The second unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant has been connected to the grid. The phased increase in the capacity of the reactor is in progress, BelTA learned from the Energy Ministry.

The festival in Alexandria embodies Belarus' ancient heritage. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during the national Kupala Night Festival (Alexandria Gathers Friends), BelTA has learned.

The Kupala Night Festival in Alexandria is a celebration of Belarusian-Russian friendship. Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko made the statement during the Kupala Night Festival (Alexandria Gathers Friends) in Alexandria, Shklov District, Mogilev Oblast on 8 July, BelTA has learned.

Addressing the participants of the SCO Council of Heads of State, Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed hope that the next meeting would be held in person.

The ninth meeting of the heads of border services of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, representatives of the State Border Committee of Belarus told BelTA.

Deputy Chairman of the National Statistical Committee of Belarus Timofei Zhigarev told BelTA what products Belarus exports.