Politics

The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly observer mission comprised of 70 to 100 people will arrive in Belarus a few days before the elections.

Each candidate has the right to deliver one free address.

The first candidate speeches are scheduled for today.

Slightly less than 15% of applicants were denied registration.

The candidates can start campaigning - this stage will last until 10 September.

Today will see the launch of election campaigning in Belarus.

Alexander Lukashenko: Belarus and the Bryansk region should switch from the exchange of goods to a more advanced cooperation.

More than 300 foreign observers have been accredited to monitor the parliamentary elections.

Gisela Wurm (PACE): For our part we will do our best for the objective observation.

Issues of employment, pensions and salaries discussed