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Israeli business shows interest in Belarus

Israeli business shows interest in Belarus, Ambassador of Israel to Belarus Eduard Shapira told media on January 27.

“As far as I know there is a mutual interest both in Israel and Belarus,” said the diplomat.

The Ambassador underscored Israel intends to promote relations with Belarus, focusing on economic cooperation.

Eduard Shapira said,...

Alexander Lukashenko: Belarus is interested in developing business with French companies

Belarus is interested in developing business relations with French enterprises and is ready to create all the necessary conditions for them to work in Belarus, said President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko as he met with delegation of managers of French enterprises MEDEF International on January 26, BelTA has learnt.

“You are...

Belarus, Russia to ink peaceful nuclear energy agreement in Q1 2009

In Q1 2009 Belarus and Russia plan to complete preparations and sign an intergovernmental treaty on peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The arrangement was made during negotiations between First Vice Premier of Belarus Vladimir Semashko and Director General of the State Corporation for Nuclear Energy Rosatom Sergei Kirienko in Minsk...

Belarus active in promoting products, Sergei Sidorsky says

Belarus has taken an active stance in promoting its products, Prime Minister of Belarus Sergei Sidorsky told media during a visit to Mogilev-based chemical company Mogilevkhimvolokno on January 20.

It is not just a statement but hard work of people from the premier to heads of companies: everyone should trade and...

Sergei Sidorsky: Belarus’ economy demonstrates stable growth

In spite of the global crisis, the economy of Belarus has preserved the sustained development, Prime Minister of Belarus Sergei Sidorsky told reporters as he visited Mogilevkhimvolokno on January 20, BelTA has learnt.

The global financial crisis is seriously affecting the economy of the countries Belarus works with. A set...

Piotr Yelfimov to present Belarus at Eurovision 2009

Piotr Yelfimov has been chosen to present Belarus at Eurovision 2009, BelTA informs.

Televoting took place on the Pervyi and Belarus-TV Channels on January 19 after the EuroFest finals of the Eurovision Song Contest qualifying round.

Piotr Yelfimov’s song These Eyes That Never Lie (in English) took 11,475 votes.

The audience gave...

Belarus to implement 52 priority measures to liberalize economy in 2009

In 2009, 52 priority measures to liberalize the conditions of economic activity will be implemented in Belarus, BelTA learnt from the Office of the Council of Ministers of Belarus.

The plan of measures is prepared by the government together with the Presidential Administration. It includes 12 sections that cover the main...

Extra measures to improve investment, business climate approved in Belarus

A plan of top-priority measures aimed at liberalising business conditions in 2009 was approved by the Belarus President Administration and the Government of the Republic of Belarus on January 13, 2009, BelTA learnt from representatives of the Economy Ministry.

The document was adopted in order to improve the country’s business and...

Declarative business registration in Belarus as from February 1

Starting February 1, 2009 full-fledged declarative state registration of businesses will be introduced in Belarus except for banks and non-banking credit and finance institutions. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko signed relevant decree No 1 on January 16, the press service of the head of state told BelTA.

A business will be...

Law on social protection for victims of radiation emergencies signed in Belarus

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has signed the law “Social protection of citizens affected by the Chernobyl catastrophe, other radiation emergencies”, the press service of the head of state told BelTA.

The new law is meant to ensure the proper level of social security for citizens affected by the Chernobyl disaster,...

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