Beginning September 23, Belarus cancels paid queue reservations for crossing the border with the European Union. Now each driver will have to pay a fee for registration in the electronic queue, "Sobiray Rukzak" reported.
Belarus took the 25th place in popularity of cryptocurrencies
Chainalysis analysts updated the annual global ranking of countries by popularity of cryptocurrencies, the Global Crypto Adoption Index. Belarus took the 25th place, devby.io reported. In 2022, Belarus also ranked 94th in terms of profitability of mining.
Credit rating of Belarus remained at the level of "selective default"
S&P Global Ratings has confirmed Belarus' long-term foreign currency rating at SD level. This level implies that the country has refused to pay some obligations. In other words, it is a "selective default," Sputnik reported.
The heating season in Belarus begins when the average daily air temperature stays below 10 °C for 5 days. The Ministry of Housing and Communal Services assumes that these weather conditions will settle after October 1, Minsk-News reported.
Belarus will produce components for pilotless aviation
A new company has registered in the Belarusian-Chinese Industrial Park "Great Stone", the press center of the Park reported. Check out a first electric sports car produced in Belarus.
Latvia is terminating three agreements with Belarus, Sputnik reported. Among the denounced agreements is the agreement on small border traffic. May we remind you that on December 16, 2022, Lithuania stops issuing tourist visas to Belarusians.
Belarus and China signed a large package of agreements
Belarus and China signed a large-scale package of bilateral documents at the SCO summit in Samarkand, BelTA reported. Belarus continues to develop cooperation also with Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Uzbekistan.
Belarus to become a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The decision to start the procedure for Belarus' admission to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was made at the summit in Samarkand, BelTA reported. The President of the Republic of Belarus was also present at the summit.
Belveb Bank increased the fee for opening accounts for non-residents
Belveb Bank has decided to change the fee for opening accounts by non-resident individuals. Now, for opening one account in Belarusian rubles or foreign currency, foreigners will be charged a fee of BYN 300, Sputnik reported.
Citizens of Ukraine will receive equal rights with Belarusians
The President of Belarus has signed a decree according to which the citizens of Ukraine who have arrived in the country will be equal in rights with Belarusians, Sputnik reported.