The auction for the sale in the system “Prosorro.Sales” of a single property complex of the state enterprise “Hotel “Ukraine” will be held on September 18, and 100% stake in JSC “United Mining and Chemical Company” (UGCC) – on October 9 of that year, the relevant dates determined the State Property Fund on Monday.
“Both auctions will be held in electronic format in the system “Prosorro.Sales” with the conditions approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on July 12, 2024. The maximum possible term for the auction has been set for OGCC, which allows potential buyers, including foreign ones, to conduct a full-fledged independent due diligence (Due Diligence) of the enterprise,” the privatization agency noted in a press release.
The starting price for the sale of the capital’s Hotel Ukraina is set at UAH 1 billion 47.637 million, while the price for OGCC is set at UAH 3 billion 899.358 million.
On Bunker Club hosted a charity wine evening organized by Experts Club. The guests of the event were given the opportunity to taste 12 varieties of Ukrainian wine, each of which has its own unique characteristics and history. In particular, the following Ukrainian wines were presented:
Sparkling white wine My wine by Eduard Gorodetsky, which is distinguished by its fresh and light taste, perfect for a summer evening.
Sauvignon blanc 2023 by Demidi wine with bright fruity notes and delicate acidity that gives the wine a special freshness.
Telti-Kuruk 2023 from Big Wines, which has a rich flavor with hints of ripe fruit, making it an ideal choice for red wine connoisseurs.
Dnipro Hills Riesling 2023 from Stoic Ukrainian winery has a pleasant aroma with notes of flowers and honey, complemented by a light fruity aftertaste.
The 2020 Furmint from Chateau Chizay has a rich flavor and a complex bouquet that combines fruity and smoky notes.
Beycush red 2023 from Beycush winery, which has a deep color and rich flavor with hints of ripe berries and spices.
Odesa black 2023 from Big Wines is noted for its rich taste and aroma of dark fruits, which gives it a special charm.
El Capitan Pinot noir 2021 from 46 ParaleI has an elegant taste with notes of cherry, raspberry and light spicy hints.
Freedom Blend from the legendary Purcari winery (Moldova) combines the best traditions of Moldovan winemaking, offering a rich taste with hints of black berries and spices.
Ice wine Riesling from Chateau Chizay is characterized by its sweet taste and rich aroma of ripe fruit and honey.
Shabo Reserve Sherry Dry White by Shabo has an expressive flavor with light notes of nuts and spices, making it an excellent choice for special moments.
Shabo Luxe de Charente by Shabo is distinguished by its mild and refined taste with notes of vanilla and caramel that give it a special charm.
The charity event was not only an opportunity to enjoy fine wines, but also to support important initiatives. All the funds raised will go to charity, which adds even more value to the event.
The tasting was held to promote Ukrainian wine producers. The partners were Experts Club and the Ukrainian Wine Industry Association. UkrSadvynProm unites about 200 enterprises from different regions of Ukraine, established in 2016 to unite market participants and provide practical assistance in solving problematic issues in viticulture and winemaking, as well as horticulture, including berry and nut growing.
Experts Club is a Ukrainian information and analytical center founded in 2020 to create an analytical framework to increase the competitiveness of Ukraine and Ukrainian business in the world.
At the end of June, Kyiv hosted a landmark event for all cigar and gourmet drink lovers – the 56th Cigar Gourmet Club Meeting. The event was organized by the Fortuna Cigar House in cooperation with the Experts Club. The meeting was held as part of a tradition launched in January 2015 in Odesa, and since then has been successfully held in major cities of Ukraine, including Lviv, Kharkiv and Dnipro.
This seminar was special due to the presentation of cigars from La Aurora Cigars, a company with a long history and producing products at the oldest operating factory in the Dominican Republic. La Aurora Cigars was founded in 1903 by Eduardo Leon Jimenez, who named his factory La Aurora in honor of the morning dawn. Today, the company is run by his grandson, Guillermo Leon Herbert, and is an important player in the market not only for cigars, but also for beer and cigarettes.
Two cigar lines were presented at the meeting:
Principes Claro Robusto is a sophisticated daily cigar with light Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade tobacco that combines sweet and woody notes.
La Aurora 107 Zeppelin is a cigar created in honor of the company’s 107th anniversary, with Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos aged for six years. It evolves from medium to full-bodied, revealing complex flavors of nutmeg, cinnamon and caramel.
