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18
.08.20
09:02
Economy
Retail trade up 2.9% in Belarus in January-July
In January-July 2020 the retail trade was estimated at Br29.8 billion, up 2.9% year-on-year in comparable prices, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee.
09:00
Politics
MFA: Belarus seeks to maintain dialogue with EU
“Sanctions mean the end of politics. Therefore, a number one question now is whether the EU has any policy towards Belarus. We do have it. The European Union is definitely one of the key areas of Belarus' foreign policy,” the spokesman said.
17
.08.20
19:58
Economy
Belarusian Railways' container transportation 1.5 times up in July
Belarusian Railways secured positive dynamics of container transportation in January-July 2020. The volume of container transportation increased by 1.3 times to 511,800 TEUs. The export of products of Belarusian companies in loaded containers increased by 1.2 times.
19:10
Economy
Round timber sales via Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange 27% up in January-July
In January-July 2020 as much as 7.9 million m3 of round timber to the tune of Br524 million was sold via BUCE. The sales increased by 11% in physical terms and by 27% in monetary terms. Pulp wood of coniferous species and timber without a designated use traditionally enjoyed the strongest demand among buyers.
18:24
Economy
Real money income of Belarusians up 5.4% in H1 2020
Salaries accounted for 64.38% of the total money income, revenues from doing business and other gainful activities – 7.3%, transfers to the population (pensions, welfare benefits, scholarships, and other kinds) – 23.5%, property income and other kinds of revenue – 4.9%.
17:55
Economy
Agricultural output in Belarus up 2.8% in January-July
In January-July 2020, agricultural enterprises made Br9.5 billion worth of products, which was up by 3.3% over the same period of 2019 in comparable prices.
17:43
Society
Belavia extends suspension of flights to Russia till 31 August
Flights to Voronezh, Kazan, and Nizhny Novgorod have been suspended till 24 October. Flights to Riga, Latvia have been suspended till 31 August.
17:26
Sport
Sabalenka 11th in WTA
Last week the Belarusian number one lost in the round of Last 16 in Lexington. Aryna Sabalenka currently holds 3,615 points.
17:07
Economy
Belarus' GDP down 1.6% in January-July
In January-July 2020 Belarus' GDP went down by 1.6% year-on-year, BelTA learned from the National Statistics Committee.
16:25
Society
Belarus' coronavirus recoveries at 67,149
The nationwide COVID-19 number has reached 69,589 cases. Belarus has carried out 1,426,766 tests.
16:15
Society
Belarus' Prosecutor General's Office to launch investigations into police abuse of power cases
The Prosecutor General's Office is receiving numerous police misconduct complaints. In line with the Criminal Procedures Code, these complaints are sent to the Investigative Committee for consideration. The prosecution bodies will make sure these complaints will be processed in a proper manner.
15:10
Economy
Belarusian Potash Company pledges to fulfill all contracts
“The attention of the whole world is on our country today. Being fully aware of the importance of our commitments to you and our high degree of responsibility, we ask you for understanding. We will make every effort to fulfill our agreements and are open to our partners, staying in touch 24/7,” the message says.
14:47
President
Lukashenko: Government will never fall in Belarus
“They [opponents to the existing authorities in Belarus] intoxicated people with social networks. Some started thinking: this is it, there is no government; the government has fallen. The government will never fall. You know me. We will deal with them. Just be patient,” the head of state said.
14:27
President
Lukashenko pledges adequate response to provocations
There will be an adequate response to provocations and violation of public order, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to employees of Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant (MZKT) on 17 August.
