What to do while in Ukraine

10 places in Kiev, which worth visit guests of Eurovision-2017. Kiev - the ancient, beautiful and welcoming city that has something to surprise even the most experienced travelers. If you are going to visit the capital of Ukraine, plan carefully what places you should see in the first place. 1. Independence Square Independence Square, which in Ukraine is now more commonly called the Maidan, are not only the main square of Kiev, but also a place where history was made of modern Ukraine. This is where the revolutionary events in 2004 and 2013, known as the Orange Revolution and the Revolution of dignity. Independence Square is literally imbued with history and atmosphere of the struggle of the Ukrainian people for democracy. It is hard to believe that until the X century on the main square of Ukraine was a swamp. Of course, the Maidan - this is a place that should be number one on the list of tourist attractions in Kiev each guest. 2. Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Kiev-Pechersk Lavra...

According to the latest report of economic statistics body Oilseeds: World Markets and Trade, in 2017 the total volume of world exports of vegetable oils will reach 78.58 million tons, exceeding the previous season by 6% (4.98 million tons more than last year). This volume key component will continue to be palm oil, exports of which in the current season are expected at 47.49 million tonnes (+ 8% compared to season 2015/16 years). Basic supplies will be Indonesia and Malaysia (25.7 million tonnes and 17.5 million tonnes respectively). External supply of rapeseed oil in a season expected to be 14.25 million tons, of which 9.80 million tons will be Canadian origin (against 10.28 million tonnes in the previous marketing year). Accordingly, global export performance on last season also reduced - by 6% to 14.25 million tons. Exports of soybean oil is projected at 11.58 million tonnes, which is 2% lower than in the previous season. Some reduction in external supplies of this product will...

Since TAYANNA O.Torvald and scored the same number of points in the final, according to the rules, passed the artist who received the highest score from the audience. And the highest rating given  by the audience is O.Torvald. In May our country at the song contest will represent the group O.Torvald.

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina won the Women's Tennis Association tournament (WTA) in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.  In the final, Ukrainian defeated the 15th-ranked, Dane Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-2. The match lasted 1 hour 28 minutes. After the victory in Dubai Ukrainian first time in her career will go in the top 10 of the world of women's tennis. Before the tournament Ukrainian tennis player ranked 13th place in the WTA rankings. Recall that in the semi-final Svitolina defeated second racket of the world, a German Angelique Kerber with a score of 3-6, 6-7. . @ElinaSvitolina captures @DDFTennis Title! Defeats Wozniacki 6-4, 6-2! pic.twitter.com/TA3LibF8zn — WTA (@WTA) February 25, 2017

Ukraine International Airlines  UIA opens flight from Kherson to Kyiv. Airline "Ukraine International Airlines' (UIA) opened ticket sales for the scheduled flights Kherson-Kiev, which will run from April 14. Airline Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) opened ticket sales for the scheduled flights Kherson-Kiev, which will run from April 14. Fly roundtrip will cost 2,5 thousand. UAH. taking into account the fees and luggage transport. The booking flights Kherson-Kiev claimed on a daily basis. The plane will take off at 06:30 from Kherson, from Kiev - at 19:55. Travel time is 1 hour 15 minutes. This schedule will allow passengers from Kherson to perform transplants on flights to other cities in the route network of UIA. On line UIA plans to use the regional 48-seater Embraer 145. This type of aircraft carrier currently leases from "Dniproavia" to perform flights from Kyiv to Chernivtsi and Ivano-Frankivsk. UIA flights will be the second regular direction of...

In January 2017 compared with January last year, Ukrainian steelmakers increased steel production by 8.5% - up to 2.103 million tons, while retaining the 10th place in the list of the world's manufacturers of these products. This is stated in the report of the World Steel Association ( World Steel Association ). In January in the lead the ranking of the world's steel producers have traditionally retained a measure of China 67.2 million tons (7.4% increase compared to January 2016). Further, the country in the top ten ranking in the following order: Japan (9 million tons, + 2.7%), India (8.4 million tons, + 12%), the US (6.9 million tonnes, + 6.5% ), Russia (6.2 million tons, + 11.6%), South Korea (5.9 million tons, + 3.2%), Germany (3.6 million tonnes, + 1.2%), Turkey ( 2.9 million tons, + 12.8%) and Brazil (2.8 million tons, + 14.4%). On the whole in January 2017 compared with January last year, 66 countries included in the ranking WSA, steel production increased by 7% ...

