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0:16 AM Sunday, November 18, 2018
Agriculture
Reviving Ukraine's Black Sea Dream
The Russian annexation of Crimea hammered the final nails into the coffin of Ukraine's Black Sea seafood industry. But now, thanks to the efforts and entrepreneurship of coastal aquaculture farmers, it's making a comeback.
UBJ Editor Aug 04, 2018
Agriculture
Polish Grain Silo Producers Strengthen Position in Ukraine with $8 Million Investment
Polish grain silo producer Feerum now has 39 active contracts worth $36.3 million.
UBJ Editor Jun 05, 2018
Trade
Ukraine's Trade With Germany Reaches Record $9.3 Billion
Trade has strongly recovered from 2014-2015 crisis as Germans now explore opening an agriculture export agency in Ukraine
UBJ Editor May 30, 2018
Lifestyle
Kyiv Football Weekend: What Else is Happening?
If the Champion's League football frenzy doesn't take your fancy, plenty else is happening in the capital this holiday weekend. Car and ice-cream festivals, art fair, new circus shows, jazz concerts and salsa. And Elton John is in town!
UBJ Editor May 25, 2018
Transport
New Beskydy Tunnel Doubles Rail Capacity to Europe
The new, $120 million two-track tunnel will reduce bottlenecks on the line and allow for 1,000 rail carriages to Europe each day.
Jack Laurenson May 24, 2018
Trade
On Trade and Security, Ukrainian-Polish Ties Deepen
With a focus on trade, transport and security, Ukraine and Poland's bilateral cooperation is strengthening.
UBJ Editor May 22, 2018
Transport
SkyUp Airlines Take to Skies With First Egypt Flights
New low-cost carrier SkyUp operates first flights to Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh
UBJ Editor May 21, 2018
Opinion
Yakiv Smolii: Ukraine Takes Another Crucial Step Toward Europe
As Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada considers new legislation to liberalize foreign direct investment, Yakiv Smolii gives his analysis of the potential for further business integration here.
UBJ Editor Jul 19, 2018
Lifestyle
Thousands of Football Fans Return Kyiv Tickets
After weighing up last-minute travel options, many Real Madrid and Liverpool supporters have decided to return their tickets as others prepare for their trips to Kyiv.
UBJ Editor May 20, 2018
Law
Ukraine Now Among 50 “Most Open” Countries
Government reforms in the areas of openness and transparency are starting to show positive results. For the first time, Ukraine is now ranked among the world's 50 "most open" countries.
UBJ Editor May 09, 2018
Industry
H&M and IKEA Prepare to Enter Ukrainian Market
In a further boost for Ukraine's perception to prospective foreign investors, two more mega-brands are poised to enter the Ukrainian marketplace this year.
UBJ Editor May 17, 2018
Law
New Bridge Tightens Russian Grip on Crimea
Putin's 19km bridge across the Kerch Strait - now the longest in Europe - is a powerful metaphor for his "reunification" ideology. While it connects Russia to Crimea, it further isolates the Kremlin.
Jack Laurenson May 17, 2018
Finance
Forum in Kyiv Outlines Investment Plans for Ukraine
To increase foreign direct investment through 2018 and beyond, investors and executives gather in Kyiv to network and strategize.
Jack Laurenson May 17, 2018
Lifestyle
Soaring Room Prices as Hotels Capitalize On Kyiv Football Finals
City authorities paying close attention as some hotels accused of cancelling reservations and increasing room rates to as much as $9,000; meanwhile, Kyiv citizens open their homes to visiting football fans.
Jack Laurenson May 14, 2018
Trade
In Egypt, Talks Cover Tourism, Trade and Terrorism
1 million Ukrainian tourists will visit Egypt, one of their country's most important trade partners.
Jack Laurenson May 08, 2018
Finance
Consumer Confidence Recovering in Ukraine
Confidence in the Ukrainian economy is returning, after a decrease in optimism throughout the winter.
Jack Laurenson May 07, 2018
Government
USA Provides Javelin Missiles & Modern Cyber Operations Center for Ukraine
A large shipment of the bunker-busting missiles have arrived in Ukraine as the U.S. State Department also doubles their financial support for Ukrainian cybersecurity.
