Almost every third Belarusian enterprise unprofitable
In the first 3 months of 2016 the official number of loss-making companies in Belarus reached 2,138. read more
Housing construction in Minsk down by 35%
Over the 5 months of 2016, 2,622 new apartments were built in the capital. Over 184,000 square meters of housing were commissioned. This is 35% less than last year. read more
30% of Belarusians do not know how much they spend
Fifteen percent have a negative experience with loans. read more
Belarus GDP drops 3% this year
Belarus' gross domestic product (GDP) dropped 3% in January-April 2016 against the same period in 2015. read more
Financial performance of Belarusian economy leaves no hope for economic growth to resume
Writing off currency exchange rate differences in March 2016 has not helped to improve the financial health of the economy. The main reason behind Belarus’ economic losses was faster growth of production costs in comparison with the growth of rouble revenues. The lack of funds does not allow read more
Russia plans no gas discount for Belarus
Russia is not planning to give a gas discount to Belarus at the moment, Russian Minister of Energy Alexander Novak announced on Friday. He is planning to meet with the Belarusian Minister of Energy within a week. They will discuss fuel prices. read more
Belarus budget is to be reduced by 7-8% in 2016
Belarus will reduce budget expenditures by 7-8% in 2016, Belarus Finance Minister Vladimir Amarin told journalists. read more
No loan until IMF checks situation in Belarus
The International Monetary Fund is studying the economic actions of the Belarusian authorities, said Chairman of the Belarus National Bank Pavel Kalaur at the press conference in Minsk. read more |