The first train with peat went from Belarus to China
The ceremony of departure of the first train with Belarusian peat to China took place in the Great Stone Industrial Park on September 22, the press service of the Park reported. The event was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Panama has finally lifted all of its Covid travel restrictions. Essentially, they have returned their pre-2020 entry guidelines, allowing for the resumption of normal tourism, “Sobiray Rukzak” reported. In addition, Spain remains the only country in Europe, which requires sanitary documents when entering from any country except the Schengen zone.
Priority issues of Belarus for discussion at the UN General Assembly
Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei named priority areas for discussion at the UN General Assembly, Sputnik reported. May we remind you, it was decided Belarus to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
The Netherlands abolished all covid entry requirements
To visit the Netherlands, citizens of any country no longer need vaccination certificates and PCR tests. All sanitary restrictions were lifted on September 17, “Sobiray Rukzak” reported.
The only country in Europe which applies covid restrictions
Spain remains the only country in Europe, which requires sanitary documents when entering from any country except the Schengen zone. The government also extended the restrictions until November 15, 2022, “Sobiray Rukzak” reported.
During the week from September 12 to 18, prices for apartments in Minsk increased, and the number of ads for sale decreased by an average of 11% compared to the beginning of the month, Minsk-News reported.
The process of Belarus' accession to the SCO begun
Recently we wrote that at the summit in Samarkand it was decided to start the procedure of admission of Belarus to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The Chair of the Council of the Republic stated that the process of Belarus' accession to the SCO has already begun, Minsk-News reported.
The VII Festival of documentary films of the CIS countries "Eurasia.DOC" will be held in Minsk on October 6-7. The festival will feature open screenings of films and round tables with experts from different countries, Minsk-News reported. May we remind you that an exhibition of young Belarusian artists has opened in Minsk.
Waiting areas on the Belarusian border will be renovated
The Council of Ministers has also defined a mandatory standard for the waiting area at the border, Minsk-News reported. From September 15, 2024, the waiting areas will be fenced off. There will also be access roads and charging stations for electric vehicles (at least two). There will be laundry facilities at the truck checkpoint.
Fountains will be turned off in Minsk on September 30
This season, the last day of the city fountains working in Minsk is September 30, Minsk–News reported. We remind you that amusement parks in Minsk will begin to close on October 2.