Economy

It totals 20% now. The change may be introduced next year.

The state enterprise Minsktrans will increase the fare to 4 thousand roubles.

Ukraine waits for the Belarusian resolution that cancels licensing of Ukrainian imports to come into force but apparently it is in vain.

President Lukashenka agrees to appoint Ihar Liashenka as new CEO of Belarusian petrochemical giant Belneftekhim.

Minsk expects Kiev now to lift the restrictive duties on Belarusian goods.

Russia's envoy in Minsk Alexander Surikov says Russia needs to find new manufacturers of military equipment due to the conflict in Ukraine.

The refinance rate decreases by 1 percentage point since July 16.

President Lukashenka today received the head of the working group that develops measures to improve the state agricultural policy.

The Belarusian Ministry of Taxation drafts legislation, targeting Belarus-based internet gambling sites.