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.08.25
13:41
President
Lukashenko tasks scientists with developing disease‑resistant potato variety
At a meeting to discuss pressing issues in the development of potato farming in Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko instructed scientists to develop a potato variety resistant to diseases and adverse weather conditions.
13:28
President
Lukashenko praises farmers’ good work this year
During a working trip to Mogilev Oblast, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko praised the good work of farmers this year despite difficult weather conditions and tight deadlines of the harvesting and sowing campaigns.
13:05
President
Lukashenko: It is critical not only to harvest potatoes but also to preserve them
“To date, our main task is to harvest the crop [potatoes] and preserve it. What is the situation with storage facilities in our country? Are there enough of them? Including for the seed reserve,” Aleksandr Lukashenko asked.
13:00
President
Lukashenko praises decent crops in fields despite complicated year
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The harvesting campaign is in full swing. The year has not been simple but I repeat that the crops in the fields are decent. It is necessary to gather them in and preserve them.”
12:47
Partners
China's ultra-large neutrino detector starts operation to find "ghost particles"
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12:47
President
Lukashenko: Belarus has more than enough potatoes
Belarusians should know that the country has a sufficient supply of potatoes, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss pressing issues in the development of potato farming in Belarus.
12:33
President
Lukashenko tells retailers to keep Belarusian potatoes in stock
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has warned heads of retail chains that it is unacceptable not to keep quality and affordable domestic potatoes in stock during a meeting to discuss the development of potato farming in Belarus.
12:22
Politics
Maduro confirms intention to visit Belarus
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Dmitry Derevinsky presented his credentials to President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.
12:06
President
Lukashenko reveals what gift he will bring to China
During a working trip to Mogilev Oblast, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko announced that he plans to bring several bags of potatoes as a gift for foreign leaders on his upcoming visit to China, BelTA has learned.
11:26
Partners
Emirates Drug Establishment grants global first approval for ‘Tolebrutinib’
The Emirates Drug Establishment has announced the approval of “Tolebrutinib” as the world’s first oral treatment for non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS).
11:21
President
Lukashenko: Retail chains should be involved in potato storage, sales
Retail chains should be actively involved in the storage and subsequent sale of potatoes, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he made a working trip to Kirovsk District, Mogilev Oblast on 28 August.
11:14
President
Lukashenko demands to improve farming standards
“Our executives travel along a road and see that everything near the road is cultivated and good. Nearly as good as in OAO Rassvet. But farther on everything is overgrown with goldenrods, with this golden weed. Men, it won’t do,” the president said.
10:46
Sport
Sabalenka advances to US Open third round
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus has advanced to the third round of the US Open.
10:18
Economy
Belagroprombank to transfer shares of three enterprises to state ownership
In accordance with Council of Ministers Resolution No. 457, dated 22 August 2025, Belagroprombank will transfer shares of three enterprises to state ownership free of charge by 31 December 2025. The resolution was officially published on the National Legal Internet Portal, BelTA has learned.
10:18
President
Lukashenko to discuss potato harvest, Belarus’ key crop, during trip to Mogilev Oblast
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is on a working trip to Mogilev Oblast on 28 August. The head of state will tour the Rassvet agricultural enterprise in Kirovsk District, BelTA has learned.
