Economy of Belarus

Wargaming Group, a Cypriot technology company, intends to remain a shareholder in Hellenic Bank, Cyprus' second largest lender.

Despite selling a 13.41% stake to Greek banking group Eurobank in early December, Wargaming says its goal now is to focus on what it says it "does best," which is creating good games.

Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia are not likely to be affected economically by a ban on food imports imposed by Belarus, which starts on January 1.

Although not part of the EU, they have joined recent increased EU and Western sanctions on Belarus, imposed over the migrant crisis at the Polish border, for which Minsk is blamed.

This is a clear message from European Commission to Serbia.
"Serbia can enter into agreements with other states or organizations prior to joining EU. However, in the perspective of negotiating accession, Serbia has pledged to withdraw from all bilateral trade agreements on the day of EU accession", the Commission said.

Ljajic is expected to finalize a deal on free trade between Serbia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Vecernje Novosti daily writes.

The Athens Miniature Show, an exhibition of historical, fantasy and wargaming models, takes place at the Plakas Arts Center from June 9 to 11. This year's show features master classes by figure painters Francesco "Franciuus" Farabi and Fabrizio Russo (register at cholymelan21@yahoo.gr). Admission is free.

Progress has been made on potential duty-free exports of Serbian-made Fiat cars to the Eurasian Economic Union, says Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Chepurin.