Productivity of Wheat in Ukraine according to the results 2016 was 4.2 t / ha, which is more than last year by 9%, but this is only the result of 25 in the world. Ukraine is the sixth largest Wheat exporter in the world and is located on the 9th place in terms of production volumes. The share of Wheat in the production of agricultural products in our country's economy is 13%

Today, February 25, will be held the final of the national selection for " Eurovision-2017 " in Ukraine.  For the opportunity to present Ukraine at the international competition of a song "Eurovision" will fight 6 artists who have chosen with the three semi-finals. Finalists will perform in the following order: 1. Salto Nazad - About Mamo 2. MELOVIN - Wonder 3. O.Torvald - Time 4. ILLARIA - Thank you for my way 5. TAYANNA - I love you 6. ROZHDEN - Saturn Recall holding "Eurovision-2017" to be held in Kiev

LOT airline plans to launch flights from Rivne .  Igor Nasinyuk Director of the airport on Friday conducted negotiations with the LOT airline representative about a possible launch of flights from Rovno in Poland. Following the negotiations, the company will collect information on potential passenger traffic in Poland, using statistical data on the number of railway passengers, vehicles and the number of tourists. The data will transfer to LOT for analysis. It is expected that on the basis of their air carrier will decide whether the opening of flights. After Bravo Airways stoped charter flights from the airport exactly looking for new airlines to cooperate. LOT is selected based on the great popularity of trips to the Polish cities of Rivne and the surrounding region, as well as due to the presence of the regional board Bombardier Q400 aircraft in its fleet that may land in Rivne. At the moment, the airport restrictions Ministry of Transport to accept airplanes with ...

Director Pizza Domino's Pizza , which is on the Gnat Yura street in Kiev, Ukraine Stas Tsvetkov has set the record for speed cooking pizza. During the competition Fastest Pizza Maker he was able to cook a pizza Margherita in just 14.7 seconds. The record was set on December 14 Fastest Pizza Maker finals in Ukraine in the presence of representatives of Ukrainian Book of Records , who have documented and confirmed by the national record . It should be noted that Stas Tsvetkov in the Domino's Pizza system has gone from an ordinary employee to director. He regularly participates in international competitions Fastest Pizza Maker, and last year took third place in the EMEA (EUROPE , Middle East, Africa ) . Fastest Pizza Maker - is an internal competition among Domino 's employees all over the world . The task - to show the maximum speed of pizza in compliance with quality standards.  

 Ukrainian Antarctic Station at Marina Point on Galindez Island. The Vernadsky Research Base . Ukraine took over the operation of the base in February 1996, [2] which was sold by the UK for a symbolic one pound. The cost of disassembling the base with good environmental practices and standards would be too costly. The National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine continues a programme of meteorology , upper atmospheric physics , geomagnetism , ozone , seismology , glaciology , ecology , biology and physiology research. [5]

An activist of the Femen tried to disrupt a press conference Marine Le Pen .  Speech of Le Pen was dedicated to her foreign policy program. In the beginning when policies only began to speak in the audience activist stood up and took off a piece of clothing .  At the same time on her chest and back was written , that the leader of the " National Front" - a fictitious feminist. These words of Femen activist shouted when it comes out of the hall security.   After the girl was taken out Le Pen continued performance. In the hall at the time of the incident there were representatives of 42 countries including a number of ambassadors.  Recall that the activist organization Femen attacked wax figure of US President Donald Trump at the presentation of the Madrid Wax Museum . Woman topless with written on the body of the slogan "Take the Patriarchate by the balls" burst into the hall with statues and attempted to grab a statue f...

Ukraine has begun to supply high-power transformers in Saudi Arabia. In February PJSC "ZTR" (ZTR) has been successfully tested and shipped-type transformers TRDN-63000/18-T1 (2 pcs.) For the integrated solar combined cycle power plant Duba Green in Saudi Arabia. Transformers are designed for state-owned energy company Saudi Arabia This contract is the second for the PAO "ZTR" after the successful completion of pre-qualification with the SEC and the inclusion in the list of approved suppliers. Under the first contract in December 2015 it was delivered 4 kV transformer 110-132, reminiscent of the press service of the company. Their installation was successfully completed in 2016. At the beginning of 2016 the Spanish company Initec Energía ZTR appealed to the request for the supply of transformers. Development and the receipt of this order took about six months. The decisive factors when choosing a supplier ZTR as were the terms of delivery and confirmation of a...

" Ukroboronprom " participates in one of the largest exhibitions of weapons in the world - IDEX (International Defence Exhibition)  which takes place every two years in the United Arab Emirates. This year it starts on February 19 and will last five days. "Ukroboronprom" at the IDEX-2017 is an advanced development of Ukrainian military-industrial complex, focusing on modern technologies and advanced unmanned armored vehicles. It is at this exhibition will be the first international premiere unmanned "Phantom" and will be showcased drones Anser and Patriot R2. At IDEX-2017 will also be showcased fighting vehicles BTR-4, "Dozor-B" combat units "Taipan" and BPU 12.7, guided missile and artillery weapons, and other advanced design companies participating Concern. "Ukroboronprom" aims to attract foreign producers to mutually beneficial cooperation and to demonstrate to investors the prospects of Ukrainian defense industr...

