Economy

It is a change of 2%. Now the debt is $ 12.3 billion.

Belarusians depend on Western sanctions against Russia, say Belarusian government officials.

The inflation for the year is expected to be no more than 20%.

Salary in January 2015 decreased by 13.6%. In US dollars, it fell by 35% - from 620 to 400 dollars.

Enterprises had to sell 50% of their currency returns in the last two months.

The tax rates may be lowered after tax benefits are cancelled.

Citizens will be encouraged to report wages in an envelop, while the government will introduce an income declaration term.

Self-employed entrepreneurs and legal persons get three-month deferral from Customs Union regulations.

Decree of Alyaksandr Lukashenka increased penalties for the illegal use of foreign currency as a means of payment.