NUCLEAR POWER IN BELARUS AND WORLDWIDE
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.07.20
20:28
President
Preparations for Belarus president's address to nation, parliament discussed
The content and organizational aspects of the presidential address and other topical matters were discussed with heads of government agencies and various officials in charge of preparing the event.
20:23
President
Belarus president meets with State Control Committee chairman
After the working meeting Ivan Tertel said that the head of state had been informed about results of the committee's work and prospects of the committee's development. Aleksandr Lukashenko pointed out that state oversight should focus on preventive efforts.
20:09
Politics
Further measures in response to detention of foreign militants near Minsk outlined
“First of all, because of today's change of the situation. As many as 32 people – Russian citizens, who belong to Vagner's private military company –were apprehended in a sanatorium near Minsk on the Belarusian territory in the morning. They are being questioned now,” the state secretary of the Security Council noted.
19:53
Economy
Belarusian tractor factory MTZ resumes deliveries to Zimbabwe
The company is now working on the possibility of selling tractors within the framework of European programs on providing economic aid to African countries. MTZ resumed deliveries to Zimbabwe in April 2020 thanks to one of the programs.
19:38
Economy
Opportunities after Belarusian nuclear power plant launch outlined
Electricity can also be used to produce hydrogen. “Certainly, natural gas has a higher calorific heat value, it is easier to extract, but the supply may run out one day while hydrogen can be generated and used endlessly,” Anton Brin noted.
19:20
Economy
Mogilev-based Krasny Metallist to start making loft-style furniture
The company did not need expensive retooling in order to branch out its manufacturing: the existing facilities can be used to make not only tableware but stylish interior components.
18:59
Economy
Belarus sells $5.1m worth of timber to China via commodity exchange in 2020
“The export trading session on 28 July resulted in selling 8,800 cubic meters of timber to the tune of $1.4 million to China. All in all, since the start of the year, 32,300 cubic meters of timber worth $5.1 million has been sold to China,” Roman Yaniv said.
18:49
Economy
Ambitious plans for making Belarusian logging machines in Russia's Republic of Karelia
The contract the Belarusian has signed is designed to last for ten years and provides for making at least 3,000 machines per annum. The project was backed by the Belarusian government and the Russian Industry Ministry.
18:43
President
Lukashenko calls urgent Security Council meeting to discuss arrest of foreign militants
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted: “I've invited you to look into the matter of this, one can say, emergency that happened this night. There is no other word for it.”
18:30
Society
Grodno celebrates healthcare workers
Among the awardees were doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers, a total of more than 50 people. They were given prizes, commendation letters, diplomas of the Grodno City Executive Committee and the Council of Deputies, trade unions and public associations.
18:01
Society
Winter temperatures in Belarus rise by almost 4 degrees since 2000
Belarus. If this trend continues, in a few decades the climate in Belarus will be similar to the steppe zone of Ukraine in the last century, the expert said.
17:18
Economy
Belarus, Hungary intend to cooperate in competition policy
On 29 July, Belarus' Minister of Antitrust Regulation and Trade Vladimir Koltovich held a videoconference meeting with head of the Hungarian Competition Authority Balazs Rigo
17:12
Partners
China to issue Forbidden City commemorative coins
China is scheduled to issue a set of gold and silver commemorative coins for the 600th anniversary of the founding of the Forbidden City, China's central bank, the People's Bank of China announced on July 27.
16:30
Society
Belarus' Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve reveals tourist numbers amidst pandemic
Vacationers heavily favored open-air leisure over museums. The most popular open-air activities were hiking, kayaking and cycling. Open-air tours remain just as popular during the second half of the year.
15:38
Society
Belarus plans to promote eco-tourism
“This year, we are planning to launch the international technical assistance project aimed at promoting eco-tourism to promote the green transition to inclusive and sustainable growth. It will popularize not only nature, flora and fauna but also folklore culture and traditions,” Nikolai Svidinsky noted.
