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Rhythmic gymnastics National team of Ukraine won the gold in group exercises

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Baku (Azerbaijan). Third World Cup. Rhythmic gymnastics National team of Ukraine won the gold in group exercises. Ukraine national team in group exercise program performed brilliantly with 3 balls / 2 Ropes and praised - 18.200, which allowed our girls to win the gold medal! 

Svitolina became the champion of the WTA tournament in Istanbul

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Svitolina became the champion of the WTA tournament in Istanbul. Today, on April 30, the final match of the Turkish 250-thousandth in Istanbul took place, in which Ukrainian Elina Svitolina and Alice Mertens from Belgium. The pupil of the Kharkov tennis school did not experience any problems in the decisive match and won in two sets - 6: 2, 6: 4. Note that this title became the third for Elina in the current season. In 2017, the Ukrainian won at the tournaments in Taipei and Dubai.

Anthony Joshua won

CHAMPION: A triumphant @AnthonyfJoshua speaks after his win! Brought to you by @beatsbydreUK https://t.co/6DvO99v3ts https://t.co/NKLTB1gr69 — Sky Sports Boxing 🥊 (@SkySportsBoxing) 29 апреля 2017 г.

Live: Antony Josua vs Wladimir Klitschko Weigh-in

Live: Antony Josua vs Wladimir Klitschko Weigh-in

Motto of Eurovision 2017 in Ukraine - Celebrate Diversity

Motto of Eurovision 2017 in Ukraine - Celebrate Diversity. After resounding victory of Jamala and her song “1944”, Ukraine is about to host the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv. Our slogan – Celebrate Diversity – is very timely. Diversity is the main asset that makes societies stronger and our life meaningful. Diversity in Ukraine helps to get together to overcome great challenges with a smile, good joke and a song. Let’s share our songs in Kyiv this May. We are looking forward to see you all to share stories, have fun and recognize how much do we have in common. Celebrate Diversity! Follow  other social media as well – fb.com/Ukraine, twitter.com/Ukraine, instagram.com/Ukraine

Klitschko ''Eye injury? FAKE NEWS!

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Klitschko ''Eye injury? FAKE NEWS! Former WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO World Champion Wladimir Klitschko pretty much amused journalists at a press conference before the fight with Anthony Joshua. 41-year-old Ukrainian heavyweight amused the media, parodying US President Donald Trump. The legendary boxer used the famous phrase of the American "Fake news", which became winged around the world. Vladimir was asked about the possible damage to the eye, after which Klitschko laconically replied "Fake news!" In the style of Trump, causing laughter in the hall.

"Antonov" agreed with Cuba on the post-warranty service of Ukrainian An-158

" Antonov " agreed with Cuba on the post-warranty service of Ukrainian An-158 .  The state enterprise Antonov and the Cubana airline Cubana agreed to conclude contracts for post-warranty servicing of Ukrainian An-158 airplanes on the principles of full fleet support for all positions. Also, to resume the work of the aircraft, idle due to the lack of components, "Antonov" pledged to form a stock of spare parts, as well as ensure their supply in conjunction with foreign partners.  The Antonov press service added that airworthiness directives have been issued that allow the Cuban An-158 to continue operation until 3,600 flights, which will allow them to continue operation for about six months. A few days earlier, Cuban media reported that technical problems with the An-158 aircraft led to the cancellation of the flights of Cubana airline Guantanamo-Havana. According to the registry flightradar24, at the moment of the six An-158, delivered by Antonov to

Motor Sich in the first quarter increased profits almost 5 times

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Motor Sich in the first quarter increased profits almost 5 times.  In January-March 2017, the largest manufacturer of aircraft engines and gas turbine units in Ukraine Motor Sich (Zaporozhye), according to international financial reporting standards, increased its net profit by 4.8 times, or by UAH 1.152 billion, to UAH 1.457 billion as against First quarter of 2016.  In the first quarter, the company increased net income by 63%, or by 1.33 billion UAH, to 3.43 billion UAH compared to the same period in 2016 . In 2016, Motor Sich reduced its net profit by 41%, or by UAH 1.365 billion, to UAH 1.964 billion compared to 2015, while also cutting net income by 24%, or by UAH 3.278 billion, to UAH 10.546 billion.  Motor Sich produces engines for Mi-2, Mi-8 / Mi-17, KA-226, An-70, An-124, An-140, An-148 and Yak-130 helicopters. 17.3% of the company's shares belong to AT Business House Helena (Panama).

