The 30th International Book Fair will be held in Minsk, BelTA reported. Days of the exhibition: March 22-26. Address: Prospekte Pobeditelei 14. Admission is free.
Testing of the first Belarusian electric truck began
Testing of the Belarusian electric truck Vitovt manufactured by BKM Holding began on February 23. It can carry cargo up to 7.8 tons at a speed of 90 km/h, Minsk-News reported.
Belarus became the 46th among the most hospitable countries
Experts of the Passport Index portal presented an annual ranking of the most hospitable countries for 2023, "Sobiray rukzak" reported. Citizens of 91 countries can enter Belarus without a visa.
Belarusian enterprises signed contracts for $200 million in St. Petersburg
Almost all Belarusian enterprises that participated in the Belarusian Food Forum in St. Petersburg (Russia) were able to sign contracts, Sputnik reported.
The Belarusian authorities have previously expressed confidence that the republic's economy will begin to recover in the first quarter of this year. However, according to EDB forecasts, the country's GDP may decrease by 3-5% in the first quarter, Sputnik reported.
COVID-19 testing laboratory at Minsk railway station closes
The laboratory for the selection of biological material for PCR testing for COVID-19, located on the territory of the railway station, will be closed from March 20, Minsk-News reported.
Waste sorting plant will be built in Minsk instead of incinerator
In 2023, the construction of an incineration plant was to begin in Minsk. However, the project was abandoned. A waste sorting plant will be built instead, Sputnik reported.