Jack Laurenson May 07, 2018
Government
Government for the People: Ukraine’s Paperwork Online
To improve efficiency and transparency, businesses and citizens have more and more online options.
Jack Laurenson Apr 25, 2018
UBJ Weekend
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Kyiv Painter Breaks the Ice
Warm colors in March
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Davos Ukraine House Offers the World a Window on Ukraine of the 2020s
For the first time in the half century history of the World Economic Forum, a house will showcase Ukraine to visiting executives
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Lviv's Hot IT Industry to Recruit Tech Workers from Belarus and Moldova
To feed the tech engine, companies have already recruited across Ukraine
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Lviv’s IT Industry Successfully Lobbies for More Flights
IT execs made the case for Britain, Germany; now they set their sites on New York and Toronto
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Business travelers return to Kyiv, driving up hotel occupancy rates
Business pioneers fill hotels; ideally, tourists will follow
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Engineer Turned Restaurateur Turned Entrepreneur Wants to Break Old Politics
Founding owner of Kyiv’s Pantagruel and six other city bars and restaurants wants a modern, business-friendly Ukraine
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​Vinnytsia’s Real Fireworks are Economic
New factories, apartments sprouting like mushrooms and a revived international airport speak of growth in Central Ukraine
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​Kyiv Hotel Bookings up 86% in 2017
Bookings.com data indicate that tourism this year will surpass pre-conflict peak; investors look at new projects
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Behind Poland's Looming Labor Shortage
Why Poland Wants 5 million Ukrainian workers for the 2020s; Jobless rate at lowest since 1991 puts pressure to raise wages; Tight labor market is key impediment to growth, SocGen says
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Foreign Investors Look Seriously at Ukraine this Fall
Survey: Ukraine is to be top destination this year for hedge fund managers; Kiev International Economic Forum attendance to double; Park Inn to open; Regus at near capacity ​
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Free Trade Era: Ukraine To Export Apartment Buildings to EU
Given Central Europe’s high wages and low unemployment levels, prefabricating construction panels in Ukraine makes economic sense
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China II: Developing Sun and Wind Power in Ukraine
China, the world’s leader in solar panels and wind turbines, invests in renewable energy across Ukraine, a nation bigger than California
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China I: Building Silos, Ports, Cement Highway to Guarantee Food Imports from Ukraine
As Kyiv’s economic conferences start this fall, China, the world’s second largest economy, is missing from agendas. With a $12 trillion economy, eight times Russia’s, China is emerging quietly as Ukraine’s top economic partner of the future.
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Ukraine Builds New Road and Rail Ties with Europe
Fast, crossborder trains to Poland, Slovakia and Hungary. An EU standard highway to Romania. Next challenge: Baltic to Black Sea highway, from Poland to Odesa
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​Air Traffic Jumps 40% in H1 2017
Italian carrier to start flights from Lviv to six Italian cities; Despite 65 airstrips, domestic air traffic lags due to high fuel taxes; Metro to Kharkiv airport;
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Ukraine's Youth See English as Key to Future
Teenagers travel 12 hours and 800 kilometers to attend 2-week English language summer camp near Kyiv
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SOS for Summer Drivers: Danish Lasers Can Check Road Conditions
As Ukraine embarks on major road repair and building era, Danish company spies opportunity with laser inspection systems that don't take bribes
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Lviv Hot Spot: Belgian Village Sells Out
Belgian real estate developer unveils plans for Lviv’s second Euro-standard residential suburb – on the road to Poland
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Lviv: New Museum Explores Nazi, Soviet Past
Off the beaten track: Territory of Terror Museum gives visitors a taste of Nazi Jewish Ghetto and Soviet Transit Prison
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Ukraine Gets Direct Flights to Nine Polish Cities
Two more fast cross border trains start this summer as Ukrainians reconnect to Poland for work, study and play
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Ukraine Simplifies Job Permits and Visas for Foreigners
Visas will favor well-educated entrepreneurs
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Ukrainians Discover Europe This Summer. Will Europe Discover Ukraine?
