Volume of polymer packaging production is decreasing in Belarus
Every year, 150 tons of plastic waste are generated in Belarus. About 90% are sent for processing. About 280 tons of plastic waste as part of municipal solid waste is generated in Belarus every year. Of these, about 35-37% are recyclable.
Belarus developed 26 standards for environment friendly packaging
Of these, 8 standards have been put into effect since April 1, 2021, aimed at ensuring the biodegradability of plastics in various conditions. By September 2022, 18 more standards will be introduced, including standards for reusable packaging for the transportation of products.
Where to celebrate Maslenitsa in Minsk on March 5 and 6
The central venue for the celebration will near to the Sports Palace (Pobediteley Pr. 4). You can come here on March 5 and 6 from 11am to 8 pm. A celebration will be held throughout the city on March 6.
In Minsk, 100 people apply for 1 social rental apartment
In high demand are 1-2-room apartments. Now such apartments are allocated to citizens registered for getting a governmental rental housing before 1993. Those who registered before 2003 can get 3-4-room apartments. Rooms with a shared kitchen are in the least demand.
A working group has already been formed, which is starting to work on this document. It will be developed on the basis of the new version of the Healthcare Law of the Republic of Belarus. And also on the basis of the provisions of the updated Constitution of the Republic of Belarus concerning healthcare.
The start will be located near the Sports Palace, the participants will finish in Victory Park. The length of the route will be 2.5 km. At the finish, each woman will receive a commemorative medal. The age of the participants is from 12 years.
In 2021, $78 million was allocated to healthcare institutions in Minsk
In 2021, three large healthcare facilities were opened in Minsk: two buildings of the Minsk Scientific and Practical Center of Surgery, as well as the building of the City Children's Infectious Clinical Hospital. This made it possible to improve the quality of medical services provided, the level of diagnosis of diseases and introduce new medical technologies.