The Belarusian authorities have previously expressed confidence that the republic's economy will begin to recover in the first quarter of this year. However, according to EDB forecasts, the country's GDP may decrease by 3-5% in the first quarter, Sputnik reported.
COVID-19 testing laboratory at Minsk railway station closes
The laboratory for the selection of biological material for PCR testing for COVID-19, located on the territory of the railway station, will be closed from March 20, Minsk-News reported.
Waste sorting plant will be built in Minsk instead of incinerator
In 2023, the construction of an incineration plant was to begin in Minsk. However, the project was abandoned. A waste sorting plant will be built instead, Sputnik reported.
AI application for pregnant women and parents Soula raised funds from Russian model Natalia Vodianova, Devby.io reported. The amount of the investment is not disclosed.
Direct flights from Minsk to Tehran to be launched from March 26, Sputnik reported. The decision was announced after the visit of the President of Belarus to Iran, where the heads of the countries signed a cooperation plan.
Since March 14, prices for gasoline and diesel fuel at all gas stations in Belarus have decreased by Br0.01, Minsk-News wrote. Prices were already declining a week ago.
Until July 1, traffic on the bridge at the intersection of MKAD and Prospekt Dzerzhinskogo will be open only on two lanes, the traffic police of Minsk reported.