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.09.24
20:00
Society
Over 260,000 tourists visit Belarus’ nature reserves in 2024
The growing interest in the country’s specially protected areas has been
recorded both among Belarusian and foreign tourists. The first deputy
minister added that the territories with special protected status would
be more involved in boosting Belarusian eco-tourism.
19:37
Economy
Inbound eco-tourism brings $2.6m to Belarus’ economy in 2023
September has been declared the month of eco-tourism in the country.
According to the director of the department, much has been done in the
country to give a boost to eco-tourism, which provides foreign visitors
with the best picture of Belarus boasting an abundance of unique natural
monuments. The growth of foreigners' interest in eco-tourism in Belarus
was emphasized.
18:25
Society
About 40% of storm-damaged forests to be recovered this autumn
About 40% of storm-damaged forests is planned to be recovered this
autumn, Forestry Minister Aleksandr Kulik told the media at a republican
meeting on eliminating the consequences of the July storm.
17:47
President
‘It is not for media hype’. Why Lukashenko decides to grow watermelons
In August 2014 Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko took part in
the harvesting of melons on the premises of his official residence
Drozdy. That day, watermelons were harvested for the first time on the
president's land plot.
17:42
Politics
Belarus, Türkiye confirm readiness to continue political dialogue
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov met with
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Türkiye to Belarus Güçlü
Cem Işık on 4 September.
17:40
Society
Belarus’ prosecutor general says more extremist convicts may be pardoned in future
“Our commission [a special commission led by the prosecutor general is
in charge of considering petitions of Belarusian citizens, who stay
abroad and need to know whether they face charges in Belarus] is meeting
next week to consider another set of petitions. There are quite a lot
of them. We will study every person individually to form our opinion on
whether it is possible to ask the head of state to pardon them,” Andrei
Shved said.
17:04
Society
Belarus’ prosecutor general comments on decision to pardon persons convicted of protest-related crimes
According to him, the commission members took into account other
circumstances, including age, sincere repentance, assurances of strictly
observing the laws of the country in the future, health state and
others.
16:33
Economy
Belarus machinery supplies facilitate development of St. Petersburg's infrastructure
The intergovernmental agreement on cooperation between Belarus and St.
Petersburg, Russian Federation, has been fully implemented. The fact was
mentioned during a meeting of State Secretary of the Belarus-Russia
Union State Dmitry Mezentsev with St. Petersburg Governor Alexander
Beglov.
15:29
Society
Belarus-China regional cooperation praised
“We have repeatedly mentioned these figures, but recalling them at
today’s meeting would not go amiss. During your cadence, despite the
pandemic and sanctions, we reached a record-high trade in 2023.
Apparently, 2024 will be at the same level, maybe even better,” Nikolai
Snopkov said.
14:45
President
Belarus’ agricultural workers honored with state awards, commendation letters
Agricultural workers were honored with orders, medals, and commendation
letters for many years of fruitful work, significant personal services
to the agricultural sector, and exceptional performance.
14:28
Society
Ambassador: Belarus-China partnership is at its peak
Under the leadership of the two countries' presidents, China-Belarus
relations have maintained good dynamics and reached an unprecedentedly
high level of all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership, outgoing
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of
China to the Republic of Belarus Xie Xiaoyong said at a meeting with
Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov on 4 September.
14:18
Politics
Krutoi meets with outgoing Chinese ambassador
Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi met with
outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's
Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Xie Xiaoyong on 4 September.
13:48
Society
Chinese ambassador thanked for support of Belarus’ SCO membership
“I am grateful for your personal support in making our country a full
member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. It was a great honor
and joy for us to become the tenth full member of this organization,”
Nikolai Snopkov said.
13:14
Society
Snopkov: Preserving historical truth strengthens Belarus-China ties
Preserving the historical truth is something that cements Belarus-China
friendship, Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said
at a meeting with outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Xie
Xiaoyong on 4 September.
