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Ukraine, Russian security service agents foil Putin assassination plot
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian and Ukrainian special services have arrested a group of suspects accused of attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, Russia's state television said Monday. The Channel One said that the suspects were plotting to kill Putin in Moscow immediately after the March 4 presidential election, in which he is all but certain to reclaim the presidency. The station said the suspects had been arrested in Ukraine's Black Sea port city of Odessa, but didn't give … >>>
Five Ukrainian wrestlers marry British competitors
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk Britain's elite wrestling centre in Salford has seen a spate of marriages between imported Ukrainian wrestlers and British-born competitors. It must be all that grappling they do on the wrestling mats. Critics claim that the policy of effectively buying in foreign talent, following the appointment of a Ukrainian coach almost ten years ago, has had a damaging, demoralising effect on Britain's home-grown athletes. But one can't command to love) A … >>>
Changing seasons in Kyiv… and Vienna
by Leigh Turner (source KyivPost.com) When I was posted in Vienna from 1984-7 I enjoyed watching the signs that the seasons were changing. As an autumn chill crept into the air, the Viennese hailed the arrival of the “Russian crows” - big, capable-looking birds which would strut their stuff around the parks and squares of the city for a couple of weeks then disappear before the snow swept in. Another tell-tale was when workmen began building spooky wooden cases around the fountains … >>>
Ukraine News
Femen’s girl damages EURO cup
A Ukrainian women's rights activist stripped to the waist and seized the Euro-2012 football trophy while it was on public display in Kiev in a protest against the forthcoming month-long championship. The young woman, 23-year-old Yulia Kovpachik, is a member of the Kiev-based Femen women's rights … ..
More affordable hotels in Kiev to open for business soon
Kyiv’s shortage of quality yet affordable and non-Soviet three-star hotels is finally easing. At least one more three-star internationally branded hotel is expected to open its doors in Kyiv before the Euro 2012 soccer championship kicks off in June. More are expected to open for business in … ..
New year 2012 fireworks at Kiev Independence Square
Fabulous fireworks show in presence of thousands of people on the main square of Kiev Ukraine. See how great Independence square (or Maidan) is looking like. This view will last for couple more weeks, so come to visit and enjoy! … ..
Euro 2012 Final Draw in Kiev
England will play France, Sweden and co-hosts Ukraine in the group stage of Euro 2012. The four teams were drawn together in Group D at a ceremony in Kiev tonight. The Republic of Ireland were handed a tough assignment in Group C alongside holders and world champions Spain, Italy and … ..
Real number of quality hotels in Ukraine
by UNIAN Only 5% of hotels in Ukraine have passed the categorization for establishing their star-rating – expert Only 5% of hotels in Ukraine have passed the categorization for establishing their star-rating and can give foreigners a clear idea of the expected level of service in these … ..
Ukraine Travel
Wooden Churches of Ukraine
Article source: http://travel.nytimes.com IN western Ukraine, the side of the highway offers more unusual scenes than many performance-art pieces. On one spring day, an old woman cradled what looked like a baby but was actually a newborn lamb dressed in baby clothes. On another day, a young woman … ..
Kiev beaches
Oleksandra Dimitriyevych There are more beaches in Kyiv than you can fathom. Wild, private, nudist, dirty, clean, by the lakes or the Dnipro River – just get in there early with plenty of sunscreen before the sand feels like a burner. Each season the question of cleanliness of the sand and … ..
Explore Kyiv for free
by Mark Rachkevych Kyiv’s Independence Square isn’t just ground zero for staging protests and outdoor rock concerts. It’s also the starting point of the capital’s first free English-language walking tours. Lasting around 2.5 hours and devoted to seeing the ancient part of Kyiv, … ..
InterContinental Hotel Kiev
Kiev is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, on the Dnieper River. The River flows through the center of the city and provides a lovely and scenic 'division' between the old and new portions of the city. The InterContinental hotel is situated in the heart of ancient Kiev and next to three … ..
Interesting Destinations to Visit in Ukraine
By Jamie Hansonand Isabelle Lucas Ukraine, one of alluring holiday destinations in the world, is known for its unexplored loveliness. If you have planned your vacation to this magnificent place, you will definitely be left astonished since the mind blowing beauty and well-known places to go to in … ..
