Archive - Aug 2011

MINSK, 31 August (BelTA) – Belarus is not going to borrow more in order to support the exchange rate of the Belarusian ruble, said President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko at the government session held on 30 August to discuss social and economic development matters.

“Whatever the situation, we...

MINSK, 30 August (BelTA) – Belvnesheconombank is going to increase the financing of cultural and historical projects in Belarus, BelTA learned from spokesperson of the bank Lyudmila Sats.

When pursuing the policy of social responsibility of business, Belvnesheconombank does its utmost to preserve and multiply the historical and...

MINSK, 29 August (BelTA) – Cooperation between Belarus and the Czech Republic in the transportation sector was discussed in a meeting between Belarus Vice Premier Anatoly Kalinin and Director General of the Czech company AZD Praha Zdenek Chrdle on 26 August, BelTA learnt from the press service of...

MINSK, 19 August (BelTA) – In January-July 2011 manufacture of tractors in Belarus reached 36,100 vehicles, up 39.8% on the same period last year, BelTA learnt from the National Statistics Committee.

An increase in output was also registered among other agricultural vehicles and equipment. Thus, in the period...

MINSK, 18 August (BelTA) – President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko spoke with President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez by telephone on 17 August, BelTA learned from the presidential press service.

Alexander Lukashenko asked about the state of health of the Venezuelan President. Hugo Chavez told Alexander Lukashenko about the...

MINSK, 17 August (BelTA) – On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself, President Alexander Lukashenko has congratulated President of the Republic of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his people on Independence Day, BelTA learnt from the presidential press service.

The Belarusian head of state expressed confidence that...

MINSK, 16 August (BelTA) – Belarus’ demographic security program for 2011-2015 envisages key measures for making housing more affordable for large and young families, First Deputy Labor and Social Security Minister of Belarus Piotr Grushnik told a press conference on 16 August.

The program stipulates government financial assistance...

MINSK, 15 August (BelTA) – Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is in the State of Qatar on an official visit, BelTA learnt from the presidential press service.

The Belarusian leader is expected to hold one-on-one and extended meetings with Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al Thani.

The talks will...

MINSK, 11 August (BelTA) – Sergei Kislyak scored midway through the first half to give Belarus a 1-0 win over Bulgaria in a friendly in Minsk on 10 August, BelTA has learnt.

Belarus 1 - 0 Bulgaria

Minsk, Dinamo Stadium. Referees: Nerijus Dunauskas, Saulus Dirda, Arturas Pipiras (all...

MINSK, 10 August (BelTA) – India believes that machine-building and production of potash fertilizers are the most promising cooperation avenues for Belarus and India, said Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Belarus Manoj Kumar Bharti at the press conference held on 10 August to highlight India’s...