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.
Sales of new cars in September fell by 10 times compared to September 2021, Sputnik reported. Let us remind you that tariffs for charging electric cars have risen since October.
Belarus banned the sale of vapes and IQOS to teenagers
Belarus has officially banned the sale of electronic smoking systems and liquids for teenagers. The corresponding document was signed by the President, Sputnik reported.
In Minsk, you can get Austrian visa at German Embassy
Since October 1, applications for a Schengen visa to Austria for any purpose are processed by the German Embassy in Minsk, "Sobiray Rukzak" reported. Let us remind you that the Estonian visa centers in Bobruisk and Polotsk now work twice a month.