Belarus Belta
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:56:53 +0300 Opinion: Belarus has built strong, open relations with China
According to Aleksandr Yaroshenko, China is Belarus' second foreign trade partner after Russia with an annual turnover of $5 billion.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:08:11 +0300 FM: Belarus will develop a new foreign policy doctrine within a year
“Our task is to assess and analyze the existing and future challenges and threats and develop an adequate response to them within the competence of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” the minister explained.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:07:28 +0300 Belarus' FM calls to find adequate response to challenges, threats
We have proposed to work on a new concept of Belarus' foreign policy. Indeed, this is a conscious step. The world has changed and is no longer what it was 25 years ago or even 10 years ago, Vladimir Makei said
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:57:37 +0300 Lukashenko reaffirms his commitment to fighting corruption
“I would not fight so fiercely and openly with swindlers and gangsters if I had a finger in the pie,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:39:23 +0300 PM criticizes foreign recommendations for economic reforms in Belarus
You can compare Belarus' social and economic development program for 2021-2025 with the recommendations regularly issued by the theorists who are intensely keen to reform the Belarusian economy following the liberal templates of the so-called Washing...
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:35:17 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarus, unlike Russia, will not get on its knees in front of business
“This will not happen in Belarus if we want to save the country,” the president stressed. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that the state will support socially responsible businesses.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:34:47 +0300 Belarus president not afraid of different opinions, open to discussion
“Every person has an opinion. I swear on my children's lives! I am not afraid of different opinions. I am open to discussion with everybody,” the head of state said. “There is no development without completion and ideas.”
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:22:35 +0300 Private business urged to prioritize Belarus' interests
“Yes, we need enterprising people who should prioritize the country's interests and prevent its destruction,” the Belarusian leader emphasized. “We are not going to settle accounts with anybody. But we must take certain processes under control ...
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:01:13 +0300 Belarus' five-year plan: Inflation under 5%, focus on socially important goods
Andrei Kartun stressed that price control does not stop. “Last year we both controlled pricing ourselves and together with the State Control Committee," he said.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:37:37 +0300 PM: Belarus' government will do everything necessary for IT sector
“A huge potential is concentrated in the services sector. We have made considerable progress in the IT sector. We will do everything necessary to keep the momentum,” Roman Golovchenko said.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:29:35 +0300 Belarus' new five-year investment plan estimated at Br200bn
“We need to constantly renovate in order to keep the traditional markets and win new ones. We need to invest over Br200 billion within the next five years to reach the planned growth parameters. We have to earn this money, and partially get this su...
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:01:54 +0300 Belarus' Gomselmash showcases new products in Tatarstan
The products of the Belarusian domestic manufacturer of agricultural machinery have been presented at the specialized agro-technological exhibition TatAgroExpo in the Republic of Tatarstan.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:37:33 +0300 6th Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk: Day Two
The forum will resume at 10am with speeches from delegates and invitees. The delegates of the forum are also set to adopt the resolution of the 6th Belarusian People's Congress.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:25:00 +0300 6th Belarusian People's Congress: Day Two
Day Two opens at 10am with speeches of delegates and invitees. The delegates of the forum are set to adopt a resolution of the 6th Belarusian People's Congress.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:12:05 +0300 Sabalenka advances to Australian Open last 16
Belarus' world number 7 Aryna Sabalenka eased to the round of Last 16 at the Australian Open in Melbourne with a 6-3, 6-1 win over world number 69 Ann Li of the United States.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:00:21 +0300 Lukashenko wishes Happy Lunar New Year to Chinese people
According to the head of state, thanks to its foresight and efficient social and economic policy in 2020 China fully eradicated poverty and reached one of the Two Centenary Goals, which is to build a moderately prosperous society.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:00:10 +0300 Foreign investments in Belarus at $8.7bn in 2020
Foreign investors injected $8.7 billion into the real sector of Belarusian economy (apart from banks) in 2020, BelTA learned from the National Statistics Committee.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:47:57 +0300 Belarus urged to focus more on EAEU markets
Belarus should change the structure of its exports and supply half of it to the EAEU member states, Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei suggested.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:25:31 +0300 FM: We should not let Belarus' opponents disunite us
Opponents of the current government in Belarus believe that they have found its Achilles heel and are trying to disunite the society, which cannot be allowed to happen, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:50:36 +0300 FM: Belarus should continue multi-vector foreign policy
Belarus should continue the multi-vector foreign policy, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk on 11 February.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:45:36 +0300 Lukashenko: I will not allow any harm to Belarus whether I am in power or not
