http://kyiv.com Kyiv , Kiev Entertainment, Travel, News, Pictures and Videos from Kyiv - Kiev, Ukraine Mon, 11 May 2009 10:47:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When you arrive or depart from Boryspil Airport in Kyiv, you are now able to wander in luxury around the new duty free section, which has recently been modernised. It is nice to see the remodernisation of the airport start. As this is the capital city's flagship airport. Major plans are underway ... http://kyiv.com/kyiv-duty-free/ A taxi can be ordered by phone, or they can be hailed from pretty much anywhere. To order a taxi by phone you need to give your  address, & the address of your destination, your contact number and  your name. Taxis arrive pretty quickly and are reliable but can vary from ... http://kyiv.com/getting-a-taxi-in-kyiv/ Probably the biggest music event this autumn, Christina Aguilera’s first show in Kyiv is almost here. Her appearance in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv caused a wave of excitement. _______________________________________ http://kyiv.com/christina-aguilera-live-in-kyiv/ Leonid Chernovestsky the Kyiv mayor said he has plans to introduce a charge, for driving in the centre of Kyiv for all vehicles. “I am hoping to issue a decree like that… It’s being prepared and will be agreed with the Kyivites – to limit entry into the city center for ... http://kyiv.com/congestion-charge-plan-for-kyiv-center/ Ukraine has over 40 casinos, so although gambling in this young country is new, it is very popular. They also have two major lotteries as well as many other smaller lottery games from which to choose. http://kyiv.com/ukraine-casinos/   ___________________________________________ The Grand Antique Salon just opened in Kyiv, the first such event in Kyiv’s history and the history of the Ukrainian antique business. Gathering the most notable collectors in the country, it’s also attracting attention to the antique scene in this country. http://kyiv.com/antique-hunting-in-kyiv/ Pirates in small boats sail close to the MV Faina (Photo: US Navy) A US Navy destroyer has made visual contact with a Ukrainian ship which was seized by pirates last week and is now moored off the Somali coast. There is no indication that the USS Howard intends to approach the ... http://kyiv.com/us-destroyer-nears-ukraine-ship-somali-pirates/ KYIV, Sept. 19: Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have said they are prepared to ensure the proper hosting of the Euro-2012 football championship and agreed on the countries' joint stance on the military conflict in Georgia. http://kyiv.com/ukrainian-polish-premiers-hail-euro-2012-preparation/ Cabinet appoints new boss for EU/NATO integration KYIV, Sept. 26: The Ukrainian cabinet has appointed Vadym Tryukhan as director of the Bureau for European and Euro-Atlantic integration and plans to fully staff it by the end of the year, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Hryhoriy Nemyrya told a ... http://kyiv.com/cabinet-appoints-new-boss-for-eunato-integration/ Sir Paul McCartney played a free concert on Sunday 15th June in Kyiv, intended to promote unity in Ukraine. Crowds of this size have not been seen in Kyiv since the Orange Revolution. Some estimates say 300,000 people turned up to watch Sir.Paul in the heavy rain. http://kyiv.com/sirpaul-mccartney-wows-kyiv/