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NABU, SAPO report suspicion to former infrastructure minister Omelyan The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) reported suspicion to former Ukrainian Minister Volodymyr Omelyan. 9 050 114 Ukrainian Politics 
SBI’s searches at Omelian related to case upon murder of journalist Serhiyenko in 2014 The searches carried out by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) at home leased by former infrastructure minister, Volodymyr Omelian, on June 12, are related to a case upon kidnapping and murder of journalist Vasyl Serhiyenko in 2014. 5 274 35 Previously in trend: Murder of Serhiienko 
Ten years and a trillion hryvnias needed to repair all roads in Ukraine All roads in Ukraine can be repaired within ten years. 3 020 73 Ukrainian Politics 
Uber launches Uber Shuttle pilot project in Kyiv. PHOTOS Uber Shuttle passenger service was launched in Kyiv today. 7 583 41 Tech 
Russia’s illegal blockade of Azov Sea caused UAH 10 bln damage, - Omelian To avoid damage, shipowners redirect their cargoes to the Black Sea ports. 1 938 27 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade 
Russia almost lifted Azov Sea and Kerch Strait blockade after tough reaction by Ukraine and its Western partners, - Omelian Russia aggressive actions at sea should be punished by sanctions on its ports in the Azov and Black Sea regions. 14 065 65 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia Azov Sea blockade 
"I demand to stop dismissing postmen and ensure pensions delivery," - Poroshenko at meeting with postal service chief. PHOTOS Meeting with Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian and Director General of Ukrposhta PJSC Ihor Smilianskyi, President Petro Poroshenko ordered to ensure the delivery of pensions, stop the dismissal of postmen and save the departments in the countryside. 7 188 121 Society 
Russia partially unlocks Ukraine's Azov Sea ports, Infrastructure Minister Omelian says As of Dec. 3, 2018, ships are passing through the Kerch Strait toward Ukrainian ports in the Sea of Azov. 12 769 72 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade 
Ukraine's railroads to operate under special regime during martial law, infrastructure minister says. PHOTO Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian held an expanded meeting with the executives of Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukravtodor, the Ukrainian Sea Port Authority, the State Aviation Service, UkSATSE, and seaports at which he ordered tighter security at railroad terminals and stations, airports, seaports, and other infrastructure. 19 335 108 Incidents 
US, European Commission discuss sanctions against Russian sea ports, Ukraine's infrastructure minister says The United States and the European Commission are engaging in serious debate on possible sanctions on Russian ports in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea region. 2 269 45 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade 
Ukrainian ports lost nearly 1B hryvnia due to Russia’s actions in Sea of Azov, Minister Omelian says Sea of Azov-based Ukrainian ports suffered losses worth more than 1 billion hryvnia due to the actions of the Russian Federation in the Sea of Azov. 3 054 35 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade 
UK confirms Russian spies tried to hack Kyiv subway, Odesa airport in October 2017, - Infrastructure Minister Omelian British special services confirmed that Russian GRU military intelligence agency was involved in cyberattacks on Kyiv subway and Odesa International Airport a year ago aimed at bringing these companies down. 10 070 39 Incidents 
Hearing of Infrastructure Minister Omelian’s case: official released on bail. VIDEO&PHOTOS Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv ruled to release Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian on bail. 7 839 97 Incidents 
NABU brings corruption charges against Infrastructure Minister Omelian Today, at 8:40 a.m., NABU detectives served Ukraine’s Minister of Infrastructure Volodymyr Omelian with charge papers accusing him of illicit enrichment allegedly committed ten years ago, "using or purchasing" a car for his brother and not declaring his two-week long residence in a house in 2016. 12 581 117 Incidents 
Ukraine to incur no losses after cessation of rail services with Russia, Infrastructure Minister Omelian says Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian believes Ukrzaliznytsia PJSC - the state-run railroad operator - will not suffer financially in case of termination of railway services with the Russian Federation. 9 582 94 Society 
