More than 150 farmers blocked a road in the village of Elżbieta in Poland’s Lublin Voivodeship demanding a ban on imports of Ukrainian raspberries due to lower purchase prices at Polish fruit and vegetable freezing companies, SadyOgrody reports.
Polish farmers consider the prices offered by processing companies to be too low, and intensive imports of raspberries from Ukraine further worsen the situation on the Polish domestic market.
According to the Polish newspaper, the first strike by berry growers took place last Monday. During a larger protest on June 27, about 150 raspberry growers blocked traffic at the Elżbieta roundabout in Lublin Oblast. The organizers hope that the number of participants will increase with each subsequent protest.
“In the coming days, the producers are planning further actions against too low raspberry prices. Tomorrow there will be another protest in Annopol. The producers intend to block the entrances to processing plants to block the delivery of Ukrainian raspberries there,” the publication notes.
As reported, on June 16, the Association of Gardeners of the Republic of Poland sent a letter to the Minister of Agriculture of Poland Robert Telusz with a request to take urgent measures to stop the import of strawberries from Ukraine, limit it and then completely stop it.
The business association insisted on the introduction of a system of official quality control of each batch of fruits and berries entering the country, especially for plant protection products (PPPs) residues, and also proposed to suspend further trade in the product until the results of the examination are received.
The Ukrainian wine market continues to actively develop and introduce new quality standards. This is evidenced by the recent return of Ukraine to the International Wine Organization and the holding of competitions, festivals and tasting events aimed at popularizing domestic brands. The highest quality of Ukrainian products was demonstrated during the second tasting seminar-presentation “Consumer tasting of the best craft wines of Ukraine-2023”, which was held at the Kyiv Analytical Center “Experts Club” on June 23. This event was part of a broad initiative aimed at supporting and developing the wine industry in Ukraine.
The event was supported by the All-Ukrainian Association of Winemakers and Sommeliers, the House of Ukrainian Wine, and the Public Union “Ukrsadvynprom”. They act not only as organizers but also as active participants in the process of supporting and developing the domestic wine industry. Information support for the event was provided by the Open4business portal and the Interfax-Ukraine news agency. The special partners of the evening, TM Zakarpatski Kovbasy and TM Kozatski Kozyrni Cheese, provided gastronomic wine pairings that allowed to fully reveal the unique taste of each bottle presented.
In his speech, Maxim Urakin, the founder of the Experts Club, emphasized the importance of supporting domestic wine producers.
“Every bottle of wine made in Ukraine is not only a high quality and delicious product. It is also a contribution to the development of the Ukrainian economy, jobs and confidence in the future for our compatriots,” he emphasized.
In her turn, Natalia Blagopoluchna, President of the Ukrainian Association of Winemakers and Sommeliers, emphasized the unique organoleptic and flavor properties of Ukrainian craft wines.
“Our wines impress with their diversity, which is guaranteed by different local conditions and grape characteristics. They surprise, inspire, and encourage experimentation. Our wines are creativity and art. And we have every right to be proud of it,” said Blagopoluchna.
During the tasting, experts, guests and participants were able to evaluate the quality and taste of twelve best wines and spirits presented by domestic producers: TM 46 Parallel, TM Babchuk Winery, TM Driukivski Wines, TM Chateau Pinot, Georgiy Samsoniuk, TM My Wine by Eduard Gorodetsky, TM Kovach Wines, TM Vinorob Vinokur, TM KALYUS WINERY and Ivan Gorobets.
At the same time, the event has become an excellent platform for the exchange of experience, knowledge and ideas between producers, experts and wine lovers. Such interaction is the key to the success of the Ukrainian wine industry, which continues to actively develop and conquer new heights of quality.
The next seminars and tastings are already planned for the “Experts Club“.
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Adonis Medical Group has opened a round-the-clock somatic hospital in Kyiv, which became the seventh ADONIS hospital in Kyiv.
The medical network told Interfax-Ukraine that the hospital has started operating in the left-bank part of Kyiv.
According to the press release, patients over 18 years of age will be able to undergo routine treatment and seek emergency care at the hospital. It will provide care in the areas of cardiovascular pathologies, neurological diseases, and other nosologies.
The healthcare network noted that inpatients can also be transported by the ADONIS ambulance service, in particular during curfews.
The hospital has its own laboratory and diagnostic complex (CT, X-ray, endoscopy). Medical care in the hospital is provided by doctors of more than 30 specialties.
Adonis is a network of private medical centers for adults and children. The Adonis private clinic was founded more than 20 years ago. Its network includes 12 branches in Kyiv and the region, including two own maternity hospitals and a stem cell laboratory. In the clinic’s branches, doctors provide services in 66 medical areas.
On June 23, 2023, Kyiv Think Tank Club, within the framework of the initiative aimed at supporting and developing the wine industry, will hold the second tasting seminar-presentation dedicated to the winners and finalists of the VIII All-Ukrainian Tasting Competition “Variety and Terroir. Micro winemaking. Unbreakable”.
