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.08.20
13:42
Society
Belarusian MP: There is nothing worse than civil war
There is nothing more terrifying that a civil war, member of the House of Representatives of Belarus National Assembly Tengiz Dumbadze said as he took part in the rally for peace, security, and safety in Belarus on 16 August.
13:08
President
Lukashenko: The fall of the first president will be the beginning of the end
"We are a desirable piece for them [those who are against a quiet Belarusian state], but this piece is not big. They will eat it up and will not even choke. Think about it! It is time to make up your mind. I would like to ask: What is happening with you, Belarusians?” the Belarusian leader asked.
12:52
Society
Minister: Any unauthorized rally may repeat Nemiga tragedy
Any unauthorized rally can lead to a stampede and loss of life, Belarus' Internal Affairs Minister Yuri Karayev said at a rally on Independence Square in Minsk on 16 August.
12:31
Society
Belarus' Internal Affairs Ministry pledges to investigate cases of police abuse of power
The Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs will investigate all cases of violence and abuse of power by the police after the situation in the country stabilizes, Belarus' Minister of Internal Affairs Yuri Karayev said as he attended a rally in Nezavisimosti Square in Minsk on 16 August.
12:27
President
Lukashenko: We've held an election, there will be no other
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “You won't see me doing anything under pressure. There will be no [election]. Because there will be no MZKT, no MAZ, no BelAZ. We will destroy everything within half a year.”
12:22
President
Lukashenko: I have never betrayed you
The head of state said that the internet is full of fake news today. Some say that the president has money and property abroad. Others say that he is sick or that he has died.
12:18
President
Lukashenko about redistribution of authority, amendments to Constitution: Not under pressure
Aleksandr Lukashenko reminded that work is in progress on ways to amend the country's Constitution in order to redistribute the authority. “We cannot give away this Constitution to god knows who. Because disasters will follow,” he stressed.
12:10
Economy
Over 7m tonnes of grain harvested in Belarus
All in all, 7.104 million tonnes of grain was threshed across the country with the average yield at 37.5 centners per hectare (in 2019, the yield as of the same date was 31.8 centners per hectare).
11:55
President
Lukashenko calls to preserve country's territorial integrity
“Use your head until it is too late. Otherwise, others will think for you. This is the main thing that have brought you here, not only to support me, but to protect the country,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
11:54
Politics
Belarusian government resigns
The Belarusian government has resigned as the newly elected president has been announced. The appropriate resolution No. 480 of the Council of Ministers of 15 August was officially published on the National Legal Internet Portal on 17 August.
11:37
President
Lukashenko: Don't push people to confrontation, don't discredit the country
“Calm down, do not push people to a violent confrontation. Do not demean this peaceful, prosperous and quiet country that was envied by the entire world. This is the reason why we do not have friends or supporters. Everyone wants us to go down on our knees. We will not!” the president said.
11:24
President
Lukashenko comments on calls to hold new election
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the calls to hold a new presidential election in the country as he addressed a rally of his supporters in Minsk on 16 August.
11:11
President
Lukashenko warns against dangers to Belarus
“We have built a beautiful country despite all the difficulties. Whom do you want to give it to? I will not allow anyone to give our country away even if I am gone,” the Belarusian leader stressed.
10:51
President
Lukashenko recalls fight against street gangs in Belarus in 1990s
Belarus President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko reminded citizens of the difficult situation in the country in the 1990s as he spoke at a rally of his supporters in Minsk on 16 August.
10:49
President
Lukashenko comments on Belarus' COVID-19 response strategy
Just take an unbiased look at it. We have chosen our own path in the fight against this pandemic. We did not put the country on a lockdown. We did not close plants and factories. People are grateful for this today,” the head of state said.
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