Economy

Belarus updates tax and civil codes aiming to eliminate the use of foreign currencies in payments inside the country.
One third of the loans were taken for consumption needs, the remaining two thirds - for real estate and construction.
The share of state-owned companies in this sector is around 8-9%.
Deputy Prime Minister Vasil Zharko who oversees healthcare in the government was not detained as initially reported.
The Belarus president's decree scraps transport tax for electric car owners, creates incentive to use electric vehicles.
An International Monetary Fund mission will stay in Belarus on 9-13 July to review the current economic situation in the country.
Belarus says it will roll out soon a 130-ton unmanned haul truck BelAZ.
The Deputy Prime Minister says talks are underway with 'Western partners' but declines to disclose their names.
The Russian food quality watchdog lifts the ban effective from 6 June on dairy products in containers of 2.5 liters from Belarus.