Over the past months, exchange rates have been steadily increasing in comparison with Belarusian ruble. But in the current situation with coronavirus in Belarus, a shortage of foreign currency may come. Belarusbank has already suspended some operations with foreign currency.
On 27th of March, the Janka Kupala National Theatre will introduce a new project “Kupalovsky Online Week”. The project includes a live broadcast and several recordings of the performances.
Helmut Duhs, CEO of A1 company, announced that A1 clients will be provided with free mobile Internet and access to the VOKA video service until the end of summer.
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus has opened a charity account to fight against coronavirus
There are many people who are ready to help in the fight against coronavirus, but until recently it remained unregulated. From now on everyone will be able to make a contribution by transferring any amount of money to the charity account created by the Ministry of Health.
Grillman Cafe in Minsk will prepare food for medical staff
The fear of pandemic united everyone in the fight against coronavirus. Grillman café in Minsk has decided to close for a while in order to prepare meals for medical staff.
The period of stay in Belarus for foreigners during coronavirus
Due to the rapid and all-round spread of coronavirus, a number of countries have closed their borders and suspended all transport communications, which has become a big problem for many people who are “stuck” abroad. More than 300 foreign citizens asked for extension of their stay in Belarus.
The Olympic Games have been officially postponed until next year
Today, Thomas Bach, the president of the IOC, officially agreed to postpone the Olympics for a year due to the coronavirus. The exact dates of the Olympics will be determined during next month.
Belarusian Football Championship 2020 will be held as planned
Belarusian Football Championship is going to be held as planned, and at the moment it is the only football contest in the world. All countries of Europe, Asia and Africa cancelled their football contests, and today Australia has joined this list.
Nowadays business in Belarus is going through hard times. Many companies closed indefinitely in expectation of any improvements in the economic situation. Aiming to support Belarusian business, Tax and Duties Ministry of the Republic of Belarus is planning to provide Belarusian enterprises with tax holidays.
The work week has begun with an increase in the rate of exchange. While the euro and the US dollar is continuing to increase, the Russian ruble is weakening in comparison with the Belarusian ruble.