The pharmaceutical company Farmak (Kyiv) stands for mutual recognition of the results of good manufacturing practice (GMP) checks in production of medicines within the framework of the Ukraine-EU industrial dialogue. “A key prerequisite for realizing cooperation opportunities between the Ukrainian and European pharmaceutical sectors is to update the scope of the future ACAA agreement (Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Goods) with the EU. First of all, to include provisions on the mutual recognition of the results of audits of good manufacturing practice in the pharmaceutical sector (GMP),” Yevhenia Piddubna, the director for corporate communications at Farmak, told Interfax-Ukraine.
She also noted the high potential for the participation of the Ukrainian pharmaceutical industry in the diversification of European supply chains for critical medicines in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Farmak is one of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in Ukraine, specializing in the production of modern high-tech drugs. At the company’s production sites, a pharmaceutical quality system has been introduced and it is constantly being improved in accordance with the current regulatory requirements and in accordance with international standards: ISO, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). The company undergoes several international inspections and audits annually.
The company is included in the top 100 largest taxpayers in Ukraine. In 2020, Farmak paid taxes totaling more than UAH 712 million, including UAH 120 million to the Kyiv city budget.
Farmak is a member of the Manufacturers of Medications of Ukraine association.
During the year of quarantine associated with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic from the beginning of 2020 to the beginning of 2021, the Ukrainian audience of social networks expanded by 7 million people, GlobalLogic said, citing the results of a study conducted on the basis of open data.
“At the beginning of 2020, there were 19 million users [of social networks] in Ukraine. In 2021, the figure reached 26 million. At the same time, the penetration of social networks has increased by half: now 60% of the country’s population is registered in them, while in January 2020 it was only over 40%,” GlobalLogic said in a report on Wednesday.
According to GlobalLogic, since 2019, the number of Ukrainians on Instagram has increased by 22% and on Facebook by 7%. Now they are used by 14 million and 16 million Ukrainians, respectively.
“Over the past year, the new social network TikTok reached 16% of users from Ukraine. Its growth was 500%. YouTube remains the most popular social network with coverage of 96% of users in Ukraine. On average, they spend about 40 minutes a day in the service,” GlobalLogic.
The number of Ukrainian Internet users, according to the company, also increased by 2 million, which is 33% more than in 2019, and at the beginning of 2021 was almost 30 million, that is, about 67% of the country’s population.
According to GlobalLogic, there are more Internet users not only in Ukraine, but also in the world: since 2019, their number has increased by 280 million.
In addition, due to the pandemic over the past year, people around the world have seen 57% more videos and movies, 37% more music and 15% more podcasts.
GlobalLogic used data from open sources such as Data Report, State Statistics Service, Kantar and PlusOne, as well as internal statistics, for its analysis.
On March, 20 and 21 Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus («Kyivan Rus Park») invites to the exhibition-show «The World of horses». The guests will be awaited by horse shows, master-classes on horse care and horse training, tasty dishes prepared on a bonfire, Slavic games, round dances… And all of these in a real, live, medieval city!
On March, 20 and 21 the inhabitants of the Principality will hospitably meet dear guests near the entrance gate and will not allow to get bored even for a minute.
On the big tilting-yard of Ancient Kyiv the guests will be presented the unique horses of rare historical breeds. Together in a tandem with experienced riders-stuntmen these wonderful animals will demonstrate their skills and will amaze the viewers with virtuoso rides.
After the performances the guests will be told about the origin of the breeds and their features. Experienced instructors will hold open master-classes on horse care and horse training.
Every visitor will get a chance to approach the horses, palm them, make a bright photo session and even have a ride on a horseback or in a carriage.
The inhabitants of Ancient Kyiv will invite both adults and children to take part in traditional Slavic amusements, merry and cognitive contests, fiery round dances and dance flash mobs.
The program may be changed.
A visit to Ancient Kyiv has to be in accordance with the requirements of the quarantine regime.
Ancient Kyiv is in a 45 minutes` travel from modern Kyiv – Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, vill. Kopachiv.
You can get by your own car or public transport. The schedule of route taxis can be found on the «Obukhivtrans» website or on the «Kyivan Rus Park» website in the «Contacts» section
The best way with your own car is through the town of Obukhiv, which is indicated on the Principality’s website in the «Contacts» section. GPS-navigators often indicate a worse road not through Obukhiv, it is not recommended to follow it due to weather conditions.
The ticket price: a full adult ticket – 200 UAH, for pensioners and students – 150 UAH, for schoolchildren – 80 UAH, for preschool children – for free.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
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The Synevo medical laboratory chain plans to open 30-40 new points in 2021.
“We continue opening our branches in the regions, and the situation with COVID-19 has not influenced this in any way. In 2021 alone, we plan to open 30-40 new points in Ukraine,” Commercial Director of Synevo Mykola Skavronsky said in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine.
According to him, in big cities Synevo opens branches on its own, in small ones – using franchise agreements, “franchisees open outlets according to our standards.”
He also said that “the main problem of regional development is, oddly enough, the lack of suitable premises.”
The cost of construction of business class facilities over the past five years has increased by more than 30-40%, in 2021 it may grow by another 10-20%, Head of the Sales Department of A 136 Highlight Tower Olena Polesko told Interfax-Ukraine.
“The trends of the last two years indicate the interest of a potential buyer in high quality construction with the use of new technological engineering solutions. Special attention is also paid to the architecture of the building, future comfort level and infrastructure in the residential complex under construction,” Olena Polesko said.
According to the expert, the location remains one of the main conditions for the construction of business class complexes, therefore, the central part of the city is usually chosen for such purposes.
“The demand for high-quality business class facilities annually increases by an average of 7-10%. In addition, every year in Kyiv there are less and less free plots for construction in the central part of the city. Hence the systematic growth in the cost of business class apartments,” the expert said.
According to her data, from 2015 to 2020, the cost of apartments in business class residential complexes increased by more than 50%.
According to Polesko, for objects belonging to the business class category, a closed adjoining territory (for example, a green lounge area with outdoor fireplaces and soft sofas), the presence of its own parking lot with electric chargers, infrastructure on the ground floors, the presence of office premises with a separate entrance, round the clock video surveillance, security service, a spacious lobby with the ability to hold business meetings, as well as round the clock concierge service are considered compulsory.
“The status of the facility obliges developers to create new functional services and opportunities, such as, for example, smartbox – a separate space for sports equipment, Lovelypaw – a room for caring for pets, a room for a children’s area with professional babysitting services, a fitness area, or even Fashion hub – a service for residents of such complexes, the essence of which is the ability to order new items from the best designers’ boutiques in Kyiv and use fitting rooms on the territory of a residential complex,” the expert said.
As for technological innovations, building of the business class are increasingly equipped with general house water filtration, individual ventilation units with air purification from harmful gases, unpleasant odors and allergens, for example, pet hair or fine dust.
According to the expert, in 2021, due to the lack of new sites, the supply of business class apartments in the central part of the capital may decrease by 15-20%.
“Due to the reduction in supply, the growth in the cost of housing in modern high-quality business class facilities in 2021 may be from 10% to 20%, depending on the quality of construction, and the conditions created for the comfort of future buyers,” the expert said.
