Bans on visiting forests are being gradually lifted
Bans and restrictions on visiting forests remain in force in only 15 districts, BelTA reported. Last week, due to the increased risk of fires in Belarus, it was forbidden to visit almost all forests.
Minsk accounts for a third of Belarus' GDP and more than half of the wholesale trade turnover. The Deputy Chair of the Minsk City Executive Committee stated this during the international economic cooperation forum dedicated to the 955th anniversary of Minsk.
The Russian authorities want to support Belarus and increase the purchase of Belarusian fuel, Sputnik reported. Belarus will also reorient part of its exports to the ports of the Murmansk region in Russia.
Belarusian scientists will present the first electric sports car
The new development of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus will be presented on September 10 at an electric rally dedicated to the 955th anniversary of Minsk, Minsk-News reported. We remind you that the City Day is celebrated in Minsk on September 10-11.
Belarus to export potash fertilizers from Russian ports
Belarus will reorient part of its exports to the ports of the Murmansk region. This issue was discussed at the meeting of the President of Belarus with the Governor of the Murmansk region in Russia, BelTA reported. We recently wrote that Belarus and Uzbekistan would increase the supply of raw materials.
A new headquarters of Sberbank has opened in the center of Minsk. It was named the prototype of the bank of the future, Minsk-News reported. A new building of the Belarusian State University has recently opened.
The gross domestic product of Belarus decreased by 5.2% in January – July of this year. However, in August, the economic growth rate increased by 0.5% relative to the July results, Sputnik reported. At the same time, Belarus' exports continue to grow for the fourth month in a row.