In 4 months of 2023, Belarus' GDP decreased by 0.6%
According to the Ministry of Economy, in January-April 2023, GDP amounted to 99.4%. Despite the drop, the indicator is higher than at the end of the first quarter, Sputnik reported.
Athletes participating in CIS Games can enter Belarus without visa
The visa-free entry procedure to Belarus for the II Games of the CIS countries is introduced from July 1 to August 31 in accordance with the presidential decree, Sputnik reported.
Now you can choose a seat on Belavia planes when buying tickets
From May 17, passengers of Belavia charter flights are able to choose a seat on board when departing from Antalya, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, the airline's press service reported.
Lithuania tightened rules for import of cash across border with Belarus
Starting from 2024, fines for the import of incorrectly declared cash will be increased in Lithuania, "Sobiray Rukzak" reported. Let us remind you that Lithuania canceled the emergency regime on the border with Belarus.
Belarus and Zimbabwe to open joint processing enterprises
The Zimbabwean authorities are interested in the supply of Belarusian food products, as well as in the organization of joint productions, Sputnik reported.
Now the company iTechArt got a new name Vention, Devby.io reported. iTechArt Group is engaged in software development. As of 2021, it was the second largest number of employees in Belarus after EPAM.
Belavia introduced changes in rules for hand luggage
According to the new rules from May 15, soft travel bags for carrying clothes and goods from Duty Free must be checked in luggage or packed in hand luggage. It is now impossible to transport them in addition to hand luggage, "Sobiray Rukzak" reported.
International scientific conference on Ecology to be held at BSU
The international scientific conference on Ecology will be held on May 18 at the Belarusian State University. The forum is aimed at assessing the impact of the technical process on the environment and developing measures to reduce the negative human impact on nature, the press service of BSU reported.
Update in the process of applying for Danish visa in Minsk
From May 15, 2023, to make an appointment for submitting documents to the Danish visa center in Minsk you should visit the booking system on the VC website, "Sobiray Rukzak" reported. Previously, no appointment was required; applicants could submit documents on a first-come, first-served basis.