Economy - EuroBelarus

Quick money for Belarus state: Emphasizing short-term solutions at the expense of the population

Belarus had a rough start to 2016 with the global drop in oil prices, causing instability in its currency and posing problems for its budget planning, writes Lizaveta Kasmach. 29.02.2016 | 11:26

Alexander Surikov: A decision to allocate a loan of EFSD to Belarus is final

Some time to conclude a loan agreement will be required, stated Russia's Ambassador to Belarus Alexander Surikov in Minsk. 29.02.2016 | 10:44

Stanislau Bahdankevich: Lukashenka wants to outstay the crisis and redistribute the resources

The Decree No.78 is aimed at conservation of the administrative-command model. 26.02.2016 | 08:09

First session of the Belarus-Italy Commission on economic cooperation took place in Minsk

On February 23, 2016 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus hosted the first session of the Intergovernmental Belarusian-Italian Commission on economic cooperation. 25.02.2016 | 09:09

The authorities are forced to reduce budgetary expenses

On 23 February Belarus President Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed decree No. 78 “On measures to improve the effectiveness of the social and economic complex of the Republic of Belarus”. 24.02.2016 | 09:58

Appointing corrupt officials to run enterprises, Belarus shows a chaotic way of fighting corruption

Perversely, the economic crisis may incentivize authorities to battle corruption in order to clean up the budget and keep the economy afloat, writes Ryhor Astapenia. 21.02.2016 | 10:36

Belarusian Economy Ministry offered to curtail the government

The Economy Ministry realized that Belarus has developed way too huge bureaucracy apparatus. 19.02.2016 | 07:59

BEROC: The inevitable need to reform social protection policy in Belarus

The 3 directions of reforms will be to retreat from subsidized tariffs, to reform the pension system, and to increase unemployment benefits. Naturally, some of these reforms will be highly unpopular. 15.02.2016 | 11:17

The fate of economic reforms in Belarus: an ongoing struggle within political elite

President Lukashenka allows both sides to conduct a debate about the costs and benefits of economic changes. After that, he will make up his mind, writes Ryhor Astapenia. 14.02.2016 | 09:43

Belarusian Tax Ministry activates control over online trade

The Belarusian Tax and Duties Ministry will step up efforts to legalize revenues from international online trade in 2016. 13.02.2016 | 08:14

Inflation for the first month of 2016 rose by almost 2 per cent

Consumer price index for goods and services in January 2016 as compared with December 2015 increased by 1.9%, the National Statistics Committee informs. 11.02.2016 | 11:24

Lukashenka asked the government to step up efforts to utilize Chinese loans

The government should step up efforts to utilize the $7 billion Chinese loan. 09.02.2016 | 09:58

“SME Policy Index: Eastern Partner Countries 2016” advises more reforms to boost business in Belarus

The assessment process has been conducted in co-operation with the Government of the Republic of Belarus and with the participation of relevant stakeholders including private sector representatives. 30.01.2016 | 11:56

Bloomberg ranks Belarus world 4th in currency depreciation

Belarusian Ruble entered the top 9 list of most unfavorable currencies for investment at the end of 2015. Bloomberg says our money depreciated 42% in that period. 29.01.2016 | 07:53

Uladzimir Matskevich: I think Belarus is seen as a country that disclaimed active reforms

It is easier for the regime to ask for money from the humble population than really start structural transformations. 26.01.2016 | 13:34

In situation of low GDP Belarus can’t afford mass protest of entrepreneurs

The dispute between the state and small business might lead to broader protests, so a wise government would consider a compromise solution, David R. Marples writes. 23.01.2016 | 10:29

Aliaksandr Lukashenka urges to support private enterprises

Lukashenka says there are good preconditions for the development of private enterprises in Belarus. 22.01.2016 | 10:08

Vadzim Iosub: No instant impoverishment - we will be stepping into this state steadily and smoothly

The current economic situation is “freshly challenging” for reforming the Belarusan model; however, the problem is that the authorities “do not give active response to these stimuli”. 22.01.2016 | 08:21

Officially: Belarus’ GDP declined by 3.9% in 2015

Gross Domestic Product in Belarus decreased by 3.9% in comparison with the previous year and amounted to BYR 869.7 trillion, National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus informs. 20.01.2016 | 09:33

Victar Marhelau: Situation with individual entrepreneurs is favorable to those who remain at markets

There are few chances that Belarusan individual entrepreneurs will be able to stand up for their stance in confrontation with the state. 19.01.2016 | 08:31

Belaruskalij: giving revenue, international prestige, balance of government’s books, and subsidizati

Without Belaruskalij, the world's second-largest producer of potash, many Belarusian companies would already have closed down, writes Ryhor Astapenia. 17.01.2016 | 11:43

Leu Marholin: IMF loan will only slow down Belarus’ slipping into the precipice

Even if Belarus gets a loan stagnation of economy and GDP decline will continue in Belarus. 15.01.2016 | 09:28

Lukashenka won’t make concussions to entrepreneurs anymore: their honey years are over

Self-employed entrepreneurs should realize that the certification of products is the first step, Aliaksandr Lukashenka stated yesterday. 15.01.2016 | 08:22

The World Bank has retained the forecast of Belarus’ GDP decrease in 2016

The Global Economic Prospects report published at the website of the bank writes about the decrease of Belarus GDP by 0.5% in 2016. 11.01.2016 | 08:25