Business news from Ukraine

Business news from Ukraine

ONE OF THE LARGEST COFFEE PRODUCERS BUILDS DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN KIEV

The Strauss Group international company, one of the largest coffee producers in the world, in the third quarter of 2020 put into operation a warehouse and distribution center at 56A, Novopyrohivska Street, in the Holosiyivsky district of Kyiv.
“An innovation distribution center in Ukraine opened in the third quarter,” the group said in its third quarter report.
According to the unified public register, Strauss Ukraine LLC on October 9 also changed its legal address to 56A, Novopyrohivska Street (formerly – 5B, Antonova Street).
“09/25/2020. Now this date has historical value for us. For 20 years of work in Ukraine, we have had many achievements in all areas of consumption, production and preparation of coffee. And today one of our achievements is the opening of the doors of a new home for all our employees! Congratulations to all our colleagues on moving to a new, very modern, functional, stylish location,” the company said on its Facebook page.
Strauss Group specializes in the production of food and beverages and is one of the five coffee companies in the world. It has 29 production sites in 22 countries. The staff includes 14,000 people.
In the Eastern European market, Strauss represents the brands Black Card, Ambassador, FORT, Totti Caffe, Elite Health Line, and Sucrazit.

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WINDROSE LAUNCHES FLIGHTS FROM KIEV TO SOME BALKAN COUNTRIES

Windrose Airlines (Kyiv) in December will start operating regular flights to the capitals of the Balkan countries.
The press service of the airline reported on Friday that from December 1, in particular, the Kyiv – Podgorica (Montenegro) – Kyiv flight will be launched. Flights 7W747/748 will be operated twice a week: on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
From December 6, the flight Kyiv – Skopje (Macedonia) – Kyiv will be launched. Flights 7W791/792 will be operated on Thursdays and Sundays.
From December 7, the flight Kyiv – Belgrade (Serbia) – Kyiv will be launched. Flights 7W727 / 728 will be operated on Mondays and Fridays.
Flights from Boryspil airport will be operated by Embraer-145 and ATR72-600 aircraft.
In addition, Windrose offers transits from regions of Ukraine, in particular from Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa and Lviv.
In addition, from December 2020, the airline will introduce additional flights in the following directions: Kyiv – Zagreb (Croatia), Kyiv – Sofia (Bulgaria). Flights to Zagreb will be performed three times a week: every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and to Sofia – every day, except Sunday.

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ANCIENT EQUESTRIAN MARTIAL ART FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD NEAR KIEV

On October, 24 and 25 «The Kyivan Rus Park» invites everybody to a grandiose event of the autumn – Ukrainian Open Horseback Archery Championship «The Scythians».
The best horseback archers of Ukraine – prize-winners of international championships will take part in the competition.
Experienced virtuoso athletes dressed in historical costumes will compete in the accuracy of shooting with traditional (historical) bows on horseback at full gallop. It is an incredibly difficult task for the participants of the competition, and at the same time, an exciting show for the audience!
Also the guests will see the demonstrative performances of actors-stuntmen of the horse-trick theatre on the virtuoso possession of different medieval weapons.
The sportsmen and the actors-stuntmen will perform in a tandem with the unique horses of historical breeds gathered from all over the world in the Princely stable. Some of these horses can be seen nowhere else in Ukraine because they were brought to our country in a single number. The horses can be palmed, taken a photo with, ridden on a horseback or in a carriage.
In between competitions, the guests will find a bright entertainment program on a historical theme with equestrian performances and ancient Slavic funs.
The event is held in accordance with the requirements of the quarantine regime.
Ancient Kyiv opens at 10:00. The program starts at 13:30. * The event program is subject to change.
The ticket price: a full adult ticket – 250 UAH, for pensioners and students – 150 UAH, for schoolchildren – 80 UAH, for preschool children – for free.
Ancient Kyiv in the «Kyivan Rus Park» is located in Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, the vill. Kopachiv.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– by previous order by tel.: +38 044 461-99-37, +38 050 385-20-35
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PRESIDENTS OF UKRAINE AND POLAND TO MEET IN KIEV ON OCT 12

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Poland Andrzej Duda will hold a meeting in Kyiv on October 12, the presidential press service of Ukraine said.
“On October 12, a meeting will take place between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda, who will be in Ukraine on an official visit,” the service said in the statement.
According to the presidential website, the official meeting ceremony will take place at Mariyinsky Palace, where the signing of Ukrainian-Polish bilateral documents will also take place.
In addition, on October 13, Zelensky and Duda will visit Odesa, take part in the work of the Ukrainian-Polish economic forum.

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SKYUP AIRLINES FROM KIEV WILL PERFORM NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHT TO TASHKENT

SkyUp Airlines (Kyiv) will perform an irregular flight to Tashkent (Uzbekistan) on October 1, ticket prices start at UAH 9,031 one way.
According to the press service of the company, the PQ7979 aircraft will depart from Kyiv on October 1 at 04:10 and arrive in Tashkent at 11:20. Flight PQ7980 will return to Ukraine from Tashkent on the same day at 12:20 and arrive in Kyiv at 16:00.
Tickets can be purchased on the airline’s website in the All Flights – Special Flights section.
SkyUp notes that from October 1, to enter Uzbekistan, one needs to have a negative PCR test done no later than 72 hours before arriving in the country.
According to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine’s data of September 25, Uzbekistan is included in the “green” zone, therefore, after entering Ukraine, self-isolation or taking a PCR test is not required.

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HISTORICAL FASHION SHOW WILL BE HELD NEAR KIEV

On September 26 and 27, an exciting spectacular show program “Historical Fashion” will be held in “The Kyivan Rus Park “. A theatrical show of historical costumes, horse stunt shows, performances on historical themes, medieval funs and master classes will be waiting for guests.
Visitors will see the spectacular theatrical parade of historical characters, as well as “military fashion”. And not on the podium, but “in action”! In addition to historical costumes, the audience will see the traditional equipment of horses.
Equestrian stuntmen will demonstrate their virtuosic skills of using various types of medieval weapons on horseback: swords, spears, sulits…
The guests of “The Kyivan Rus Park ” will not be just spectators. Everyone will be able to join the traditional Slavic funs by taking part in fun and entertaining games, competitions, dance flash mobs and fiery round dances.
Also horseback riding, museums, exhibitions, delicious food prepared on fire, and many interesting things from the life of the medieval city will be waiting for visitors.
A visit to Ancient Kiev is subject to the requirements of the quarantine regime.
 The program may be changed.
The entry ticket price:
• for adults (full price) – 200 UAH.,
• for pensioners and students – 150 UAH.,
• for schoolchildren – 80 UAH.,
• for preschool children – for free,
Ancient Kyiv opens at 10:00. The program starts at 13:30.
Ancient Kyiv in the «Kyivan Rus Park» is located in Kyiv region, Obukhiv district, the vill. Kopachiv.
Details on the website www.parkkyivrus.com
The Interfax subscribers can save money with the “openbusiness-20” promo code for a 20%-discount for a full price adult ticket to the Principality of Kyivan Rus:
– by previous order by tel.: +38 044 461-99-37, +38 050 385-20-35
– or at the cash desk at the entrance to the «Kyivan Rus Park».

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