TOC_Sunday, February 16, 2003

Sunday, February 16, 2003

Ukrainian lawmakers call on government to build Famine memorial complex in Kyiv
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau

FATF representative tells Kyiv international sanctions will be lifted
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau

Muted reaction in Kyiv to cuts in U.S. assistance
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau

Yushchenko urges Washington to keep engaged in Ukraine
by Yaro Bihun
Special to The Ukrainian Weekly

ANALYSIS

Kyiv hit by international sanctions for being soft on money laundering
by Jan Maksymiuk
RFER/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report

Poland proposes EU's new Eastern policy
Jan Maksymiuk
RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report

NEWSBRIEFS

Kuchma urges peaceful settlement
Kyiv evacuates diplomats from Baghdad
President in favor of a tax amnesty
U.S. cites conditions for lifting sanctions
Rada amends laws on money laundering
NBU seeks to curb money laundering
NBU: sanctions' impact 'insignificant'
Pascual: sanctions should be lifted
Pascual explains aid reduction to Ukraine
Solana urges Kyiv to adopt EU standards
Yushchenko: support independent media
Ukraine to launch satellite radio
Kuchma seeks end to free economic zones
Minimum-wage hike will require $2 B
Rules for prisoners are eased
Azerbaijan denies buying Kolchuha
Kyiv sees no change in foreign policy
Council to promote European integration
Ukraine's defense minister visits Georgia

European Union delegation says it will maintain political dialogue with Ukraine
by Roman Woronowycz
Kyiv Press Bureau

Religious statistics for 2002 are released
Religious Information Service of Ukraine

UGCC's Permanent Synod of Bishops discusses beatification of Sheptytsky, Slipyj
Religious Information Service of Ukraine

Quotable notes

"Eternal prisoner" Danylo Shumuk returns to Ukraine
by Oksana Zakydalsky

Ukraine's ambassador addresses Northern Virginia Technology Council
by Luba Cehelska

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Upstate New Yorkers continue tradition of fraternalism
- Nicholas Fil, chairman, Albany District Committee; president, UNA Branch 13.

Buffalo District promotes UNA newspapers
- Joseph Hawryluk, chairperson, UNA Buffalo District Committee, and UNA advisor.

UNA Almanac off the presses

EDITORIAL
One hundred nine

Turning the pages back...
February 17, 2002

IN THE PRESS

Washington Times on Yushchenko

Baltic Times on Ukraine, Belarus

FOR THE RECORD
Memorandum on combating money laundering

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

St. John's School can have bright future
Our Catholic schools deserve another look
Why Russian tickets for Ukrainian show?
Artist's first exhibit: at Ukrainian Museum

Author's query: materials about Stephan Woroch needed

UPDATE: St. John's School Fund raises $65,000
by Kristina Rak Brown

Pittsburgh's Ukrainians hold community meeting
by Michael Jula

The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund: January 2003

"Regal Fantasy" showcases wearable art and paintings

Alexander Slobodyanik to perform with Pittsburgh Symphony

Oleh Chmyr to appear with New Jersey State Opera in "Pagliacci"

CONCERT NOTES: Oksana Bilozir at Brooklyn's Millennium Theater
by Lillianna and Alexander Chudolij
Special to The Ukrainian Weekly

Singer Oksana Bilozir addresses community in her role as national deputy
by Roma Hadzewycz

CONCERT NOTES: Syzokryli and Cheres at Town Hall in NYC
by Chris Cuming

NOTES ON PEOPLE

Community leader in Connecticut Post
New Haven activist cited in city newsletter

PREVIEW OF EVENTS
Friday, February 21 - Saturday, March 1
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