Mobile network operators Kyivstar and Vodafone Ukraine are in dialogue with the Ministry of Digital Transformation on the issue of smartphoneization of the elderly.
“Preliminary consultations with the Ministry of Digital Transformation on this project were held. But the implementation and details of the project have not yet been finalized,” the Kyivstar press service told Interfax-Ukraine.
The company recalled that the operator is systematically working to overcome digital barriers between generations: in 2019, the educational project Smartphone for Parents was launched; at the beginning of 2020 a special line of tariffs for subscribers over 60 years old were introduced.
“Digital services, for which we, among other things, are building coverage, cannot be obtained on feature phones. Therefore, smartphoneization is a strategic task at the national level. We are already in dialogue with government authorities on this issue. At the moment, we are waiting for project proposals, which we can study,” the press service of Vodafone Ukraine told Interfax-Ukraine.
The company said that not all Ukrainians still use smartphones: according to the operator, about 28% still use feature phones. In most cases, these are older subscribers.
“The authorities have indeed turned to us with a request for a preferential tariff for pensioners. lifecell is ready to join the working group on this project. Details on the development of the tariff will be discussed at joint meetings with the Ministry of Digital Transformation,” lifecell’s press service told Interfax-Ukraine.
The operator also said that among its already existing offers, one can choose convenient tariffs for each subscriber.
The bridge-building subdivision of Avtostrada group of companies continues work on the construction of the left-bank interchange of the Darnytsky Bridge in Kyiv; at present, the installation of bored piles has been completed at the facility and preparatory work has begun to install ramp structures.
The press service of the group reported on Tuesday that a total of 55 piles with a diameter of 1.5 meters were drilled and concreted. About 2,500 cubic meters of monolithic concrete was used. To carry out these works, powerful equipment was involved – Bauer BG 45 and BG 36drilling rigs.
In addition, a number of other works have been carried out. So, at object No. 8L (exit towards Bazhana Avenue), 12 grillages and 23 blocks of bulkhead were installed. Each such block weighs up to 14-15 tonnes. At present, joint grouting work is underway, and in the coming days another 80 blocks will be installed. About 1,200 cubic meters of monolithic concrete was used during the installation of the structure.
At object No. 5L (also part of the exit towards Bazhana Avenue), the pillar was concreted and half of the work on bulkhead was completed.
At object No. 6L, towards the Paton Bridge, the preparation of the foundation pit of pillar four has begun and preparations are underway for the installation of the grillage.
At objects No. 3L and No. 4L, concreting and reinforcement of support elements – grillages, pillar bodies, crossbars – is underway.
In addition, the metal structures of the decking are now being examined at the facility, in particular, the paintwork on the beams and the performance of swing bolt joints.
A total of 110 specialists of the Avtostrada bridge-building division are working at the facility, more than 50 units of specialized equipment are involved. Works are carried out around the clock.
The left-bank interchange of the Darnytsky Bridge will improve road communication between the banks of the Dnipro River and will relieve the traffic in Kyiv. Before work began in October 2021, the bridge stayed unfinished for about 10 years.
The Avtostrada group of companies is one of the leaders in the road construction industry and is part of the MS Capital holding. It carries out major repairs and construction of roads and bridges. It owns more than 2,500 units of specialized equipment and 5,500 full-time employees.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain José Manuel Albares Bueno will pay a visit to Ukraine on February 8-9 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
According to the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, the ministers will hold talks, the key topics of which will be support and containment of the Russian Federation from further aggression. The parties will also discuss the increase in trade and investment between Ukraine and Spain.
On Wednesday, February 9 at 10:20, the ministers will hold a joint online press conference.
EU macro-financial assistance in the amount of EUR 1.2 billion, in providing which France has taken an active part, will be used to stabilize the Ukrainian economy, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has said following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
“Economic support is very important, and we really appreciate such a step of solidarity with other states, a powerful step on the part of Emmanuel, on the part of France – the allocation of EUR 1.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine. This will really help us stabilize our economy. We are already doing well, but this is a powerful step for the economic sustainability of Ukraine,” Zelensky said at a joint press conference with Macron on Tuesday in Kyiv.
CEO of Ukrzaliznytsia JSC Oleksandr Kamyshin and CEO of Alstom Henri Poupart-Lafarge have signed a memorandum of understanding.
The signing took place at a press conference of Presidents of Ukraine and France Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron in Kyiv on Tuesday.
Earlier, at this press conference, Zelensky said that on February 8, Ukraine and France finalized the agreements and switched to the practical stage the implementation of the project on the supply of 130 ALSTOM locomotives worth EUR 900 million.
As reported, in May, Ukraine and France signed a framework intergovernmental agreement on financing the supply of 130 heavy-duty electric locomotives worth EUR 900 million for Ukrzaliznytsia by Alstom. The document was ratified by the Verkhovna Rada on July 1, 2021.
Alstom welcomed the ratification of the intergovernmental agreement and said that “the next important step is the signing of commercial agreements in the second half of 2021.” This will allow Alstom to start supplying locomotives to the Ukrainian market, which will also include 35% local content associated with the production and maintenance of electric locomotives.
Alstom is one of the world leaders (along with Siemens and Bombardier) in the production of power equipment and railway transport. It operates in more than 70 countries.
Ukrainian banks’ cash exchange rates on 08/02/22
Source: Interfax-Ukraine
