In March, we have posted about plans to build two new dormitories for students next to the most famous BNTU dormitory on the Barysaŭski trakt metro station. Now the construction of the first building has begun, Minsk-News reported.
Festival of works by Belarusian artists begins in Minsk
The opening of the Art Minsk 2023 festival takes place on May 12 at 6 pm at the Palace of Art (vulica Kazlova 3, Minsk). The works by 200 artists from Belarus will be exhibited at the festival, artcenter.by reported.
Checkpoint on the Belarusian-Lithuanian border is closed due to a fire
On Wednesday, May 10, at about 3 pm, a fire started in one of the administrative buildings at the Lithuanian border checkpoint Medininkai-Kamenyj Log, Sputnik reported.
Border control at the Belarusian-Russian border is strengthened
Since May 5, 2023, Belarusian border guards have begun to strengthen border control on the border with Russia, "Sobiray Rukzak" reported. They check passengers' documents and sometimes luggage. There are no changes in moving by train or plane.
International karate competitions have ended in Minsk, BelTA reported. Belarusian karate athletes won 104 medals among which are 25 gold, 26 silver and 53 bronze.
EDB explained the reason for the growth of lending in Belarus
Credit growth continues in Belarus. In March 2023, loans were issued by 1% more than in February. The growth of lending is associated with the easing of monetary policy, Sputnik reported.