Kyiv Post News, General


Bank association leader calls for ouster of NBU top management Call for central bank shake-up seen as attack on President Viktor Yanukovych.
Mar 30 at 00:33 | Jakub Parusinski
Debt reaches $126 billion but declines as percentage of gross domestic product Ukraine’s gross external debt continued to increase in 2011, rising by 7.6 percent compared to 2010, or $8.9 billion, bringing the cumulative total to $126 billion, Kyiv's Dragon Capital wrote in a March 21 note to investors.
Mar 30 at 00:25 | Kyiv Post
Fast-growing MHP eyes energy efficiency with biogas plants Poultry-producing giant MHP, one of Ukraine’s leading listed companies, has announced plans to start biogas energy production as part of a strategy to move the firm toward self-sufficiency.
Mar 23 at 00:59 | Jakub Parusinski
Noble latest commodities group to expand in Ukraine Deal highlights interest in agriculture.

Mar 23 at 00:54 | Kyiv Post
Lending helps boost computer sales above pre-crisis levels Demand high for both laptop and desktop computers.
Mar 23 at 00:50 | Maryna Irkliyenko
Government low-interest mortgages aim to help low-income Ukrainians Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych is promising that the government will provide low-interest mortgages as a way to increase home ownership, especially among the poor, and to stimulate the sluggish housing market.
Mar 16 at 17:43 | Olena Abramovych
World in Ukraine. Ambassador: 'We don’t want to attract black or non-taxed money’ to Swiss banks Christian Schoenenberger came to Ukraine late last year as Switzerland’s ambassador.
Mar 16 at 00:38 | Maryna Irkliyenko
World in Ukraine: Not all Swiss business is sweet in Ukraine Despite its attractive natural and human resources, Ukraine has been a disappointing investment destination for Switzerland, one of the world’s richest nations.
Mar 16 at 00:02 | Maryna Irkliyenko
Boryspil puts freeze on Aerosvit flights (updated) Ukraine’s Boryspil International Airport on March 14 halted flights by the nation’s leading passenger air carrier, Aerosvit, due to late payment for services provided.
Mar 14 at 17:06 | Kyiv Post
Social program could empty state coffers President Viktor Yanukovych pledged a whopping Hr 16 billion in handouts on March 7, kicking off the campaign of his Party of Regions for parliamentary elections on Oct. 28.
Mar 8 at 20:50 | Jakub Parusinski
Inflation, growth slow  in sluggish economy After months of outpacing salaries, inflation has been grinding to a halt in recent months, dropping to 3 percent in February, the lowest level in nine years.
Mar 8 at 20:50 | Jakub Parusinski
Air France-KLM reports $1 billion loss for 2011 Air France-KLM on Thursday reported a €809 million ($1 billion) loss for 2011, which the struggling carrier called a "tough year" beset by volatile fuel prices, political upheaval and a lackluster global economy.
Mar 8 at 13:02 | Associated Press
KFC coming soon to Kyiv The Colonel’s chicken is coming to Ukraine.
Mar 1 at 21:54 | Mark Rachkevych
Complex immigration laws create headaches, costs for foreigners The arbitrary application by authorities of immigration laws, rules, and regulations make it difficult for foreigners to legalize their stay in.
Mar 1 at 21:40 | Jakub Parusinski
Warsaw Stock Exchange aims to boost burgeoning business with Ukraine The number of Ukrainian listings on the Warsaw Stock Exchange may soon be boosted by a recent agreement with local business representatives.
Mar 1 at 21:27 | Jakub Parusinski