Belarus' GDP fell by 4.7% in January-October this year, Sputnik reported. The volume of GDP at current prices amounted to 159 billion Belarusian rubles. The share of the IT sector in Belarus' GDP reached 7%.
On Wednesday, November 16, the harvest of vegetables was completed in Belarus, Minsk-News reported. A total of 170 thousand tons of vegetables were harvested. That's by 25 thousand tons more than last year.
Exhibition of Belarussian artist Nikolay Taranda opened in Vitebsk
An exhibition of works by Nikolay Taranda "Listening to Space" has opened in the Vitebsk Muzeum of modern arts. The exhibition will last until January 29, BelTA reported. Let us remind you that Gastrofest begins in Vitebsk and other major cities of Belarus.
The National Academy of Sciences created Belkosmos Corporation
Belkosmos Research and Production Corporation will implement and develop projects in the field of space exploration and use, BelTA reported. Let us remind you that Belarus and Russia are developing a satellite.
From November 28, the work of three private clinics in Minsk will be suspended
By the decision of the Ministry of Health, the activities of three private medical centers have been suspended. Clinics will be suspended from November 28, Minsk-News reports.
The Ministry of Education has adopted an updated list of college courses where students can study for a year less than in other programs, Minsk-News reported. Let us remind you that beginning September 2023, you can study cybersecurity at BSU.
Belarusian HORIZONT to launch mass production of laptops
The Belarusian manufacturer of electronics and household appliances HORIZONT will begin mass production of laptops in December this year. Now the company is collecting orders for 2023, Minsk-News reported.
The rules on toll roads of Belarus will change from 2023
The new rules will apply to cars weighing up to 3.5 tons that are not registered in Belarus or other EAEU countries. From January 1, 2023, the drivers will have to pay for toll roads only online by purchasing an electronic vignette, Sputnik reported.
In the period from January to October 2022, Belarus produced agricultural products worth 29.6 billion Belarusian rubles. This is by 3.5% more than in the same period of 2021, BelTA reported.
The Belarusian authorities have appealed to the Russian side with a request for a postponement of loan payments due to the difficult financial situation. The agreement between the countries has been amended, which implies the transfer of payments, Sputnik reported.