The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided EUR 49 million investments to carry out a comprehensive energy-efficient modernisation of the majority of their buildings of six Ukrainian universities under the Ukraine Higher Education project and they will also receive the E5P grant in the amount of EUR 10 million.
“Six Ukrainian universities will carry out a comprehensive energy-efficient modernisation of the majority of their buildings with the support of EUR 49 million investments of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the E5P grant in the amount of EUR 10 million,” the EIB and the Ministry of Education of Ukraine said in a press release on Tuesday.
Chernihiv Polytechnic National University, Lviv Polytechnic National University, National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, National University Yuri Kondratiuk Poltava Polytechnic, Sumy State University and Vinnytsia National Technical University actively participate in the Phase I of the Ukraine Higher Education Project to improve their teaching and research facilities and dormitories.
“They will soon be joined by eight more higher education establishments, which were selected on a competitive basis to take part in the Phase II of the Project,” the bank and the ministry said in the press release.
The implementation of thermal modernisation works at the Phase I universities is expected to start in the fall of 2022.
The EIB is investing EUR 120 million in a comprehensive thermal refurbishment of six Ukrainian universities in the framework of the Ukraine Higher Education Project, which is an integral part of the joint EIB and EU support provided to Ukraine in the field of energy efficiency. The project is also co-financed by the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (Nefco) in the amount of EUR 30 million.
EIB, ENERGY-EFFICIENT, EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK, LOAN, MODERNIZATION, UNIVERSITY
National bank of Ukraine’s official rates as of 28/07/21
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Official rates of banking metals from national bank as of July 28
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AVPA –Agency for the Valuation of Agricultural Products, is a non-governmental, non-profit organization, mainly composed of producers and taste enthusiast. The Association sets itself the objective of contributing to the best promotion of exceptional agricultural productions for the benefit of their producers. To do this, AVPA organizes 4 International Contest AVPA-Paris: “Teas of the World”, “Coffees roasted at Origin”, “Chocolates processed at Origin “, and ” World Edible Oils”.
This year AVPA organize its 4th international “Teas of the world” contest to encourage and support producers in this period of economic recovery.
AVPA contest helps tea producers
∙ in recognition of their exceptional quality in social and professional environment
∙ stand out from other producers, AVPA medals are the symbol of high quality and trust,
∙ to explore new markets around the globe, and more importantly in local geography.
The “Teas of the world” contest is organized in two very distinct parts:
I. Monovarietal teas (Camellia Sinensis). Jury President – Lydia Gautier
II. Infusions (infusion plants other than Camellia Sinensis), blends and flavoured teas, Jury President -Carine Baudry
The objective of the AVPA contest is to promote the recognition of exceptional producers by focusing primarily on organoleptic aspects. To learn more click here: Contest Rules.
Your organization has a great influence among tea producers in your country. To inform the tea producers in your country, we need your help and assistance. We are grateful for your time and consideration and request you to help spread this information to cooperatives and producers that are likely to be interested in this contest.
AVPA team and particularly Ksenia HLEAP (ksenia.hleap@avpa.fr) who is in charge of this project remain at your disposal for any question/queries you may have.
Philippe Juglar
President
www.avpa.fr
Luxembourg opens an entrance for Ukrainians in accordance with the recommendations of the EU Council, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
“Luxembourg is opening for all types of travel of Ukrainians in accordance with the recommendations of the EU Council. One more EU country, with which we are restoring full validity of visa-free travel,” Kuleba said on his Twitter microblog on Tuesday evening.
Kuleba said that before buying tickets, it is necessary to check all the conditions for entering the countries according to the interactive map of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Two Ukrainian swimmers, Mykhailo Romanchuk and Serhiy Frolov, reached the final of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, according to the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine (NOC).
“Our swimmers are in the finals of Tokyo-2020! The preliminary heats for men at a distance of 800 meters per second are completed. Mykhailo Romanchuk reaches the final with a first time of 7.41.28, which is also an Olympic record and a new record for Ukraine, Serhiy Frolov with seventh one (7.47.67). Well done!” the committee said on Twitter on Tuesday.
