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24
.07.20
12:45
Economy
Belarusian government draws up new program to increase electricity consumption
Increasing electricity consumption is very important for the country in view of the upcoming launch of the nuclear power plant, Vladimir Kukharev said.
12:27
Economy
Sales of steel products via BUCE up 33% in H1 2020
Since the start of the year, products of ferrous and nonferrous metals worth Br27 million have been sold via the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange.
11:43
President
5th Special Operations Brigade shows Lukashenko its weapons and gear
The president inspected the small arms used by special forces: machine guns, sniper rifles, assault rifles, grenade launchers and rocket launchers.
10:41
President
Lukashenko to inspect 5th Special Operations Brigade in Maryina Gorka
The 5th Special Operations Brigade was established in Maryina Gorka in 1963. The brigade fought in Afghanistan in 1985-1988 (the 334th separate special operations unit was established for this purpose). In the early 1990s the brigade performed the government's task to restore order in the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic.
10:23
Society
Belarus to build more all-electric homes
Belarus will gradually increase the construction of all-electric homes. In line with the resolution of the Council of Ministers, some 135,000 square meters of such housing will be commissioned in 2020. At least 270,000 square meters of such housing are to be built in 2021.
09:57
Society
Minister: Coronavirus pandemic exposed strong sides of Belarus' healthcare system
Vladimir Karanik expressed gratitude to absolutely all healthcare workers for keeping the healthcare system running in that difficult time. None of the specialized national research centers was re-purposed, which means that the primary care performed all its tasks amid the pandemic.
09:23
President
Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Uzbekistan president
“Your exceptional professionalism and managerial talent, as well as your selfless service to your people have brought you respect and recognition at home and far away,” the message reads.
09:06
President
Lukashenko approves €90m loan agreement with IBRD to respond to COVID-19
The money will be used to purchase equipment for intensive care departments and ambulance services, to buy 20 computed tomography scans, personal protective equipment and medicines, as well as test kits to diagnose the infection.
23
.07.20
19:58
Economy
Over 8,600 cars made by Belarusian car factory BelGee in H1 2020
According to the source, the company's industrial output increased by 11.3% in comparison with H1 2019 to Br262.3 million. BelGee made 8,617 cars. In H1 2020 the company sold 8,644 cars, including 4,470 cars on the Belarusian market. Export growth rate went up and approached 101% in U.S. dollar terms.
19:16
Society
Confidence in Belarusian team's good performance at International Army Games 2020
All the three teams are getting ready for the games in the army training area Domanovo. The routes and obstacles participants of the games will have to tackle have been recreated there. The defense minister talked to the teams. He expressed confidence the Belarusian military will do well during the International Army Games.
18:33
President
Lukashenko sends condolences to Xi Jinping over flood victims
“At this difficult time for your country, please accept my sincere condolences and convey my words of support to the families and friends of the victims, and other people affected by the disaster," the president said.
18:08
Politics
Kravchenko takes part in Belarus-EU Coordination Group meeting in Brussels
The parties discussed the state and prospects of Belarus-EU relations, Belarus' participation in the Eastern Partnership initiative, cooperation in nuclear safety, human rights, including in the context of the ongoing presidential campaign in Belarus.
18:07
Sport
Belarus to compete in 2021 ISU World Figure Skating Championships
Belarusian athletes have earned berths in the ladies' and men's individual programs, pairs and ice dance. The 2021 World Figure Skating Championships will be one of the qualifiers for the 2020 Olympic Games. The event will determine 80% of all the Olympic berths.
