A Big Conversation with the President took place in the Palace of Independence on 9 August. The meeting of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko with representatives of the general public, experts, and mass media lasted for about eight hours and 15 minutes, BelTA has learned.

Although the summer was hot in all respects, the main task remains unchanged - to keep working and produce results, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting hosted by the Grodno Oblast Executive Committee on 6 August, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko instructed the law enforcement and security services to to beef up border protection and to prevent border violation cases as he spoke at a meeting to discuss the situation at the border on 5 August, BelTA has learned.

Some 3.7 million tonnes of grain have been harvested in Belarus so far, BelTA learned from the press service of the Agriculture and Food Ministry.

More than 300 applications from journalists, media representatives and individuals have been submitted for the Big Conversation with the President, BelTA learned from the Telegram-channel Pul Pervogo.