The Belarusian Railway launches new electric train route
The Belarusian Railway launches business class electric trains from Minsk to Kalinkovichi after the completion of electrification of the Kalinkovichi – Svetlogorsk-on-Berezina section. The first trains will depart on December 27.
The minimum wage in Belarus will change from January 1, 2022
From January 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Belarus will rise to 457 rubles. The corresponding decision was fixed by the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic No. 721, adopted on Tuesday, December 14.
The new resident of the "Great Stone" will create simulators for practicing manual skills in surgery
A new subject of innovative activity "Needle Med (Belarus)" has been registered in the China-Belarus Industrial Park "Great Stone". The new resident of the "Great Stone" will create simulators that will help surgeons and medical students prepare for practical activities.
Poland changes the rules of entry into the country
Since December 15, the conditions of PCR testing for entry into Poland will change. Passengers arriving from countries outside the Schengen area must present a negative PCR test result done no earlier than 24 hours before crossing the border (previously it was 48 hours).
Another country began to accept Belarusian vaccination certificates
Belarusians who have been vaccinated against coronavirus in Belarus will be able to enter Kazakhstan without a PCR test. In particular, if a passenger has a Belarusian certificate of vaccination against COVID-19, he will be allowed to Kazakhstan without a PCR test.
Belarus is negotiating the production of other Russian vaccines against COVID-19
Belarus is currently negotiating the production of other Russian vaccines against COVID-19. On December 13, the Minister of Health of Belarus Dmitry Pinevich announced that the production of the Russian vaccine against COVID-19 "Sputnik V" will be fully localized in the republic in 2022.
Universal stickers for fare payment with QR code will appear in Minsk transport
In Minsk public transport, stickers for fare payments are being changed. Instead of the former "TIX" and "Pay", there will be universal stickers with a QR code. They will be placed on electronic composters and near validators. The QR code can be scanned from the mobile application "TIX" or "Pay", thereby immediately paying for travel.
New vaccination point has appeared in the Minsk metro
It is now possible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the underpass of the station "Frantishka Bogushevicha Square". Since December 9, another coronavirus vaccination point has been opened in the underpass of the station "Frantishka Bogushevicha Square".
The 100th anniversary of the National Library of Belarus was included in the UNESCO list of memorable dates
The National Library of Belarus will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its foundation on September 15, 2022. This date will be included in the UNESCO list of memorable dates. This decision was made at the 41st session of the UNESCO General Conference.
Belarus wants to introduce cashback for travelers across the country
Belarus may introduce tourist cashback for those who travel within the country. The Republican Union of Tourism Organizations held a meeting at which proposals to stimulate the development of domestic tourism were discussed.
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