NUCLEAR POWER IN BELARUS AND WORLDWIDE
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.07.20
15:07
Economy
Belarusian nuclear power plant may supply electricity for St Petersburg-Hamburg railway line
The official said: “Since we will have a considerable surplus of energy, we should find energy-intensive projects. Those can include small-scale chemistry, glass production, and new metallurgy. And naturally it's only fitting to talk about things like the high-speed railway line.”
14:32
Economy
EBRD's investments in Belarusian economy up to €160m in H1 2020
The sum of EBRD investments in Belarus reached €160 million in H1 2020, up from €67 million in H1 2019. The change demonstrates the EBRD's prompt reaction to needs of the developing economies that are dealing with consequences of the coronavirus.
14:17
Society
Belarus' coronavirus latest: 59,061 people recover
The nationwide COVID-19 tally reached 66,521 cases. Belarus has carried out 1,209,400 tests.
14:12
Economy
No problems with Belarusian nuclear power plant personnel
The official noted: “As for the operation personnel, the Russian side is supposed to train and has trained about 600 specialists for us. They will directly operate the nuclear power plant. We are hiring for the second unit now. We employ young university graduates as well. About 400 of them have been hired.”
14:12
Society
Minister: COVID-19 cases on steady decline in all regions of Belarus
We have been seeing a steady decline in the number of patients with both pneumonia and coronavirus infection throughout the country for several weeks now, said Vladimir Karanik.
14:00
Society
Gratitude for work! 20% off for apartments in Minsk World complex for healthcare workers!
It is difficult to find a profession more important than medical profession! Our health and often our lives depend on these people. Selfless work of medical professionals has gained even more value today. Every day they face the coronavirus infection with a risk to their own health. These are the true heroes of today!
13:57
Economy
With Pride in Heart: The rise of the Great Stone industrial park
The China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone is one of the most ambitious projects of modern-day Belarus. Ten years ago, when the park was only an idea, there was nothing but a forest here. Today, the first factories are already up and running.
13:19
Economy
Plans to start loading fuel into first reactor of Belarusian nuclear power plant in August confirmed
The official said: “An energy source powered by nuclear fuel will be commissioned to supply 40% of the electricity the country needs. In August we intend to begin an important stage – the loading of nuclear fuel into the reactor and transition to the physical launch followed by the power startup later on.”
13:08
In Pictures
Trinity Suburb in Minsk
The Trinity Suburb is a historic district on the bank of the Svisloch River in the center of Minsk.
13:03
Economy
NAIP to work with MPs to attract investment to Belarus
The Belarusian National Agency of Investment and Privatization (NAIP) and the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives have signed a plan of cooperation to attract foreign investment to the country.
12:30
Politics
Belarus CEC: Fewer observers at polling stations due to epidemiological situation
CEC head Lidia Yermoshina proposed to reduce the number of observers to five on the main voting day, and to three during the early voting time. “The matter is about presence. The accreditation of observers does not stop,” she said.
11:38
Society
Belarus developing permanent seismic monitoring system for nuclear power plant
A permanent network of seismic stations is being developed to monitor the situation in the vicinity of the Belarusian nuclear power plant, BelTA learned from the report on the state of nuclear and radiation safety of Belarus of 2019.
10:33
Society
Belarusian Railways reveals new train for Minsk to Grodno line
The train boasts enhanced safety and improved comfort. It also has modern features like air conditioning, audio and video systems, comfortable and adjustable seating, sockets to charge gadgets, infotainment and Wi-Fi.
10:17
Society
BRSM Youth Union to launch voting app for Belarus' presidential election
This will be a voter information guide. It will provide information on the polling place and on presidential candidates, and create an itinerary to the polling station using Google or Yandex Maps.
