At the meeting with Turkey’s Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, Vice-Premier, Minister of Economy of Moldova Octavian Calmic said the authorities sought to open an economic representative office under the Embassy of Moldova in Turkey for implementing joint projects with the country. Besides, the expansion of the trade and economic ties between the two countries is…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Russia and Ukraine to settle Kiev’s $3 billion eurobond owned by Moscow on which the fund’s disbursal of the next tranche depends, Ron van Rooden, chief of the IMF’s recent mission to Ukraine, reported. He declined to say whether any progress had been reached on the matter,…
Estonian Riigikogu adopted an amendment to the country’s Aliens Act to simplify the settling of foreigners in Estonia that could make a contribution to the local economy, especially people working in the field of information and communication technology. Andres Metsoja, member of the Pro Patria and Res Publica Union’ faction, said that the objective of…
On December 15, the European Parliament approved of new rules that provided for quicker restoration of visa requirements for non-EU nationals in events when EU member states faced surge of illegal immigration or security risks. “We have succeeded in creating a more flexible and operational tool, while ensuring respect for human rights and a key…
Ukraine’s Investment Attractiveness Index in H2 totaled 2.85 points compared to 2.88 points in H1 and 2.57 points in H2 2015, according to a study of the European Business Association (EBA) conducted on the basis of a poll of top managers of companies in November and December. “Confidence of business has not changed a lot…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has opened a regional office in Kharkiv. “Eastern Ukraine is also important for our work. It is important for the economy and for our cooperation not only in terms of large-scale projects, but also in terms of the development of small and medium-sized businesses. We are opening…
Subsidiary of Kaspersky Lab (Moscow) Kaspersky Lab Ukraine LLC (Kyiv) has announced its liquidation under the decision of its owner. Claims of creditors can be submitted within two months from the moment of the publication of the announcement (until February 14, 2017). Andriy Polischuk has been appointed liquidator of the company. (Interfax/Business World Magazine)