Sobolenko became the second racket of the WTA world ranking
Belarusian Arina Sobolenko for the first time rose to second place in the ranking of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), ahead of Japanese Naomi Osaka. For the first time in her career, the second place is taken by the Belarusian Arina Sobolenko – 7010 points.
Pensions will increase in Belarus from September 1
Starting from September 1, pensions will increase in Belarus. The corresponding decree was signed by Alexander Lukashenko. Recalculation of labor pensions is provided in connection with the increase in average wages.
Belavia launches another charter flight to Egypt, the planes will fly to Marsa Alam from September 18. The resort town is located on the Red Sea coast, 280 km south of Hurghada.
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.