President Lukashenka is preparing public opinion for significant cuts in state’s pension obligations. The decision to reduce social protection with regard to pensions was likely made before the start of the presidential campaign. The authorities have planned substantial cuts in social protection read more

The real income is the income after all the taxes and bills are paid. It corresponds to the index of the consumer prices. read more

Excise duty rates for motor fuel and for cigarettes will rise 50% — from 13% to 37%. When the head of Belarus this year warned of the imminent increase in excise duties, he promised that the money that the government will get from the tobacco price increase will be spent to the development of read more

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This year a pharmaceutical factory was built in Beshankovichy which will attract investments from Lithuanian, Belarusian and Indian businessmen, as well as Abramovich. read more

The license of one of the transport companies, which cooperated with the Uber had its license stopped. Another similar company expected to lose its lisense soon. read more

Belarus may consider the possibility of gradually increasing the pension age starting from January 1, 2017, Minister of Labour Mariana Shchotkina announced after a meeting with the President on March 10. The final decision will be made after a broad debate. read more

The prices for goods and services went up by 2.9% in February 2016 in comparison with January and by 4.8% – in comparison with December 215, the National Statistic Committee reports. read more

Belavia has reduced the prices of air travel for its passengers. It was the response to the decline in world prices for aviation fuel. read more

Facebook has bought the Belarusian company that made the application MSQRD. This software allows putting on masks online and making selfies and videos in them. Over 10 million people are using this application now. read more