In 2021, almost 1.5 thousand adult orphans received assistance
In 2021, social service centers in Minsk helped almost 1.5 thousand orphans who reached adulthood, the Minsk-News agency writes. They were helped with employment and advised on legal issues.
In the second friendly match, the Belarusian national ice hockey team lost to the Russian team. The game took place in Tula (Russia) and ended with a score 2:3 (0:2, 0:0, 2:0, 0:1), the Minsk-News agency reports.
In Belarus, new professional standards for four new professions were approved, BELTA writes. Among new professions are a hardware software adjuster, an installer of facade systems, a bath attendant and a barista.
Private businesses' taxes accounted for 55% of all budget revenues
In the first quarter of 2022, private businesses paid BYN4590 million to the budget. This is 55.9% of all payments to the budget, BELTA writes. We recently wrote that the Hi-Tech Park paid a record amount of taxes for the first quarter.
Since May 1, Lithuania has lifted all coronavirus entry restrictions. Wearing a mask inside the country is also no longer necessary, CityDog.io writes with reference to the Lithuanian Ministry of Health . We remind you that Bulgaria has also lifted all restrictions.
Minsk is beginning to prepare for the celebration of the Victory Day on May 9, which takes place near the monument on Victory Square. Since May 1, traffic on two lanes adjacent to the monument has been closed there.
Centralized testing registration for applicants began
To sign up for centralized testing, you need to apply at one of the higher educational institutions. You can also submit an application online on the website of the Republican Institute of Knowledge Control.
From May 1, you no longer need a vaccination certificate or a PCR test to enter Greece, the "Sobiry Rukzak" Telegram channel writes. We also remind you that you no longer need any sanitary documents to enter Switzerland starting May 2.
In first quarter of 2022 Minsk Tractor Plant increased exports by 23%
The growth rate of BELARUS tractor shipments to Uzbekistan in January - March 2022 amounted to 123.4% compared to the same period last year, BELTA writes. We also wrote that during this period Belarus' food exports increased by 23%.
In 2021, Minsk spent BYN113 million on environmental protection
In 2021, Minsk organizations spent BYN113.6 million on environmental protection. This is 3.1% more than in 2020, the Minsk-News agency writes with reference to the Main Statistical Office of the city.