MOGILEV, 17 January (BelTA) –The Domostroenie branch of the Shklov-based newsprint mill will build and ship more than 70 frame-panel houses to France in 2017 or twice as much as in 2016, representatives of the company told BelTA. The negotiations with French real estate development companies started several years ago. The first orders for building 37 stick-frame houses were signed only in 2016. “The product is popular with French customers because our houses are delivered almost ready...

MOGILEV, 11 January (BelTA) – The first five tractors Belarus-320.4 by Bobruisk Plant of Tractor Parts and Units (BZTDiA trademark) have been shipped to Russia’s Sakhalin Oblast within the framework of the Far East Hectare program, BelTA learned from the marketing department of the plant. The tractors were sent under the state support program. The recipients are five residents of Tymovsky District of Sakhalin Oblast who concluded preferential leasing contracts for Belarus tractors and...

MOGILEV, 5 January (BelTA) – Mogilevobltourist travel company is preparing a new tourist route “A stroll with Nicholas II around Mogilev”, BelTA learned from Mogilevobltourist director Yelena Karpenko. Nicholas II had many ties with Mogilev. In August 1915, Stavka (the high command of the Armed Forces in the Russian Empire) was re-located from Baranovichi to Mogilev. Thus Mogilev, we can say, became a temporary residence of the Tsar family. The Emperor loved to make walks on foot or...

MOGILEV, 27 December (BelTA) – A Confucius classroom for studying the Chinese language and the Chinese culture was opened in Mogilev’s gymnasium No. 3 on 26 December, BelTA has learned. Students of the gymnasium have been studying Chinese as an extracurricular activity for two years now. Their interest in the Chinese culture is strong, with about 200 guys and girls taking the classes. Many of them intend to continue studying foreign languages in university. Thanks to the opening of the...

MINSK, 21 December (BelTA) – Over 1.6 million tonnes of oil is extracted in Belarus every year. Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Mikhail Rusy made the statement during the joint session of both chambers of the Belarusian parliament on 21 December, BelTA has learned. According to the source, there are 82 discovered oil deposits in the country, including two oil-and-gas condensate deposits. All the discovered deposits are tied to the Pripyat Trough and can be found in Gomel Oblast and...

MINSK, 14 December (BelTA) – In 2017 Belarus is set to attract $1.4 billion in foreign direct investment on a net basis (excluding direct debt to investors for goods, works, services), according to the decree on Belarus’ social and economic development targets for 2017. The document approves the quarterly parameters of the key performance indicators for the government and the National Bank, heads of the government bodies, regional administrations and Minsk city administration. The...

MOGILEV, 8 December (BelTA) – Mogilev Oblast and Mpumalanga Province of the Republic of South Africa have signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document was signed by Deputy Chairman of the Mogilev Oblast Executive Committee Viktor Nekrashevich and Premier of Mpumalanga Province David Dabede Mabuza, BelTA has learned. Mogilev Oblast and Mpumalanga Province are mutually interested in stepping up friendly ties through establishing interregional partnership to develop and expand effective...

MOGILEV, 2 December (BelTA) – The United Nations Organization thinks highly of Belarus’ commitment to reach the Sustainable Development Goals. UNFPA Assistant Representative Yelena Kasko made the statement during the opening ceremony of a regional stage in the campaign Inclusive Belarus: Leaving No One Behind in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Mogilev on 2 December, BelTA has learned. The UNFPA Assistant Representative said: “In 2015 all the UN member states confirmed...

MINSK, 21 November (BelTA) – Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko met with CEO of EPC Engineering Consulting GmbH, Managing Director of EPC Group Jens Henkel to discuss the participation of the German company in the development of OAO Mogilevkhimvolokno, BelTA has learned. “We are always glad to implement joint projects with the representatives of the German business,” the head of state stressed. “I am aware of your specialization. It is very interesting because we have...

SHKLOV, 14 November (BelTA) – Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko took part in the inauguration of the Ice Arena in Shklov, BelTA has learned. “I know that this event will be viewed ambiguously by our people. Someone will complain that today it is not the time for such construction projects. This is not true. Remember that such projects are implemented with a focus on the people’s health. I want your kids to have an opportunity to play this great men’s, and already women’s,...