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IMF runs into political turbulence The International Monetary Fund is facing key political crunch points in its dealings across Eastern Europe even though it has done much to lose its previous reputation as an advocate of austerity.
Oct 14, 2009 at 21:40
Ukrainian Journal: Steel trade group expects Ukraine consumption to fall 50.8% this year Steel consumption in Ukraine will contract by 50.8%, to 3.413 million tons in 2009, the World Steel Association announced at the 43rd WSA annual conference that is being held on Oct. 12-14 in Beijing.
Oct 14, 2009 at 21:29
Coca-Cola to launch 90-calorie mini-cans of soda Coca-Cola Co said on Wednesday it will launch 90-calorie mini cans of soda to help consumers manage their calorie intake.
Oct 14, 2009 at 21:00 | Reuters
Power supply to Brody and Karpaty oil pumping stations resumes, says energy ministry Power supply to the Karpaty and Brody oil pumping stations of the Druzhba oil pipeline system has resumed, the Ukrainian Fuel and Energy Ministry's press secretary, Fent Di, has told Interfax-Ukraine.
Oct 14, 2009 at 20:09 | Interfax-Ukraine
Azarov: International Monetary Fund consciously financing ineffective Ukrainian government The International Monetary Fund is consciously financing the "current, ineffective Ukrainian government," and the next Cabinet of Ministers will ask the fund if Ukraine is obliged to pay off the debts run up by the previous government, head of the parliament's committee for finances and bank activity and Finance Minister of the opposition government Mykola Azarov has said at a press conference at the Interfax-Ukraine news agency.
Oct 14, 2009 at 17:07 | Interfax-Ukraine
European Union warns Britain, Spain of rising debt, costs BRUSSELS — The European Commission warned Britain, Spain, Greece, Ireland and Latvia on Wednesday that their economies are at high risk because soaring public debt may hurt their ability to meet future needs, such as paying pensions.
Oct 14, 2009 at 15:03
In January-August 2009, imports of goods exceeded exports by USD 3,758.1 million, the State Statistics Committee has informed.
Oct 14, 2009 at 14:30 | Interfax-Ukraine
Tatneft to increase claims against Ukraine over Kremenchuk refinery to $5 billion Russia's Tatneft intends to increase its claims against Ukraine over conflict regarding CJSC Ukrtatnafta (Kremenchuk Oil Refinery) to $5 billion, Tatneft's deputy general director, Nail Maganov, told Interfax.
Oct 14, 2009 at 13:29 | Interfax-Ukraine
Minister: Ukraine exports 7.5 million tonnes of grain since start of 2009/2010 marketing year Ukraine from the start of the 2009/2010 marketing year (MY, July-June) until October 13, 2009 exported 7.5 million tonnes of grain, according to Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Yuriy Melnyk.
Oct 14, 2009 at 13:00 | Interfax-Ukraine
Experts: Banks' clients have right to demand compensation for disclosure of banking secrets The actions of Kyiv-based Nadra Bank violate a Ukrainian law that foresees that clients have the right to demand compensation for losses and moral damage caused by banks, although it would be difficult for individual clients to prove there had been such a violation, according to lawyers polled by Interfax-Ukraine.
Oct 14, 2009 at 12:56 | Interfax-Ukraine
ISTIL Group ready to fight for control of Kyiv's Kinopanorama cinema building, including through international adjudication (update) Kyiv-based ISTIL Group says it considers unlawful attempts by representatives of the Jewish Religious Community of Kyiv public organization to seek a review at Kyiv's Economic Court of the results of the privatization of the Kinopanorama cinema building at 19-a Shota Rustaveli Street in Kyiv and recognize it to be the community's property as an iconic religious facility.
Oct 14, 2009 at 11:42 | Interfax-Ukraine