Unmanned electric buses will appear in Minsk in 2022
Minsk Automobile factory is preparing to release the first domestic unmanned cars. Well-known bus models are going to be used for the production of drones. And the first such electric bus will appear on the roads of Belarus next year.
PCR tests are now performed around the clock at the Minsk airport
Since August 19, the laboratory performing PCR tests at the Minsk National Airport will work around the clock. The microbiological laboratory is switching to this mode of operation due to the high demand for research.
Three cinemas with IMAX technology are planned to open in Minsk
Three cinemas that will use IMAX technology may appear in Minsk in the next two years. IMAX stands for Image Maximum. The screen in IMAX halls is unusually large, it occupies almost the entire space from floor to ceiling and is much wider than the standard one.
Swedish striker Mattias Tedenbyu has signed a one-year contract with Dinamo Minsk. Mattias Tedenbyu started his career in his native XB-71, with which he became a two-time gold (2008, 2010) and silver medalist (2009) of the Swedish championship.
Additional security systems, such as turnstiles and video surveillance cameras are being actively installed in Minsk schools. The Ministry of Executive Committee will provide security for all educational institutions until the end of 2021.
The Belarusian MMA Championship will be held in the “Stolitsa” Shopping Center
The Belarusian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Championship will be held on August 21 in the “Stolitsa” shopping center. The participants of the competition will fight not only for the awards of the tournament, but also for a ticket to the European MMA Championship, which will be held in September under the auspices of the international GAMMA Federation.
Azimut Airline will start flying from Krasnodar to Minsk
The Russian airline Azimut will start operating flights from Krasnodar to Minsk. The first flight is scheduled for August 31. Flights will be operated on Tuesdays.
Belarusians will be able to get an Egyptian visa through Internet
Belarusian citizens will be able to apply for tourist visas to Egypt through an online platform. The period of consideration of the submitted documents is up to seven working days from the date of registration and the validity of the visa is one month with the right to extend it without additional charges and fees for another month.
Israel excluded Belarus from the list of "red" countries
Since August 16, the Israeli Ministry of Health has excluded Belarus from the list of banned states due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now Belarus is included in the "orange" list, that is, it belongs to countries with an average risk of infection.