Power is not a worthless piece of trash to be ditched, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in his report at the 6th Belarusian People's Congress.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:10:53 +0300 FM: Desire for neutrality enshrined in Belarus' Constitution does not correspond to current situation
"We were at the epicenter of two world wars. We continue to be at the epicenter of world events and interests of global players now," the minister noted.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:03:30 +0300 Lukashenko: My goal is to live for my country
Speaking at the 6th Belarusian People's Congress, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko answered a question about his dream. This question had been put during his meeting with students in January.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:35 +0300 MFA to devise new concept of Belarus' foreign policy
The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs intends to draw up a new concept of the foreign policy of Belarus, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei said.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:54:40 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarusian society should mature for party-list voting system
The head of state recalled that according to the recent large-scale sociological study, the level of trust in parties ranges from 3 to 6%. "It's bad," the president commented. He also noted that there are very few real parties in the country.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:30:22 +0300 Belarus plans to achieve 50% MSW recycling rate by 2025
We will seek to ensure that the recycling rate of secondary resources is at least 50% by 2025, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:06:10 +0300 Lukashenko: There are no oligarchs in Belarus
There are no oligarchs in Belarus and never will be, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:01:35 +0300 Lukashenko speaks on redistribution of powers in Belarus
The redistribution of powers is already underway in Belarus, however those who will get more power, will also get more responsibility, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk on 11 Feb...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:56:19 +0300 Belarus to turn unused state-owned property into technoparks
Unused facilities of state-run enterprises in Minsk and the regional capitals will be given to technoparks, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:46:34 +0300 Belarus plans to develop energy infrastructure
"The nuclear plant, the replacement of natural gas, the transfer to clean electricity will have a positive effect. The tasks for the five-year period are very clear, namely to develop the electricity transmission infrastructure," Aleksandr Lukashenk...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:38:52 +0300 Agricultural industry lauded as a great contributor to Belarusian economy
The agricultural industry makes a a great contribution to the country's economy. The country is food self-sufficient even in the difficult conditions associated with the pandemic, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:23:25 +0300 Belarus reports 1,692 new COVID-19 cases, 1,990 recoveries in past 24 hours
The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 263,551 cases. A total of 252,068 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:12:53 +0300 Belarusian and Russian languages viewed as national treasure
"The Belarusian and Russian languages will always be our national treasure. We will not pressure or persecute people for speaking the Russian language," Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:00:12 +0300 Belarus to complete modernization of its two oil refineries in 2021
In 2021, Belarus will complete the modernization of its two oil refineries (Mozyr refinery and Naftan), Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:47:53 +0300 Lukashenko in favor of evolutionary development of Belarusian economy
The head of state noted that the Belarusian economy was predicted to collapse. In fact, the GDP declined by less than 1% in 2020. The key parameters in 2020 were at the level of 2019.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:44:50 +0300 Belarus president on main conditions for his retirement
“There should be peace and order in the country, there should not be any protests, any revolution attempts. People should express their opinions within the scope of the law,” Aleksandr Lukashenko announced the main condition.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:36:52 +0300 Lukashenko: New Constitution will be drafted by year-end
“The new Constitution draft will be discussed with the entire nation in the course of this year. We will put it to the referendum early next year at the latest,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:30:47 +0300 Lukashenko: Politics has become an usual instrument in the world of sport
The Belarusian leader emphasized that sport is the foundation of the nation's health. All conditions are being created in the country to make various kinds of sports available to the population. According to him, 30 standard sport centers with swimmi...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:26:02 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarus is a common home for different religions
"We are a multi-religious country, with the Christian values as our moral foundation. Belarus is a common home for all denominations represented in our country,” the head of state said. "Belarusian tolerance has become one of the main achievements...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:21:44 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarus should remain a presidential republic
According to the head of state, the country should also remain a presidential republic when he leaves the presidential office.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:15:51 +0300 Belarusians will get coronavirus vaccines for free
The president assured that Belarus will definitely develop its own vaccine, but for now there are agreements on the supply of Russian and Chinese vaccines. Moreover, there is an agreement to manufacture these vaccines in Belarus.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:53:22 +0300 Lukashenko: EAEU common market will generate synergy effect for member states
It is important to achieve a synergy effect from the establishment of the common market of the EAEU member states, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:51:21 +0300 Lukashenko warns against volte-face and betrayal