"No such thing as Russian-Ukrainian friendship exists. No reason to travel there if we are at war," – Minister Omelian on plans to suspend railway connection with Russia Ukraine’s Infrastructure Ministry proposes to suspend railway connection with the Russian Federation, namely the passenger trains, in order to protect Ukrainians. 31 099 355 Incidents 
Infrastructure Minister Omelian: Government considers option of cutting railroad link with Russia Ukraine may come up with suspending rail operation with Russia. The government is now considering this option. 31 976 330 Ukrainian Politics 
"We’ve warned all airlines that we stop turning blind eye to minor irregularities," - Infrastructure Minister Omelian The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine initiates enhanced monitoring of air carriers. 4 276 15 Incidents 
Supposed bird hit forces airliner heading for Turkish Antalya to land in Boryspil airport. VIDEO A passenger jet operated by Anda Air made an emergency landing at the Boryspil Airport in Kyiv’s larger area after its engine was presumably hit by a bird in the skies over Odesa. 18 579 53 Incidents Infrastructure minister deems inevitable increase in rail travel cost being unchanged since 2014 Ukraine’s state-run railroad operator Ukrzaliznytsia is unlikely to have enough time to arrange an increase in tariffs for passenger rail travel before April 1 but it is inevitable as prices of tickets have not been raised for a long time. 22 044 110 Ukrainian Politics 
Ryanair to start operating in Ukraine this autumn, Minister Omelian says Irish low-cost airline Ryanair will start flying to Ukraine in the autumn. The flights details will be available within two months. 16 229 45 Ukrainian Politics Infrastructure Minister Omelian: Ukrzaliznytsia loses at least 15B hryvnia annually over corruption Ukrzaliznytsia, the state-owned railroad operator, has no less than 15 billion hryvnia (about $535.7 million) embezzled annually. 3 740 59 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Trains’ transit through Ukraine cost Russia only one hryvnia annually, - Minister Omelian Ukraine’s Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian says he was very glad when Russia finally managed to complete the railroad section bypassing the territory of Ukraine. 29 199 165 Economics No drastic consequences, terrorist threat diminished, – Minister Omelian on Russian trains bypassing Ukraine The movement of Russian long-distance trains beyond Ukraine’s territory will reduce the terrorist threat. 17 688 189 Incidents 
Police raids Ukrzaliznytsia offices all over country in abuse of office investigation, infrastructure minister says The National Police carried out around 50 raids in six Ukraine's regions under abuse cases at Ukrzaliznytsia public joint-stock company. The investigations were launched into large-scale embezzlement and collusion aimed at receiving illegal income. 10 293 9 Ukrainian Politics 
First batch of advanced weight and dimensions control systems arrived in Ukraine, - Infrastructure Minister Omelian. PHOTOS 26 advanced van-mounted weight and dimensions control systems were presented in Kyiv today. The mobile systems will soon move to various regions of Ukraine to keep refurbished highways in good condition. 60 876 72 Ukrainian Politics 
Cabinet dismissed Balczun as Ukrzaliznytsia head, - Infrastructure Minister Omelian Yevhen Kravtsov, chairman of the supervisory board of the company, and first deputy of infrastructure minister, was appointed acting head of the company. 28 375 152 Ukrainian Politics UIA cut its low-cost tickets by three times after Ryanair exit, - Omelian Ukraine International Airlines (UIA), Ukraine's major air carrier, has cut its low-cost program significantly after the Irish low-cost company Ryanair announced cancellation of planned flights from Ukraine. 22 451 35 Ukrainian Politics 
In two weeks Balczun will report to Cabinet: "We need to draw the line," - Omelian CEO of Ukrzaliznytsia Wojciech Balczun will report to Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers in two weeks. 19 837 82 Ukrainian Politics 
