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12 Mar 2018
Regional development in Belarus needs attention at local level Regional development in Belarus needs attention at local level
According to Natalya Kochanova, the local level is the main link that is to address the tasks. Where there is a responsible approach, there are results. The fulfillment of the social and economic development forecasts is not an end in itself...
12 Mar 2018
Diplomat: Presidential election outcome will not affect Russia-Belarus relations Diplomat: Presidential election outcome will not affect Russia-Belarus relations
“We have long-standing fraternal relations. We set our priorities a long time ago. We established the Union State and are moving forward within its framework,” the Russian diplomat remarked. He called the Belarus-Russia Union State the most successful and advanced integration association in the post-Soviet area...
10 Mar 2018
Chinese-Belarusian industrial park mulling over new projects Chinese-Belarusian industrial park mulling over new projects
"Since last year work has been underway on a project of the CITIC and Amkodor companies to launch the production of special-purpose vehicles for emergency situations in the Great Stone park"...
7 Mar 2018
Imagination, flights of fancy seen as crucial in new digital economy Imagination, flights of fancy seen as crucial in new digital economy
“The most important things in the new digital economy are imagination and flights of fancy, the ability to come up with a new idea, to propose a new approach, create a new product that will be in demand. This is very much different from what we had yesterday and what we have today,” Director of the Hi-Tech Park Vsevolod Yanchevsky noted...
7 Mar 2018
Kabaeva: New rhythmic gymnastics center will give a boost to this sport in Belarus Kabaeva: New rhythmic gymnastics center will give a boost to this sport in Belarus
The Olympic champion noted that she loves the Belarusian training school. Gymnasts from Belarus have always been a good competition to Russian athletes...
6 Mar 2018
Belarus set to make breakthrough in food exports to China in 2018 Belarus set to make breakthrough in food exports to China in 2018
“We have not made a false start so far. We are close to ‘getting off’ in terms of food supplies to the Chinese market. The deals have been sealed. It is necessary to stick to them now. This means great responsibility,” Kirill Rudy remarked...
6 Mar 2018
Belarus able to reach top eight at FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2018 Belarus able to reach top eight at FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2018
“Minsk has played host to many international competitions before. For sport fans the forthcoming world championship is another opportunity to see the world’s leading teams in action. The city is ready to welcome guests”...
6 Mar 2018
Belarus president describes new sport palace as good investment Belarus president describes new sport palace as good investment
“This is the place where you will not only work. And I know that athletes work very hard. I know how difficult it is for you, especially for children. I believe this will be the place where you will train and take a rest. And we will be rooting for you”...
6 Mar 2018
Kabaeva: Belarusian rhythmic gymnasts compete successfully with Russian athletes Kabaeva: Belarusian rhythmic gymnasts compete successfully with Russian athletes
Alina Kabaeva noted that she has always been friends with Belarusian rhythmic gymnasts. The Russian athlete said she was happy that Minsk has built such a center, one of the best in the world...
5 Mar 2018
New minister wants next winter Olympics to be more successful for Belarus New minister wants next winter Olympics to be more successful for Belarus
The minister intends to pay special attention to the development of mass sports. He added that he got acquainted with foreign experience in this regard and explained why mass sports is so important...
5 Mar 2018
Lukashenko: Sports sector in Belarus still has more problems than successes Lukashenko: Sports sector in Belarus still has more problems than successes
The president stressed that a lot of attention is attached to sports in the country...
5 Mar 2018
Belarus' vice premier: BelNPP construction project is on schedule Belarus' vice premier: BelNPP construction project is on schedule
“The nuclear power plant is a large-scale project. In 2019 we are to launch the first power generating unit. We are planning the loading of nuclear fuel in February. The second power generating unit will be commissioned in late 2020. Everything is on schedule”...
3 Mar 2018
Embassy: Italy's active participation in Minsk book fair reflects strong cultural ties with Belarus Embassy: Italy's active participation in Minsk book fair reflects strong cultural ties with Belarus
The Italian Embassy in Minsk prepared an extensive program of activities. “The latest Italian books are on display at this important and prestigious fair”...
2 Mar 2018
Lukashenko: Belarus should steadfastly defend its interests in the Eurasian Economic Union Lukashenko: Belarus should steadfastly defend its interests in the Eurasian Economic Union
"Mass media crack jokes about our union, in which the attitude to member states is tougher than the attitude to outsiders"...
2 Mar 2018
Belarusian companies urged to finance modernization through FDI, IPO Belarusian companies urged to finance modernization through FDI, IPO
According to the speaker, foreign direct investment are more preferable as compared to tied loans under government’s guarantees...
2 Mar 2018
Belarusian currency market, financial market remain stable Belarusian currency market, financial market remain stable
“We’ve honored our commitments in foreign currency in full. In 2017 the state budget had a surplus of Br2.8 billion, which was used to pay off some of the external state debt”...
1 Mar 2018
Lukashenko bitter about Russian complaints about Belarusian milk Lukashenko bitter about Russian complaints about Belarusian milk
The head of state noted that Belarus and Russia had once again started quarreling about milk deliveries. Deputy Prime Minister Mikhail Rusy was instructed to sort things through...
28 Feb 2018
Gajovic: Minsk book fair will contribute to Belarus-Serbia relations Gajovic: Minsk book fair will contribute to Belarus-Serbia relations
Aleksander Gajovic said noted that it is a great honor for Serbia to be the guest of honor of the Minks book fair. Serbia’s exposition is presented by the National Library that celebrates the day of its founding on 28 February...
28 Feb 2018
Ryzhenkov: Belarusians hold books in high regard Ryzhenkov: Belarusians hold books in high regard
He also read out a message of greetings from the Belarusian president to the participants and guests of the forum...
27 Feb 2018
Popkov: Belarus, Israel have great potential to increase investment cooperation Popkov: Belarus, Israel have great potential to increase investment cooperation
Alexander Popkov, the chairman of the standing commission for regional policy and local self-government of Belarus’ National Assembly, said during a meeting with Sofa Landver, Israeli Minister of Aliyah and Integration, co-chair of the joint Belarusian-Israeli committee for trade and economic cooperation...
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