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.09.20
17:13
Economy
Belarusian enterprises encouraged to more actively invest in equipment, technologies
During a working trip to Vitebsk on 1 September the prime minister participated in the opening of a large school complex in a new microdistrict in the city. He also visited the export-oriented enterprise OOO PO Energokomplekt and OAO Display Design Office for fact-finding purposes.
17:11
In Pictures
Swimming pool re-opens after renovation in Smorgon
The renovation project was launched in 2019 and provided for capital repairs of the swimming pool. After the renovation the swimming pool can handle 40-50 people per hour. In addition to the swimming pool for adults, there is also a small swimming pool for children.
16:38
Politics
Belarusian, Canadian foreign ministers discuss cooperation prospects
The parties spoke about the post-election situation in Belarus. Vladimir Makei cited certain incidents of external interference in Belarus' domestic affairs. He called on Canada to assess the situation in Belarus in an objective manner, analyzing information from various sources.
16:34
Partners
Chinese Peking Opera troupes resort to online performance, attract large numbers of young audiences
A series of Peking Opera performances are currently presented online by China's National Peking Opera Company (NPOC) and 18 Peking Opera troupes across the country.
16:18
Sport
Lapko victorious in US Open round one
Belarus' world number 351 Vera Lapko saw off world number 123 Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland 1-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 in the US Open first round.
15:51
Society
Belarus, Russia agree on gradual resumption of transport communication
"The Russian side noted that the measures taken by the civil aviation service of Belarus to protect public health are effective and comply with international recommendations and standards,” the ministry emphasized.
15:34
Economy
State-owned shares in Brestskoye Pivo brewery sold to Bulgarian company
The shares in the Brestskoye Pivo brewery that belonged to the Brest Oblast Executive Committee have been sold to the Bulgarian company Multigroup Trade, BelTA learned from the website of the committee.
15:04
Economy
Belarus' budget deficit at Br1.42bn in January-July 2020
Proceeds from value added tax came at Br7.6 billion (62.2% of the target), income tax – Br1.5 billion (36.3%), excise duties – Br1.7 billion (55.3%). Revenues from foreign trade operations totaled Br1.9 billion (40.3%).
14:50
Society
Analyst: Calls not to pay bills will destroy the social security system
Aleksei Avdonin said: “Calls for a virtual economic blockade of Belarus is a tactic that has been used in other color revolutions in various parts of the world. Such calls are designed to destabilize the work of the economy (consumption of goods and services inside the country) and thus reduce tax revenues."
14:23
President
Lukashenko: Life is different from what it seems in internet
"The reported number of people taking part in these demonstrations or rallies is 10 or even 20 times bigger than it really is. However, it is not the matter. It is more important to understand who these people are, why they take to the streets and what they want. They want nothing,” the president said.
14:22
Society
Belarus' COVID-19 recoveries at 70,606
A total of 71,962 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the country so far.
14:15
Society
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14:10
President
Lukashenko: Churches will always have their doors open in Belarus
The head of state stressed that every Belarusian should have their own way to the temple. He added that no attack on any church in the country would be tolerated.
13:41
President
Lukashenko: Nobody will give us more than we can earn on our own
“If we start breaking each other over the knee, you know what will happen. There will be at least a civil war. We don't need that. But don't worry it won't happen,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed. “I understand that things need to be better, that some things are in short supply. But we live as well as we can."
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