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The development of economy determines state of social and political affairs and material wealth of people Today the President of Belarus held a meeting with the leaders of the country's economic bloc. The government will keep the financial report, and today the socio-economic ...

... is the GDP. Over the first half of the year it is in the black. The average growth across all branches of industry stands at 1%. Labor productivity is also growing. The goals are to increase the real incomes and to ensure growth in other spheres of economy.

Child care allowances grow New minimum subsistence level enforced in Belarus as of August 1. It grew by 7 and a half percent and makes an average of 197 rubles 57 kopecks per capita. The minimum consumer budget has also increased, which will update the scope of citizens eligible for concessional loans and subsidies for housing construction. Minimum labor and social pensions are also pegged to its size so they will grow accordingly. Premiums for pensioners over 75 years of age, care allowances for...

Belarus' GDP grows 1% year to date Today the Presidium of the Council of Ministers will look into the results of the socio-economic development of Belarus in the first half of the year. The two-year-long recession has ended. The economy shows signs of recovery. Since the beginning of the year, the GDP has grown by one percent. The industrial sector has grown by 6 percent. Retail trade turnover is also in the black. Investments, housing construction and wages still need to catch ...

Government drafting action plan to develop Borisov district till 2020 The town of Borisov hosts an on-site meeting of the Presidium of the Council of Ministers on the region's development. Before the meeting, its participants visited a number of industrial enterprises. The Borisov district is one of the hubs of economic growth in the Minsk region. Now a set of measures is being drafted to secure the district's progress. They will form the foundations for a comprehensive action plan for the development...

Alexander Lukashenko: Developing domestic tractor industry important for the whole country The government suggests setting up new tractor production at the Amkodor company. Today the project was submitted to the President. At the meeting with the head of state the future of the domestic tractor industry is discussed by vice-premiers, ministers and industry representatives. The head of state was interested in the current situation at Amkodor and MTZ compnies. Alexander Lukashenko believes that it...

Rosatom says BelNPP will be fully commissioned in the summer of 2020 Belarus pays close attention to the construction of its nuclear power plant, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said at a meeting with Rosatom Director General Aleksei Likhachev. He said that the decision to build a nuclear power plant was not an easy one. «There were phobias, but we managed to convince people that it is our future, it means the most advanced technologies. I place the construction of the nuclear power plant...

... relations. Belarus and Kazakhstan celebrate 25 years of establishment of diplomatic relations this year. For over a quarter of a century the partnership has become stronger and today it is measured by dozens of projects in the most diverse branches of the economy - from mechanical engineering to science and culture.

President outlined concept of development of Belarus with emphasis on quality conditions for people's lives Today, during a working visit to the Orsha district, the President gave instructions to promote promising industries in the countryside with a view to reaching best European indicators. On the example of the township Kopys, the Head of State was informed about a new concept for the development of small settlements. Its complete reconstruction was carried out over six months. Alexander Lukashenko...

A.Lukashenko: Belarus’ interest in advancing relations with USA remains unchanged Belarus is interested in advancing its relations with the United States of America, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the statement as he met with a delegation of the U.S. Congress. Its representatives are partaking in the session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly which is in progress in Minsk. After the election in November 2016 the US leadership focused on domestic affairs as expected. Nevertheless, the...