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17:05
Society
Over Br1bn allocated for energy saving in Belarus in 2023
In 2023 almost Br1.089 billion was allocated for energy-saving activities in Belarus, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Standardization - Director of the Energy Efficiency Department Vitaly Kretsky said at the final meeting of the department.
16:47
Society
Belarus’ CEC: 23 foreign nationals accredited as independent observers
The CIS election observation mission has 238 observers. Of them, 44 observers were sent by the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly, 12 by the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly, 25 by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Belarus-Russia Union State, 4 by the Union State Standing Committee.
16:41
Society
Opinion: Need for rational use of energy is reaching global scale
The need for the rational use of energy resources is reaching global scale, Vitaly Kretsky, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Standardization (Gosstandart) of Belarus - Director of the Department of Energy Efficiency, told the media ahead of the committee's collegium meeting on 22 February.
16:19
Society
Belarus' MFA pledges tough retaliation against Vilnius' unfriendly border policies
Lithuania’s decision to close two more border checkpoints Kotlovka - Lavorishki and Privalka - Raigardas on 1 March 2024 and to restrict passenger traffic is an absolutely politically motivated step, prompted, among other things, by the election campaign considerations, reads a commentary by the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs over Lithuania's plans to close two border checkpoints.
15:43
Society
OSCE/ODIHR statements on Belarus’ elections dismissed as groundless
“OSCE/ODIHR issued similar reports long before the elections. Back in May last year, they issued the 'Report on the serious threat to the OSCE human dimension in Belarus since 5 November 2020, where our political reform was presented in a negative frame,” noted Igor Karpenko.
15:41
Economy
Kyrgyzstan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote exchange trade with Belarus
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan will join efforts with the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) to promote exchange trade between Belarus and Kyrgyzstan.
15:26
Society
Golovchenko reviews results of Orsha District development program
“The program has already drawn to a close; we will soon review its results and analyze what we have achieved. Yet, I can already say that most of the targets have been fulfilled,” emphasized Roman Golovchenko.
15:16
Sport
Second figure skating gold for Belarus at Children of Primorye Games
Belarus’ Valeriya Yezhova clinched gold in the event with the total of 193.76 points. Bronze went to Belarus’ Yelizaveta Kostyuk (152.56). Darina Maslova from Vladivostok secured silver with 186.91 points.
14:59
Politics
Belarus, Zimbabwe agree on mutual support in international organizations
The ministers reviewed the status of the agreements reached during the state visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Zimbabwe and took stock of the work done during the year by the relevant subgroups on political, economic and social affairs.
14:45
Society
Security chief: Belarus’ national security system is able to respond to all challenges and threats
The country's national security system is ready to respond to all modern challenges and threats, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media on 22 February.
14:14
Society
Belarus’ CEC head: Voting process is going normal
The voting process in the country is going normal, Chairman of the Belarusian Central Election Commission of Belarus Igor Karpenko told reporters.
14:09
Politics
Belarus’ diplomat joins Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development in Bangkok
The event is attended by representatives of governments and parliaments of ESCAP participating and observer countries, international organizations, and the diplomatic corps.
14:00
Economy
Belarus, Serbia reaffirm commitment to expanding economic cooperation
The parties discussed the state and prospects for the development of Belarusian-Serbian trade and economic cooperation, and exchanged views on a number of topical issues of mutual interest.
13:44
Society
Belarus’ security chief: Law enforcement on high alert for voting period
For the duration of the voting period during the parliamentary and local elections, all law enforcement have been put on high alert in the country, State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told reporters.