The Cabinet of Ministers has channeled almost UAH 1.7 billion in subventions from the state budget into the socio-economic development of the regions. “The government endorsed a decision to allocate almost UAH 1.7 billion within the program of socio-economic development of the regions. These funds will be allocated to meet the needs of the people,…
The French flag carrier Air France will resume direct regular flights to Ukraine from July 13. The airline will operate flights on the Paris-Kyiv route, which will connect Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Boryspil International Airport. First, flights will be performed twice a week – on Tuesdays and Fridays. Starting from August 24, Air…
The prices of disinfection products and their availability have stabilized. Supply of facemasks and respirators is limited in multiple categories, but their prices remain stable, as concluded in a price monitoring study performed by the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC). On March 9, PTAC commenced price monitoring for items of first necessity in four biggest…
In January-May, Tajikistan imported more than 36.1 thousand tons of wheat flour valued at $9 million, declared the Customs Service on July 8. The supplies of flour increased by 64.9% on weight basis compared with the same period in 2019 and by 75% in monetary terms. According to the announcement, in January-May, Tajikistan decreased the…
Passenger numbers traveling through the state-owned Port of Tallinn (Tallinna Sadam) fell by 81.7% YoY in the second quarter of 2020, as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and resulting border closures made themselves known, the company reported. Cargo volumes actually increased, by over 5%. 531,000 passengers passed through the Port of Tallinn, which includes…
Ukraine’s budget deficit of 7.5% is not a problem, according to the Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. He said this during a virtual roundtable meeting entitled “Ukraine Reforms: What Next?” organized by Chatham House. “This is a much smaller deficit than in many European countries, where the deficit can fluctuate at 10%. That is, 7.5% is…
New harvest onion prices in Ukraine have dropped by almost 60%. Today, one can buy quality onions from farmers in the country’s southern regions for UAH 2.5 ($0.09) per kilogram. The price of the vegetable in retail is a third higher. At the same time, the average wholesale prices of onions in Ukraine this season…