Belarus and Bashkortostan signed agreements worth $15 million
Bashkortostan and Belarus signed a memorandum, two contracts, four bilateral and one trilateral cooperation agreement totaling more than 1 billion Russian rubles (approximately $15 million), Sputnik reported.
Prices in Belarus are rising, and one of the reasons for this is inflation in the partner countries. According to the Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, inflationary processes in other countries seriously affect Belarus, Sputnik reported.
The second power unit of the Belarusian NPP is almost ready for launch
The second power unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant is 97% ready, Minsk-News reported. After its launch, the NPP will generate about 18 billion kWh per year.
Minsk City Mall is located in the center of Minsk, near the Central Railway Station and the Vokzalnaja metro station. The shopping center will start working before the end of this year, Minsk-News reported.
A competition of scientific student projects has started at the Belarusian State University. This time 27 projects will be presented, the press service of the university reported.
Belarus started withdrawing from the UN Optional Protocol
Belarus started the procedure for withdrawing from the Optional Protocol. It establishes a mechanism for filing complaints with the UN Human Rights Committee, Sputnik reported.
Scientists of the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry at the National Academy of Sciences developed two oncohematological drugs, BelTA reported. Laboratory clinical trials have shown that they are completely safe.
Instant payment system will be launched in Belarus in 2023
The National Bank will perform the functions of the operator of the instant payment system and the settlement center of the payment system. The National Bank has already approved the rules of the system, Sputnik reported.
Belarus' rating in the Global Innovation Index 2022
The World Intellectual Property Organization has released the Global Innovation Index report, which distributes 132 countries by the level of innovative development. In 2022, Belarus moved from 62nd to 77th place. However, there are improvements, Devby.io reported.
The energy exhibition EnergyExpo is being held in Belarus
More than 100 developments are presented at the XXVI International exhibition EnergyExpo "Energy. Ecology. Energy saving. Electro," BelTA reported. The exhibition takes place in Minsk from October 11 to 14.