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.
From May 1, Kyrgyzstan lifts all coronavirus entry restrictions for tourists, CityDog.io writes with a link to the Cabinet's of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan website. We also wrote that starting May 1, you can enter Thailand without a vaccine and quarantine.
Number of hazardous industries workers is decreasing in Belarus
The number of people working in harmful and dangerous conditions in Belarus decreased by 20% from 2016 to 2022. The Minister of Labor and Social Protection announced this data on the Belarus 1 TV channel, the Minsk-News agency reports.
Social benefits depend on the amount of the minimum wage in Belarus. Therefore, will also grow: state benefits for families raising children; social pensions; uplift to pensions; uplifts and allowances for pensioners aged 75 and older; benefits for the care of the disabled.
The international company GEM Capital invested $0.4 million in the Cyprus startup Skich, founded by Belarusians, devby.io writes. The startup uses investments from GEM Capital to develop and promote the app.
The fountain season in Minsk begins on April 29. Fountains will be launched at 11AM, the Minsk-News agency writes. We remind you that amusement parks has also opened in Minsk this week.