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05
.08.20
12:26
Society
Opinion: Us vs. them tactic is meant to tear Belarus apart
The president's address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly included many important theses on the future of the country, Valery Voronetsky said, and listed three most important ones in his opinion.
11:48
Economy
Belarus to buy 1.21m tonnes of Russian oil in August
“In August the Belarusian oil refineries will need 1.37 million tonnes of oil. Russian companies have confirmed the supply of 1.21 million tonnes, of which 77,000 tonnes will be delivered by rail, the rest - by the oil pipeline,” Aleksandr Tishchenko said.
11:26
Society
Bus service to connect Belarus' Pinsk, Poland's Wroclaw
The bus will make trips to Poland's Wroclaw on Fridays. It will depart from Pinsk at 6.05 and arrive in Wroclaw at 20.15. The route will incorporate Ivanovo, Kobrin, Brest, Warsaw, and Lodz. The bus will run back on Saturdays (8 o'clock local time).
10:51
Society
Belarus helps Turkey fight wildfires
Two Mi-8 aircraft have already conducted 127 flights and 625 water discharges in Turkey.
10:26
Politics
Preparations underway for Ukrainian president's visit to Belarus
The parties discussed progress in the preparations for the Ukrainian president's official visit to Belarus, the 3rd Forum of Regions of Belarus and Ukraine, and also issues related to the development of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
09:59
Sport
Sasnovich powers past Mertens in Palermo
Aliaksandra Sasnovich secured a solid win over world number 23 Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-4, 6-1 in one hour 24 minutes.
09:49
In Pictures
Explosion in Beirut
According to the latest data, at least 100 people were killed, more than 4,000 were injured.
09:34
Politics
4.98% of votes cast on first day of early voting in Belarus
4.23% of eligible voters took advantage of early voting in Brest Oblast, with 5% early votes cast in Vitebsk Oblast. The turnout reached 7.55% in Gomel Oblast, 3.39% in Grodno Oblast, 4.69 in Minsk Oblast, 4.66% in Mogilev Oblast and 4.77% in the city of Minsk.
09:17
Society
Belarus' Healthcare Ministry updates list of countries with COVID-19
As of 4 August, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Tanzania, Fiji and Sri Lanka were removed from the list.
09:01
President
Lukashenko extends Independence Day greetings to Burkina Faso
“The development of long-term partnership between Belarus and Burkina Faso in trade, economy, education, culture and other sectors is of special interest,” the message of greetings runs.
04
.08.20
20:31
In Pictures
Storks prepare for migration flight
Storks are gathering in flocks in the fields as they are preparing for a migration flight to warm countries.
19:58
Politics
Belarus, Lithuania discuss nuclear power plant, air service, presidential election
Vladimir Makei stated that as the country that had been affected most by the Chernobyl catastrophe Belarus is intent on ensuring the maximum safety of its nuclear power plant and is ready to continue interaction in these matters with competent international organizations.
19:23
Economy
BUCE promises more frequent trade sessions to export Belarusian colza oil
Starting 4 August BUCE will held trade sessions twice a week – on Tuesdays and Thursdays – to export products made by processing oil-bearing-crops. The decision is expected to satisfy a spike in demand for Belarusian colza oil and extraction cakes.
19:02
Economy
Permits to commission first unit of Belarusian nuclear power plant to be issued gradually
The approach conforms with international practices and International Atomic Energy Agency recommendations, which are specified by the International Nuclear Safety Group (INSAG) report “Licensing the first nuclear power plant” (INSAG-26).
18:46
President
Lukashenko draws attention to importance of cereals harvesting campaign
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I often say that the election is well and good, it will end in the evening on 9 August, and on 10 August we will have to take care of hard and routine work that may seem uninteresting to some people. But life cannot go on without this work."
