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Shandra Denies Misuse Of Funds By Emergency Situations Ministry

He announced this at a press conference.

Illichivske Insurance Society Opens Subdivision In Kyiv

The insurance society announced this in a statement.

Exercises Of Emergency Situations Ministry's Anti-Fire Aviation Subdivision

The exercises were conducted at an aerodrome of the Special Aviation Subdivision of the Emergency Situations Ministry in Nizhyn, Chernihiv region.

Joint Exercise Of Search-And-Rescue Units Of State Special Transport Service And Ukrzaliznytsia

Joint exercise of search-and-rescue units of the State special transport service and Ukrzaliznytsia on liquidation of ammonia leakage from the cistern that ran off the rails, on providing help to victims, and renewal movement on the railway section.

Presentation Of Facsimile Issue Of Peresopnytsia Gospel

The project was sponsored by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in consortium with the National Academy of Science and patrons of art.

World Bank Downgrades Ukraine's Inflation Forecast For 2008 From 17.2% To 21.5%

World Bank economist for Ukraine Ruslan Piontkovskyi made this statement to the press.

Tax Agency Registers 7,444 Residents With 2007 Income Higher Than UAH 1 Million

Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Administration Serhii Lekar made this statement to the press.

Sergei Letov's Musical Improvisations

Scenes from the film by the Aleinikov brothers and Yuri Zmorovich, which feature music by Sergei Letov and an appearance by him.

Lytvyn, Poroshenko Take Part In First Sheaf Festivities In Vinnytsia Region

The festivities included folk song concerts, demonstration of harvesting machinery, and demonstration of farms in operation.

Raiffeisen Bank Aval Selects Bayerische Landesbank, Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, HSBC Bank And Standard Bank As Organizers Of USD 100 Million Syndicated Loan

Viktoria Masna, head of the department for relations with financial institutions at Raiffeisen Bank Aval, said this to Ukrainian News.

Presentation of a sports uniform for the Ukrainian Olympic team

National Olympic Committee president Serhii Bubka has held a presentation of a sports uniform for the Ukrainian Olympic team.

Presentation of Mykhailivskyi Cathedral's frescos returned from Hermitage (St.Petersburg)

About 40% of ancient frescos which used to be ornamented in the Mykhailivskyi Golden-Domed Cathedral have been returned to Ukraine, Kyiv Mayor Leonid Chernovetskyi said at the presentation ceremony of the restored frescos.

Chernovetskyi Orders To Finish Installation Of New Archangel Michael's Pedestal On Liadski Gates In Independence Square By November 21

He announced this during the presentation of frescos at the Saint Michael's Golden Dome Cathedral. The frescos have been returned from the Saint Petersburg Hermitage.

Sofia Kyivska National Reserve

Sofia Kyivska National Reserve

Latvia Promises To Support Ukraine's European And Euro-Atlantic Aspirations

The promise is contained in a joint statement by President Viktor Yuschenko and Latvia's President Valdis Zatlers.

Exhibition Entitled "Paul McCartney. Paintings"

An exhibition entitled "Paul McCartney. Paintings" will take place at the PinchukArtCentre from June 17 to July 13.

Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom

United Centre Elects Political Council

Delegates of the congress, held in Kyiv on Saturday, made this decision.

United Centre Reelects MP Kril Of OU-PSD As Leader

Members of the party's political council made this decision on Saturday.

Chornomornaftokhaz Suspends Agreements On Cooperation With CBM Oil And Shelton Canada

The state joint-stock company Chornomornaftohaz has terminated two agreements with CBM Oil (Great Britain) and Shelton Canada Corp (Canada) on cooperation in development of fields at the shelf of the Black and Azov Seas on the instructions of the Cabinet of Ministers.

Ministry Of Economy Predicts Positive Impact Of Hryvnia Rate Strengthening On Inflation Rate Slowing

Ukrainian News learned this from the press-release of the Ministry of Economy.

Kateryna Yuschenko gives over equipment for diagnostics of hearing impairment to Simferopol children hospital

Head of the supervisory board of the Ukraine 3000 International Charity Fund, Kateryna Yuschenko, has given over equipment for diagnostics of hearing impairment to Simferopol republican children hospital.

Sendoff Ceremony for Ukrainian Paralympic Team

As Ukrainian News earlier reported, 126 Ukrainian athletes will participate in the Paralympic Games, which will take place in Beijing from September 6 to 17.

Eastern-Dance Competition Entitled "Kyiv-Eastern I"

First regional eastern-dance competition entitled "Kyiv-Eastern I"