Number of foreigners from Lithuania doubled in Belarus
The visa-free regime introduced for residents of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia continues to operate until the end of 2022. The flow of foreigners entering Belarus on a visa-free regime through the Kamenny Log (checkpoint on the border with Lithuania) has doubled.
Belarusian scientists presented the first sports electric car
Scientists from the National Academy of Sciences presented the first Belarusian sports electric car. The presentation took place on September 10, BelTA reported. Recently, the President presented the first Belarusian laptop.
Minsktrans carrier may refuse passengers with D visas
Beginning September 7, the bus carrier "Minsktrans" has new restriction for passengers on routes to Europe. Passengers with a D visa will be refused a trip if the issuing country does not coincide with the country through which a bus enters in the Schengen area, devby.io reported.
Beginning Oct. 21, FlyDubai resumes daily flights on the Dubai route — Minsk — Dubai, Minsk-News reported. Recently, the flight time on Belavia charter flights to Turkey has been reduced.
Bans on visiting forests are being gradually lifted
Bans and restrictions on visiting forests remain in force in only 15 districts, BelTA reported. Last week, due to the increased risk of fires in Belarus, it was forbidden to visit almost all forests.
Minsk accounts for a third of Belarus' GDP and more than half of the wholesale trade turnover. The Deputy Chair of the Minsk City Executive Committee stated this during the international economic cooperation forum dedicated to the 955th anniversary of Minsk.
The Russian authorities want to support Belarus and increase the purchase of Belarusian fuel, Sputnik reported. Belarus will also reorient part of its exports to the ports of the Murmansk region in Russia.
Belarusian scientists will present the first electric sports car
The new development of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus will be presented on September 10 at an electric rally dedicated to the 955th anniversary of Minsk, Minsk-News reported. We remind you that the City Day is celebrated in Minsk on September 10-11.