Ukraine: vehicles output up in H1 2017

Production of motor vehicles in Ukraine rose by 72.8% YoY in January-June, to 3,621 units, according to the Ukrautoprom Association. In particular, production of passenger cars grew by 88.3%, to 3,078 units, while the output of commercial vehicles shrank by 49.3% YoY, to 206 units. At the same time, the number of buses produced over…

Belarus: inflation to go down to 5% soon

The inflation rate in Belarus can be reduced to 5% in the near future, Economy Minister Vladimir Zinovsky reported. “The inflation target for 2017 is under 9%. However, the consumer price index rose at a slower pace, which gives reason to expect the inflation to trend around 7%. The most important thing is to make…

Uzbekistan: banks entitled to carry out transactions on foreign exchange market at market exchange rate

The transactions on purchase and sale of foreign currency between the authorized banks and their clients were carried out at the average exchange rate fixed in interbank trading sessions held in Uzbekistan during the previous week. By its resolution the Uzbek government abolished this procedure. According to the decision of the country’s Cabinet of Ministers,…

Ukraine: Boryspil Airport resumes talks with Ryanair in new format

Boryspil International Airport is resuming negotiations with the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair in a new format, the airport’s director general, Pavlo Riabikin, has reported on Facebook. “I have met with representatives of the country’s leading television media. Such interaction with journalists helped deeply consider urgent issues without unnecessary emotions. I’m confident that we managed to…