Items tagged with: Kyiv

Former world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has been reelected as mayor of the Ukrainian capital after securing over 50% during local elections held on 25 October 

With the coronavirus crisis limiting international travel options, now is the ideal time to explore the growing number of day trip and weekend break destinations within easy reach of the Ukrainian capital

The Ukrainian capital is now believed to be one of Europe’s largest cities with a population of approximately 3.7 million following a sustained period of rapid growth

Beyond the borsch: how Kyiv’s vibrant and increasingly inventive dining scene is helping the Ukrainian capital gain a reputation as the most exciting new gastronomic destination in Eastern Europe

Formerly known as Zhuliani Airport, Kyiv's Sikorsky Airport is located inside the city limits and is currently Ukraine's second most popular air hub with passenger growth of 52% in 2018

Ukrainian cities score well in inaugural Smart Locations of the Future survey by Financial Times division fDi Intelligence assessing 115 cities globally in terms of international investment appeal and economic competitiveness

The rapid growth of the Ukrainian capital creates real estate opportunities and heritage challenges as ongoing expansion tests the ability of the municipal authorities to safeguard Kyiv’s ancient treasures and unique greenery

The Ukrainian capital has emerged since the 2014 Euromaidan Revolution as the latest pretender to Eastern Europe’s hipster crown

The photogenic Ukrainian capital features among top fifteen cities in new international ranking alongside global tourism hotspots such as Paris, London and New York

The Ukrainian capital has “its own ethos and culture at a time when much of Europe is in danger of losing its uniqueness”

UEFA chief says Kyiv “did not make a single mistake” and praises Ukraine for “fantastic organization” after festive Champions League Final in the Ukrainian capital  

The Ukrainian capital is a city steeped in football folklore that will delight and surprise visiting supporters with its warm welcome, sandy beaches and vibrant bar scene

Greater grassroots democracy in the Ukrainian capital can provide the necessary momentum for a sustainable transformation from the post-Soviet period to a more recognizably European model of governance

Longtime Kyiv expat Terry Pickard hits back at The Economist for annual ranking placing Kyiv alongside Damascus and Tripoli among world’s worst cities

Authoritative annual global city ranking accused of absurdity for ranking Kyiv alongside Damascus, Tripoli and Lagos 

Europe's most photogenic city? Stunning 360-degree images of the Ukrainian capital are attracting a growing social media audience as Kyiv's fame spreads

Kyiv won the right to host the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest thanks to Ukrainian singer Jamala’s victory with her haunting song “1944” about the Soviet deportation of the Crimean Tatars

Ukrainian civic society initiative seeks to unite diverse existing grassroots and government efforts in order to bring Kyiv into Digital Age

US artist Ola Rondiak creates giant icon-style patriotic portrait in Kyiv's Podil district as Ukraine seeks to become a global street art focus as part of the country's post-Maidan transformation