Cost of gas and electricity for population could grow 20% in 2016
Tariffs for gas and electricity for the population may significantly increase in 2016. Belarus plans to abolish a tax break for these rates. According to BelaPAN, this measure is provided by the draft budget for next year. read more
The way they do reforms in Belarus: actions, framework, and foreign partners
Before the elections, many publications dealt with the subject of reform in Belarus. The analysis revolved around the post-Soviet space analysing the explicit degradation of the era of a commodity economy. This means that all these states will have to change, including Belarus. read more
Lukashenka wants to gather in Minsk leaders of former Yugoslav republics
In 2016, Minsk intends to gather the leaders of the former Yugoslav republics. This was stated by Aliaksandr Lukashenka at the meeting with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic. read more
National Bank: Belarusians calmly reacted to changes in deposits market
National Bank of Belarus said that Belarus citizens have reacted calmly to the changes in the deposit market. read more
National Bank comments on IMF mission's work in Belarus, no loan received yet
The National Bank has commented on the recent work of the IMF mission in Belarus. As you know, our country's leadership is hoping to get a new loan (3 billion dollars), but the fund is not in a hurry to make a decision. read more
Belarus to gain from Russia’s suspending flights to Egypt
Belarusian travel agencies have set hand to organizing trips from Minsk to Egypt for Russians. But such tour costs about two times as much as a tour from Russia. read more
Economy Minister: New program with IMF almost ready
The official Minsk has almost agreed on a new program with the International Monetary Fund, Economy Minister Uladzimir Zimouski told journalists on November 19. read more
Belarus GDP falls almost 4% in ten months
Belarus National Statistical Committee has recorded a decline in GDP. read more
GDP goes down due to non-stop production with no sales to follow
The foreign exchange market is stable and the gross domestic product has decreased compared to last year. read more
Are Belarusian authorities ready for market reforms?
On 3-4 November three biggest Belarusian economic think-tanks organised the Kastryčnicki Ekanamičny Forum (KEF) conference in Minsk. The third annual economic conference gathered a number of high-ranking Belarusian and foreign experts, and representatives of international institutions like the IMF read more |