Between January and July 2023 foreigners bought $57 million worth of real estate in Belarus...

And it seems somebody didn't pay for their beer last Sunday meeting. 😊😘

So, LOSHA and VIDZY checkpoints with LT are closed from 18.8. This changes nothing, except that the small countryside traffic will be going to the major points used by buses (and for the buses it changes nothing).

A foreign owner got a notice to pay annual tax for his two-room apartment, 45 m, Central Minsk. BYN 21. Not so bad?

A good and enjoyable week+end to everybody!

This Sunday, the usual place at 19!

Lithuanians are considering shutting down two more unessential checkpoints. The Poles are thinking to shut down the last one.

On the bright side, sanctioned chocolate from Germany is cheaper in Russia than Belarus)

In 2023 real estate in Belarus is selling out at record pace.

Demand on long-term (6 months+) rent has peaked this month in Minsk. Naturally, one room properties are most frequently rented, they also keep the average rental price of $280 per month.

Tomorrow, on 10.9 at 19 - Lidbeer! As always.

The new bill dictates, that BY property owners can only sell their property remotely on a power of attorney as long as the document was issued in Belarus. The conclusion is obvious.

Technobank claims to have renewed international operations that were blocked on 25.02 last year. This includes dollar and ruble transfers for private individuals. Please check with your local branch.

Interestingly enough, real estate agencies in Russia don't seem to be that much useful in someone's property purchase. This of course requires further investigation. Their service price is traditionally 3%, but it's NEGOTIABLE.

Russia has re-launched the mobile covid hospital in Sokolniki, Moscow. The number of cases increases daily... Again?..

Latvia shuts down Silene checkpoint leaving only one out of 2 operational - Grigorovshina.

From September the 1st Belarusian border checkpoints launched paid mandatory sanitation service for the vehicles, all kinds of vehicles. Please check with the border control committee website before U go.

Just a fine morning view of the main street :) next expat meeting - 1 Oct, Sunday 😁

According to a trusted source that shall remain nameless, mutual acceptance of each other's visas (RU-BY) is unlikely until mid 2024.

Guys, on Sunday, October the 1st, will be happy to see you all for an expat Sunday meeting at 1900! Lidbeer behind October Square, as always.

The meetings will continue,
see you in 2 weeks!