Handball. " Motor"Zaporozhye has  passed in the playoffs of the Champions League 2016/17. Handball club "Motor" (Zaporozhye) got the victory in the Champions League over the Danish "Holstebro" and went to the playoffs the European Cup. Zaporozhye "Motor" has won in the last match of the 10th round of the group stage of the Champions League in handball on the Danish "Holstebro". The game ended with the score 30:28. "Motor" scored in the final standings, 15 points - 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. The team ranked second and advanced to the next round of the competition.

Trucks " AvtoKrAZ " went to Turkmenistan.  " AvtoKrAZ " delivered last batch of cars-chassis, completing all the terms of the contract with Turkmenistan. Orders received by large enterprises of the oil industry. Under the terms of the agreement, customers received 30 machines KrAZ-6322 models. All vehicles are equipped with cogeneration equipment PPUA-1600/100. The most popular among buyers enjoy the same vehicle chassis, they are used as a basis for the allocation of oil and gas equipment. As you know, the CIS, cars PJSC "AvtoKrAZ" popular companies in the oil and gas industry. Ukrainian heavy truck finds its customers through high quality, ease of maintenance and repair and passability.

Satellite signal state television broadcasted UA TV is now available for reception from the satellite Eutelsat Hot Bird . February 1 UA TV began broadcasting from the satellite Eutelsat Hot Bird 13C (13 ° East). channel signal spread using modern DVB-S2 standard compression format and MPEG-4. Recall, on the plans of transition UA TV with Amos-2 satellite (4 W) on the Eutelsat Hot Bird (13 ° East) became known in November 2016. Then the representatives of the "Multimedia platform Ukraine broadcasted" correspondent was informed Mediasat, that this transition will increase channel presence in Europe of pay television networks. Broadcast signal from the Amos-2 will continue until 28 February. UA TV also continues to broadcast from Azerspace-1 satellite (46 East and Central Asia) and Galaxy 19 (97 W, North America). This is present in the cable networks in Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Estonia, Israel, Canada, Germany, Latvia, Moldova, Poland and the United States. Eut...

Players "Betis" came in T-shirts "We all - Zozulya!" for the match with "Valencia". Players "Betis" entered the match in shirts with the inscription "Todos Somos Zozulia!" ( "We are all - Zozulya!"), Informs AS Betis. Recall Roman Zozulya moved to "Rayo Vallecano" in the last hours of the transfer window. However, due to the inadequate behavior of Rayo's fans  Ukrainian has returned to Seville on the day the contract is signed. Seville "Betis" explained the situation with the transfer Zozulya and fully supported the Ukrainian in his official statement. Agent Zozulya said that will happen with Ukraine national team player. Fans of "Rayo Vallecano" were also against the Ukrainian army with labels of Russian's propaganda about "Nazis." "Rayo Vallecano" offers Zozulya to return, but against the ultras opened a criminal case. Fans of "Rayo Vallecano" pasted ...

Hungarian company BorsodChem chose to buy technical salt from Ukrainian Artemsalt . The State Enterprise " Artemsol » fulfilled the plan for salt production by 113% in January 2017it has produced 179 thousand tons and this figure is 38% higher than the same period last year. Current year our salt  has increased demand from the  European consumers. This is because  of the weather conditions and with the participation of products of "Artemsol" in international tenders. At the end of 2016 we resumed supplies to a major chemical plant - BorsodChem (Hungary)  and in the future we plan to resume cooperation with "Nowacki chemical plant" (Slovakia) ", - said the head of the State Enterprise" Artemsol "Vladimir Dolya

NBA announced its decision to disqualify Lenya for being involved in fight. During the meeting, Phoenix and Memphis (110: 91) between the players of both teams there was a conflict, which provoked Devin Booker and Troy Daniels. As a result, a brawl and the other players intervened  among  was seen and 21 th issue - Ukrainian Len.

Chernivtsi IT- entrepreneur has launched a Web search for installers of solar panels in Ukraine. The entrepreneur from Chernivtsi Roman Mrozakevich launched Joule.pro service - an online search for installers who install solar panels in Ukraine. Service earned at the end of last year . Now in it , according to Roman , recorded almost all Ukrainian specialists who provide such services . Prior to this project Roman engaged in the creation and marketing of online projects , I worked on site energy Ecotown.com.ua   . The readers of Ecotown inspired him on idea for Joule.pro .

