Replaced reactor installation at Belarus nuclear plant scheduled for late 2016
The installation of the replaced reactor of the Belarusian NPP will only start at the end of 2016 or later, Minister of Energy Uladzimir Patupchyk told journalists at the Belarusian Energy and Ecology Forum on October 11. read more
Official unemployment rate down to 0.9%
The official unemployment rate dropped 0.1% in September down to 0.9% on October 1 in Belarus. The official unemployment rate was 1 % la year ago. BELTA refers to the head of the employment policy department for the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Aleh Takun. read more
Belarus to pay $281 million for Russian gas by October 20
Patupchyk told journalists at the Belarusian Energy and Ecology Forum on October 11. read more
Belarus may borrow more than $3bln from IMF
Minsk will continue to discuss the credit program for the IMF. The sum of the loan can be bigger than the previously voiced $3 billion, Pavel Kallaur, the head of the National Bank said in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. read more
Belarus cancels tariff increase for Russian oil transit
Belarus has cancelled the tariff increase for Russian oil transit. The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade made the decision on October 7. read more
IMF to send 4 more missions to Belarus before settling credit program with Minsk
Four technical expert missions of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank will visit Minsk soon. It is expected that the program for financing Belarus will be ready in November-December. read more
Belarus, Russia reach deal on energy prices, debts
Belarus and Russia have reached a deal resolving their differences on several natural gas and oil issues. read more
Lukashenka to MPs: We aren’t sitting on two chairs, but flying on one wing!
Belarusian president Alyaksandr Lukashenka adressed outgoing, newly- and re-elected Belarusian MPs on Friday. Belsat TV has picked out the most interesting moments of today’ speech. read more
Lukashenka says Minsk negotiating with Tehran on oil supplies
Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka says his country is negotiating with Iran about purchasing oil. read more
Belarusians return over 2 mln euros using ‘Tax Free’ system
Belarusians return tax money after shopping abroad. read more |