According to the organizers, this event will be an interesting event for all wine lovers, both expert sommeliers and restaurateurs, representatives of retail, media community and ordinary consumers. At the seminar, visitors will be able to learn about the products of the leading craft producers of Ukrainian wines and spirits, as well as join the platform for the exchange of opinions and ideas between leading experts in the field of winemaking.
Maksym Urakin, founder of the Club of Experts, PhD in Economics, emphasized the importance of supporting domestic wine and spirits producers.
“Our event is not just aimed at developing a culture of wine consumption in Ukraine. It also contributes to the growth of domestic production, helping the economic revival of our country. Each bottle of wine produced in Ukraine is a step towards creating jobs, increasing tax revenues and enhancing economic stability,” said Maxim Urakin.
The wine samples presented at the event will be presented by the finalists of the VII All-Ukrainian Tasting Competition “Variety and Terroir. Micro winemaking. Unbreakable” of the All-Ukrainian Association of Winemakers and Sommeliers, which will give visitors the opportunity to experience a rich bouquet of flavors created using traditional winemaking methods and modern technologies. Natalia Blagopoluchnaya, President of the Ukrainian Association of Winemakers and Sommeliers, noted that all wines presented at the event have been expertly evaluated according to all criteria, from aroma and taste to texture, color and overall harmony.
The following Ukrainian wines and spirits will be presented at the wine evening:
“Sparkling pink, 2019” by 46 Parallel TM;
“Riesling, 2022 by Babchuk Winery;
“Rkatsiteli Orange, 2020” from TM “Driukivski Wines”;
“Pinot Noir, 2021 from Chateau Pinot TM;
“Pinot Noir, 2020 by Georgiy Samsoniuk;
“Merlot, 2021” and “Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021” from TM “My Wine”, Eduard Gorodetsky;
“White dessert vermouth” and “Honey casserole, 40%” from TM “Winemaker Vinokur”;
“Chacha Odesa Black, 2022, 42%” from TM “Winemaker Vinokur”;
Zweigelt 2019 TM “Vina Kovač”
Chorna perlina 2017 TM “Vina Kovača”
“Apple, 42%” from TM “KALYUS WINERY”;
“Calvados, 42% from Ivan Gorobets.
The partners of the event are the All-Ukrainian Association of Winemakers and Sommeliers, the House of Ukrainian Wine and the Public Union Ukrsadvynprom, which actively support the revitalization of domestic winemaking and expansion of its influence on the global wine market.
Information support for the event is provided by Open4business portal and Interfax-Ukraine news agency.
The special partners of the evening, Zakarpatski Kovbasy TM and Kozatski Kozyrni Cheese TM, will provide the perfect gastronomic pairings for the wines, which will help to further reveal the taste of each bottle presented.
Each participant will have the opportunity to personally taste the wines of leading Ukrainian winemakers, evaluate their character and quality, exchange opinions with other visitors and experts, and ask questions to the representatives of the producers. The seminar-tasting, which will be held at the Club of Experts, promises to be a bright event in the life of the Ukrainian wine community, bringing together wine connoisseurs, experts and producers under one roof.
In addition to supporting domestic winemaking and getting acquainted with the best samples of Ukrainian wine, the event participants will have the opportunity to engage in an important dialog about the future of winemaking in Ukraine. This includes discussing the current problems and challenges faced by the industry, sharing experiences and finding potential ways of development.
The organizers of the event hope that this initiative will not only raise the status of Ukrainian winemaking, but also stimulate the development of this industry by attracting investors’ attention, facilitating international dialogue and opening new prospects for Ukrainian wine on the global stage.
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Kiev analytical center “Club of Experts” on its YouTube channel presented another video overview of the macroeconomic situation in Ukraine and in the world.
In the new edition, the founder of the “Club of Experts”, Maksim Urakin, PhD in Economics, noted that since official data on the population of Ukraine is not available now because of the ongoing war, the UN estimates as of June 2023 (43.3 million people) are not completely correct.
“These estimates cannot be sufficiently accurate given the availability of other data sources, such as the Ukrainian Institute for the Future, which in its most recent study estimates the available population at 29 million inhabitants. This reflects a significant population decline of nearly 9 million over the past year, caused by the mass exodus of citizens out of the country after the war began,” Urakin noted.
Despite these challenges, the outlook for Ukraine’s gross domestic product (GDP) can be considered encouraging.
“The GDP decline in the first quarter of 2023 was down from the same period last year at 13.5%. But we foresee an overall positive trend, given the forecast of the NBU, which expects economic recovery starting from the second quarter of 2023,” said the expert.
With the increase in the negative foreign trade balance of Ukraine, it is clear that the country faces new challenges.
