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Barcelona was the most popular tourist destination among Ukrainians in 2019

In 2019, Barcelona was the most popular tourist destination among Ukrainians, ahead of Istanbul. Among the top 100 most popular this year, the cheapest within Europe was a flight to Krakow (2112 hryvnias for a two-way ticket). Vilnius and Bratislava more expensive: 2329 and 2437 UAH, respectively. You can find cheap flight information on the link. The flight to the capital of Slovakia has almost doubled in price compared to 2018. The most accessible also included flights to Stockholm and London. Outside Europe, Ankara has become an affordable city, with an average ticket price of UAH 4008. # Direction Average price in both directions, UAH 1 Barcelona 5768 2 Istanbul 4820 3 Rome 5118 4 Paris 6120 5 Prague 5633 6 Milan 4820 7 Tel Aviv 6445 8 Tbilisi 4956 9 Vienna 2898 10 Warsaw 2654 Malta's popularity for airfare in 2019 has risen by 81% at once compared to last year. Indonesia ranked 8th in the ranking - interest in it increased by 47%, and slightly lower - in 8th place - were Mald...

The European Bank has allocated funds for the construction of the third subway in Kharkiv

The Verkhovna Rada adopted the Law "On Ratification of the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the European Investment Bank". The project is “Extension of the third subway line in the city of Kharkiv”. with reference to Ukrinform. According to the agreement, the European Investment Bank will allocate a loan of 160 million euros for the construction of the third branch of the Kharkiv subway. The total repayment period of the loan is 25 years, the number of tranches is 20. Funds for the implementation of this investment project, as well as its maintenance and repayment costs are stipulated in the State Budget Law throughout the term of the loan agreements.

German pharmaceutical giant STADA acquires Biopharma

The German company STADA , with a turnover of 2.3 billion euros, will acquire the pharmaceutical business of prescription and over-the-counter medicines Biopharma and enter the Ukrainian market.  to the press service of the company STADA. The agreement provides for the acquisition of production facilities in the city of Bila Tserkva (Kyiv region). In doing so, Biopharma will retain its own plasma production and focus on its development both in Ukraine and abroad. The merger is expected to be completed in December 2019, once all permits have been obtained. The purchase agreement has become one of the largest financial investments in the pharmaceutical sector of Ukraine. The pharmaceutical business of Biopharma will become an integral part of STADA in Ukraine and will have a strong growth potential in the production of high quality prescription and over-the-counter drugs.     With this acquisition, we will become an important player in the Ukrainian pharmac...

UkrPoshta launched a parcel express delivery service from Poland

The national postal operator “Ukrposhta” together with its partners SMART Forwarding and the Polish company “InPost” opens a new parcel delivery service in 3-6 days from the time of departure from a warehouse in Poland to Ukraine.  with reference to the press service of Ukrposhta. Yes, sending a parcel through an InPost post office weighing 10 kg up to 19x38x64 cm will cost approximately 37 PLN or about 230 UAH in equivalent. If the value of the investments of one recipient in one mail order does not exceed the customs limit of 100 euros, then the customs clearance will be carried out by a simplified mechanism.     While working in test mode, we make weekly deliveries, we adjust all processes to make the service as convenient as possible for consumers, - noted in Ukrposhta. Unlike the Polish postal operator, which sends parcels weighing up to 20 kg and with a shipping cost not exceeding 94 euros, the service from Ukrposhta will deliver goods up to 30 kg witho...

Ukrainian startup Mosquito Control Ltd has introduced a device that naturally eliminates mosquito females

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Ukrainian startup Mosquito Control Ltd has introduced a device that naturally eliminates mosquito females, leaving males unharmed. Mosquito traps from Ukrainian inventors mimic a living being using natural attractants, CO2 and heat. The mosquito device does not use any substances harmful to human health and is environmentally friendly.   Processing 0.5 acres using the device costs three times less than using traditional fumigation. The device's developers claim that it only eradicates female mosquitoes.

Girl of Denis Popova is vice-miss of Ukraine.

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After the Dynamo - Lviv match, some attentive spectators witnessed a cute scene involving a Dynamo footballer and a pretty girl. Meet me. The beautiful stranger who won the heart of Denis is called Elizaveta Marunyak and she is Vice Miss Ukraine Universe 2019. She is 19 years old. Born in Kiev. She was engaged in circus art for 3 years and performed in the circus, 10 years - in rhythmic gymnastics. Now studying at the Polish University. Lazarsky. Elizabeth began her career as a model and TV presenter in 2018. It gained popularity this year, becoming the first vice-miss of Kiev at the Miss Kiev 2019 beauty pageant. In October 2019 she won the title of Vice-Miss Ukraine Universe 2019    

FlixBus launches branded routes in Ukraine. The first - to the Czech Republic

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FlixBus launches branded routes in Ukraine. The first - to the Czech Republic.   The international bus operator FlixBus launches branded routes in Ukraine, ITC reports. The buses in them have a branded green livery and comply with the international standards of the company. Details of the first green line in Ukraine     The first line will connect Odessa with the city of Pilsen (Czech Republic), with stops in Krakow (Poland), Olomouc, Brno and Prague (Czech Republic).     Buses will travel 5 days a week, the first departure on December 11th.     Sales for the flight have already begun at a promotional price of 99 UAH / ticket, it is valid until December 8 for trips between December 11-15, 2019 and January 28-February 28, 2020.