In Russia, crashed Antonov-148

Aircraft experimental aircraft An-148, owned by the Voronezh Aircraft Building Plant, on Saturday crashed at 130 km from Voronezh, told RIA Novosti news agency spokesman Sergei Rosaviation Izvolsky. According to the agency source of the Voronezh Aircraft Building Plant, the plane disappeared from radar at 10.40 local time. On board were six crew members. According to the representative of the emergency department of the Russian Federation in the Belgorod region, they all died. "According to preliminary data, found the bodies of all six aboard the Antonov-148" - a spokesman said. In turn, BBC News reported that on board crashed in the Belgorod region of AN-148 were seven and five crew members and two representatives of the customer, the citizens of Myanmar. Myanmar became the first foreign customer of the aircraft, which is jointly produced Russia and Ukraine. Under the contract, which was signed in 2008, Myanmar to the national Air Force has purchased two aircraft AN-148. Both sides must enter into Myanmar in the civilian version. AN-148 - a regional passenger jet of the new generation, designed to carry 68-85 passengers a distance of 2000-4400 km. The aircraft is equipped with engine D-436-148 development Ivchenko-Progress, "produced by Motor Sich. Ministry of Industry

On the interbank market has risen in price euro, the dollar is stable

Euro has risen in price on the interbank market. Bidding ended indicators 11.3930 / 11.4090 (opening - 11.3920 / 11.3995) Trading on the dollar closed exponents 7.9710 / 7.9780 (opening - 7.9750 / 7.9790). Foreign exchange market rates at the currency pair euro-dollar ranged 1.4210 / 1.4315. Ruble market closed at 0.2826 / 27 (opening - 0.2826 / 29).

The euro exchange rate on the interbank market is held at 11.5 UAH

Today at the Ukrainian interbank market trading in euros closed with indicators 11.5125 / 11.5270 (opening - 11.5190 / 11 5295) prices for the U.S. currency rose to 7.9675 / 7.9735 (opening - 7.9630 / 7.9690). On the international currency market, the price of a currency pair euro-dollar ranged 1.4425 / 80. ruble market closed rates 0.2842 / 46 (opening - 0.2844 / 47). Source dengi.ua

Ukraine is stepping up imports of semifinished steel

In February, imports of semi-finished steel in Ukraine rose by 47.8% or 13.3 thousand tons compared to January to 41.1 thousand tons. This was stated by the source in the Cabinet. Expenditures on imports of steel semis rose by 56.5% or 10,670,000 to $ 29,560,000 to $ main supplier of semi-finished steel in Ukraine in February was Russia, whose share in total imports amounted to 34.13 thousand tons, or 83%. In February 2011 imports of semi-finished steel increased by 14.2%, or 5.11 tons compared with February 2010. In January-February 2011 imports of semi-finished steel increased by 22.4%, or 12.59 tons compared to January-February 2010 to 68.89 tons at 48.45 million dollars as reported in January 2011 imports of semi-finished steel decreased by 35.8%, or 15.48 tons, compared with December 2010 to 27.80 tons. In 2010, imports of semi-finished steel increased by 91.1%, or 225.25 tons compared with 2009 to 472.58 thousand tons for 285 million Ministry of Industry

Euro has risen in price on the interbank market

By the closing trading price indicators for the euro-UAH reached a level of 10.9725 / 10.9825 (opening - 10.9330 / 10.9440). Foreign exchange market rates at the euro-dollar pair started with a mark of 1.3770 / 72, and rose to the 15:10 1.3810 / 12 dollar on the interbank market has stabilized. Bidding closed at 7.9445 / 7.9475 (opening - 7.9420 / 7.9490). Ruble market ended the day with figures .2788 / 89 (opening - 0.2774 / 76).

