Consumer prices grow by 1.2% in Sept 2021 – State Statistics Service
Consumer prices in Ukraine in September 2021 rose by 1.2% compared to August 2021, the State Statistics Service has reported.
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08 October 2021
Parliament increases revenues and expenditures of 2021 state budget by almost UAH 40B
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved amendments to the state budget for 2021, which provides for an increase in revenues and expenditures by almost UAH 40 billion.
Ukrtsukor: Sugar production reached almost 292,000 tonnes this year
As of October 8, Ukraine produced 291.9 thousand tonnes of sugar and processed 2.06 million tonnes of sugar beet, according to the Ukrtsukor National Association of Sugar Producers of Ukraine.
Local budget revenues up 20% in Jan-Sept 2021 - Ministry of Finance
The general fund of local budgets received UAH 247.9 billion in January-September 2021, which is 20.1% more compared to the same period last year, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of the Ministry of Finance.
Ukraine, Italy agree to finalize work on Agreement on Mutual Protection of Investments
First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine - Minister of Economy Oleksiy Liubchenko held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to Ukraine Pier Francesco Zazo in Kyiv on October 7, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Government portal.
Government to ensure stable prices in electricity market - Galushchenko
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to ensure stable pricing in the Ukrainian electricity market in order to pass through the 2021/2022 heating season smoothly, according to Minister of Energy German Galushchenko.
Affordable loans worth over UAH 26B provided to farmers this year – Leshchenko
Ukrainian farmers have received more than UAH 26 billion under the program "Affordable Loans at 5-7-9%” since the start of 2021.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine–Georgia trade turnover grows by 30%
The 30% growth of Ukraine–Georgia trade turnover over the past six months testifies to friendly relations.
Yermak holds first meeting of special group to counter threats to energy sector
Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak has held a constituent meeting of the special working group to minimize threats to the security and energy sectors of Ukraine.
Çavuşoğlu: Ukraine–Turkey trade balance exceeds pre-pandemic level
Ukraine–Turkey trade balance has exceeded the pre-pandemic level.
07 October 2021
Investors interested in five highway construction projects - Shmyhal
Investors are interested in five projects for the construction of highways in Ukraine through public-private partnerships, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Ukraine hopes to receive up to $2 B from World Bank in coming years
Ukraine has an ambitious goal to receive $1-2 billion from the World Bank in the coming years.
Shmyhal forecasts 4% Ukraine's GDP growth at yearend
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal expects Ukraine's GDP to grow by 4% this year.
Ukraine's public debt exceeds $90B – PM Shmyhal
Ukraine’s total public and publicly guaranteed debt exceeds $90 billion, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Ukraine meeting IMF's requirements - Shmyhal
Ukraine is meeting the requirements of the International Monetary Fund to get the funding, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Ukraine's international reserves shrink by 9.2% in Sept
Ukraine's international reserves shrank by 9.2% in September 2021, to $28.7 billion, due to peak payments on external debt liabilities, the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has reported.
Sunflower harvest may exceed 15M tonnes this year - UCAB
The Ukrainian Agribusiness Club Association (UCAB) forecasts that this year's sunflower harvest will reach 15.1 million tonnes, which is 15% more than last year, according to the association’s press service.
06 October 2021
Minimum pension in Ukraine to grow up to UAH 2,600
The minimum pension in Ukraine will grow up to UAH 2,600 (about $99) from December 1.
Demand for used cars grows by 1.5 times in Sept - Ukrautoprom
Ukrainians in September 2021 registered 54,300 used cars imported from abroad, which is 1.5 times more than in September 2020, the Ukrautoprom Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association has reported.
World Bank improves forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth for next two years
The World Bank left the forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth in 2021 at 3.8% but improved it for the next two years.
Ukreximbank board suspends powers of Metsger for period of investigation
The Supervisory Board of JSC Ukreximbank has decided to remove Chairman of the Board Yevhen Metsger from exercising his powers for the period of investigation into the incident with journalists of the Skhemy (Schemes) TV program.
Finance Ministry places government bonds for almost UAH 2.5B
The Ministry of Finance raised UAH 2.465 billion to the state budget at an auction for the placement of domestic government bonds, according to the ministry's press service.
Ukraine–UAE business forum held within Expo 2020
Ukraine–UAE Business Forum was held in Dubai during the National Day of Ukraine at Expo 2020.
05 October 2021
Ukraine-Israel trade growing after launch of free trade area - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that mutual trade in goods between Ukraine and Israel has been gradually growing after the two countries launched a free trade area.
Ukraine awaiting Israeli investors, guaranteeing investment protection
Ukraine awaits Israeli investors and guarantees the protection of their investments.
Ukraine presents investment potential at international forum in Paris
The Ukrainian delegation has presented the country's investment opportunities within the framework of Paris InfraWeek, the annual international investment forum dedicated to infrastructure, according to the Ukrainian Embassy in France.
Ukraine to insist on maintaining gas transit for 15 years
Ukraine will insist on maintaining the current level of gas transit for at least 15 years.
PM Shmyhal: We expect Ukraine’s GDP growth will reach 5% next year
The state investment of over UAH 100 billion in infrastructure development has yielded a good multiplier effect in the economy, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said in an interview with LB.ua.
Ukraine not planning direct talks with Russia on gas supplies
Ukraine is not planning to start direct talks with Russia on gas supplies, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said in an interview with LB.ua.
Ukraine’s coal stocks decreased by 8.2% over past week – Ukrenergo
As of October 4, there were 713,000 tonnes of coal stocks in the warehouses of Ukrainian thermal power plants (TPPs), which is 8.2% less compared to September 27, according to the press service of National Power Company Ukrenergo.