“I want to address all politicians and initiators. The period was difficult, not all people were able to withstand and realize what was going on. Take my tip: don't be too quick to change normal summer shoes to winter boots when it is raining. And ...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:49:03 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarus wants more investment from China
It is important to encourage more Chinese corporations and banks to expand their presence in Belarus, President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk on 11 February.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:25:47 +0300 Belarus, Russia to hold Zapad 2021 army exercise in autumn
“In the autumn 2021 we will hold the joint Belarus-Russia army exercise Zapad 2021. The majority of events will take place in Belarus, at Belarusian shooting ranges,” the president said.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:05:51 +0300 Lukashenko: Pandemic prompted remaking of world order
An accelerated revision of the existing world order is taking place against the backdrop of the pandemic, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk on 11 February.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:01:01 +0300 Lukashenko urges to preserve information sovereignty
It is important to preserve information sovereignty, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in his report at the 6th Belarusian People's Congress on 11 February.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:58:55 +0300 Lukashenko: Justice is the basis of a social contract
Justice is the basis of a social contract and it should be reflected in the Constitution, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he spoke at the 6th Belarusian People's Congress on 11 February.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:50:49 +0300 Lukashenko: We are living in the era of post-truth
“We are living in the era of post-truth where honest people are slandered and rascals become heroes with impeccable biographies,” the head of state added.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:33:07 +0300 Call to update Belarus' information policy
“It is time we updated the information policy. The first priority is to ensure that the government's position is widely presented on the internet. Work on it is already underway,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:18:36 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarus' uniformed services will be strengthened to respond to new threats
Belarus will keep strengthening its security, defense and law enforcement agencies to the extent proportional to new challenges and threats, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk on ...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:13:41 +0300 Call to update Belarus' concept of national security
“Proceeding from the events that have been taking place here in the region and across the globe, it is probably time to update the concept of national security. This is true especially since our NATO neighbors have already upgraded their strategic ...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:11:34 +0300 Mix of contract army and drafted service seen as optimal for Belarusian army
A mix of contract army and drafted service is the optimal way of recruitment for the Belarusian army, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:05:46 +0300 UPDATE-Lukashenko: Global powers fight to draw Belarus into their orbit of influence
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:00:55 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarus' stability and sovereignty are tested
The head of state stressed that all people who care about the future of Belarus should do their best to prevent the repetition of those events in our republic.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:00:35 +0300 Lukashenko condemns Western sanctions
Belarus has once again come under political and economic pressure, the head of state noted. Calls for democratization are used as a cover for calls to suffocate the economy of Belarus.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:56:16 +0300 Lukashenko comments on recent large-scale sociological survey in Belarus
“We continue implementing social programs and fulfilling our obligations as usual. Perhaps, not perfectly, but this is what the recently conducted large-scale sociological survey has demonstrated,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:42:18 +0300 Lukashenko: Peace in the region depends on joint efforts of Belarus, Russia
“Only together we will manage to maintain stability in our countries. It depends on the join efforts of Belarus and Russia if the region is at peace or at war. It will depend on our unity with Russia,” the head of state said.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:40:58 +0300 Lukashenko comments on prospects of integration with Russia
“You cannot jump over stages, you cannot overstrain the situation both in Russia and Belarus,” said the Belarusian leader.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:40:32 +0300 Lukashenko calls for level playing field in economic cooperation with Russia
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, today some so-called analysts are trying to implant the thesis into the mass consciousness that the deepening of economic cooperation with Russia threatens Belarus almost with the loss of its sovereignty.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:31:02 +0300 Lukashenko: Global powers fight to draw Belarus into their orbit of influence
According to the president, one should not think that the ‘Belarusian issue' is not important for the global geopolitical players. There is a fight for influence in Belarus.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:29:36 +0300 Lukashenko: Relations with EU are important for Belarus, but Russia remains main strategic ally
Relations with the European Union are important for Belarus, but Russia remains our main strategic ally, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:23:58 +0300 Lukashenko: The world has gone crazy
“We can openly and honestly say that the world has gone crazy. Last year was a difficult year for the mankind. But we saw small and big countries departing from global development ideas in favor of national survival strategies at a blink of an eye,...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:16:22 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarus will remain committed to its role as a donor of stability