Vladimir Klitschko holds an open training session before the fight with Joshua.

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Vladimir Klitschko holds an open training session before the fight with Joshua.  Yesterday in London (England), an open training session was held ahead of the IBF heavyweight title fight, scheduled for April 29, between the British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (link is external) and ex-champion Vladimir Klitschko.   

Ukraine switches to the Latin alphabet

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Ukraine will move to the Latin alphabet instead of Cyrillic Ukrainian alphabet . Below you will find translation from Cyrillic Ukrainian alphabet to Latin Ukrainian alphabet:       https://nachasi.com/ul/manifest/  

20 facts you didn’t know about Airbus aircrafts.

The navigation system on the Airbus and other modern jets is descended from a design for the Apollo space programme. The electronic terrain clearance map on the Airbus and other modern jets was originally designed for cruise missiles. We can send a text message from the aircraft in the air. (Operational use only!) We can ring any telephone number in the world from the aircraft in the air. (Operational use only!) On Airbus and other European aircraft, a switch is ‘on’ when it is down. On Boeings and other US aircraft, it is ‘on’ when it is up. There is no Row 13 in our aircraft cabins. The aircraft paperwork is called the Ship’s Papers.   The cockpit side windows are called the windscreens, but the front windows are called the windshields. When making a tight turn on the ground, one of the two nose wheel tyres comes off the ground. The strobe lights on the wing tips of an Airbus make a double flash. On a Boeing they make a single flash. When you flush the to

Qatar Airways - announced the start of flights to Kiev.

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Qatar Airways - announced the start of flights to Kiev.  One of the largest airlines in the world Qatar Airways on Monday announced 12 new destinations for 2017-2018.  "One of the best airlines in the world - Qatar Airways - announced the start of flights to Kiev," said Minister of Infrastructure Vladimir Omelyan. Qatar Airways starts flying to San Francisco, Cardiff, Malaga, Mykonos, Accra, Kiev, Prague, Mombasa and Abidjan.

Airport IEV (Zhulyany) is closed from May 14 to May 24 for major maintenance of the runway.

Airport IEV (Zhulyany)  is closed from May 14 to May 24 for major maintenance of the runway. All flights that used to be performed by Kiev airport will be performed by Boryspil International Airport for the duration of the repair.

Activists Femen put on the mask of Marin Le Pen, her father Jean-Marie Le Pen, Vladimir Putin and Bashar Assad

Activists Femen put on the mask of Marin Le Pen, her father Jean-Marie Le Pen, Vladimir Putin and Bashar Assad Les #FEMEN manifestent déguisées en Le Pen père et fille, Poutine, Al-Assad, Trump et Farage à proximité du bureau de vote de #MLP :la VIDÉO pic.twitter.com/HfwCU4c5H8 — FEMEN (@Femen_France) 23 апреля 2017 г. #présidentielle2017 une douzaine de #femen arrêtées à Hénin-beaumont en pleine manifestation près d'un bureau de vote pic.twitter.com/5CPS4WVCGb — TV5MONDE Info (@TV5MONDEINFO) 23 апреля 2017 г.

Jamala becames a star of the new issue of a popular magazine about fashion ELLE.

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Jamala becames a star of the new issue of a popular magazine about fashion ELLE. Celebrity graced the cover of the May edition of Elle. The photo Jamal with a broad smile, posing in a long white dress with a deep neckline. And behind the singer - a wall of flowers. 

