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13
.03.24
12:55
Society
Miklashevich: Updated Constitution strengthens foundations of Belarusian society, state
The commentary will be used to explain the provisions of the Constitution in labor collectives, educational institutions, among all segments of the population in order to cultivate a respectful attitude to the Basic Law of the country, to raise awareness of their constitutional rights, freedoms and obligations and to promote the understanding of the importance to strictly observe the constitutional norms in daily life and professional activities.
12:28
Economy
Belarus to tax companies from unfriendly countries, suspend double taxation avoidance agreements
From 1 April 2024 through 31 December 2026 the document will impose a 25% income tax rate on dividends and similar revenues of foreign organizations that do not operate in Belarus via a permanent representative office. At present the tax rate stands at 15%.
12:21
Society
Minister: Atlant needs to keep up with the times, expand product lineup
Atlant needs to keep up with the times and further develop its product
lineup, Belarusian Industry Minister Aleksandr Rogozhnik said as Dmitry
Kharitonchik, the newly appointed director general of Atlant, was
introduced by Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Parkhomchik to the team of the
company.
12:12
President
Belarusian president congratulates Zardari on election as Pakistan's president
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
12:07
Economy
Belarus’ vice premier sets tasks for Atlant’s new director general
A reminder, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave the greenlight to the appointment of Dmitry Kharitonchik, who previously worked as Deputy Industry Minister, as Atlant director general.
11:01
Economy
Russia seeks exchange of experience with Belarus in industrial tourism
Russia is interested in sharing experience with Belarus in industrial
tourism, Olga Shandurenko, Project Director of the Urban Economy
Division of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Projects
(Russia), told the media at the international seminar Industrial
Tourism as a Brand and Strategy.
09:22
Society
Belarus sets up commission to select radioactive waste storage facility
The state commission has been instructed to work out proposals on the
selection of a site for a radioactive waste storage facility and submit
them to the Council of Ministers within ten working days.
09:00
President
Lukashenko: Belarus’ relations with the Holy See is a prime example of trustworthy cooperation
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings as Pope Francis celebrates the anniversary of his pontificate.
12
.03.24
19:48
President
Lukashenko wants officials to harder look for oil, better manage existing mineral resources
On the whole, about 50 kinds of mineral resources have been discovered in Belarus. The country is in Europe’s top 10 in terms of their availability. However, Aleksandr Lukashenko is against self-complacency.
18:45
Society
Collective Security Treaty Organization strategic command post training session in progress
According to the secretary general, one of the most important goals of the training session is to adjust the procedure for collective anticrisis actions and evaluate their effectiveness taking into account provisions of the resolution on measures to develop a crisis response system.
18:41
Economy
Companies from 23 countries are active on Belarusian commodity exchange
In January-February 2024, foreign companies concluded more than 1,500 transactions to purchase Belarusian goods for a total of $170 million. In the same period last year, the number of transactions was 155 to the total amount of $14 million.
18:19
Politics
Belarus, India launch dialogue on visa facilitation
"An agreement was reached to start a dialogue on further visa facilitation in order to increase mutual tourist flows. Sergei Aleinik expressed gratitude to his counterpart for his consistent support for Belarus' accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and for his principled positive position on our country's accession to BRICS," the press service said.
18:08
Politics
Indian PM receives letter on bilateral relations from Belarusian president
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik held talks with
Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi.
18:04
President
Lukashenko informed about Construction Ministry’s import reduction projects
Ruslan Parkhamovich said: “Unfortunately, we cannot operate without imports now. The share of import may be small, only 15% of the raw materials but it is there. This is why the main task for the near future is to address the matter of import substitution.”
18:00
Society
Belarus’ import of mineral resources 6 times down over 7 years
Andrei Khudyk said: “On the whole, in 2023 the output of the mining industry totaled 104.3% as against 2022. The import of mineral raw materials keeps steadily declining from 6.9 million tonnes in 2017 to 1.150 million tonnes in 2023.”