Ukraine embarks on its summer of Europe.
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Eurovision Puts Kyiv in Europe's Spotlight
Chance to show 230 million Europeans modern, post-revolution Ukraine
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Tired of Hubbing? 16 Other Ukrainian Airports Now Have Direct Foreign Flights
All flights no longer lead to Kyiv Boryspil; regional airports start foreign flights, banking on Ukraine’s growing consumer confidence and visa free access to EU Schengen zone.
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Belgian Billy Goat Butts Head Against Ukraine Farm Barriers
Foreign investor succeeds -- building goat herd, selling gourmet cheeses online, riding organic produce wave, and attracting farm tourists from Lviv
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​Air Travel Climbs
By plane, train, automobile and ferry, Ukrainians get new options for foreign travel. Uber started Thursday in Kharkiv, its fifth city in Ukraine
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Eurovision: The Show Will Go On In Kyiv
A Russian boycott could reduce pressure on hotel rooms
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Bookstore Booms on New Demographic: Ukrainians Educated in Ukrainian
Will Ukraine’s ban on book from Russia stimulate printing of Ukrainian books -- or generate a black market?
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Adventures in Investing: Australian Meat Pies in Kyiv
Australians Peter Kuhn and Glen Hollings gambled when they invested $250,000 in an Australian meat pie factory near Kyiv, then in the throes of the Maidan revolution.
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​Transport Roundup – Ukraine to Profit from Visa-free EU Travel
More cities and more routes in advance of visa-free travel to EU
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English Schools: Big Business in Ukraine
Looking West, Ukrainians flock to language schools for work, study, tourism, and, possibly, romance
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Boryspil Sees More Flights, More Airlines
Ukraine’s biggest airport slashed landing fees to lure airlines -- and pulled in Ryanair
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Eurovision to Sprinkle Gold Dust on Kyiv
City bets fans and journalists will spend $20 million in May to attend Europe’s big music contest; if no hitches, publicity could be priceless
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Budget Airlines Battle Over Ukraine Market
Making Lviv’s airport truly international, Ryanair will fly to London, Berlin and Munich
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Kyiv: Europe's Best Value City
Thanks to radical devaluation of hryvnia in 2014-2015, Kyiv today is Europe's cheapest mayor city -- in dollars
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Ukraine Visas Faster, Cheaper
Visa fees and waiting times cut
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Ukraine’s Avant-garde Art Features in World’s Leading Fine Arts Fair
British dealer delineates 1914-34 Ukrainian Art from Russian
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Lviv to Get Ukraine's First Crowne Plaza
By September, the venerable Grand Hotel to reemerge from $30 million renovation and expansion as Crowne Plaza
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Overflights Plummet -- Air Service Ticks Up
Ukraine loses millions of dollars in overflight fees as passenger planes fly around Ukraine. Of interest to travelers, takeoffs and landings picked up last year.
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Uber Adds Polish to the 'Pearl of the Black Sea'
In Uber’s first expansion beyond Kyiv, the ride service starts in Odesa, Ukraine’s top sea spot
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​Kyiv International Fashion Week Boosts Ukraine’s Fashion Industry
This weekend's fashion shows highlight how Kyiv has become a fashion capital for Eastern Europe
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Foreign Investors Beware: Kyiv's Writ May Not Reach Ternopil
Kyiv's best intentions did not save $1 billion foreign farm investment from local chiselers
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​Ukraine’s Air Traffic Flies High After Two Year Drop
European destinations compensate for loss of flights to Russia. Airlines bet on visa-free travel for summer 2017
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Ukraine's High-Fashion Vyshyvankas Confront Small Business Barriers
Red tape -- not the Christmas kind -- tie up overseas online sales
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2016: The Year of Ukraine’s Film Renaissance
Weekend Feature: The UBJ takes a closer look at Ukraine's film industry
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There's More to DC Fashion than Gray Suits and More to Ukraine than War
Ukraine's fashion scene is gaining international traction including in a recent fashion show taking place in the US Capital.
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