Belarus will receive $1.3 million from the United States to fight against COVID-19
The US government decided to provide assistance to 64 countries in need (including the Republic of Belarus) and donate $247 million to fight against coronavirus and help to go through this hart times.
Belarus took the 88th place in the Index of Economic Freedom 2020
In the Index of Economic Freedom, the Republic of Belarus took the 88th place and moved from the category of “mostly unfree” countries to the category of “moderately free” ones.
Belarusian fashion brand MUA started production of protective masks
Belarusian womenswear brand MUA organized the production of reusable protective masks. Each customer who has ordered an online delivery will receive a mask as a gift.
Technobank made an announcement on its official website that Tax Free refunds will be suspended until the situation in the world will be stabilized. This decision was made due to the pandemic in Europe.
Over the past months, exchange rates have been steadily increasing in comparison with Belarusian ruble. But in the current situation with coronavirus in Belarus, a shortage of foreign currency may come. Belarusbank has already suspended some operations with foreign currency.
On 27th of March, the Janka Kupala National Theatre will introduce a new project “Kupalovsky Online Week”. The project includes a live broadcast and several recordings of the performances.
Helmut Duhs, CEO of A1 company, announced that A1 clients will be provided with free mobile Internet and access to the VOKA video service until the end of summer.
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus has opened a charity account to fight against coronavirus
There are many people who are ready to help in the fight against coronavirus, but until recently it remained unregulated. From now on everyone will be able to make a contribution by transferring any amount of money to the charity account created by the Ministry of Health.
Grillman Cafe in Minsk will prepare food for medical staff
The fear of pandemic united everyone in the fight against coronavirus. Grillman café in Minsk has decided to close for a while in order to prepare meals for medical staff.
The period of stay in Belarus for foreigners during coronavirus
Due to the rapid and all-round spread of coronavirus, a number of countries have closed their borders and suspended all transport communications, which has become a big problem for many people who are “stuck” abroad. More than 300 foreign citizens asked for extension of their stay in Belarus.
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