[Aaus-list] “Gorshenin Weekly”, Issue №23(142) 07/08/2013

[Gorshenin Weekly]

Dear Sir/Madam,
 
Please find attached “Gorshenin Weekly”, Issue №23 (142), 07/08/2013
 
This week we focused on the following issues
 
1. Pick of the week
 
Ukrainian president seeking ways to resolve issue of jailed ex-premier, says Polish counterpart
 
Central Electoral Commission elects new head
 
People in Mykolayiv Region storm police station, demanding justice
 
2. International political
 
Ukraine-EU
 
Ukrainian president seeking ways to resolve issue of jailed ex-premier, says Polish counterpart
 
EU pins high expectations on Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius
 
EU fears Ukraine not to adopt all laws required for simplifying visa regime
 
Ukrainian president to skip ceremony commemorating Volyn tragedy victims
 
Envoys from 19 countries assume responsibilities in Ukraine
 
UKRAINE-CIS
 
Ukraine starts participating in Customs Union meetings
 
Ukrainian premier to visit Russia
 
3. Domestic political
 
Authorities
 
Central Electoral Commission elects new head
 
Lavrynovych chairs Supreme Justice Council
 
President suggests parliament change constitution where it concerns justice
 
Speaker strips two MPs of parliament seats
 
Parliament adjourns until autumn
 
Party of Regions wants repeat polls to be held in December
 
Former Ukrainian MP detained in Hungary
 
Court bans rallies outside presidential administration by year-end
 
Ukrainian court starts considering case filed by security council secretary against opposition leader
 
Ukrainian president increases number of employees in his administration 
 
Ukrainian first deputy premier denies accusations of bribing opposition MPs
 
Ukrainian pro-presidential party proposes to make lawmaker’s ID equal to passport 
 
Opposition
 
Fatherland party expels MP
 
4. Society
 
People in Mykolayiv Region storm police station, demanding justice
 
5. Media
 
Parliament obliges media to disclose their owners
 
6. Economics
 
Parliament ratifies tax convention with Cyprus
 
Parliament passes bill on VAT bonds
 
Parliament adopts law on promissory notes
 
Parliament adopts law on transfer pricing
 
Parliament preparing to increase excise on alcohol and cigarettes
 
Parliament exempts citizens from real estate tax
 
Fitch lowers outlook on Ukraine
 
7. Energy market
 
Energy minister promises uninterrupted transit of Russian gas
 
Russian gas to cost 400 dollars in third quarter
 
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Sincerely Yours, 
 
Gorshenin Institute
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