Belarus will stay true to its role as a donor of stability, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:12:14 +0300 Lukashenko: We will not let anyone push us around
“We, the Belarusians, are always ready to help everyone. We, however, will never let anybody push us around. We have been brought to our knees for twenty centuries. We have come to the point where we are tired of kneeling and bowing. We will build ...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:09:39 +0300 Lukashenko views prospects for START III as dim
The future prospects for the treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on measures for the further reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms START III are dim, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he ...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:03:12 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarus will hold out
Belarus will hold out no matter what, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk on 11 February.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:56:26 +0300 Lukashenko: People are at the heart of everything in Belarus
No matter what goals are set in Belarus, people remain the most important part of the country's development, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk on 11 February.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:56:16 +0300 Lukashenko: We know how to deal with the situation, have a plan
“We know how to deal with the situation and have a plan of action," the head of state noted.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:44:04 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarus faced a coup attempt, not a color revolution
“A color revolution was impossible in Belarus. Therefore, relying on certain internal forces, they made an attempt of a blitzkrieg coup. The blitzkrieg failed. We have kept our country intact. For now,” said the head of state.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:36:10 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarus is at a turning point now
Belarus is going through a very dramatic and decisive period in its history, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the 6th Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk on 11 February, BelTA has learned.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:18:18 +0300 Lukashenko: Decisions of Belarusian People's Congress will not be spontaneous, surprising
For the sixth time in the sovereign history of the country the government has turned directly to the people to discuss and take consolidated decisions on the further development of the country and society, Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:17:47 +0300 Lukashenko to BPC delegates: Today you are the masters of our Belarus
The head of state, first of all, thanked local authorities for the organization of dialogue platforms in various cities in the run-up to the forum. Using those platforms, people could discuss existing problems and find possible solutions.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:08:55 +0300 Belarus set to increase milk output by almost 15% in 2021-2025
Our goals for the next five years are quite ambitious. We have set out to ramp up the production of milk to 9.2 million tonnes (up by almost 15%), that of meat of all kinds - up to 2 million tonnes, Belarus' Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Igor ...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:07:22 +0300 6th Belarusian People's Congress in Minsk
The delegates will take stock of the progress in the implementation of Belarus' social and economic development program for 2016-2020 and discuss the main provisions of the country's draft social and economic development program for 2021-2025.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:05:56 +0300 About 250,000t of cargo handled monthly by Belarus' Beltamozhservice in 2020
“In 2020, Beltamozhservice terminals handled about 250,000 tonnes of cargo every month (a total of over 3 million tonnes in 2020). More than 918,000 declarations were issued last year. As many as 28 container trains with Belarusian products were se...
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:41:21 +0300 Delegate: Local governance should be more efficient
According to the delegate, the Belarusian People's Congress is an opportunity for each delegate to express his/her opinion and to outline the issues that concern the residents of his/her region.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:17:43 +0300 Directed lending in Belarus to make up Br425m in 2021
Lending within state programs will make up Br159.8 million, of which Br158.8 million will be directed to the state program Agricultural Business for 2021-2025, and Br1 million to the state program Housing Construction.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:54:16 +0300 Opinion: Belarus' development goals can be achieved only through peace and people's unity
The 6th Belarusian People's Congress will consider the main provisions of the country's draft social and economic development program for 2021-2025.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:19:35 +0300 Lukashenko: Belarus is open for cooperation with Iran
The head of state hailed the cooperation between Minsk and Tehran as high-level relations of trust and mutual understanding.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:11:00 +0300 Registration of delegates, invitees of Belarusian People's Congress
A total of 2,700 people will take part in the forum: 2,400 delegates and more than 300 invitees.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:00:25 +0300 6th Belarusian People's Congress to open in Minsk on 11 February
This time the number of delegates have made up 2,400 people. Taking into account invitees, the total number of the forum participants will be 2,700.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:07:00 +0300 Delegates of 6th Belarusian People's Congress start arriving at Palace of Republic
This time the number of delegates have made up 2,400 people. Taking into account invitees, the total number of the forum participants is 2,700.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:59:57 +0300 Belarus' export down 11.7% to $37.1bn in 2020
In 2020 Belarus' export of merchandise and services dropped by 11.7% year-on-year to $37.1 billion, BelTA learned from the website of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB).