In Ukraine launched a new online store ChipChin . Online Store ChipChin founded in 2015 . Filling the store consists of devices for everyday life , travel and the necessary accessories. All products presented on the site, supplies China . Often working with a foreign manufacturer puts the limit to our online stores that go sideways in the form of lack of guarantees or delivery in a couple of months . Creators ChipChin overcame Chinese dragon and made the process of obtaining an order as comfortable as possible for the Ukrainian buyer.

National Geographic Channel Program will be available in Ukrainian language. Also, the National Council for Radio and Television has has added Italian foreign programs "Novela TV" and " Water Planet ". Added Latvian TV channels " Sport 1 (Baltic) " and "Sport 2 (Baltic). In these broadcasts there is no erotic and sexual content , excessive violence or scenes of horror. There are no films   prohibited i n the territory of Ukraine .

In Kiev TSUM there was a presentation a new collection UKRAINIAN BRAND ANNA K . Ukrainian designer Anna Karenina (brand Anna K) presented the new collection as part of the biggest fashion week in Eastern Europe Mercedes-Benz Kiev Fashion Days. In the collection is dominated by pastel colors, light cloth combined with black or acid-yellow. The main element - heart, romantic ruffles and bows. Be recalled, 21-year-old Anna has recently entered the ranking of Forbes 30 Under 30 category in Europe Arts. Clothes Anna K for several years conquers the West and is now represented in 25 countries.

TAYANNA and the " Salto Nazad " scored 15 and 14 points respectively during the voting audience and jury and passed to the final of the National Selection. Salto Nazad is one of the leader of Eurovision 2017 from Ukraine. Salto Nazad in instagram.

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina won her first title of the season. The first "racket" of Ukraine won the tournament   Taiwan Open . In the final match Ukrainian has not left the chance  71 "racquet" of the   world Peng Shuai  6: 3, 6: 2. To win the match, Svitolina took only 1 hour and 8 minutes. The victory in the final of International Taiwan Open Ukrainian brought $ 43,000 in prize money and 280 ranking points. This enabled her to gain a foothold on the 13th place world ranking. It should be noted that this is the fifth title that svitolina won the WTA tournaments in singles.

Selection for Eurovision: song of participants of the first semi-final. Today, exactly at 19:00 started the first semi-final of national selection for Eurovision-2017. We offer you to listen to all songs of the participants, who will perform today. SKY Roma Veremeichik and group LUMIERE Monochromea Laliko Salto Nazad MamaRika TAYANNA Arsen Mirzoyan On the stage of the first semi-final will go  Ukrainian singer and singer from Georgia, Tako Gachechiladze and Naviband artist from Belarus. These musicians will represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 Tthe next two semi-finals take place on 11 and 18 February. Each will perform on eight performers. The name of the musician, who in the spring will represent Ukraine at Eurovision Song Contest, will be determined in the final - on 25 February.

The creators of the symbol of " Eurovision-2017 " told about its sense. The authors of "Eurovision-2017" symbol released a video that explains its meaning. The clip was posted on the agency's page Banda Agency , which is one of the developers of the logo. http://www.heybanda.com/ Banda Agency together with the Agency developed Republique symbol representing a "modern interpretation of" traditional necklaces-namysta Ukrainian culture. According to the authors, the emblem combines "a lot of different characters." The viewer is invited "to use the imagination," to see that the symbol incorporated a lot more than it seems. As previously reported by the co-founder Dennis Gerasko Republique , while working on the logo of the authors goal was to "bring the image of the traditional Ukrainian culture necklaces on a different level, to make it understandable for a new audience." Eurovision brand video from banda on Vi...

"Ukrzaliznytsia" has released an official mobile app.  "PAO" Ukrzaliznytsia "develops mobile services for passengers. Today introduced a mobile application to purchase tickets online on Android "- the press service of state-owned companies. The application is already available on Google Play. Soon promised to release and version for iOS. Released Android-App allows you to buy tickets and return them to the train departure. It is available in three languages: Ukrainian, English and Russian. Technical support is provided by phone, email and Skype. In general, the functionality is fully consistent booking.uz.gov.ua official website. Problems could not be found with the work of the editorial board applications.  In addition, the Google Play users complain about the lack of auto-name when buying a ticket. According to the e-procurement system ProZorro , a tender for the development of mobile applications was held last fall. company " Universal In...

Israeli airline Sund'Or wants to open direct flight Odessa - Tel Aviv from 26 July 2017. Flight in both directions will be 2 times a week - on Mondays and Fridays on the aircraft type Boeing 737-800. Departure from Odessa scheduled for 9:45 , and arriving in Tel Aviv at 12:30; backwards flight from Tel Aviv scheduled for 5:55 , arriving in Odessa at 8:40 (local time ).  Airline tickets on the new flights are available for sale. International airline Sund'or owned by airline EL AL .