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Alexander Lukashenko promises support to enterprises
On April 17, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko makes a working trip to the Lida district of the Grodno region
17.04.2020
Mikhail Myasnikovich: draft Eurasian integration strategy until 2025 at the final stage of approval
The draft strategic directions for the development of Eurasian economic integration until 2025 is at the final stage of approval. This was announced by Mikhail Myasnikovich, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, at a meeting of the Advisory Council of the Chambers of the EAEU Member States, which was held today in BelCCI via videoconference, BelTA
17.04.2020
The European Fencing Championship, which was to be held in Minsk, is being transferred
The European Fencing Championship, which was to be held in Minsk from June 16 to 21, 2020, is postponed to a later date. This was announced by the chairman of the Belarusian Fencing Federation Dmitry Shichko
16.04.2020
Alexander Lukashenko demands a balanced approach to amnesty for drug offenders
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko demands a balanced approach with an amnesty for those convicted of drug crimes. He stated this on April 16 at a meeting on issues of amnesty and pardon of persons convicted of crimes in the field of drug trafficking, the press service of the Belarusian leader
16.04.2020
MPs ratify protocol on increasing standard for import customs duties in the EAEU for Belarus
The House of Representatives adopted today a bill ratifying the protocol amending the EAEU Treaty of May 29, 2014, as well as amending and terminating certain international treaties. The protocol increased the norm of import customs duties for Belarus. This was announced by Finance Minister Maxim Ermolovich, who introduced the bill to the deputies, BelTA has learned.
16.04.2020
EEC proposes measures to ensure economic stability in the EAEU
The Eurasian Economic Commission proposes to consider macroeconomic and monetary policy measures to ensure the economic stability of the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, BelTA was told in the ECE press service
15.04.2020
Belarus and Russia to hold bilateral consultations on tariffs for gas transportation to the EAEU
Belarus and Russia will hold bilateral consultations on tariffs for gas transportation to the EAEU. The agreement was reached on April 14 at the operational meeting of the working group under the leadership of the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich with the participation of the heads of the ministries of energy of the EAEU, which was held in a video conference format, BelTA was told in the ECE press service
15.04.2020
Vladimir Putin instructed to provide direct free aid to SME companies
Russian small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the spread of coronavirus will receive money from the state for salaries to employees and employment. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a video meeting with members of the government
15.04.2020
Dmitry Mezentsev does not exclude the possibility of additional negotiations on gas prices
Russian Ambassador to Belarus Dmitry Mezentsev does not exclude the possibility of additional negotiations on the price. He stated this in an interview with the tut.by portal correspondent.
15.04.2020
Alexander Lukashenko calls on EAEU countries for unity in a pandemic
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko calls on the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union to be united in a pandemic. He stated this on April 14 at a working meeting of members of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, which took place in a videoconference mode
14.04.2020
Vladimir Putin: pandemic control methods must be reasonable and proportionate
Vladimir Putin took part in a videoconference in a working meeting of members of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council on measures to combat coronavirus infection and maintain the economic stability of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union. This was reported in the press service of the Kremlin
14.04.2020
Alexander Lukashenko urges people in hospitals not to give up, even with a positive coronavirus test
Lukashenko urges people in hospitals not to give up, even with a positive test for coronavirus. He stated this on April 13, accepting with a report the Head of the Presidential Administration Igor Sergeyenko, the Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalia Kochanova and the Minister of Health Vladimir Karanik
13.04.2020
Physical launch of the first unit of BelAES is planned in July - Ministry of Energy
The physical start-up of the first power unit of the Belarusian NPP is scheduled for July 2020, the power start is planned in September - October. This was announced by Minister of Energy of Belarus Viktor Karankevich, BelTA reports
13.04.2020
EAEU Heads of State to Discuss Economic Stability under COVID-19
On April 14, Presidents of the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union will discuss ensuring economic stability in the EAEU countries in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will be held in videoconference mode
13.04.2020
"Belneftekhim" concludes contracts with large oil companies from Russia, the volume in April is close to 2 million tons
Concern "Belneftekhim" concludes contracts with large oil companies RF, the volume of contracted raw materials in April is approaching 2 million tons. This was announced by Belneftekhim spokesman Alexander Tishchenko
13.04.2020
Vladimir Putin: the situation with coronavirus changes daily, unfortunately, not for the better
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting on the sanitary-epidemiological situation in Russia. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova. This was reported in the press service of the Kremlin
13.04.2020
Sergei Rumas and Mikhail Mishustin discuss the cost of Russian gas for Belarus
The prime ministers of the two countries of Belarus and Russia discussed the cost of Russian gas for Belarus. Their telephone conversation between the heads of government took place on April 13.
13.04.2020
Alexander Lukashenko Congratulates Belarusian Christians on Easter
As the press service of the head of state, Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Belarus Christians on Easter
11.04.2020
Russia and Saudi Arabia agree to cut oil production for two years
The virtual meeting of OPEC + countries, which lasted 10 hours from Thursday evening to Friday early morning, ended with a majority agreement. The main agreement was reached between Russia and Saudi Arabia, which will reduce oil production by 23% to the same level - 8.5 million barrels per day, reports TASS
10.04.2020
Mikhail Myasnikovich: in the context of COVID-19, it is important to coordinate the problems in the EAEU and take joint measures
In the context of COVID-19, it is important to coordinate the objectives and take joint measures in the EAEU, said Mikhail Myasnikovich, Chairman of the EEC Board at a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in a video conference format, BelTA informs
10.04.2020