2020
Ukraine's solvent banks received UAH 23.8 billion in net profit in the first half of 2020, or 23% down from the same period of 2019, according to a statement posted on the website of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Kharkiv
On Sunday, August 2, Turkey’s national flag carrier airline Turkish Airlines resumed direct scheduled flights to the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.