From October 24, 2022, the PCR testing point at the Central bus station stops operating, "Sobiray Rukzak" reported. The point closed is because most countries of the world have canceled PCR tests as a prerequisite for the entry of tourists.
Belarus withdraws from Council of Europe on Sports
Belarus is withdrawing from the Expanded Partial Agreement on Sports, BelTA reported. Recently, the Belarusian has become the absolute world champion in draughts-64. In addition, several Belarusian boxers entered the top 5 ratings of the International Boxing Association.
Unusual mushroom was found in Belovezhskaya Pushcha
A mushroom similar to an orange flower was found in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. Its peculiarity is that despite its bright color and unusual shape, the mushroom is edible, BelTA reported.
Belarus and Russia are developing strategic cooperation in the field of space. Seven joint programs have already been implemented, BelTA reported. Let us remind you that a Belarusian cosmonaut will fly to the ISS as part of the Russian team in the autumn of 2023.
In September, IT specialists received the lowest salary
The average salary in the Belarusian IT sector has been falling for the third month in a row. In September, it amounted to 5.8 thousand Belarusian rubles, becoming the lowest in the last 10 months. In foreign currency, wages also fell and for the second month in a row has remained below 2.3 thousand US dollars, Devby.io reported.
The second largest private chain opened its 800th store
The private chain of food stores "Dobronom" has registered 94 new stores since the beginning of 2022. Thus, the Dobronom chain is the second largest chain of convenience stores in Belarus, Sputnik reported. Let us remind you that prices for 90% of food products are now regulated in the country.
Belarusian tour operators started offering ski holidays in Azerbaijan
One of the Belarusian travel companies has tours to Shahdag, a ski resort in Azerbaijan, Minsk-News reported. Let us remind you that Belavia has resumed regular flights to Turkmenistan.
What will the new Concert Hall "Vitebsk" look like?
The Vitebsk Concert Hall, which is one of the main stages of the Slavianski Bazaar festival, is currently in the process of reconstruction, BelTA reported. Let us remind you that a new shopping center should open in Minsk by the end of this year.
Minsk took the 312th place among best cities for startups
In the new ranking of cities in the world with the most favorable conditions for the work of startups, Global Startup Ecosystem Index, Minsk took 312th place. The city has dropped by 82 positions compared to 2021. Minsk is the only Belarusian city represented in the ranking, Devby.io reported.
Research Institute of BSU received award by Eurasian Patent Organization
The Research Institute of Physic-Chemical Problems of the Belarusian State University was awarded the gold medal of the Eurasian Patent Organization for the development of inventive and patent business, the press service of the university reported.