We recently wrote that a new BYN100 banknote will be put into circulation in Belarus from July 1. The design of the new banknote is similar to the old one. Its size has not changed either. But there are still some differences, CityDog.io writes.
Belpochta will charge fee for receiving international postal transfers
From July 4, Belpochta introduces a fee of 15% for cash withdrawing of international postal money transfers at the operational cash desks of post offices and at home, Minsk-News reports.
Since July 1, export duties on oil and petroleum products exported from Belarus outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union have increased, BELTA writes. Also on June 21, prices for exports of dairy and meat products rose.
Belarus and Russia will develop cooperation in low-carbon energy
Belarus and Russia intend to develop cooperation in low-carbon energy production, Minsk-News writes. Hydrogen energy is also one of the promising areas of partnership between the two contries.
Since March 26, all Air China flights from Minsk have been canceled until July 1. Today it was announced that the restriction was abolished and the airline will resume flights to Belarus, CityDog.io writes.
Shortlisting of Belarusian astronauts for flight to ISS began
Shortlisting begins among Belarusian applicants for a flight to the International Space Station. According to the plan, the flight will take place in the fall of 2023. This was announced by the General Director of Roscosmos, Minsk-News writes.
Belarusian police use quadrocopters and bicycles for patrol
Regular police of the Brest region began using bicycles and quadrocopters to protect public order in places of mass recreation and on beaches, BELTA writes.
Forum of Belarus and Russia Regions started in Grodno
On June 30, the IX Forum of Belarus and Russia Regions began in Grodno. Its slogan is "The role of interregional cooperation in deepening the integration processes of the Union State," BELTA writes. The forum will last two days.
By 2050, the forest area in Belarus will be increased to 42% of the entire territory of the country due to the adaptation to climate changes, Minsk-News writes. We remind you that there is a map of forests closed for visiting.
In Minsk, women with many children received Mother Orders
A solemn ceremony of awarding Mother Orders was held in Minsk on June 30, Minsk-News reports. Recently we wrote that Father's Day became an official holiday in Belarus.