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20
.07.24
16:58
Society
Belarus MFA confirms news of German national’s sentence, stays in contact with German diplomats
The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the news that a German national has been sentenced to death in Belarus. The ministry added that the foreign ministries of the two countries were holding consultations on the matter.
12:52
Society
Belarus’ PM attends Sandinista Revolution anniversary celebrations in Nicaragua
Roman Golovchenko addressed the participants of the ceremony and congratulated them on the significant date. “I would like to convey to you the warmest and most sincere congratulations on the occasion of the triumph of the Sandinista Revolution from Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and the entire Belarusian people."
11:01
President
Putin sends greetings to Lukashenko marking 30 years as president
The Russian leader emphasized that he would be glad to continue constructive, friendly dialogue and close joint work for the benefit of the peoples of Belarus and Russia.
10:37
Economy
Over 2.6m tonnes of grain, rapeseed harvested in Belarus
As of 20 July, 2.62 million tonnes of grain (including rapeseed) was harvested, which includes 1.822 million tonnes of cereals and leguminous crops and 798,000 tonnes of winter rapeseed.
10:11
President
Agriculture minister delivers report at meeting on harvesting season
Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Anatoly Linevich reported on the progress in the ongoing harvesting campaign.
09:00
Society
“The dictatorship of law is the only dictatorship possible in the country”. Belarus marks 30 years since its president’s first inauguration
The first inauguration of the President of the Republic of Belarus took place on 20 July 1994.
19
.07.24
20:00
President
Lukashenko promises to complete major storm relief effort within days
“I want to reassure people once again and promise that within a couple of days we will eliminate all bottlenecks related to the natural disaster aftermath. We will also spend a month to renew some things, to strengthen energy supply infrastructure. We see what problems we have. We have learned our lessons. We will finish all the work within a month,” the head of state said.
18:49
Economy
Development Bank: Nicaragua offers great prospects for Belarus
“Today is a truly historic day in trade and economic relations between Belarus and Nicaragua. The Development Bank will finance the supplies of more than 700 units of machinery worth $85 million. Negotiations are underway to conclude new contracts to supply farming and fire-fighting machinery,” Sergei Stolyarchuk said.
18:14
President
Lukashenko: We are taking an exam before Belarusian people
The government is taking an exam before the Belarusian people. Despite some flaws, the system established in the state is working effectively in general, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a teleconference on 19 July.
17:35
Sport
Sasnovich into Hungarian Open semifinal
The Belarusian will face Slovakia’s world number 79 Anna Karolina Schmiedlova for a spot in the final. In the opener Aliaksandra Sasnovich saw off world number 49 Viktoriya Tomova of Bulgaria, 2-6, 6-2, 2-4, and then proved stronger over Russia’s world number 103 Maria Timofeeva, 6-2, 6-4.
16:38
Economy
Belarus, Nicaragua outline promising areas of cooperation
The business forum was held as part of Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko’s visit to Nicaragua. It was organized by the National Center for Marketing and Price Study and the Investment Promotion and Export Office of Nicaragua (SPIEX).
15:19
President
Key takeaways from discussion of harvesting issues hosted by Lukashenko
There are no major problems with the ongoing harvesting effort, yet good
management is a must, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said
during a hybrid meeting on 19 July, BelTA has learned.
15:16
President
Lukashenko: We need to learn lessons from recent natural disaster
According to Belarusian Emergencies Minister Vadim Sinyavsky, thunderstorms that took place on 13-14 July wreaked havoc in 74 regions of Belarus causing extensive damage to 949 settlements.
13:38
President
Lukashenko draws parallels between natural disaster, warfare
I gave instructions to see what has not been done yet, to deal with people’s complaints. I hear out regular reports from the State Control Committee and the chairman of the State Security Committee,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
12:31
President
Lukashenko criticizes sluggish early response to recent storms in Belarus
“There was no response at all, except for the routine response of power workers. Extremely poor performance in the first hours and days following the thunderstorms. I saw everything and started pushing governors and others to take action,” the Belarusian leader said.