Authorities decided on the offshore zones

Ministry of Economic Development and Trade published a draft order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On the list of offshore zones." Adoption of this regulatory act is due to the need to bring the legislation in force in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Code of Ukraine. The bill proposes to approve the following list of tax havens: the British dependent territories - Isle of Guernsey, the Isle of Jersey, Isle of Man, Isle made out to order, Middle East - Bahrain, Central America - Belize, Europe - Andorra, Gibraltar, Monaco; Caribbean - Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands (U.S.), Grenada, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia , Commonwealth of Dominica, Turks and Caicos; Africa - Liberia, Seychelles, the Pacific - Fiji, Marshall Islands, Nauru, mute, Cook Islands, Samoa, South Asia - the Republic of Maldives.

State has decided to sell a controlling stake MAU shareholders

State Property Fund of Ukraine sent a co-founders of the private joint-stock company "Airline" MAU "(Ukraine International Airlines) offer to buy state-owned 61.58% of shares for 287,229,000 USD. Working out of contract of sale will begin after the income of the Fund agreement from shareholders to repurchase shares, Interfax reports. "State Property Fund is preparing proposals for buyers of investment and social obligations, which in his opinion, should be included in the contract" - the document says. According to him, we are talking about bringing in a few years of investment to develop a network of medium-and long-haul routes as well as complete fleet renewal program, as well as the preservation of jobs and benefits package under the collective bargaining agreement. MFI said that the proposal aimed UIA Veteiligungsgesellschaft mbH (owns 22.51% MAU), UIA Nolding GmbH (9,93%) and "Kepitall Investment Project" (Capital Investment Project, 5,97%).

Apple has sold half a million over the weekend iPad-2

Apple has sold half a million tablets iPad next generation of the two days off. Now you can order it from online stores or buy from speculators Huge queues lined up at all Apple stores in the U.S. for one day before the official start of sales, according to Gazeta.ru. At the same place in the queue, you could buy: the first one cost about 700 dollars - more than the device itself. As a result of unprecedented demand for iPad-2, retailers lack the devices. Writes Bloomberg Tablet PC virtually disappeared from the shelves of U.S. stores. Prices iPad-2 ranged from 499 dollars to Wi-Fi and 16 GB to 829 dollars on a device with 64 GB of memory and Wi-Fi, which can also operate in networks of 3G. In the U.S., the device is available in 236 stores Apple. In addition, the new tablet is sold in more than 10 thousand shops authorized resellers - companies AT & T, Verizon Wireless, Wal-Mart Stores, Best Buy and Target Corp. Since March 25, iPad 2 can be bought in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

Interbank: The euro has risen in price by a penny

At the end of trading on the interbank foreign exchange market the euro rose by a penny, the dollar is stable, according to the company InterBiznesKonsalting, trading in the euro resulted in a range 11,0823-11,0960 UAH / EUR, trading in the dollar - 7.9345 - 7.9400 UAH / USD, trading in ruble - 0,2812-0,2814 UAH / USD. Recall now trades in euros open range 11,0705-11,0810 UAH / EUR, trading in the dollar - 7,9350-7,9410 UAH / USD, trading in ruble - 0,2808-0,2811 UAH / USD.

Azarov has threatened to close the filling

The Cabinet is considering closing some gas stations in the event of unjustified increase of gasoline prices. This was stated by Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, commenting on the government's intention to develop mechanisms to avoid speculation on the oil market. He clarified that the government "while verbally warned" some oil traders who violate the antitrust laws in this area. "We must make the appropriate margin (petroleum), and then we do a different policy will be carried out with respect to those who now plays with the government, and most importantly - with people," - said the prime minister. "In the U.S., incidentally, has a law on which the antitrust authorities in case of exceeding the established price shall have the right to close the gas station", - emphasized Mykola Azarov, and added: "Here we think, should we make of this American market mechanism. We have more than enough gas stations, and if someone starts to play, we can take such a rigid mechanism, "- he said. As reported, the Ministry of Energy and Mines considers acceptable current petrol prices in Ukraine. Recall that Minenergougleprom contract with the owner of refineries to stabilize retail prices of petroleum products from February 1, 2011. According to the Minister Yury Boiko, the owners of oil refineries agreed to increase oil refining, and not just on the importation of imported petroleum products. Ministry of Industry