Belavia increases number of flights from Minsk to Kaliningrad
From August 9, Belavia increases the number of flights from Minsk to Kaliningrad, Russia, Minsk-News writes. We remind you that from August 8, Belavia also adds new flights from Minsk to Moscow Vnukovo Airport.
From August 1, the payment system of Belarus will work according to the international standard ISO 20022. This means that the methodology of non-cash payments in rubles will change, Minsk-News writes. You can also read about average salaries in Belarus.
Exhibit of the Paleozoic era appeared at BSU museum
An employee of the Biological Faculty of BSU discovered a ten-centimeter trilobite shell in a decayed limestone boulder in Dobrenovo village of the Minsk region. Trilobites belong to a group of extinct marine arthropods that existed during the Paleozoic era, which ended more than 250 million years ago, the website of the Belarusian State University writes.
Belavia launches new flights from Minsk to Moscow Vnukovo Airport
From August 8, Belavia is launching new flights from Minsk to Moscow Vnukovo Airport, Minsk-News reports. Now you can fly to Vnukovo and back on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. From August 8, flights will become daily.
It is planned to open new stations in Minsk metro on the third line, Minsk-News writes. There are also plans to start construction of the fourth metro line. Recently we published photos of new stations.
The Dream Fest of water lanterns will be held in Dreamland Park from July 29 to 31, CityDog.io writes. Address: Minsk, vulica Arloŭskaja, 80. When: July 29, 30, 31 from 9PM until 11PM.
More than 45% of the budget for nature protection was spent on wastewater treatment
In 2021, 45% of the total environmental protection costs were spent on wastewater collection and treatment in Minsk, Minsk-News reports. In addition, 37% of the total budget was spent on waste management and prevention of their harmful effects on the environment.
Over the year, the export of Belarusian goods increased by 14%
In January—May 2022, Belarus exported products worth $2.8 billion. In price terms, the growth was 14% compared to the same period last year, BELTA writes. However, compared to December 2021, Belarusian exports fell by 4%.
Consumer prices in June increased by 13% compared to December. However, the price growth slowed down significantly compared to the first quarter of 2022, BELTA writes. We remind you that retirement pensions and child allowances will be increased from August.
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