Ukraine boosts gas transit by 6 percent
In April 2019, Ukraine increased gas transit by 6 percent compared to April 2018, up to 29.3 billion cubic meters.
Economy
Reduction of single social contribution rate helps achieve economic growth – Finance Ministry
Finance Minister of Ukraine Oksana Markarova stated that the reduction of the single social contribution rate in 2015-2016 was the right step and gave impetus to economic growth in Ukraine.
Local budgets received UAH 81.3 bln since start of year – State Fiscal Service
In January-April 2019, local budgets received UAH 81.3 billion, which is 22.6% or almost UAH 15 billion more compared to the same period of last year, Ukraine's State Fiscal Service (SFS) reports.
Taxpayers in Zaporizhzhia region transfer UAH 2.9 bln to state budget
In January-April 2019, taxpayers in Zaporizhzhia region transferred UAH 5.816 billion in taxes and fees to the budgets of all level.
Russia may start new 'gas war' against Ukraine in Jan 2020 – Naftogaz CEO
Russia wants to start a new gas war with Ukraine, and everyone - from the Ukrainian president and ministries to Naftogaz - must act to foil these plans, Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev has said in an interview with the Voice of America international broadcaster.
Ukraine produces almost 2.5 mln tonnes of coal in April
In April 2019, Ukraine produced almost 2.5 million tonnes of coal, which is 2% less than planned.
04.05.2019
Japan ready to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine in environmental protection and safety
Japan is ready to remain a reliable partner of Ukraine in matters relating to environmental protection and safety.
IMF stands ready to continue to support Ukraine – Lagarde
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde held a telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko.
03.05.2019
Ukraine repaired 6,800 km of roads for 3 years — Groysman
About 6,800 km of roads have been repaired in Ukraine over the past three years.
The Head of the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine Igor Cherkaskyi presented the Public Report
On the 26 of April, 2019, the Head of the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine - Igor Cherkaskyi presented Public Report by the results of 2018 activity.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya increases gas production by almost 3% in January-April 2019
PJSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya, Ukraine’s largest gas producing company, produced 5.14 billion cubic meters of natural gas in January-April 2019, the company’s press service reports.
NBU: Hryvnia strengthened by 2.3% against U.S. dollar in April
In April 2019, the hryvnia strengthened by 2.3% against the U.S. dollar, and by 3.1% against the euro, according to the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Local budget revenues in Mykolaiv region grew by 21% - regional state administration
Since the beginning of 2019, UAH 2 billion in revenues from taxes have been transferred to local budgets of Mykolaiv region, which is 21% more compared to the same period in 2018.
Minister Omelyan invites Hyundai to start production of electric cars in Ukraine
Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelyan met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Ukraine, Mr. Lee Yang-goo and suggested considering the possibility of placing capacities of Hyundai in Ukraine.