Belarus bans rail transportation of goods from Lithuania
Such measures were taken in response to the decision of the Lithuanian government to ban the transit of Belarusian potash fertilizers to the port of Klaipeda for shipment.
In Belarus, insurance contributions increased by 12.3% in 2021
For voluntary types of insurance, premiums for 2021 increased by BYN167.8 million ($67 million). Insurance premiums for mandatory types amounted to BYN18.6 million ($7.4 million) more than in 2020.
Belarusbank won among banks at the Brand of the Year-2021 contest
For the third year in a row, Belarusbank became the winner of the consumer nomination of the Brand of the Year competition in the Banks category. The bank also received a second gold medal in the Remote Banking category.
In 2021, the number of Belarusian domains decreased for the first time
Also in 2021, the number of new registrations fell by 20%. Almost every month , more .BY and .BEL addresses were deleted than new ones were registered.
India plans to buy 1 million tons of potash fertilizers from Belarus
India plans to purchase 1 million tons of potash fertilizers from Belarus as part of the first such bilateral deal after the introduction of Western sanctions against Minsk.
More than 4.1 million passengers used the services of the Belarusian Railway
In January 2022, the volume of passenger traffic on the Belarusian Railway amounted to more than 4.1 million people. This is 4.4% more than in January 2021. The number of passengers has increased on urban, regional and interregional routes.
Starting from February 5, admission of patients in polyclinics and home check-ups will be conducted on weekends. Such measures will be in effect until the epidemiological situation and the incidence of SARS and COVID-19 normalize.
Enterprises began paying days off due to poor health
Enterprises are introducing the practice of paying employees days off due to poor health. Now they do not to need provide sick leaves to have payments, BELTA writes with reference to the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus.
Belarusbank will allocate BYN2.3 billion to support businesses in 2022
Belarusbank continues to work on the implementation of the Small and Medium-sized Entrepreneurship for 2021-2025 state program. The planned amount will be allocated, including raised funds.
The unemployed in Brest will receive 45 state grants to open their own business
In 2021, about 45 subsidies are planned to be given to the unemployed in Brest to start their own business. BYN152 thousand (approximately $60 thousand) has been allocated to support aspiring entrepreneurs and craftsmen.
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