News · Minsk, Belarus

19–22 September

A blog post comparing house prices and incomes in Belarus and Poland states that a person in Belarus would earn for a private house for 11 years, while a Pole would do so in 7 years.

American and Russian leaders are negotiating a 'big deal' on potassium for farmers. Belarus has expressed interest, but Lithuania maintains sanctions against Belarussian fertilizers.

A 19-year-old driver hit a 65-year-old woman near Kuleshovka, losing control and crashing. The woman died at the scene, while four girls inside the car were injured.

Lithuania's Foreign Minister stated that EU sanctions prevent both the purchase and the transit of fertilizers from Belarus. The minister cited no reasons to lift sanctions.

A law requires all commercial websites to register with the state enterprise 'BelGEI'. Failure to do so or outdated information can put a site on a 'black list' of untrustworthy resources.

Minsk's 'Youth' team lost a hockey match against Russia's 'Slavutich' in a shootout, finishing 3-5. The Russian team won all five of its tournament matches so far.

In brief
Minsk veterinary clinic charges 2600 rubles per day
Minsk drivers can use public transport for free on Sept 22
Grodno 'Dazhynki' festival starts Sept 26
Road works alter traffic on Yanka Kupala Street
Zhlobin 'Metallurg' beats Baranovichi 'Aviator' 3-2
Uzbek-Belarussian parliamentary forum set for Khiva on Sept 29
Minsk plant launches self-assembly ice cream station
Neurologist lists common complaints from parents of young children
Kazan Ak Bars defeats Togliatti Lada 3-2 in overtime
World Tourism Day events set across Belarus
Polina Gagarina concert set for Minsk Arena Oct 10
Igor Tour says Minsk is the best place for Ukraine talks
Safer fishing advice issued after deadly river accidents
INO-PROM Belarus exhibition to open Sept 30 in Minsk
Rainy weather with highs of 15°C forecast for Belarus
Brent crude oil price falls below $100 a barrel
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Minsk
Renault auto center workers jailed for helping prisoners
New Belarusbank rules go into effect Oct 1
Actor Zinovy Gerdt born 110 years ago on Sept 21