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:41:07 +0300 Belarusian technoparks ramp up output six times in 2015-2020
“The government's efforts to accelerate the development of innovative infrastructure helped the technoparks to be almost on par with the Belarusian HTP resident companies in terms of the innovative production growth,” Aleksandr Shumilin said.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:36:00 +0300 David Yakerson's works exhibition in Minsk
A monographic exhibition to celebrate the 125th birthday of sculptor and graphic artist David Yakerson opened in the National Art Museum in Minsk on 10 February.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:26:46 +0300 Krasnoselskstroimaterialy reduces production costs by Br4.2m in 2020
"Our company has been continuously working to reduce the cost of production. In 2020 the economic windfall was Br4.2 million," the BCC said.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:19:12 +0300 Lukashenko to address Belarusian People's Congress
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko will address the Belarusian People's Congress on 11 February. The event will be held in Minsk on 11-12 February under the motto "Unity. Development. Independence".
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:10:29 +0300 Survey: Majority agrees that current Constitution meets needs of Belarusian society
About 60% of Belarusians believe that the current Constitution meets the needs of the society, the head of the analytical center EcooM Sergei Musiyenko told media.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:01:31 +0300 Nearly 200,000t of cargo handled by Belarus' logistics operator Beltamozhservice in 2020
In 2020, Beltamozhservice terminals handled 198,000 tonnes of cargo. More than 918,000 declarations were issued last year. As many as 28 container trains with Belarusian products were sent to China.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:59:19 +0300 Belarusian commodity exchange reports tenfold rise in concrete export in January
In January, international sales of concrete on the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) skyrocketed tenfold to $5.3 million, setting the record for monthly concrete export.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:52:17 +0300 Survey: Belarus president approval rating at 66.5%
Belarus president approval rating stands at 66.5%, the head of the analytical center EcooM Sergei Musiyenko told media while commenting on the results of the sociological study "Social Thinking" conducted in the run-up to the Belarusian People's Cong...
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:50:53 +0300 Poll: 6.5% of Belarusians link decline in welfare with the government activities
The majority of respondents, 64.9%, believe that the economic situation in the country has deteriorated. The deterioration of their own financial situation was stated by 50.6% of the respondents.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:46:25 +0300 Belarusian Potash Company to sell potash fertilizers to China at $247 per tonne
On 10 February, Belarusian Potash Company reached an agreement with the consortium of Chinese customers (Sinochem, CNAMPGC, CNOOC) on the contract price of $247 per tonne.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:32:33 +0300 MTZ increases share of innovative products
Minsk Tractor Works produced goods worth almost Br1.7 billion in 2020. The production growth rate in current prices was 112.5%.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:31:23 +0300 Delegates to Belarusian People' Congress welcomed in Minsk
Delegates to the 6th Belarusian People's Congress from Belarusian regions have started arriving in Minsk on 10 February.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:21:32 +0300 Poll: 72.4% of Belarusians do not support protests
“The majority of respondents, 72.4%, do not support the protests taking place in the country, and 15.4% of those surveyed expressed support for protest actions,” Sergei Musiyenko said.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:10:24 +0300 Belarus' Turov dairy company ramps up cheese production, earns $110m in 2020
Turov Dairy Industrial Complex took stock of its performance in 2020: revenues exceeded $100 million for the first time, profit from sales in Belarusian rubles more than doubled, the output rose by a third over 2019 and geographic reach expanded.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:46:02 +0300 ENSREG: Belarus provides access to all BelNPP facilities
The experts worked at the BelNPP site on 9-10 February as part of a peer review of the national plan of action following the results of stress tests conducted at the plant.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:40:23 +0300 Opinion: Belarus should continue policy based on national interests
Oleg Seibel noted that 25 years ago he participated in the historical first Belarusian People's Congress. "The situation was difficult. The country was facing serious challenges. Thousands of people gathered together to find a way out of the situati...