The fleet of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko

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The fleet of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko as his predecessor Viktor Yanukovych, consists of three aircraft - A-319-115, An-74TK-300D, An-148 and one Mi-8MTV-1 helicopter for short flights.  This was reported in the state airline "Ukraine", which serves the flights of the head of state.  Each aircraft is designed for a certain range of flights. On the A-319-115 it is possible to fly 6,300 km without refueling and landing, on the An-74TK-300D - up to 3200 km, on the An-148 to 2,700 km and on the helicopter - locally: it flies without refueling 620 km.   All presidential "boards" are equipped with cabinets for government communications to work during flights. The plane has a business office, a meeting room, a kitchen, compartments for accompanying persons, luggage and a recreation area where the president can sleep. Finishing in airplanes is the most usual, without luxury - there is no gold, diamonds, gilded toilets. Inside everything is so

The head of Boryspil airport KBP suggested Ryanair fly from/to Gostomel

The head of Boryspil airport KBP suggested Ryanair fly from/to Gostomel airport .   Budget airlines need to be attracted to Gostomel, not Boryspil, the general director of Boryspil airport Pavel Ryabikin said at the infrastructure forum in Kiev. According to him, the simultaneous attraction of budget carriers and the development of the hub leads to an internal conflict in the operational activities of the airport.  At the moment, B and F terminals with international zones are being shut down at Boryspil airport. All flights are currently served by terminal D.  Among the major European air hubs the hub's  strategy and at the same time low-cost bases are combined in Frankfurt (Ryanair), Charles de Gaulle in Paris CDG  (easyJet), Chopin in Warsaw WAW  (Wizz Air).  Aerodrome Gostomel, where Ryanair is offered to fly instead of Boryspil airport has one 3500-meter runway and capable of receiving the world's largest An-225 Mriya airplane and is used as a flight test an

The goalkeeper got into the trolleybus during the match

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The goalkeeper got into the trolleybus during the match. A curious episode occurred in the match of the 24th round of the Ukrainian Football Championship in the Second League between Zhemchuzhina and Rukh from Vinnikov (2-1). Funny  kick of The goalkeeper of the guests Alexander Dyachenko. Goalkeeper tried to prevent a corner, but could not keep to the field and at the  last moment to kick it away. The kick was so strong that the ball flew the platform of the Odessa stadium "Spartacus" and got into a trolleybus that turned along the road near the arena. Video of this unusual event.

Ukrainian gymnasts won bronze at the World Cup in Pesaro

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Ukrainian gymnasts won bronze at the World Cup in Pesaro. on April 8, completed the first-round World Cup of the season in the Italian Pesaro. Ukrainian groep who held after the first day of the fifth intermediate place yesterday were brilliant with 3 balls and 2 Ropes (17.900) won the bronze medal in the all-around. In the first place - the team of Bulgaria, the second was the hostess of the competition - the team of Italy

"Nibulon" launched the first tug of the new generation (photo)

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" Nibulon " launched the first tug of the new generation. Shipbuilding and ship-repair factory "Nibulon" completed the construction of a new 121M tugboat. The ceremony of launching the ship to the water took place in Nikolaev . Tug "Yuri Makarov", like two other similar ships being built, has a capacity of 1200 hp. And is designed to work in shallow water areas, including in the northern tributaries of the Dnieper - Desna and Pripyat. The other two tugs of this series, according to Alexei Vadatursky, general director of the Nibulon company, should be launched before July 1, 2017. Also before this time, another barge should be built.

Near Slaviansk sword of the Scythians has been found who is 2500 years old

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Near Slaviansk sword of the Scythians has been found who is 2500 years old. Museum employee Anatoly Shamrai said that the uniqueness of the sword is that it is of a non-standard size. Its length is 75 centimeters. "Why are we talking about dating no later than the 5th century BC?" - this is evidenced by the crosshair, the so-called "butterfly"   Usually swords found in the graves, this was found at the site of the battle or possible trade route.  The sword will be exhibited in the exposition of the Museum of Slaviansk .  

Ferry with 635 cars for Ukrainian police has arrived at Port Chernomorsk (photo)

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Ferry with 635 cars for Ukrainian police has arrived at Port Chernomorsk near Odessa.  The ferry ship NEPTUNE ITHAKI has arrived to the seaport of Chernomorsk and which delivered to Ukraine 635 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vehicles for use by the National Police. The ferry arrived on April 1 from the Turkish port of Derindje. The vessel of the year 2010 is built on the flag of Greece, has a length of 170 m, a width of 28 m.   Delivered cars Mitsubishi are not just just a gasoline-electric hybrid, but they can be recharged from the main electric net.   In addition, this model of cars is equipped with radio, video recorder, flashing beacons and battery charging system.