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Ukraine’s Battle with Smoking not Always Effective

April 2, 2013, 7:00 am

Ukraine, once ranked 4th in the world for highest number of smokers, is changing tactics to push smokers to kick the habit.

Kyiv, Ukraine Unveils an Ice Sculpture Park: Photos

January 13, 2013, 1:10 am

Ice sculpture exhibition has been opened at the Olympic NSC stadium in Kyiv.

Ukrainians Celebrate Lighting of Central Christmas Tree: Photos

December 19, 2012, 7:09 pm

On December 19, the lights on the city’s Christmas Tree also called the ‘New Year’s tree’ were lit in central Kiev, Ukraine.

Cold Spell: Three Ukrainian Babies, Including Twins, Born in Traffic Jam

December 17, 2012, 4:51 pm

Three Ukrainian babies, including a pair of twins, were born during a massive traffic jam caused by a blizzard in the west of the country.

Talented Ukrainian Programmers Look Beyond Border

November 26, 2012, 7:27 pm

Despite the large number of skilled Ukrainian programmers, the country’s political and economic situations are hampering the growth potential of its IT sector.

Ukraine Opposition Threatens to Boycott Parliament

November 5, 2012, 9:13 pm

Ukraine’s opposition parties said they would boycott the new parliamentary session unless the government admits there was vote rigging.

Ukraine Elections ‘A Step Backward,’ Observers Say

October 29, 2012, 6:22 pm

Ukraine’s parliamentary elections held over the weekend that saw President Victor Yanukovich’s party reelected were slammed by international monitors, who said that the [...]

Kyiv Suffers From Trash Can Crisis

August 14, 2012, 1:39 am

Where public trash cans once stood in Ukraine’s capital, garbage now piles up.

Russia and Ukraine Tense Over Cheese

February 16, 2012, 6:40 pm

A major trade dispute over cheese is fermenting between Russia and Ukraine with Moscow banning Ukrainian cheese imports citing quality issues.

EU, Ukraine Stall Signing Pact Over Jailed Former PM

December 19, 2011, 5:54 pm

European Union leaders refused to ink a landmark trade and political agreement with Kyiv on Monday over accusations of politically motivated justice in Ukraine.