For the first time, the ban on the export of buckwheat and wheat flour was introduced in the spring of this year, then it was suspended, and then – in July – resumed. Now the government has extended the ban until January 7, 2023, Sputnik reported.
A new hospital in an unusual design will be built in Minsk
An unusual concept for the project of a new infectious diseases hospital was proposed by the designers of Minskproject. The hospital can be located on vulica Saranhovica, Minsk-News reports.
The government imposed a moratorium on price increases
At a meeting with ministers on October 6, the president forbade raising prices for all goods in Belarus. On the same day, the government imposed a moratorium on retail price increases, Sputnik reports.
Russia allocated $300 million to Belarus for import substitution
These are projects in the industrial sector, mainly in the automotive industry, where a high proportion of imported components. Their task is to localize components for the Russian and Belarusian market.
Eurasian Development Bank invests $1.5 billion in Belarus' economy
The Eurasian Development Bank will invest $1.5 billion in the Belarusian economy by 2026. The government of the country is already ready to offer the bank specially selected projects for investment, Sputnik reports.
Belavia charters will continue to fly to Turkey in winter
Representatives of Belavia airlines said the carrier plans to continue operating the flights Minsk — Antalya for the winter period, "Sobiray Rukzak" reported. Let us remind you that since October Turkmenistan Airlines started flying to Minsk.
The monastery where Napoleon stayed is being sold for $13
The building of the Carmelite monastery in Glubokoe, where the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte once stayed, has been empty for the last 50 years. It was put up for auction for the fifth time for one basic value – BYN 32 (almost $13), Sputnik reported.
Belarus to contribute 25% to the reinsurance capital of the EAEU
The countries of the Eurasian Economic Union are creating a common reinsurance company. The Belarusian share in the authorized capital will amount to a quarter and will be equal at the initial stage to BYN 47.5 million, Sputnik reported.
At a meeting with ministers on October 6, the President forbade raising prices for all goods in the country. However, some exceptions are possible, Minsk-News reported.