The drinks for the event were selected by the sommelier of VINO & VINO stores Konstantin Yasko, who presented them to the visitors:
Oloroso Sherry, “Rio Viejo”, La Ina – an expressive sherry with deep notes of burnt oak, bitter chocolate and walnut.
REDBREAST whiskey, 12 years old, 40% – single malt Irish whiskey with a rich black currant flavor, sherry intonations and woody nuances.
SCAPA “GLANSA” whiskey 40% – aged in smoky whiskey barrels, with a fruity and spicy aroma of peach, pineapple and vanilla.
Warre’s Otima 20 Y.O. Port is a port wine with a refined flavor of dates, orange peel and oriental spices.
Each Cigar Gourmet Meeting is not only an opportunity to enjoy the best cigars and drinks, but also to learn more about their history and production. A special event was the presentation of Oksana Todorova’s new book “ENERGY OF STORETELLING. Stories, Archetypes, Trends in Business Communications” to those who listened attentively to the speakers’ presentations.
Thus, the joint event of the Fortuna Cigar House and Experts Club was a unique event that brought together people with a delicate taste and love for true values.
Tukimachi Sanoat Textile Group (TST Group, Uzbekistan) will establish five enterprises in Azerbaijan within the formation of a cotton cluster, the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan has reported.
Elchin Rzayev, head of the executive authority of Imishli district, and Rahib Isayev, head of Tukimachi Sanoat Textile Group, a subsidiary of Tukimachi Sanoat Textile in Azerbaijan, signed documents on Friday to implement the joint project. “The document envisages transfer of 5.826 thousand hectares of agricultural land on the territory of the agro-park located in Imishli district and managed by the Agency for Development of Economic Zones (structure of the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan) for long-term use to the Uzbek company,” the ministry said.
TST GROUP will initially invest AZN 28.7 million ($16.9 million at the current exchange rate) in the creation of cotton fields on the territory of the agro-park, in 2025-2029 will build a cotton processing plant, spinning, weaving and garment factories, as well as a cotton oil plant. “Cotton processing and oil production plants will be established on the territory of the agro park, while spinning, weaving and garment factories will be set up on the territory of the Mingachevir Industrial Park,” the ministry said.
“In general, investments in the project are estimated at AZN 92.5 million ($54.4 million at the current exchange rate), and its implementation will create 1,130 jobs. It is also planned to attract funds from the Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Investment Fund for the realization of the project. This project will allow to create a cotton cluster in Azerbaijan,” the Ministry said.
As reported, in May 2024, one of the founders of TST Group held talks with representatives of the Agency for Development of Economic Zones of Azerbaijan, their main topic was the realization of previously reached agreements on granting TST Group a land plot near the town of Imishli. Then it was reported that the volume of investment in the textile cluster project is estimated at $52 million. The meeting also discussed plans for joint processing of Azerbaijani cotton with export of products to third countries.
TST Group is a family group of companies engaged in production and wholesale of fabrics in Uzbekistan. The group is one of the five major producers of fabrics in the country.
Secret Service agents escorted former US President Donald Trump off the stage after he fell to the ground at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, CNN reported.
“There were loud pops before Trump fell. Agents then helped him up and there was blood on his face. He yelled back at the crowd and raised his fist. He was then taken to a vehicle and evacuated from the scene,” the report said.
Reporters who witnessed the incident said they heard “a series of loud explosions or loud pops” before Secret Service agents rushed toward Trump.
On July 4, the Ukrainian information resource Osvita.ua published its annual consolidated ranking, which covers 235 higher education institutions and is divided into 10 thematic sub-ratings.
The Interregional Academy of Personnel Management took first place in the top ten best private universities in Ukraine!
“TOP-10: The Best Private Universities” is based on the data of other three well-known rankings based on important evaluation criteria: “TOP-200 Ukraine”, Scopus and “NMT Score for Contract”. As a result, IAPM demonstrated the best results among all private higher education institutions in the country in 2024.
Such a high rating is a confirmation that the IAPM team pays much attention to the development of all areas of the university’s activities – educational, educational and scientific, and is committed to its mission – to train highly qualified specialists who can make a significant contribution to the development of the future of our country.
