The electoral laws in Belarus and the election campaign comply with the international standards, BelTA was told by Dr. in Law Atanas Popov from Bulgaria who observes the presidential poll in Gomel oblast. “I am well familiar with the standard election documents in other countries, Atanas Popov said and can say that the Belarusian laws give every opportunity for people to make a free choice”. Sharing the impressions the Bulgarian observer noted high responsibility of Belarusian voters....

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko demanded that the unemployment problem in the town of Oktyabrskiy (Gomel region) should be resolved within 2-3 years. At present the town's unemployment rate exceeds the country's average. While talking to Oktyabrskiy residents today, the head of state pointed out the necessity to create new jobs in the town. The president believes, there can be new jobs in the timber processing industry, civil engineering. For example, small construction teams could...

In conformity with the program of gasification of individual residential houses in contaminated regions of Gomel oblast for 2001-2005, a total of 7,000 houses were gasified. These data was made public by president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in his speech at the ceremony of inauguration of the natural gas in Oktyabrskiy, Gomel oblast. The head of state emphasized “embarking on the country’s gasification we were driven by the desire to maximally mitigate consequences of the Chernobyl...

Economic promotion and dynamic development of Belarusian towns similar to Oktyabrskiy is one of the main concerns of the country's leadership. Alexander Lukashenko made the point while delivering his speech to residents of Oktyabrskiy town, as the settlement was connected to the national gas supply network. The head of state noted, the most important part has been accomplished: gas communications to the town have been built. A 42km offset and over 10 km of distribution pipelines have been...

The village revival programme will boost the expansion of the gas supply network. By 2010 Gomel region will have had 119 agro-towns connected to the gas supply network. The statement was made by Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko during a ceremony of connecting the town of Oktyabrskiy (Gomel region) to the gas supply network today. The head of state noted, much work has yet to be done to provide households with the pure fuel, first of all, in radiation-polluted territories. To speed...

On March 15 president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko will pay a working visit to Gomel oblast. The head of state is planned to familiarize himself with the socio-economic development of Gomel oblast and introduction of the social standards. The visit will highlight issues concerning extending gas supply network in the settlements of the republic, BelTA was informed in the presidential press service. Alexander Lukashenko is also expected to take part in a solemn ceremony of inauguration of...

The early voting for the presidential election of the Republic of Belarus starts on March 14. People can cast ballots from 10.00 to 14.00 and from 16.00 to 19.00; BelTA was informed by secretary of the central election commission of Belarus Nikolai Lozovik. In accordance with the Belarusian electoral legislation the early voting will last 5 days till March 18 inclusive. According to the resolution of the central election commission the ballots will be given to citizens of Belarus who have...

The household deposits in the national currency to Belarusian banks rose by over Br272 billion or 7.4 per cent in January-February 2006 from the previous year. The information department of the National Bank told BelTA that the household deposits in the national currency went up by USD 32,8 million over the period in review or by 3.8 per cent. As of the beginning of March the household deposits picked Br3,9 trillion, those in foreign currency – USD 897 million. According to specialists,...

In 2006 Belarus will continue tackling social issues and pursuing policy aimed at creating a country to benefit its citizens. One of the cornerstones here is an improved system of dealing with citizens’ appeals. The government had drawn up an appropriate plan of actions in this sphere which was approved by the president, the president’s press-service told BelTA. In 2005 following the president’s instruction, control over abidance by the laws connected with the system of dealing with...

According to deputy chairman of the Chamber of Representatives Sergei Zabolotets, the draft guidelines of socio-economic development of Belarus for the next five years are a well-thought scenario how to improve the living standards of people. “The program places a special emphasis on social justice so that every person should be aware of the support on the part of the government”, he said in an interview to a BelTA correspondent. The model of further reforms in economic and social...