Belarus raises export duties on oil and petroleum products
According to the Decree, the rates of export duties on crude oil, fuel oil, petroleum bitumen, petroleum jelly and paraffin, spent petroleum products will amount to $58.3 per 1 ton (previously it was $47.7), straight-run gasoline will cost $32 per 1 ton (previously it was $26.2).
First tunnel between new metro stations is almost completed
The left tunnel between the fifth Aerodromnaya station and the sixth Nemorshansky Garden station is almost finished – only 80 meters remain to be dug, the telegram channel of Minskstroy writes.
The largest Silver Screen cinema chain in Belarus launches rebranding
The rebranding is planned to begin with the opening of a new Mooon cinems in Palazzo shopping center in Minsk, which will open in the spring. There will be the first IMAX in Belarus. They also plan to open a movie theater with an author's menu, special rooms (private suites) for those who like to retire, a children's hall with a play area. Freelancers will be able to use the space for coworking.
The external state debt of Belarus decreased by 1.6%
The external state debt of Belarus as of February 1, 2022 amounted to $17.9 billion, the website of the Ministry of Finance writes. Since the beginning of the year, the amount has decreased by $0.3 billion (including exchange rate differences), or by 1.6%.
Egor Sharamkov took the first place in floor exercises among men. Anastasia Smanzer received three awards: second place in floor exercises and bronze medals based on the results of competitions on the balance beam and uneven bars.
BSU will cooperate with Interparliamentary Assembly of Member Nations
The agreement is aimed at developing and implementing joint programs and projects, holding scientific and practical conferences, symposiums, seminars, and research on topical issues of lawmaking. The agreement will also help to form a common educational space of the CIS, as well as practical skills for students studying international law and jurisprudence.
In Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Maslenitsa celebration will be held to say goodbye to winter
The holiday will be held at the estate of the Belarusian Santa Claus. Guests will be able to visit an excursion and a fair, as well as participate in folk games. The food will be ear, pancakes with jam and tea on local herbs. The festivities will end with the traditional rite of burning an effigy of Winter.
In the competition,12 Belarusian Paralympians will participate, as well as four leaders who will accompany athletes with visual impairments along the track. Compared to world leaders, Belarus has a small team. However, athletes can take 5-7 medals.
The educational laboratory of the Hi-Tech Park opened in Orsha
The training laboratory was created with the support of the Hi-tech Park. In this laboratory, students will learn how to create and edit digital content, as well as work with copyrights on the Internet. This academic year, more than 600 students aged 5 to 18 are studying at the IT Academy.