Section: BelTA (Belarus)
Lukashenko urges not to overdramatize Belarus’ economic issues
At the end of the previous year Belarus faced serious economic challenges which had an impact on the financial market. “This situation was driven by external factors since we have an export-oriented and absolutely open economy. Our main partners are Russia and Ukraine,” the President noted. In his words, the situation in Belarus was affected by...
Lukashenko: Fraternal ties between Belarus, Russia and Ukraine are unbreakable
MINSK, 29 January (BelTA) – It is impossible to break the fraternal ties between Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said during the open dialogue with journalists on 29 January, BelTA has learned. …read more Source:...
Positron emission tomography center to open in Belarus in 2015
Similar centers already operate in Russia and Ukraine. The Belarusian facility will have a higher throughput capacity and advanced technologies. Oleg Sukonko noted that, in essence, it will be a factory producing short-lived isotopes. The isotopes will be attached to a glucose molecule and injected into the body. Then the equipment will register...
Ukraine’s withdrawal from CIS ‘not on the agenda yet’
“We have not received any official statements made by Ukraine’s leadership regarding the withdrawal from the CIS. Moreover, on the contrary, we have heard Ukrainian Foreign Minister Mr Klimkin say that there is no need for Ukraine to withdraw from the CIS,” stated Sergei Lebedev. …read more Source:...
Belarusian Red Cross starts giving out vouchers to Ukrainian refugees
The BRCS started giving out the vouchers on 28 January as part of the operation to help Ukrainian refugees from conflict zones. The aid is provided with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The vouchers for food and hygiene products are distributed...
Gomel Oblast to host familiarization tour
The sightseeing tour of the south-eastern part of the country will be attended by journalists, representatives of travel agencies, chambers of commerce and industry, diplomatic representations and consular establishments from Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Slovakia and other countries. It is expected that Gomel will host about 40 foreign guests....
DBRB’s portfolio of export finance facilities up 8.6 times in 2014
Last year, the Development Bank held presentations in all regional centers of the country and in Minsk informing potential clients about the new possibilities of financing Belarusian exports. Business meetings were organized at home and abroad with potential clients of the target segment of corporate business, including with foreign companies...
Lukashenko, Poroshenko have telephone talk
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and President of Ukraine Piotr Poroshenko had a telephone talk on 27 January. The presidents discussed issues of mutual interest over phone. …read more Source:...
Makei: Ukraine crisis put the CIS to the test
“Let us be frank: today the Commonwealth is going through a pretty tough period, a kind of test for durability, in connection with the situation in Ukraine. I welcome the participation of the Ukrainian mission to the CIS in today’s session,” Vladimir Makei said. Belarus has always pursued a policy of closer cooperation within the framework...
Bishop of Gomel Stefan hands over humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees
After the prayer near the shrine with the relics of St. John of Korma in St. John of Korma convent, Bishop of Gomel and Zhlobin Stefan and Chairperson of the Dobrush District Executive Committee OIga Mokhoreva handed over household equipment to 30 refugee families. …read more Source:...
