Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to the participants of the international conference “Supremacy of the Constitution: Constitutional amendments and development of constitutional control”, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. The head of state highlighted the symbolism behind holding such a big forum in the year when Belarus marks the 30th anniversary of its Constitution. “Amid global challenges and transformations, the fundamental...

Healthcare services should be accessible and affordable for everyone in Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was hearing a report by Healthcare Minister Aleksandr Khodzhayev in Grodno, BelTA has learned. “We need to make sure that our healthcare is people’s healthcare, as we used to say. It should be accessible and affordable to everyone equally,” the president said setting the task for the minister. The head of state asked the minister whether he...

Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the Union State, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings on the occasion of the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. “I cordially congratulate you on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia. For a quarter of a century, this day has reflected the determination of the fraternal peoples to build together a common home for future...

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has approved the State Investment Program for 2024. He signed the corresponding decree № 119 on March 29, BelTA informs. A total of 120 objects are included in the State Investment Program this year, 41 of which are planned to be put into operation. It is also planned to start financing the construction (reconstruction) of 16 new facilities, including 4 road construction facilities, 2 family-type orphanages, 2 hospitals, 4 infrastructure...

Price control practices will stay in place in Belarus, President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was hearing a report on the performance of the banking system and measures to bolster foreign trade, BelTA has learned. One of the major issues, which the head of state drew attention to, was about the system of price regulation in the country. The president reminded those present at the meeting that both the National Bank and the government were responsible for inflation and price growth...

On 27 March, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 112 to amend the rules regulating the provision and use of gratuitous (sponsor) aid that were in force after the adoption of Decree No. 300 on 1 July 2005, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state. The document introduces additional restrictions on the provision of such assistance. It cannot be provided by organizations where the government has a stake of 50% or more if these organizations have...