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19 Aug 2019
Lukashenko: Justice must underpin every action of local government Lukashenko: Justice must underpin every action of local government
"We have good people: if you ask them, they will always meet you halfway. Just do not cheat. If you asked something and promised something, do it for sure"...
19 Aug 2019
Opinion: A united society can counter modern challenges Opinion: A united society can counter modern challenges
“The most important thing the president drew attention to as he made the appointment is work with people, the resolution of their daily problems, which in essence is the top-priority task for executives of any level"...
19 Aug 2019
Belarus to use semitransparent ballot boxes, e-voting Belarus to use semitransparent ballot boxes, e-voting
"Transparent ballot boxes do not secure the secret expression of voters’ will. Today’s trend is to use semitransparent boxes and apply e-voting. I believe we will be introducing this in the future"...
16 Aug 2019
Lukashenko describes Zubryonok center as true symbol of children’s diplomacy Lukashenko describes Zubryonok center as true symbol of children’s diplomacy
The center hosted young citizens from more than 45 countries, and every international shift is a new step towards the common peaceful and secure future...
15 Aug 2019
Opinion: Youth plays special role in achieving SDGs Opinion: Youth plays special role in achieving SDGs
“It is important to raise awareness of young people, schools, and preschools about the Sustainable Development Goals. Because young people are our future”...
14 Aug 2019
PM: Belarus, UK have great potential for cooperation PM: Belarus, UK have great potential for cooperation
Thanks to the support of the embassy, a visit of the government delegation to the UK was very productive. “There were fruitful meetings with members of the British government, and I made sure once again that our relationship has a great potential"...
14 Aug 2019
Tourist attractions able to spur economic growth in Belarus’ regions Tourist attractions able to spur economic growth in Belarus’ regions
However, this potential has not been fully explored. A proper presentation and promotion of such sites can encourage foreign tourists and Belarusian ones alike to visit them...
14 Aug 2019
CEC chair: Electoral process in Belarus is taking place in stable political environment CEC chair: Electoral process in Belarus is taking place in stable political environment
Describing the Belarusian electoral system in general, Lidia Yermoshina noted that candidates’ campaigns are partially subsidized by the state. For example, candidates are entitled to free airtime and space in state-run media, etc...
14 Aug 2019
Belarus’ parliamentary candidates to go on the air on 20 October Belarus’ parliamentary candidates to go on the air on 20 October
“The addresses will be broadcast on weekdays starting from 20 October. Radio addresses will be aired from 7:00 to 8:00, television addresses will be shown from 19:00 to 20:00,” Lidia Yermoshina said...
14 Aug 2019
Parliamentary election campaign in Belarus starts in mid-October Parliamentary election campaign in Belarus starts in mid-October
She explained that the election campaign begins after the registration of candidates for deputies. The process of nomination ends on 7 October. The registration process will take ten days. This means that the election campaign will start after 17 October...
14 Aug 2019
Shchetkina: Every person can contribute to SDGs achievement Shchetkina: Every person can contribute to SDGs achievement
Marianna Shchetkina spoke about the basic principles of sustainable development, national SDG architecture, the mission of the Council for Sustainable Development, and the monitoring of the progress towards the SDGs...
14 Aug 2019
Lukashenko against random approaches to state support Lukashenko against random approaches to state support
Random approaches to the provision of state support for the development of certain industries are inadmissible, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the session held in Kostyukovichi...
13 Aug 2019
Team Europe predicted to top Match Europe v USA standings Team Europe predicted to top Match Europe v USA standings
There are disciplines where the dominance of the Americans is palpable, especially running. However, I believe that Europe will finish on top of the overall standings by the number of points...
13 Aug 2019
Opinion: International community shows interest in Belarus’ parliamentary elections Opinion: International community shows interest in Belarus’ parliamentary elections
"The interest in the elections is not incipient; it is already observed. I have been to Russia and Lithuania and talked to our German partners. Those who are interested in this aspect of Belarus have already conducted a monitoring of political situation, including in the run-up to the elections"...
13 Aug 2019
Devyatovsky: Belarusian athletes will show their best at Match Europe v USA Devyatovsky: Belarusian athletes will show their best at Match Europe v USA
In selecting the athletes we focused on the ones who can be the most useful for Team Europe. I believe the results will be good,” Vadim Devyatovsky said...
13 Aug 2019
Foreign pharmaceutical companies show interest in localizing production in Belarus Foreign pharmaceutical companies show interest in localizing production in Belarus
According to the minister, work is underway to ease access to the market for international medications that are not produced in Belarus or made in limited quantities...
12 Aug 2019
Opinion: WorldSkills helps keep up with latest trends in vocational training Opinion: WorldSkills helps keep up with latest trends in vocational training
"Belarus pays a lot of attention to training of professionals. It is the foundation for our economy. Therefore, it is important for us to assimilate advanced practices"...
12 Aug 2019
Belarus 2019 parliamentary elections more accessible for voters with disabilities Belarus 2019 parliamentary elections more accessible for voters with disabilities
"Special places will be provided for voters in wheelchairs. These will be either low desks or tables for people to be able to enter the booth in a wheelchair, or a special table in a cubicle next to the commission"...
12 Aug 2019
UK ambassador praises Belarus’ peacekeeping efforts UK ambassador praises Belarus’ peacekeeping efforts
"The fact that your country suggested Minsk as a place for negotiations deserves special recognition. I am convinced that other countries also welcome this initiative, after all, it gives stakeholders an opportunity to meet and discuss the situation. Your country pays much attention to security matters"...
9 Aug 2019
Belarus’ ambassador to Israel calls to fine-tune visa waiver enforcement Belarus’ ambassador to Israel calls to fine-tune visa waiver enforcement
“Abolishing the visa requirements, according to our estimates, gave a great boost to the entire set of bilateral relations. In a sense, it became a symbol of mutual confidence, created a favorable atmosphere for contacts in different areas and stimulated the interest in visiting the friendly country, learning more about it”...
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