Infrastructure Minister Omelian says he will propose Cabinet to dismiss Boryspil airport manager Riabikin Infrastructure Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian on Wednesday, July 12, will file a motion to the Cabinet of Ministers for dismissal of Boryspil airport director Pavlo Riabikin. 35 346 134 Ukrainian Politics Ryanair might revoke its launch in Ukraine, - Infrastructure Minister Omelian The possible reasons behind the decision to revoke launching its business in Ukraine for Ryanair is disagreements with Boryspil airport leadership on cooperation conditions. 80 789 248 Ukrainian Politics Corruption in Ukrzaliznytsia increased manyfold with Balczun at the helm, - Infrastructure Minister Omelian Ukrzaliznytsia CEO Wojciech Balczun should provide a full report of his activities at the helm of the company, then meet law enforcement agencies for explanations of corruption at UZ, and after that we might discuss new leadership and new financial plan. 26 134 127 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine 
Infrastructure Minister Omelian says "five capitals train" to launch by end of year Ukraine's Infrastructure Ministry plans to launch a passenger train route from Kyiv to Minsk, Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn by the end of this year. 23 690 38 Ukrainian Politics Ukraine has the worst situation with road accidents in Europe: 3,500 deaths in 2016, - Infrastructure Minister Omelian The government plans to change the trend by 2020. 6 504 86 Ukrainian Politics "It's definitely time for him to leave": Infrastructure Minister Omelian on Ukrzaliznytsia director Balczun CEO of Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine's major railway carrier, Wojciech Balczun must resign because everything that had been planned, has failed. 37 946 121 Ukrainian Politics General Electric, Bombardier, Siemens, Hutchison Ports, DP World, Ryanair to enter Ukrainian market in 2017 World's top companies will enter Ukrainian market this year. 70 922 188 Ukrainian Politics "Hroisman, Kistion, Dubnevych have been Balczun’s best friends since July 2016," – Ukraine’s infrastructure minister Ukrzaliznytsia transfer under jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade stems from the desire to get rid of the "permanent stimulus." 38 917 141 Ukrainian Politics 
“Insane appointments, no progress in corporatization, missed loan of 60M euros, 2B hryvnia damages in lost lawsuits,” - Minister Omelian slams Ukrzaliznytsia ‘achievements’ Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian continued sharply criticizing management of Ukrzaliznytsia and the government for moving Ukrainian Railroad under the jurisdiction of the Cabinet. 52 836 80 Ukrainian Politics 
"You'd better deal with railroad stations," - PM Hroisman publicly reprimands infrastructure minister, bolsters Balczun’s actions Today’s government session featured further confrontation between Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian and Head of Ukrzaliznytsia PJSC Wojciech Balczun. Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman urged the officials to stop arguing. 92 570 154 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet "We got a whimsical showman, not a shark," - Omelian on Ukrzaliznytsia's CEO Balczun Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian has slammed the Cabinet's "unexpected" decisions on placing Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian railways) under direct subordination of the Cabinet and appointing a new director of Ukraina Printing Plant SE. 74 797 154 Ukrainian Politics "Balczun devotes himself to whatever, not work," - Omelian dissatisfied with pace of railway reform Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian is discontent with the pace of reform of the state-owned company Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) and the work of its CEO Wojciech Balczun. 37 466 67 Ukrainian Politics 
Poroshenko signs laws to boost construction of new roads President Petro Poroshenko has held a meeting with Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian and newly appointed Head of the State Road Agency Sławomir Nowak, where he signed three basic laws encouraging the construction of new roads in Ukraine. 14 866 75 Ukrainian Politics 
Poland's former transport minister to lead Ukraine's road authority, - Omelian The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Poland's ex-Minister of Transport Sławomir Nowak head of Ukrainian road authority Ukravtodor. 24 049 52 Ukrainian Politics 
"There should be no Russian language," – Ukraine’s Infrastructure Minister calls to get rid of "Soviet heritage" in Ukrainian airports Ukrainian airports need to get rid of the Russian language and communist era names. 98 036 837 Ukrainian Politics 
