Ukraine in January-October increased electricity exports by 38.9% (by 1.245 billion kWh) YoY, to 4.449 billion kWh, the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry has reported. Energy supplies from the Burshtyn TPP energy island towards Hungary, Slovakia and Romania increased by 13.5% (by 318.3 million kWh), to 2.683 billion kWh. Electricity deliveries to Poland decreased…
Turkmenistan Coca-Cola Bottlers Ltd., engaged in the production and distribution of soft drinks, is on the verge of closure and has already stopped production. The company has faced difficulties with currency conversion, problems with the import of ingredients needed for the production of beverages and pressure from local business companies. Only remains of beverages produced…
The Kyrgyz government has raised excise rates for beer, strong beverages, liqueurs, wines and low-alcohol beverages. As a result, prices for these goods can grow. The corresponding decree of the Cabinet was signed by the Prime Minister Sapar Isakov. It is noted that the excise on strong beverages, juices and herbal liqueurs increased from 6…
The Baku International Sea Trade Port (Port of Baku) aims to become the most environmentally friendly port in the region, the port’s Director General Taleh Ziyadov declared. “Today, modern ports are built with such infrastructure and state-of-the-art technologies that are less harmful to environment,” noted Ziyadov. “By achieving Green Port status, the Port of Baku…
Investors are interested in solar energy today with a view of a quick entry into the market, according to an expert. “At present, we see the greatest activity in the solar energy sector. Across Ukraine, it is the most popular sort of energy. I think this is because it is the fastest way to enter…
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced it will expand its route network with five new routes from London, among which are flights to the city of Lviv, according to the company’s website. London-Lviv flights will be performed three times a week – on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from September 18, 2018. The cost of…
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, is destined to become one of the largest A320neo Family operators in Central Asia and CIS over the next three years. The airline is the first operator of this type in the region from 2016 and the fleet will grow to 17 aircraft by 2020, Air Astana will…