“In January-April 2023 the negative balance of foreign trade in goods of Ukraine increased 40 times in comparison with the same period of 2022 – up to $ 7.04 billion. This means that the cost of Ukraine to purchase the necessary goods by $ 7 billion exceeded the income from export of Ukrainian goods, “- said Urakin.
The world economy continues to show strong signs of recovery from the shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, GDP growth rates of the leading countries differ markedly.
“In the U.S., the economy is showing moderate growth of 1.3% in the first quarter of 2023, up 0.2% from what was previously reported. In China, meanwhile, GDP grew 2.2% in the first quarter of 2023, more than expected, thanks to a rebound in exports and consumer spending. The volume of China’s digital economy in 2022 also increased significantly – by 10.3% to 50.2 trillion yuan ($7.25 trillion), indicating the increasing role of the digital economy in the country’s overall economic growth,” said Maxim Urakin.
The expert stressed that despite different levels of growth, it is clear that the economies of different countries are still struggling due to the effects of the pandemic and global uncertainty. However, they continue to adapt and strengthen, as evidenced by this latest data.
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Uzhhorod’s cottage communities are a great option for those who want to live in a private house with recreation areas and infrastructure in a quiet location.
According to the suburban real estate portal zagorodna.com, there are 25 cottage communities in the Zakarpattia region, of which 14 cottage communities are located in Uzhhorod.
From June 2022 to June 2023, 2 new projects appeared in Uzhhorod.
In the cottage communities of Uzhhorod there are:
1 cottage community with duplexes (under construction),
13 townhouses (9 completed, 4 under construction).
Currently in Uzhhorod:
10 townships are built,
4 townships are under construction.
Sales in 5 cottage communities in Uzhhorod are completed.
Uzhhorod cottage communities: advantages and disadvantages
Cottage communities are becoming increasingly popular in Ukraine, and Uzhhorod is no exception. This is a fairly new form of residential construction that appeared in the early 2000s, and consists of cottages or townhouses in the same style with common infrastructure and security being built on the outskirts of the city.
Advantages of cottage communities
One of the main advantages of cottage communities is security and privacy. Each cottage has its own yard and parking lot, as well as a landscaped area for recreation. In addition, the territory is guarded, which reduces the risk of theft and other crimes. Another important advantage is the possibility of customizing the layout of the cottage. Each owner can change the layout and design of their own apartment, which allows them to create a unique interior that meets their own needs and preferences. In addition, cottage communities have common infrastructure, such as playgrounds, sports grounds and other entertainment, which create a comfortable and safe environment for living.
One of the advantages of cottage communities is the opportunity to live in a cozy and spacious house with its own territory.
Most cottage communities are located on plots of 0.1 to 0.2 hectares and consist of 4-15 houses.
The area of households ranges from 100 to 210 square meters.
The area of the adjoining plots ranges from 1 to 3 hectares.
Cottage communities usually have their own infrastructure, such as playgrounds, sports grounds, green spaces and other amenities.
Disadvantages of cottage communities
One of the disadvantages of cottage communities is their remoteness from the city center and lack of public transportation. This can be a problem for those who work in the city center or have children who attend schools or kindergartens in the city center. Another disadvantage is the highest cost of housing. Buying a cottage in the city can be a very expensive hobby, especially if you take into account the costs of repairing and arranging your own land. In addition, cottage communities may not be as convenient as they seem at first glance. For example, the lack of public transportation can be a problem for those who do not have a car. Also, coexistence with neighbors can be a problem, especially if they have different views on how the city’s infrastructure should function.
Prices in cottage communities in Uzhhorod.
Prices in cottage communities in Uzhhorod
The prices of townhouses in Uzhhorod are quite different, depending on the location, size, and quality of construction.
Cottages in cottage communities are usually more expensive because they have infrastructure and security.
The cost of real estate in cottage communities in Uzhhorod depends on the location, area, type of real estate, and readiness.
As of June 1, according to our portal, the average price in Uzhhorod cottage communities is UAH 35107 per square meter.
The minimum price per 1 sq.m. is UAH 24,252 in townhouses under construction on Zelena Street.
The maximum price per 1 sq.m. is UAH 50 574 in Sherwood townhouses located on Zaporizka street.
Over the year, the demand for cottage communities in Uzhhorod increased due to the hostilities, and the price increased by 33.78%.
The growth or decline in demand depends on the remoteness, readiness, and type of real estate.
According to the analysts of our portal, prices for townhouses in Uzhhorod have increased over the past year as people are looking for a quiet place near the border.
Despite the high cost and remoteness from the city center, townhouses in Uzhhorod provide security and privacy, the possibility of personal planning and general infrastructure for comfortable living. Before purchasing a townhouse in a cottage community, you should carefully weigh all the advantages and disadvantages to make the right choice.
The most complete and up-to-date database of Uzhhorod cottage communities is available on zagorodna.com.
Author: Viktor Kovalenko,
Director of the consulting company “RealExpo”
