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.08.24
17:38
Economy
Belarus’ passenger traffic up by 9.2% in January-July 2024
In January-July 2024 Belarus’ passenger traffic totaled 14,427.9 million passenger-kilometers, up by 9.2% year-on-year.
17:26
Society
Is Minsk older than commonly believed? Scientists are reconsidering the date
Belarusian scientists have evidence that prove that Minsk was founded in the 10th century and now they are trying to establish a more accurate date, BelTA learned from the National Academy of Sciences.
16:59
Society
Belarus admits over 85,000 Ukrainian citizens since 2024 year-start
Of them 35 people came to Belarus from Ukraine, 68,014 - from Poland, 16,467 - from Lithuania, 1,267– from Latvia. About 3,000 citizens of Ukraine arrived in Belarus during the week.
16:49
Sport
NOC secretary general hails Belarus’ performance in Paris as successful
Team Belarus did very well at the Olympic Games in Paris, Secretary General of the NOC of Belarus Ksenia Sankovich said on the air of the ONT TV channel
16:48
Economy
Belarus ramps up regions’ production potential
Belarus is gradually ramping up the production potential of the regions,
Belarusian Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar said following a working
visit to Gomel Oblast.
16:39
Partners
Representatives of Caspian region countries to discuss cultural co-operation at media forum in Astrakhan
The IX Caspian Media Forum started its work in Astrakhan on 16 August.
Its main theme is "The Dialogue of Cultures as the Basis for the Caspian
Development"
15:16
Society
Enabling comfortable life for rural Belarusians identified as most important task
The ongoing work to address problems with essential services in the territory of the Kuropolye Rural Council and efforts to promote small and medium entrepreneurship in Postavy District were on the session’s agenda.
14:43
Society
CSTO: No request for military assistance from Russia over situation in Kursk Oblast
Russia has not requested military assistance from the CSTO over the
situation in Kursk Oblast, the CSTO Secretariat said in a commentary to
the media.
13:58
Economy
Belarus sees sanctions as additional impetus for domestic industrial growth
Any restrictions mean new opportunities for domestic industries and
import substitution efforts, Natalya Melnikova, Head of the Trade and
Public Catering Department at the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation
and Trade (MART) of Belarus, told the media while commenting on the
state of the Belarusian economy in the wake of the restrictions imposed
by Western countries and the situation with supply and demand in the
domestic market.
13:43
Society
Belarus ready to adequately respond to provocations like events in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
During the conference the Belarusian head of state specifically asked top officers of the Defense Ministry what the Armed Forces are ready for and how counteraction will be organized if need be. The defense minister presented the corresponding information.
13:28
Society
General Staff chief reports major increase in Belarusian army deployments near border with Ukraine
Pavel Muraveiko said: “I can say objectively that at present the composition of the forces and assets deployed at the border is bigger than before. It ensures adequate counteraction of any attacks and provocations.”
13:10
Society
Kochanova: Projects at Horizon and Motovelo in Minsk are on schedule
The projects at Horizont and Motovelo are proceeding according to schedule, and even ahead of schedule, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova told the media.
12:37
Partners
UAE Team Emirates set sights on historic triple crown in Vuelta a España
AE Team Emirates
head into the Vuelta a Espana with one thing on their mind: "History".
12:37
Society
Belarusian defense minister mentions high probability of armed provocations from Ukraine
Viktor Khrenin said: “The situation in the southern theater of operations remains tense. Units of the army and the border service of Ukraine continue improving the border security system and elements of the multi-layered defense."
